Winners 2021-22
We have chosen the best of the best as the winners for the MedEngage scholarship program 2021-22.
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Champion Of Champions
The ‘Champion Of Champions’ Scholarship Award is given to a deserving student who has consistently delivered outstanding performance in academics, participated in poster, paper, journals and research publications along with pursuing other interests.
Pedagogue
The ‘Pedagogue’ Scholarship Award is given to a deserving student who has consistently delivered outstanding performance in the field of academics
The Vibrant One
The ‘Vibrant One’ Scholarship Award is given to a deserving student who has performed exceptionally well in extracurricular activities.
Scholar Collar
The ‘Scholar Collar’ Scholarship is given to a deserving student who contributed significantly in the field of research of (poster presentations, paper presentation, journal and research publications)
WizKid
The ‘WizKid’ Scholarship Award is given to a deserving student who has consistently performed and delivered excellence in particular branch of science
The Word Smith
The Word Smith Scholarship Award is given to a deserving student who is able to skilfully articulate his thoughts in to words
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About Medengage
MEDENGAGE is a Medical Talent Outreach Program that has been conceived by Metropolis to encourage their imminent medical talent in the country. We have been in the field of Laboratory Medicine for over 37 years and our aim is to empower medical student with resources and help them in their medical research
Jury Profile 2021-22
Dr. Amin Kaba
Dr. Amin Kaba has completed MBBS from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1996 ...
Dr. Amin Kaba
Dr. Amin Kaba has completed MBBS from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1996, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from College of Physicians and Surgeons Mumbai in 2001, and MD - Pediatrics from University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 2002. He has experience of 2 decades in the field of Paediatrics. He is recognized as a Teacher for Pediatrics for the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Amin Kaba is an Honorary Assistant professor of Pediatrics at the prestigious Government Grant Medical College, Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai. He has been conducting lectures and seminars on maternal and child health for the community in print and online media. Dr. Amin Kaba has published several papers in scientific journals. He has served as the secretary of the Mumbai branch of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and continues to be involved in their academic activities. He is a recognized trainer for numerous modules of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Kaba has been instrumental in organizing several conferences and teaching activities including the National Conference of IAP in 2019 as the Organising Secretary.
Dr. Arvind Krishnamurthy
Dr. Arvind Krishnamurthy is currently Professor and Head of Surgical Oncology at the Cancer Institute (WIA) Adyar, Chennai. ..
Dr. Arvind Krishnamurthy
Dr. Arvind Krishnamurthy is currently Professor and Head of Surgical Oncology at the Cancer Institute (WIA) Adyar, Chennai.
He did his Super Specialty training from the prestigious Tata Memorial Center, Mumbai. He subsequently joined the Cancer Institute (WIA) Chennai in 2005 as Faculty and has been associated with the Institute in various capacities ever since.
His areas of clinical interest are Thoracic, Head/Neck and Breast Oncology. To further the cause of practicing evidence-based medicine, he continues to be actively involved in clinical research and is a Clinical Investigator in many multicenter national and international investigators initiated clinical trials. He has authored more than 185 publications (Including 6 book chapters) in reputed national and international peer reviewed journals. In addition, he is an avid anti-tobacco crusader. He continues to be a teacher, guide, and mentor for many aspiring Surgical Oncologists and has been an Examiner for MCh and DNB Surgical Oncology for more than a decade.
In recognition for his matchless dedication to the practice of medicine as a human service vocation and with a track record of non-commercial services to the poor and the needy without compromising on professional excellence, he was awarded the Dr. KS Sanjivi Award in 2011. He has several other awards to his credit as well including the Best Doctors Award from the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2012) and the Iyan Valluvar award. (2010) and the Shusrutha Award in Medicine (2019).
Dr. Sowmya S V
Dr Sowmya S V is a faculty member and Associate Professor with the Department of Oral Pathology ...
Dr. Sowmya S V
Dr Sowmya S V is a faculty member and Associate Professor with the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, RUAS. Starting out as a Senior Lecturer at Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences, she joined M S Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital as a Senior Lecturer in 2011 and became a Reader in 2016. A keen researcher herself with 9 years of experience, she has extended a guiding hand to various undergraduate and post-graduate research projects.
