ISA-NCB hosted the prestigious Dr. Shabde Tambe Travel Fellowship Award Competition on November 8, 2024, at the ISA office. Six postgraduate students from GMC and IGGMC Nagpur participated, showcasing their research excellence. Dr. Sheetal Shinde from GMC Nagpur emerged as the winner and will receive a cash prize for presenting at the ISA National Conference.

The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA) Nagpur City Branch celebrated World Anaesthesia Day and the Professor D.S. Motghare Memorial Intercollegiate Anaesthesiology Skit Competition on October 16, 2024, at IMA Hall, Nagpur. Chief Guest Dr. Vinky Rughwani highlighted the significance of Ether Day, while ISA-NCB President Dr. Umesh Ramtani introduced the theme “Anaesthesia Care - Expanding Horizons” with a mission to raise public awareness and support mental well-being for medicos. The celebration included the release of eSense, ISA’s e-newsletter, and a series of informative videos showcasing the diverse roles of anaesthesiologists. Five medical colleges participated in the skit competition, with IGMC emerging as the winner. The event also featured public awareness initiatives, including multilingual Safe Hands charts to promote knowledge about anaesthesia care. With almost 200 attendees, the gathering proved to be a significant event, bringing together the anaesthesiology community and their families for an evening of education, recognition, and camaraderie.