Awards

9th  GMCANA  Endowment awards

 

Following are the 9th GMCANA Endowment awards and scholarships that were given on The eve of GMCOSA Reunion that was held in GMCANA auditorium on February 8, 2009.  Two new endowment funds were established this year.

 

1.    Anne Pedagopalarao and Nirmala endowment fund in Internal Medicine:     B. Pallavi 

 

2.      Smt. & Sri Tulasi Mahalaxmi & Nagabhushnam Goriparthi endowment Fund in Obs & Gyn
 .

                         Syed Ishart Fatima 

 

3.      Smt Devabhaktuni Suguna Endowment Fund in Pathology:

  Tulasi Ponduri 

 

4.      Sri Thota Subba Rao & Smt Veera Raghavamma Endowment Fund in General Surgery.

 

   B.Pallavi

 

5.      Sri Vasireddy Seetathpati & Gowri Devi Scholarship fund :
           

a. Highest ranker in EAMCET :  C. Neetha                          

 

                                    b. First in first MBBS.  Udaya Kanth Panda

 

6.        Sri Tummmala Ramakrishna Sastrullu Memorial Fund: Mekala Priyadarshini

                         

7.        Gokaraju Hari Rao Endowment  Fund in Anatomy :  Udaya Kanth . P

 

8.        Dr. Duggirala Subramanyam Memorial Endowment Fund in Physiology:  Chaitanya . Nuka

 

9.        Tummala Ramabrahman, M.D, memorial GMCANA Research Endowment Fund.

 

                                   Dr. D.S.Raju Naidu, MD   &    Ch.Kereena.  

           

10.    Dondapati Radhika & Munnangi Sreenivas Scholarship:         P. Rajanadha Reddy

 

11.    Dr. Mandava Sreemannarayana Murthy, M.D, Memorial Endowment Fund : to Dept of    General surgery  

 

12.    GMCANA Anesthesiologists Endowment Fund:  Anesthesia Text books and reference books worth Rs 20,0000 were donated  to the Department of anesthesia.

 

13.    Dr.Kancherala Aruna Prasad endowment fund for economically disadvantaged and academically bright students: 

 

                              Y. Rama Kishore (2007 batch) and T.Dinakar ( 2004 Batch)

 

 

8th GMCANA Endowments awards

( presented on February 9th, 2008 during 61st GMC college day celebrations)

1)  Dr.Tummala Ramabrahmam Memorial GMCANA Research Endowment Fund : $400

      Dr.G.Krishna Murthy, MD                   

2) Sr2)  Tummala Ramakrishna Sastrullu Memorial Fund: $200
  
             N. Satya Prasad

 3) S3) Sri Vasireddi Seetapathi and Smt. Gowri Devi Memrial Scholarship Endowment Fund $200

                R. Rajasekhar  - Highest score in 1st M.B.BS $ 200 

        Gaddam Prudhvi                                               $ 200 

  4) Gojaraju Hari Rao Endowment Fund in Anatomy: $200

        R. Rajasekhar            

 5) Anne Pedagopala Rao and Nirmala Endowment fund  :  $200

      M.Ch.Apurupa
 
 6) Smt Tulasi MahaLaxmi and Sri Nagabhushanam Goriparthi Endowment :

    C.Lakshmana Rao This award is to be given in the form of gold medal.


7) Smt Devabhaktuni Suguna Endowment Fund:$200

      Avuthu Sindhuri

8)Sri Thota Subba Rao and Smt.Veera Raghavamma Endowment: $200
   
      P.Gayatri

9)  GMCANA Anesthesia Endowment Fund 

      Dr. M.A. Chandrakumar ( $ 125 )

10) Mandava Sreemannarayana Murthy Memorial fund in Surgey:

      $ 200 given to Department of Surgery

11) Srinivas and Radhika Munnangi Scholarship for academically bright, but

       economically  disadvantaged student  (Rs 20,000)

           Peram Rajanadha Reddy

 

Seventh annual GMCANA awards – 2007

The 2007 GMCANA Awards were presented on 11th February 2007 in February 2007 during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of our alma mater, Guntur Medical College. 

