JAMMU, SEPT 22: Dr. Muskan Rao, Junior Resident in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, has secured Second Prize in the Postgraduate Poster Presentation category at the 45th North West Zone AOICON held in Rohtak, Haryana.
Dr. Rao won the recognition for her poster titled “Tumors of the Parapharyngeal Space,” which focused on an important area of head and neck surgery. Her presentation reflected her academic engagement with the subject and participation in scientific activities alongside postgraduate clinical training.
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, congratulated Dr. Muskan Rao on the achievement and encouraged postgraduate residents to actively participate in conferences, workshops and research activities.
He said such academic platforms provide valuable opportunities to expand clinical knowledge, strengthen research skills and remain abreast of advancements in medical science.
The achievement was made possible with the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Darwin Kaushal, Additional Professor and Officiating Head, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Dr. Amardeep Singh, Additional Professor; and Dr. Sajid Rashid, Assistant Professor. Their academic guidance supported the preparation and presentation of the research work at the conference.
The Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, AIIMS Jammu, continues to encourage postgraduate residents to participate in scientific conferences, academic presentations and research activities, providing them opportunities to present their work, exchange knowledge and interact with peers and experts from across institutions.
The recognition of Dr. Muskan Rao highlights the active academic participation of AIIMS Jammu residents and underscores the institute’s focus on postgraduate education, research and continuous academic development.
