KIMS Students Top in IAP Under Graduate Pediatric Quiz-2021
In a proud moment for the Dept, of Pediatrics, KIMS, Miss Divya Sharma and Miss Swapna Shibangi Satapathy, both 9th semester student of the institute, topped the state-level Undergraduate (UG) Pediatric Quiz competition for the year 2021, held at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Total 11 Medical Colleges of Odisha participated in the competition. Now the Dept. of Pediatrics of KIMS will represent the Odisha state in the East-Zone competition.
Every year Indian Academy of Pediatrics organizes UG Pediatric Quiz involving all medical colleges, both Govt and Private institutes in the country. It aims to sensitize and create interest among undergraduates towards the better health care of children. Such events help nurture the spirit of continuous learning in UG students, interns, PG students and also faculty members. It is a highly recognized academic competition among the undergraduates in India. The Dept. of Pediatrics of KIMS wished the winners all success in the East-Zone level competition to be held in Kolkata.
Prof. Sebaranjan Biswal who happens to be IAP-Secretary (State) had accompanied the students to AIIMS, Bhubaneswar. Students were appropriately mentored by many faculties of KIMS, notably Asst Prof Jyotiranjan Behera.