Awardees for 2007

Dr. Tummala Ramabrahmam Memorial GMCANA Research Endowment Fund
             2006: Dr. Sultana Shaik
            Department of Radiology, $400

Dr. Gokaraju Hari Rao Endowment Fund in Anatomy
             2006: T. Prameela Rani, $200

Dr. Mandava Sreemannarayana Murthy Memorial Fund for General Surgery
             2006: Books for the Surgery Department, $200

Sri Vasireddy Seetapathi and Smt. Gowri Devi Memorial Scholarship
            2006: Rekhapalli Rajashekar - highest score in EAMCET, $200   
            2006: M.Priyadarshini – highest score in 1st MBBS, $200

Smt. Devabhaktuni Suguna Endowment Fund
            2006: B.Pallavi, $200

Sri Tummala Ramakrishna Sastrullu Memorial Fund
            2006: N.Prasanna Rani, $200

Sri Thota Subba Rao & Smt. Veera Raghavamma Endowment   
             2006: T. Ramya, $200

Munnangi Radhika and Sreenivas Scholarship 
            2006: P.Rajananda Reddy, $450

Anne Pedagopala Rao and Nirmala Endowment Fund
             2006: T. Ramya, $200      

Smt Tulasi MahaLaxmi and Sri Nagabhushanam Goriparthi Endowment
             2006: T. Ramya, $200             

 

6th GMCANA awards recipients

Tummala Ramabrahmam memorial research endowment fund:  

Dr. C. Padmavathi Devi, Pathology $ 500

Dr. G. Hari Rao endowment fund Anatomy :  M. Karthik $200

Dr. Mandva Sreemannarayana Murthy Memorial fund for general surgery:

            Digital camera for the Surgery Dept about $300

Sri Vasireddy Seethapathi and Smt Gowri Devi memorial Scholarship
            
             2004:  M. Karthik Highest Marks in EAMCET   $200
             2005:  D. Srinivasa Reddy  Highest Marks in EAMCET  $200
             2005:  M. Karthik  Highest Marks in first MBBS $200

Sri Tummala Ramakrishna Sastrullu memorial fund 2005:   

                 K. Venkata Pavana Kumari $200

Smt. Devabhakthuni Suguna Endowment Fund  2005 ( Pathology):   

                 Ch. Apurupa   $ 200

 Sri Thota Subba Rao and Veeraraghavamma memorial endowment   two people shared,

            a) Kum. P. Krishna Chaithanya  b) C.L. Hima Bindu $100 each

 GMCANA anesthesiology endowment fund: $ 1000 is being given for educational activities.  Post graduates who presented papers at the anesthesia meetings were also given grant

a)      Dr. Raja Kumar, b) Dr. M. Srinivas, c) Dr. Laxmiprasanna               and d) Dr. Y. Soujanya

Munnangi Sreenivas and Radhika Scholarship:

              P. Rajananda Reddy Rs. 20,000

 5th GMCANA awards recipients

GMCANA ‘s 5th award awards were given during the Global alumni Home coming that was held at the inauguration of the GMCANA Auditorium and the awards were given for the forst time in the new Auditorium.

  1. Dr. Gokaraju Hari Rao Endowment Fund in Anatomy

2004: K. Vidya 

  1. Dr. Mandava Sreemannarayana Murthy Memorial Fund for General Surgery.

Dr. Fayaz Ahmad, Professor of Surgery for purchase of educational materials. 

  1. Sri Tummala Ramakrishna Sastrullu Memorial Fund

2004: K. Kavitha for 2004.

