UAPM Life Time Award — 14 November 2024 · AIIMS Auditorium, New Delhi
UAPM Life Time Award
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma
MBBS, MD (Anaesthesia), FIPP — Senior Pain Specialist
Dr. Sharma has dedicated over 32 years to advancing pain management practices across North India. His pioneering work in interventional pain procedures, training of more than 200 pain specialists, and establishment of the first dedicated paediatric pain clinic in Punjab make him an icon in this field. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and has been instrumental in shaping India's national pain management guidelines.
Decision Committee
Award Selection Committee
The following distinguished members evaluated nominations and selected this year's recipient.
| No. | Name | Role | Institute | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dr. Prakash Sinha | President, UAPM India | AIIMS, New Delhi | Chairperson |
| 02 | Dr. Anita Mathur | Secretary General, UAPM | PGIMER, Chandigarh | Secretary |
| 03 | Dr. Ramesh Verma | Vice President, UAPM | KEM Hospital, Mumbai | Co-Chair |
| 04 | Dr. Suresh Deshmukh | Joint Secretary, UAPM | Nair Hospital, Mumbai | Member |
| 05 | Dr. Neelam Kapoor | Executive Member | NIMHANS, Bengaluru | Member |
| 06 | Dr. Vivek Tiwari | Academic Committee Head | SMS Medical College, Jaipur | Member |
| 07 | Dr. Geeta Pillai | Ethics Committee Representative | Amrita Hospital, Kochi | Member |
Ceremony Photos
Award Ceremony Gallery
Moments from the 14 November 2024 award ceremony at AIIMS Auditorium, New Delhi.
Main Ceremony Photo
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma receiving the award from UAPM President
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Felicitation on stage
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Group photo with committee
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Acceptance speech
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Guests & delegates
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Ceremony highlights