KIMS Clinches Best Oral Presentation Award at Prestigious IAPSMCON 2025
The Department of Community Medicine, KIMS, made a mark at the 52nd Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSMCON 2025), held at SKICC, Srinagar, by bagging the Best Oral Presentation Award in the Free Paper Category.
Dr. Priyanka Mohanty, a 2nd-year postgraduate from the department, won this distinction for her insightful presentation on “Satisfaction among Caregivers Towards Vaccination Services among Under-Five Children of an Urban Immunization Clinic in Bhubaneswar, Odisha – Root Cause Analysis using FishBone Diagram.” The research was conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Ipsita Debata, Dr. Prem Sagar Panda, and Prof. (Dr.) Sonali Kar, Head of the Department.
Adding to the department’s achievements, fellow 2nd-year postgraduate Dr. Gouri Kumar Rath presented a compelling paper titled “Scalp Health Condition as a Determinant of Psychological Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study among Institutions in Bhubaneswar,” based on his thesis interim analysis. His presentation was widely appreciated by chairpersons and delegates alike. The study was mentored by Prof. (Dr.) Sonali Kar and supported by Prof. (Dr.) Hemanta Ka (Dermatology), Prof. (Dr.) Sanghamitra Pati, Dr. Prakash Sahoo (RMRC), and Dr. Avinandan Sarkar.
The conference, organized by Government Medical College, Srinagar, under the aegis of IAPSM from April 11-13, 2025, revolved around the theme “Integrative Approaches for Comprehensive Care in One-Health.” It drew close to 600 public health experts from across the country, making it one of the largest academic congregations in the field of Community Medicine.
Faculty from KIMS also actively contributed to the academic sessions. Prof. (Dr.) Ipsita Debata presented her award-nominated research paper on “Assessment of Respiratory Quality of Life and Pulmonary Functions among Traffic Police Personnel in an Urban City of Eastern India: A Comparative Study,” which offered valuable insights into occupational health. Meanwhile, Assistant Professor Dr. Prem Sagar Panda presented a paper titled “Renoprotective Action of Linagliptin in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” adding a unique pharmacological perspective to the discussions. Both faculty members also chaired poster presentation sessions during the conference.
The Department extends heartfelt gratitude to Prof. (Dr.) R.C. Das AVM, Dean & Principal, KIMS, and Prof. (Dr.) Sonali Kar, Head of the Department of Community Medicine, for their unwavering support and encouragement in facilitating academic excellence and representation at the national stage.