ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION SELECTED HONOURS
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A JOURNEY OF

Recognition & Excellence

A distinguished collection of awards, prestigious academic orations and honorary academic appointments reflecting a continuing journey of professional and academic excellence.

DR. SAMPATH CHANDRA PRASAD RAO
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OVERVIEW

A record of academic distinction.

A collection of distinguished recognitions spanning early academic achievements, national and international fellowships, research awards, prestigious orations and honorary academic appointments.

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RECOGNITION
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Awards

Awards, medals, fellowships and recognitions received throughout the academic and professional journey.

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Health Excellence Award 2023
AWARD 16
2023

Health Excellence Award 2023

Times Group (Vijay Karnataka – Bangalore Mirror)

Honored with Health Excellence Award 2023, by Times Group (Vijay Karnataka – Bangalore Mirror), for outstanding contributions and exceptional medical service in ENT - Head & Neck Onco Surgery.

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Bangladesh ENT Association Felicitation
AWARD 15
21st–24th August 2017

Joint Felicitation by the Bangladesh ENT Association and Bangladesh Society of Otology

2nd Advanced Temporal Bone and Skull Base Dissection and Surgery Workshop

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Deeply honored by the warm reception from colleagues in Dhaka. Receiving a joint felicitation from the Bangladesh ENT Association and the Bangladesh Society of Otology during the 2nd Advanced Temporal Bone and Skull Base Dissection Workshop.

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Felicitation by Andhra Branch of AOI
AWARD 14
5th September 2016

Felicitation by the Andhra Branch of the AOI

35th Annual AOI Conference (AOIAPCON-2016)

Kakinada, India

A memorable recognition: Receiving a formal felicitation at the 35th Annual AOI Conference by the Andhra State Branch of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India on September 5, 2016.

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Honorary Fellowship IAOHNS
AWARD 13
26th–28th August 2016

Honorary Fellowship of the Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

IAOHNS 2016

Kolkata, India

A moment of deep honor: Conferred the Honorary Fellowship of the IAOHNS on August 26, 2016, by the President and Secretary of the Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery.

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GLORF Best Paper Award
AWARD 12
13th–17th November 2013

Global Otology Research Forum (GLORF) Best Paper Award

Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery

29th Politzer Society Meeting — Antalya, Turkey

Awarded the Best Paper Prize at the Global Otology Research Forum (GOLF) during the Politzer Society Meeting in Antalya (the first Indian recipient to achieve this) while successfully completing the European Board Examinations in Vienna, earning the distinction of Fellow of the European Board of ORL-HNS.

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Best Paper Award Neurotology
AWARD 11
11th–12th April 2013

Best Paper Award – Neurotology

Milan, Italy
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Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh Fellowship
AWARD 10
2013

Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh Fellowship for Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery

Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Italy
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14th BACO Fellowship
AWARD 09
2012

14th British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology (BACO) Fellowship

Glasgow, UK

Privileged to receive the prestigious 14th BACO Fellowship at Glasgow, UK.

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13th BACO Fellowship
AWARD 08
2009

13th British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology (BACO) Fellowship

Liverpool, UK

Privileged to receive the prestigious 13th BACO Fellowship from Professor David Moffat (Cambridge, UK), who served as the Master of the British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology.

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Rotary International GSE Fellowship
AWARD 07
22nd March–22nd April 2009

Fellow, Rotary International Group Study Exchange (GSE) Programme

RI District 3180 (Karnataka, India) to RI District 9910 (North Island, New Zealand).

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Ten Outstanding Young Indian Award
AWARD 06
27th December 2008

Ten Outstanding Young Indian (TOYI) Award, 2008

Junior Chamber International (JCI), India Chapter

53rd National Convention of JCI India — Pondicherry, India
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Certificate of Excellence
AWARD 05
2007 & 2008

Certificate of Excellence in Scientific Publications

Manipal University
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Borekatte Laxmi Devi Memorial Award
AWARD 04
2006

Borekatte Laxmi Devi Memorial Award for the Best Out-going MS (Otorhinolaryngology) Student

Manipal University
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Otolaryngology Quiz Competition
AWARD 03
27th–29th May 2005

Second Prize, Otolaryngology Quiz Competitions

23rd Karnataka State Conference of the Karnataka branch of AOI

Hubli
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Prof MV Venkatesh Murthy Gold Medal
AWARD 02
16th–19th April 2004

Prof. MV Venkatesh Murthy Gold Medal for the Best Poster Presentation

22nd Karnataka State Conference of the Karnataka branch of AOI

Mysore
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Dr Kishore Chandra Prasad Gold Medal
AWARD 01
25th–28th September 2003

Second Prize, Dr. Kishore Chandra Prasad Gold Medal for the Best Quiz Team in the ENT Quiz Competitions

South Zone Conference of AOI

Thrissur
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Orations

Prestigious invited orations delivered at national and international academic conferences.

