Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Mandeep Dhillon, Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by North Zone Orthopaedic Association
Dr. Mandeep Dhillon, a distinguished orthopaedic expert, recently received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Zone Orthopaedic Association at their annual conference in Patiala. This recognition highlights Dr. Dhillon’s remarkable 35-year career, underscoring his commitment to excellence in orthopaedic education, pioneering advancements in sports sciences, and introduction of arthroscopy in North India. He has held prominent leadership roles in various Indian orthopaedic societies, including presidencies in esteemed organizations such as the Indian Orthopaedic Association, Indian Association of Sports Medicine, and Indian Arthroplasty Association.
Dr. Dhillon’s remarkable achievement
Furthermore, Dr. Dhillon’s remarkable achievement highlights his exceptional position as the only Indian professional to have attained the pinnacle of success in AO trauma. He currently serves as the Chairman of AO Trauma Asia Pacific and holds the esteemed position of an AO Trustee.
In addition to his impressive accolades, Dr. Dhillon holds the distinguished title of Editor for two reputable journals and is a valued member of the editorial boards for six others. His expertise and insights have contributed significantly to the evolution of orthopaedic knowledge and research.
Dr. Dhillon’s dedication to advancing the field of orthopaedics, continuous pursuit of excellence, and unwavering commitment to patient care have solidified his place as a leading figure in Orthopedics. The Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed upon him by the North Zone Orthopaedic Association is a testament to his outstanding contributions and exceptional career.
Photo- Prof MS Dhillon, Head Department of Orthopaedics, PGIMER, Chandigarh receiving LIfe Achievement Award from North Zone Orthopaedics Association.
The department of Dermatology, PGI headed by Prof. Sanjeev Handa has made PGIMER, Chandigarh proud once again. Members of the faculty and residents won several awards at the 52nd National Conference (DERMACON 2024) held recently at Hyderabad.The team of Dr. Sejal Jain and Dr. Sweta Leena Patra won the prestigious IADVL National Quiz for postgraduates. Since its inception, the department has won the quiz 8 times, the last 4 times in a row.
Dr. Sunil Dogra and Dr. Dipankar De, Dr. Sendhil Kumaran were the faculty members to win awards in various categories besides Dr. Rahul Mahajan who won the IADVL young Dermatologists Award.
Drs. Sukhdeep Singh, Kittu Malhi, Rajat Chaudhary and Vignesh Narayan R were the residents who won thesis and research awards.