Dr A Jaishree Gajaraj Endowment Oration
The Dr A Jaishree Gajaraj Endowment Oration was instituted in 2020 as an endowment from Dr A Jaishree Gajaraj, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Chennai. It is delivered annually at the Thalir-YUVA OGSSI Conference.
Yuva OGSSI was also initiated in 2020 to encourage the younger group of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists within OGSSI, modelled on the lines of Yuva FOGSI — a popular annual academic program. The aim of instituting this Oration was to provide an opportunity for upcoming younger Obstetricians & Gynaecologists to showcase their talent in clinical work, research, and presentation skills.
Selection Process
Nominations for the award of the Oration are called for ahead of the Annual Thalir-Yuva OGSSI Conference. A suitable Orator is chosen from amongst the applications received, by a designated committee.
Rules for Applying
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Age: Candidates should not have completed 40 years of age as on 1st October of that year
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Should be a Life Member of OGSSI
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Should hold MS/ MD/ DNB (ObGyn), eligible for registration by the National Medical Council, or MRCOG, or American Board Certification in ObGyn
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Candidates can be a private practitioner or working in a teaching institution/Deemed University
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The topic chosen can be:
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Original Research work, or
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Analysis of data, or
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Candidate's perceptions/recommendations that may impact management pertaining to the practice of ObGyn
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A Justification for submission of this oration, in not more than 150 words, must be submitted online along with the application
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An Abstract of the proposed Oration, in not more than 350 words, must also be submitted online along with the application
Assessment Criteria
Applications will be assessed and scored by a designated Committee on the following points:
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Topic chosen — relevance to the prevailing ObGyn practice at that time
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Original research work carried out within 5 years of the date of application
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Bio data
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Free papers/Posters presented at State or National level Conferences
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Awards and Prizes won
Timeline
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Last date of submission of application: 31st August
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Candidates informed: by mail/phone call by 10th September
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Presentation judged: on a specified day in October, by a designated Team including the President of the year
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Selected Orator informed: by mail and phone call within 48 hours of the presentation/judging
(Note: The dates might be changed depending on prevailing situations.)
Past Orators