Having completed her Bachelor’s degree from M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore in 2001, she procured her Master’s degree in Dental Surgery from KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi in 2010. She is pursuing a postgraduate doctoral degree at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences.
Dr. Neelam Mohan
Dr. Neelam Mohan is one of the few doctors who has beautifully balanced the various pillars ...
Dr. Neelam Mohan
Dr. Neelam Mohan is one of the few doctors who has beautifully balanced the various pillars of medicine as an astute clinician, academician, teacher, publisher, leader/administrator and social worker.
She is a pioneer in the field of pediatric hepatology and liver transplantation and is credited with the evolution and establishment of the busiest Pediatric Liver Transplant Programme in the country. She has been honoured with the prestigious Dr. B.C. National Award by Hon’ble President of India in 2016.
She has been astute clinician and has been a member of the committee which formulated Global Guidelines on management of hepatitis B and C in children (2008, 2012 & 2016), Asian Pacific guidelines on gastrointestinal disorders in children (2016). She has done National Guidelines with IAP /ISPGHAN on Neonatal Cholestasis, Diarrhea, Acute Liver Failure, Constipation, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease and is presently National coordinator of Diarrhea Modules 2018 -2019 with IAP.
Dr. Shanaz Khodaiji
Dr. Shanaz Khodaiji is Consultant Hematology and Transfusion Medicine at the P.D. ...
Dr. Shanaz Khodaiji
Dr. Shanaz Khodaiji is Consultant Hematology and Transfusion Medicine at the P.D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai since 1991. She completed her MBBS from AFMC, Pune and DCP & MD (Path) from KGMC, Lucknow. She has over 40 years of post M.D experience in the field of laboratory hematology. She has been trained abroad from institutions like UCMS, London (routine hematology and BMT), University of Cincinnati Medical School (Cytogenetics), Hoxworth Blood Bank, Cincinnati (HLA typing) Mayo College (ancillary laboratory assays such as flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics), Community Blood Center and Tissue Services Dayton, Ohio (flow cross match).
She has established the BD-PDHNH Centre of Excellence in clinical flow cytometry, which is responsible for conducting training programs and workshops at Hinduja Hospital. She conducts the PDCC course in Hematopathology (from ICP) She has been recognized guide for MSc (Mumbai University) and principal investigator of in house research projects and DNB dissertations. Over her decades’ worth of career, she has been won several notable accolades like BGRC oration at annual conference of the MHG in 2009 and the Manorama Sapre oration at annual conference of ISHBT in Nov 2019. She has published numerous book chapters and articles in both international and national journals.
Dr. Rajashri Kelkar
Dr. Rajashri Kelkar is a renowned General and Breast Surgeon in, Mumbai. She has over 31 years of experience. ..
Dr. Rajashri Kelkar
Dr. Rajashri Kelkar is a renowned General and Breast Surgeon in, Mumbai. She has over 31 years of experience as a General Surgeon. She studied and completed MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FRCS. After completing her MS, she went to the UK for further training. She did her breast surgery training from various NHS Hospitals, UK. At present, she is currently working as an Assistant Prof. of surgery at the Grant medical college, Mumbai.
Dr. (Col). Jaswinder Kaur Bhatia
Dr. (Col). Jaswinder Kaur Bhatia completed her MBBS the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. ...
Dr. (Col). Jaswinder Kaur Bhatia
Dr. (Col). Jaswinder Kaur Bhatia completed her MBBS the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. She has a vast experience for 27 years in the field of pathology. She is a post graduate teacher at Pune University, MUHS and WBUHS. She has Published more than 30 papers in national and international journals. She is proud recipeibet of several notable accolades like the Chief of Army Staff Commendation in 2005 and Best Paper award (MJAFI) twice in 2008 and 2009.
Dr. Meena Desai
Dr. Meena Desai completed her MBBS and M.D.(Pathology) from Seth G. S. Medical College ...
