Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar fraternity on Saturday plunged into grief following the demise of its Founder Director, Prof (Dr) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra. Padma Shri awardee and eminent neurosurgeon Prof Mahapatra was remembered as a visionary institution-builder who laid the foundation of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
A condolence meeting was held at the Main Auditorium of the institute to pay tributes to the departed soul. Addressing the gathering, Executive Director Dr Ashutosh Biswas said Prof Mahapatra was the chief architect of AIIMS Bhubaneswar. His vision, leadership and commitment transformed the institute into a centre of excellence in healthcare, education and research.
Recalling his contributions to neurosurgery and medical education, Dr Biswas said his dedication towards patient care and mentoring young doctors will remain an inspiration.
The meeting was attended by Dean (Academic) Dr Dillip Kumar Parida, Dean (Examination) Dr Manaswini Mangaraj, Medical Superintendent Dr Prabhas Ranjan Tripathy, DDA Lt Col Abhijit Sarkar, HoDs, faculty, officers, staff and students.In a deeply emotional atmosphere, speakers remembered his humility, compassion and values apart from professional brilliance.The AIIMS Bhubaneswar family, while bidding a tearful adieu to its founding father, resolved to carry forward his dream and legacy.
