CHANDIGARH, OCT 29 — In a major international achievement for Indian healthcare, Dr. Kushaljit Singh Sodhi from the Department of Radiodiagnosis at PGIMER, Chandigarh, has assumed the presidency of the Asian Oceanic Society of Paediatric Radiology (AOSPR). The decision was finalized following voting procedures at the organization’s 24th Annual Scientific Meeting in Bangkok.
Dr. Sodhi’s election represents the first time an Indian specialist has been chosen to lead the prestigious regional body. Medical scholars declared that this achievement underscores the growing influence and academic excellence of Indian medical institutions in international specialty domains.
A prominent figure in global radiology, Dr. Sodhi already holds key executive positions, including President of the Indian Society of Paediatric Radiology (ISPR) and Vice-President of the World Federation of Paediatric Imaging (WFPI).
Colleagues at PGIMER affirmed that his leadership at the helm of AOSPR will enhance regional educational exchange, expand access to advanced paediatric diagnostic techniques, and drive high-impact research initiatives across member nations.