Dr. Meena Desai
Dr. Meena Desai completed her MBBS and M.D.(Pathology) from Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. She is currently the Chief Medical Officer and Consultant Histopathologist at HCG - Strand Life Sciences. She is the Head of Dept. of Laboratory Medicine and Consultant Histopathologist and Cytopathologist at the SevenHills Hospital, Mumbai. She is Assoc. Prof. of Pathology at Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Consultant Pathologist and In-charge Dept. of Pathology &Transfusion Medicine at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre. She is also Consultant Surgical Pathologist at Prince Aly Khan Hospital, Guru Nanak Hospital and Metropolis Reference Laboratory, Mumbai.
Dr. Rajiv Yadav
Dr. Rajiv Yadav possess over 17 years of experience in Hospital Management, P&L Ownership, Medical Consultancy, Quality Management, and People Management across Healthcare & Hospital sectors with excellence in coordinating with Specialists & Regulotory Bodies to improve patient care. ...
Dr. Rajiv Yadav
Dr. Rajiv Yadav possess over 17 years of experience in Hospital Management, P&L Ownership, Medical Consultancy, Quality Management, and People Management across Healthcare & Hospital sectors with excellence in coordinating with Specialists & Regulotory Bodies to improve patient care. He has a rich & qualitative exposure in developing & executing hospital administration strategies & long-term plans to accomplish growth in revenue & market share YOY and improve ROI. He has directed clinical & non-clinical administrative operations including Patient Care, Medical & Technological Advancement and Sanitization; led development of policies & programs within assigned service units. He is currently working as Chief Operating Officer, Asian Institute of Oncology Pvt Ltd, Cumballa Hill Hospital.
Dr. Pradeep Vaideeshwar
Dr. Rajiv Yadav possess over 17 years of experience in Hospital Management, P&L Ownership, Medical Consultancy, Quality Management, and People Management ...
Dr. Pradeep Vaideeshwar
Dr. Pradeep Vaideeshwar is currently Professor at the Department Of Pathology (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Division), Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai. He specialised in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary/Thoracic pathology. He is a visiting Clinician in Pulmonary Pathology at the Mayo Clinic (Scottsdale, Arizona, USA). He has authored more then 100 platform presentation and published over 200 papers in national and international journals.
He is currently the President of the Indian Association of Pathologists & Microbiologists. He is the founding member of the Pulmonary Pathology Teaching Club.
Dr. (Capt) Prateek Kinra
Dr. Capt Prateek Kinra is an experienced Pathologist with a demonstrated history of working in top medical colleges...
Dr. (Capt) Prateek Kinra
Dr. Capt Prateek Kinra is an experienced Pathologist with a demonstrated history of working in top medical colleges and hospitals of country. He is skilled in Gastrointestinal and molecular pathology, cytology, medical education and Immunohistochemistry. He is a strong healthcare services professional with a Post-doctoral fellowship focused in GI Pathology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He is presently appointed as the Human Resources Director by the Government of India.
Dr. Vivek Talaulikar
Dr Vivek Talaulikar has several years of diversified experience in Hospital Operations, Strategic leadership and Business Development....
Dr. Vivek Talaulikar
Dr Vivek Talaulikar has several years of diversified experience in Hospital Operations, Strategic leadership and Business Development. Having led large teams across reputed organisations like Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Sterling Hospitals and now Gleneagles Global group across geographies in Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Mumbai, he comes with a focus to achieve operational excellence. A result oriented leader who is adept at developing strategies, process & procedures to optimise organisational outcomes for greater profitability by improving quality standards. Dr Vivek has been instrumental in the initiation of the heart transplant program at Fortis Chennai, expansion of the Sterling group in the oncology segment in Gujarat and start of the lung and hand transplant programs at Global Hospital Mumbai.
Dr. Vivek completed his MBBS from Goa Medical College and went on to do his Masters in Hospital Administration from Osmania University. He is currently the CEO of Gleneagles Global Hospital, Mumbai since January 2019.
