Indira IVF, organised the first ever ‘Repro Quiz’, a national reproductive medicine quiz in association with Intas Pharma, in Udaipur. The onsite quiz was the final round out of the three levels in which the competition was conducted; comprising 20 finalists selected from around 110 medical colleges of 28 states across the country. The event was graced by Mr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar – Prince of Mewar as the Chief Guest.
The initial two rounds of the competition were held last year in online mode at the state and zonal levels respectively. This first ever competition in IVF segment received tremendous response as more than 550 students participated from across the country. In the final round, the national topper was felicitated with a four-month fellowship in Indira Fertility Academy and a gift coupon worth Rs 1,00,000. Additionally, the second and third position, won gift coupons worth Rs 75,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively along with the fellowship. Beside this, all national level participants were awarded with the four-month fellowship at Indira IVF academy. Additionally, all state toppers have been awarded a one-month observer ship programme at an Indira IVF hospital in their state. Indira IVF will organise this competition every year henceforth.
Dr Rajeev Pachar – Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption Bureau Udaipur, Dr Dinesh Kharadi – Chief Medical and Health Officer of Udaipur, and Dr Lakhan Poswal – Principal & Controller, RNT Medical College, Udaipur were also present for the event as the Guests of Honour. In order to enlighten everyone on the advancement of the subject, a panel discussion on ‘The Future of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)’ was held where Dr Kshitiz Murdia – CEO & Co-Founder of Indira IVF, Mr Nitiz Murdia – Director & Co-Founder of Indira IVF, Dr.Nikolaos Polyzos – Dexeus University Hospital, Barcelona (Spain), Dr Chaitanya Nagori – Senior IVF Consultant in Ahmedabad, and Dr P Ramesh – Assistant Professor of Reproductive Medicine at Trivandrum Medical College took part.
In his address, the Chief Guest, The Prince of Mewar, Mr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar said, “It has been a pleasure to be part of this national quiz event conducted by Indira IVF and I congratulate all the winners for their brilliant performance. I would also like to acknowledge Indira IVF’s unending commitment to help couples with the gift of parenthood through their infertility treatment services and spreading awareness on the subject.”
Speaking at the event, Dr Kshitiz Murdia – CEO & Co-Founder of Indira IVF said, “We are delighted to see such young medical practitioners of this country enthusiastically take part in the first edition of ReproQuiz. As Indians are rapidly adopting ART and its treatments to fulfil their dreams of childbirth, it has become increasingly important that medical practitioners broaden their knowledge on the subject. Thus, through this initiative, Indira IVF was able to reach out to the young budding gynaecologists of the country.”
Speaking on the future of ART, Mr. Nitiz Murdia – Director & Co-Founder of Indira IVF said, “In the last several years, ART has advanced by leaps and bounds. With the awareness pertaining to the medical treatment of infertility increasing, it is encouraging to see more people opt for scientifically-backed solutions. India has one of the fastest-growing numbers of ART cycles conducted each year and will soon be the world leader. As ART is an ever-evolving space, it will always be Indira IVF’s effort to integrate advanced and affordable technologies into the organisation and make the procedures available to the country’s mass.”