The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy bestowed its International Service Award on Ajay Kumar, MD, for his more than three decades of service, Medical Dialogues reports.
Here's what you should know:
1. Dr. Kumar is the chairman of New Delhi, India-based Fortis Escorts Liver and Digestive Disease Institute.
2. He is on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy's international editorial board and on GE & Hepatology's editorial board.
3. Dr. Kumar said the recognition was not just for him but for the entire India-based endoscopy fraternity.
4. He said, "With such recognition comes great responsibility, the responsibility to not let your quest for excellence wane and confidence placed in you not be belied."