  1. Dr. Tummala Ramabrahmam Memorial GMCANA Research Endowment Fund

2004: Dr. Sumita Shankar, Department of Plastic Surgery &

           Dr.T.Venugopala Rao, Dept of Anesthesiology

  1. Sri Vasireddy Seetapathi and Smt. Gowri Devi Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

2003:              N. Vijaya Lakshmi – Highest EAMCET score

                                    B. Durga Prasad – Highest score in Ist MBBS

  1. Munnangi  Sreenivas & Radhika Scholarship:  Annual scholarship of Rs 20,000 will be given to an academically bright, but economically poor student getting admission at GMC, to prosecute undergraduate medical education at Guntur Medical College.

                 2005 : P.Rajananda Reddy

  1. GMCANA Anesthesiology Endowment Fund Funds Raised under the leadership of Drs. Nageswara Rao Latchamsetty (60), Ravikumar Tripuraneni (71), and Bhaskara Murthy Ponnuru (63). A total of $ 50,000 was raised and an annual grant is given for CME meetings and educational materials in Anesthesiology
  2.  Kanuru Endowment Fund for Humanities Established by Mrs. Kamala & Dr. Sriharidas Kanuru (60) to promote the social, philosophical and religious ideology to the students and faculty of Guntur Medical College. Annual or biannual lectures can be arranged with the funds to sponsor lectures, seminars or work shops.

 

 

Dr.Gokaraju Hari Rao Endowment fund in Anatomy: 

This endowment is established by Drs.  Ravi and Asha Velisetty (class of 1974) in recognition of her father Dr.Gokaraju Harirao who is well remembered as Dr. GRK Hari Rao by our alumni. He was Professor of Anatomy in Guntur Medical College for several years.  He is retired and presently living in Guntur.  She is donating $10,000 (the minimum required for Endowment Fund)as contribution to the fund.  All alumni and interested persons wishing to add and contribute to the endowment fund are more than welcome and may send their contributions to our treasurer Uma Gavani. 

The funds will be managed by the Treasurer, GMCANA under the supervision of the Endowments Committee, President, President-elect and chairman of the Board of Trustees of GMCANA.  50 percent of the annual income will be awarded to the best GMC student in Anatomy that got the highest score in the Anatomy examination conducted by the University of Health Sciences. The award will be presented annually at the time of the GMCANA awards function.  The remaining interest income will be added to the principle to protect against inflation.

The endowment fund shall be a part of GMCANA account and will be presented to and approved by the general body on an annual or biennial basis. GMCANA will also requests Guntur Medical College to unveil the portrait of Dr. G.R.K. Hari Rao  in the Medical Library/ CME Center or other prominent place at the time of initiation of the Endowment Fund. We are planning to felicitate Dr.G. R.K. Harirao at the time of the 4th GMCANA awards function.  

The first award was presented to K. Vidya, by Dr.GRK Hari Rao on February 3, 2004 for securing the highest number of marks in Anatomy in the annual examination conducted by NTR University of Health Science for the academic year 2002-2003 (marks: 164/200).

 
Dr.Mandava Sreemannarayana Murthy memorial fund for General Surgery: 

This endowment was established by Dr. Leela Dhanekula in memory of her beloved husband Late Dr. Mandava Srimannarayana Murthy who was an alumnus of GMC ( 1974 batch).  He completed his post graduation in General Surgery at GMC/ GGH.  She has donated $ 10,000 as initial contribution to the fund.  

The funds will be managed by the Treasurer, GMCANA under the supervision of the Endowments Committee, President, President-elect and chairman of the Board of Trustees of GMCANA . 50% of the annual interest income will be given to the Department of General Surgery for purchase of the educational materials and/or equipment most useful to the Post Graduate education.  These will be presented annually at the time of the GMCANA awards function.  The remaining interest income will be added to the principle to protect against inflation.

