Sushruta Professorship

The Sushruta Professorship in Plastic Surgery was established through the generosity of the Guha family to recognize the lifetime contribution of a distinguished scholar in Plastic Surgery. In Sushruta’s spirit, the awardee’s lifetime contribution is reflected through original research, practice, leadership, and publication in Plastic Surgery in peer reviewed forums.

The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh administers the applications of this prestigious award and award recipients reflect several of the following criteria:

• Scholarship: through original research and publication. Please include the reference of your most relevant published research in peer reviewed forums (up to a maximum of ten).
• Leadership: to promote the art and science of Plastic Surgery worldwide.
• Stewardship: teaching and training the next generation of young surgeons and scientists.
• Humanitarian work: a selfless service extended to the underprivileged will be recognised. e.g. Plastic surgical rehabilitation, raising social awareness and related education, help frame preventive laws in this field of their respective countries etc. Sensitivity and respect to accepted medical ethics is encouraged.

The scholastic work is presented at a meeting of an ICOPLAST member National Society or at the ICOPLAST World Congress.