Jury Profile 2020-21
Dr. T. P. Lahane
Dr. T. P. Lahane is a renowned eye surgeon known for his mastery in eye surgery and community work ...
Dr. T. P. Lahane
Dr. T. P. Lahane is a renowned eye surgeon known for his mastery in eye surgery and community work in ophthalmology in rural and tribal areas of Maharashtra. He has performed over162,000 cataract surgeries so far and treated over 10 lakh patients. He was the dean of Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Hospital Mumbai where his dedication, determination and hard work has made the department of ophthalmology the most advanced tertiary eye care centre in Maharashtra.
Dr. Lahane is a rare combination of surgical brilliance and humanitarian inclination. He was awarded the Padma Shri award in 2008, the 4th highest civilian award in India. He is currently the Director of Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) in Mumbai Maharashtra.
Dr. Gustad B Daver
Dr. Gustad B.Daver is the Medical Advisor at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation..
Dr. Gustad B Daver
Dr. Gustad B. Daver is the Medical Director and Head of Surgery of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. He was earlier, the Dean of Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals and Professor and Head of General Surgery. Presently, he is the President of ‘Zonal Transplant Co-ordination Cell’, Mumbai, for Organ Transplant. He has contributed to the development and organisation of Multi Organ Transplant Program in the state of Maharashtra and the city of Mumbai, since 1994 when the Human Organ Transplantation ACT was introduced in India.
Dr. Davar is the founder member of Vascular Society of India and Infective Disease Society of India. He is the recipient of ‘Life Time Achievement’ award for meritorious service by SEWA Social & Welfare Association and has been conferred with the ‘Best Doctor Award’ by the Indian Medical Association, Mumbai.
Dr. Vijay Haribhakti
Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Microvascular and Reconstructive ...
Dr. Vijay Haribhakti
Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Microvascular and Reconstructive Surgeon, with a 30-year experience. His major areas of interest include Head and Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Reconstructive surgery, and his experience spans several thousand cases with a high success rate. He is known for designing an instrument system for endoscopic assessment of the larynx, which was developed by the Karl Storz Company, Germany.
Apart from numerous papers and articles, he has authored all the Head and Neck chapters of a major Oncology textbook published recently. He has also co-authored for an educative booklet published for patients with Breast Cancer and titled ‘Whispering Hope’. Dr. Haribhakti’s passion for restoring Quality of Life to one and all led him to set up a ‘Quality of Life Foundation’, which is currently active.
Dr. Amita Joshi
Dr. Amita Joshi is a Professor and Head of Department of Pathology, Seth G S Medical College & K E M ...
Dr. Amita Joshi
Dr. Amita Joshi is a Professor and Head of Department of Pathology, Seth G S Medical College & K E M Hospital, Mumbai. She has 28 years of under-graduate & 25 years of post-graduate teaching experience in a large medical college & hospital of repute. Additionally, she has over 70 publications in national & international journals, presentations in conferences & guest lectures in the subject.
Her special interest lies in Liver & GI pathology and has been trained for liver transplant pathology from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Joshi is also a member of various academic groups such as Indian association of pathologists & microbiologists, Indian association of gastroenterology, Bombay haematology group etc.
Frequently Asked Question's
Metropolis Scholarship for Pursuing Academic Excellence is an initiative under MEDENGAGE to acknowledge doctors having outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements in a given academic year.
Medical students of any discipline doing their pursuing final year MBBS, MD/DNB curriculum are eligible for the program.
A student or institution can easily register by filling out the form all the mandatory details.
Our internal and external advisory board evaluate the candidate's profile on the following parameters:
- Academic achievements - total percentage, distinction.
- Posters / paper presentations - Frequency, content and forum.
- Publications - impact factor.
- Extracurricular achievement - sports, curricular activities, debates and quiz.
- The mandatory essay topic for the present year is “What practical recommendations would you give to state & central govt to prepare for epidemics based on your on ground experience during ongoing COVID 19 pandemic
- The final decision will be taken by an advisory board of eminent healthcare personalities external to Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.
- Their decision will be honored by the Metropolis Management and must be respected by Medical Colleges and Students.