The endowment fund shall be a part of GMCANA account and will be presented to and approved by the general body on an annual or biannual basis. GMCANA will also requests Guntur Medical College to unveil the portrait of Dr. M. Srimannarayana Murthy in the Medical Library or other prominent place at the time of initiation of the Endowment Fund. The photo was unveiled at the Awards function by Dr. Kodela Siva Prasada Rao Hon Minister for Health. The first grant of $ 500 was given to Dr.Fayaz Ahmed Prof of Surgery to be used for improvement in education in General Surgery. 

 

Sri Tummala Ramakrishna Sastrullu Memorial Fund:

This endowment was established by Dr. Satya Prasad Tummala an alumnus of GMC  (1976) in memory of his grand father Late Sri Tummala Ramakrishna Sastrullu.  He has donated $ 10,000 as initial contribution to the fund.  

The funds will be managed by the Treasurer, GMCANA under the supervision of the Endowments Committee, President, President-elect and chairman of the Board of Trustees of GMCANA. 50% of the annual interest income will be awarded to the economically disadvantaged but academically bright student.  The remaining interest income will be added to the principal to protect against inflation. The award will be presented annually at the time of the GMCANA awards function. The committee to identify the candidate will be formed by the  Coordinators of GMCANA with the help of the Principal and other staff. 

The first award was presented to Shaik Riyaz Babu on the eve of third GMCANA awards function on Dec 23rd 2003. 

The second award was given to K. Kavitha (Final MBBS) on February 8, 2004

 Dr.Tummala Ramabrahmam,M.D. memorial GMCANA Research Endowment Fund

This Endowment Fund is established by Dr.Venkata Subba Rao Uppuluri, M.D. in memory of his friend Dr.Tummala Ramabrahmam,M.D., who was an alumnus of GMC.  Additional funds may be added  by Dr. Uppuluri or others from time to time.

The funds will be managed by the Treasurer, GMCANA under the supervision of the Endowments Committee, President, President-elect and chairman of the Board of Trustees of GMCANA. 50% of the annual interest income will be spent every year for promotion of research activities at Guntur Medical College and Government General Hospital, Guntur. Initially it will be spent in the form of awards to research papers published from GMC or GGH in national or international peer reviewed journals or research papers presented at national or international peer reviewed meetings. Later on, the money may be spent on any activity that promotes research at GMC/GGH. All decisions regarding the awards or promotion of other research activities are made by the Endowments Committee of GMCANA. The other 50% of annual interest income and any unused funds will be added to the principal of the fund.

The endowment fund shall be a part of GMCANA account and will be presented to and approved by the general body on an annual or biannual basis. GMCANA will also requests Guntur Medical College to unveil the portrait of Dr. and Mrs. Tummala Ramabrahmam in the Medical Library or other prominent place at the time of initiation of the Endowment Fund. Amount contributed by Dr.Venkata Subba Rao Uppuluri,M.D. and Saraswathi Uppuluri in 1999: $10,000. Dr.Gazula Srihari also has added to the fund ( $ 10712) so also Drs L .Nageswararao ($1250) and Ramprasad Chilakapati ($ 1000). 

The First award was given to Dr.R. Muralibabu Rao, MD DM Prof of Cardiology in August 2000. 

The Second award was given to Dr.V.Rama Tarakanath, MD DM Prof of Neurology on Dec 2001. 

The Third award was given to Dr.Y.Nayudamma, MS Prof of Pediatric Surgery in Dec 23 rd 2002

The fourth awards was split in between Dr. Chittajallu Vasanth Kumar, MD, DGO for his paper,  “Study of Morbidity, Complications, Mortality and Failures  in Laparoscopic Sterilization Camps in  Rural Andhra Pradesh”, and

Dr. Kilambi Satyanarayana Chary, M.S., M.Ch., DNB (Urology) For his paper, “Transperineal Anastomotic Urethroplasty (AU) for Traumatic Prostate  – Membranous Urethral Strictures” 

The fifth award was split between

Sri Vasireddy Seethapathi and Smt.Gowri Devi Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

This Endowment Fund is established by Dr.Jeevika Rani Talluri, M.D. in memory of her parents. Dr.Jeevika Rani wishes to remain anonymous regarding the origin of funds.

