Dr. Samit Sunny Roy, a University of Tennessee resident, and Dr. Rajiv K Singal, surgeon-in-chief at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital, have been nominated for the 2023 Humanitarian Grant by the Urology Care Foundation.
The foundation acknowledges urologists and projects offering patient care and education in underserved areas, globally or within the United States, as mentioned in a press release.
Dr. Roy, mentored by Dr. Amar Singh, contributes to Sadbhavna Trust Hospital in Mahua, Gujarat, India. His efforts involve training in routine and complex urologic surgery and post-operative care.
Meanwhile, Dr. Singal, based at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, holds the title of Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC). He was an associate professor at the University of Toronto and organized missions to Zomba Central Hospital in Malawi.
The foundation commends Dr. Singal for his contributions in collaborating with the Malawi Medical Council and the College of Surgeons of Eastern Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA). Their collaboration resulted in a sustainable solution to the lack of urologic care in Malawi.
Harris M Nagler, president of the Urology Care Foundation, expressed satisfaction with the quality of grant applicants. This growing interest underscores the significance of humanitarian work for their members.
