Recognising outstanding scholarship in Clinical Anatomy
The Lifetime Achievement Award of the Society of Clinical Anatomists, India (SOCA) is the highest honour conferred by the Society. This prestigious award recognizes distinguished anatomists who have made exceptional and sustained contributions to the advancement of anatomical sciences throughout their professional careers.
The award celebrates individuals whose work has had a profound impact on anatomical education, research, clinical anatomy, academic leadership, mentorship, and the development of the discipline at national and international levels. Recipients are selected in recognition of their lifelong dedication, outstanding achievements, and enduring influence on generations of students, educators, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
By bestowing this award, SOCA acknowledges and honors those whose vision, scholarship, and commitment have significantly enriched the field of anatomy and strengthened its role in medical education and clinical practice.
The Lifetime Achievement Award represents the highest mark of distinction and professional recognition bestowed by the Society of Clinical Anatomists, India.
The following eminent anatomists have been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest distinction conferred by the Society of Clinical Anatomists, India (SOCA), in recognition of their outstanding and lifelong contributions to the field of anatomical sciences.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Dr. Sudha Seshayyan |
| 2024 | Dr. Vatsala Swamy |
| 2025 | Dr. Sudha Rao |
| 2026 | Dr. M. Sivakumar |
These distinguished scholars have made remarkable contributions to anatomical education, research, academic leadership, and the advancement of clinical anatomy, inspiring generations of medical students, educators, and researchers.
The Dr. R. N. Mukherjee Memorial Award is presented annually to the author(s) of the best paper published in NJCA.
The award was instituted in 2023 through a generous donation of ₹1 lakh by Prof. V. V. Gopichand Patnaik, Former Dean, Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, in fond memory of his teacher, Dr. R. N. Mukherjee.
The recipient is selected based on the recommendations of a committee constituted annually for this purpose. The award is presented during the Annual Conference of the Society of Clinical Anatomists.
| Sl. No | Year | Recipient | Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | Dr. Priya Santosh Patil | Patil, Priya Santosh; Mudiraj, Nitin R.; Mane, Vaibhav P. Aniline Blue Staining Method for Sperm DNA Fragmentation Index: A Guide to Sperm Quality and Infertility Management - An Observational Study in Males from South Maharashtra. National Journal of Clinical Anatomy 10(3):p 126-130, Jul-Sep 2021. DOI: 10.4103/NJCA.NJCA_31_21 |
| 2 | 2024 | Dr. Smitha Elizabeth Kore | Kore, Smitha Elizabeth; Begum, Gulam Saidunnisa. Perceptions of Medical Students on a Three-Step Teaching Approach to Promote Active Learning in Embryology. National Journal of Clinical Anatomy 11(2):p 68-72, Apr-Jun 2022. DOI: 10.4103/NJCA.NJCA_43_22 |
| 3 | 2025 | Dr. Anita Rani | Rani, Anita; Gupta, Sarika; Sehgal, Garima; Singhal, Rameshwari. Development of Analytic Rubric for Assessing Written Assignments for Evaluating Higher Order Cognition in the First Phase Neuroanatomy Module. National Journal of Clinical Anatomy 12(4):p 178-185, Oct-Dec 2023. DOI: 10.4103/NJCA.NJCA_103_23 |
| 4 | 2026 | Dr. S. Sundarapandian | Ramamoorthy, Balakrishnan; Latiff, Ashma A.; Subramanian, Sundarapandian; Manohar, Meghna S.; Dowlath, Mohammed Junaid Hussain; Saravanan, Hariprasanth. Unraveling Human Fetal Testicular Descent: Morphometric and Microscopic Analysis across Gestational Ages. National Journal of Clinical Anatomy 13(2):p 69-76, Apr-Jun 2024. DOI: 10.4103/NJCA.NJCA_12_24 |
