Dr. R.B Davis Oration

This Oration is instituted in memory of the late Dr. R.B. Davis, a senior fellow of the society. This oration will be delivered at each Annual Conference of the IPS - Eastern Zonal Branch.

Rules

1. The Oration will be declared one year in advance at every annual conference. The oration is to be presented at the subsequent Annual conference of the Eastern Zonal Branch IPS.

2. Any Life Fellow of the society who is not over 45 years of age on 30th June of the year in which his name is to be nominated, can take part in the oration. (AGE PROOF DOCUMENT TO BE ATTACHED)

3. Copies of the bio-data of the candidate along with age proof to be submitted to the Chairperson of the Award Committee by a date determined by EC of the society. The nomination is to be accompanied by written consent of the nominee.

4. Eligibility Criteria:

a. Recognition and standing amongst Fellow Psychiatrist in Eastern Zone.
b. Contribution to Research, Training and Teaching in Psychiatry.
c. Contribution in the organization of the Eastern Zonal branch of Indian Psychiatric Society.
d. Contribution to the service and development in the fraternity.

5. A panel of judges shall rate the nominations. The nomination securing the highest total marks (out of 50) shall be eligible for presentation, subject to ratification by the Awards Committee and the Executive Committee of the Eastern Zonal Branch of Indian Psychiatric Society later on. The decision of the panel of judges will be final.

6. The oration paper will become the property of the Eastern Zonal Branch IPS and shall be published in the Eastern Journal of Psychiatry of Indian Psychiatric Society with editorial corrections, if required.

7. The speaker has the liberty to choose the topic in consultation with the Chairperson, Award Committee and the President of the Society. He/ She should intimate the title of the oration with a brief summary to the Chairperson, Award Committee and President, at least 3 (three) months before the delivery of the Oration.

8. If no nomination is received within the stipulated period of time, the Executive Committee of IPS, Eastern Zone will have the power to nominate any Life Fellow of the society below the age of 45 years for the oration.

9. No person shall be allowed to further participate after winning the Oration once.

DR R B DAVIS ORATION (RECIPIENTS LIST)