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Dr K Sekaran Endowment Oration
ORATION 10
1st March 2026

Dr. K. Sekaran Endowment Oration

Hyderabad, India

Deeply honored to present the Dr. K. Sekaran Endowment Oration in Hyderabad. My sincere thanks to the ISO Hyderabad Branch, Government ENT Hospital, and Team AOI Hyderabad for hosting this wonderful academic exchange and bestowing this distinction.

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AOI Oration RAJAOICON 2025
ORATION 09
7th–9th February 2025

42nd RAJAOICON: AOI Oration

Rajasthan, India

Deeply honored to deliver the prestigious AOI Oration at RAJAOICON 2025, the 42nd Annual Conference of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, Rajasthan State Branch. This landmark academic event was held at the state-of-the-art Rajasthan International Center (RIC) in Jaipur.

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AOI Oration Odisha
ORATION 08
14th–15th December 2024

46th Annual Conference of AOI Odisha State Branch: AOI Oration

Odisha, India

A wonderful academic milestone concluding my 2024 engagements: Presenting the AOI Oration at the 46th Annual Orissa State AOI Conference at MKCG Medical College. Heartfelt thanks to the Orissa State Branch for this incredible honor.

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Dr Rajamma Rajan Memorial Oration
ORATION 07
27th–29th September 2024

KENTCON 2024: Dr. Rajamma Rajan Memorial Oration

Kozhikode, Kerala

Privileged to deliver the esteemed Dr. Rajamma Rajan Memorial Oration at KENTCON 2024, the 22nd Annual State Conference of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, Kerala State Branch. The event was hosted by the Kozhikode Chapter in Calicut, Kerala, from September 27–29, 2024.

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Dr Ekanatham M Oration
ORATION 06
23rd–24th September 2023

AOI TS CON-2023: Dr. Ekanatham. M. Oration

Miryalaguda, India

Deeply honored to deliver the prestigious Dr. Ekanatham M Oration at the 8th Telangana State Conference 2023, organized by the Association of Otolaryngologists of India. The academic gathering took place from September 23–24, 2023, in Telangana, India.

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Dr J V Desa Oration
ORATION 05
2nd–4th December 2022

MENTCON 2022: Dr. J V Desa Oration

Shirdi, India

A deeply meaningful academic milestone: Presenting the Dr. J V Desa Oration at the 52nd MENTCON in Shirdi. Sincere thanks to the leadership and organizing team of the AOI Maharashtra State Branch for bestowing this outstanding honor.

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Prof Alauddin Oration
ORATION 04
30th Nov–2nd Dec 2019

17th National Conference of ORLHNSB: Prof. Alauddin Oration

Dhaka, Bangladesh

A wonderful return to Dhaka for a landmark event. Deeply privileged to deliver the Prof. Prof. Alauddin Oration at the 17th National Conference of ORLHNS 2019. Sincere thanks to the Society of Otolaryngologists & Head Neck Surgeons of Bangladesh for this incredible international honor.

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Prof SR Singh Oration
ORATION 03
8th–10th November 2019

37th UPAOICON 2019: Prof. S. R. Singh Oration

Lucknow, India

Privileged to deliver the esteemed Prof. SR Singh Oration at UPAOICON 2019, the 37th Annual State Conference of the UP branch of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India. The prestigious academic event was hosted in Lucknow, India, from November 8th–10th, 2019.

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Karnataka ENT Oration
ORATION 02
27th–29th September 2019

AOIKCON 2019: Karnataka ENT Oration

Madikeri, India

Deeply honored to deliver the prestigious Karnataka ENT Oration at AOIKON 2019, the 37th Annual State Conference of the Karnataka branch of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India. The event took place from September 27–29, 2019, in the scenic city of Madikeri, India.

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Prof GS Grewal Oration
ORATION 01
4th–7th January 2018

AOICON-2018: Prof. GS Grewal Oration

Indore, India

Reflecting on a spectacular milestone at AOICON 2018 in Indore. I had the distinct privilege of delivering the prestigious Prof. GS Grewal Oration to an audience of over 1,000 delegates, alongside three other keynote lectures. My sincere gratitude to Team AOI, particularly Dr. Sanjay Agarwal, Dr. Deepak Haldipur, and Dr. Vishal Munjal, for bestowing this honor and organizing an exceptional annual conference.

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Honorary Academic Appointments

Academic appointments reflecting recognition of expertise, leadership and contribution to the field.

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HONORARY ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

Adjunct Professor

Kasturba Medical College – MAHE University

Mangaluru, India

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HONORARY ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

Honorary Associate Professor

Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Shanghai, China

Recognition is a milestone.
Excellence is a journey.

Continuing contribution to academic excellence, professional leadership, research and education.