The funds will be managed by the Treasurer, GMCANA under the supervision of the Endowments Committee, President, President-elect and chairman of the Board of Trustees of GMCANA.

25% of the annual interest income will be awarded as scholarships in equal amounts to two Guntur Medical College students each of whom scored the highest marks in the most recent MCET and I M.B.B.S. examinations respectively.The annual awards will be announced in the month of January, beginning in the year 2000. The remaining interest income will be added to the principal to protect against inflation.

GMCANA Endowments committee and/or Mrs. Kavitha Annam, of Ongole, granddaughter of Sri Vasireddy Seethapathi and Srimathi Gowri Devi will request the Principal or other responsible person to help with the selection of the students eligible to receive the scholarships. GMCANA Endowments Committee shall take responsibility for proper distribution of funds and maintenance of the account.

The endowment fund shall be a part of GMCANA account and will be presented to and approved by the general body on an annual or biannual basis. GMCANA will also request Guntur Medical College to unveil the portrait of Sri Vasireddy Seethapathi and Srimathi Gowri Devi in the Medical Library or other prominent place at the time of initiation of the Endowment Fund.

Amount contributed by Dr.Jeevika Rani & Sreekrishnamurthy Talluri,M.D. in 1999: $10,000,  2000: $10,350  (Total of $20,350)

GMCANA is pleased to announce the first recipients of the merit scholarships:

        1.K.Raja Rajeswari -- highest combined score in Ist M.B.B.S. (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry)
        2.Vinjamuri Srinivasa Rao -- highest EAMCET score 1999-2000 admitting class at GMC
 
The second year awards were presented to the following students on December 13th 2001 at the GMCANA awards function. 

          1. N. Pavan Kumar for standing first in 1st M.B., B.S.

          2. K. Naveen Krishna for scoring the highest marks in EAMCET  

The third year awards were presented to the following students on Dec 23, 2002

         1. Ushakiran Anne :  Highest score in EAMCET-2002-2003 Rank                                             : Rank No:5 Conducted by NTRUHS in Guntur 

         2. A. Anjani :  Highest score in 1st MBBS Exams Conducted by NTRUHS;          Marks: Biochemistry 156/200:Anatomy 164/200; Physiology  142/200

The fourth year awards were presented to the following students on Feb 8, 2004

         1. Bendapudi Durga Prasad for having securing first rank at GMC in the 1st MBBS (marks: Biochemistry – 142/200, Anatomy 163/200, Physiology – 142/200)

       2. Nuthakki Vijaya Lakshmi (EAMCET Rank 2; marks: 196/200).

 

 

OTHER ENDOWMENTS :
1.   Mrs.  Chalsani Nagaratnamma Memorial Endowment in Cardiology donated by Dr. Narasimha Rao and Aruna Patibandala.
2.   Mrs. Vakamudi Tripura Sundari Memorial endowment in Internal Medicine donated  by   Drs. Lalitha and Narayana Rao Kosuri, Drs.Hemakumar and Rama Vakamudi, and Drs. Ashok and Sudha Vakamudi.
3.   Mrs. Kodali Sugunamma Memorial Endowment in Material and Fetal Medicine donated by  Drs.  Vijayalakshmi and Lakshmana Rao Nimmagadda.  
4.   Dr. K.R.R. Mohan Rao Educational Endowment in Surgery donated by  Drs. Ramakrishna Rao and Nirmala Pinnamaneni.  
5.   Kanuru Health and Education endowment in Pediatrics donated by Kanuru Health and Education Trust.   
6.   Dr. C. Ramamurthy Memorial Endowment in  Obstetrics and  Gynecology.  Various donors.

 

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