Prof. C.R. Sundararajan Medal – TANPAPS Best Paper Session Guidelines

TANPAPS 2026 - Kodaikanal: Reflect, Revive, Refine

1. Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to Junior Plastic Surgeons who are currently undergoing Plastic Surgery training in Tamilnadu or Pondicherry (M.Ch or DNB).
  • The presenter should be a member of TANPAPS.
  • The paper should represent original work, and the presenter must be a significant contributor to the study.
  • The title of the paper should not reveal the name of the institution.
2. Submission Details
  • Deadline: All documents should be emailed on or before 31 December 2025.
  • Submission Email: abstract.tanpaps2026@gmail.com.
  • Along with the abstract submission, participants must send a covering letter.
  • Participants must also send a scanned copy of a certificate from the Head of the Department (where the participant is undergoing training).
  • The certificate should verify the participant's eligibility for this award category.
3. Presentation Guidelines
  • Time allotted: 6 minutes for presentation + 2 minutes for discussion.
  • The discussion will follow immediately after the presentation.
  • Questions may be asked by the judges or any member of the audience.