Indian-American Doctor Gets Prestigious U.S. Award

Monday, 11 November 2013, 16:40 IST
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New York: Indian-origin doctor has been selected for prestigious "Outstanding American by Choice" award for his valuable contribution to U.S. health sector.

Eminent transplant surgeon and philanthropist Rahul Jindal will be honoured by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on November 13.

The initiative recognizes naturalized citizens who have made significant contributions to both their community and their adopted country.

Jindal, who recently received the Leadership Award from the International Leadership Foundation, has been appointed the Commissioner on Service and Volunteerism.

Currently working as a Staff Transplant Surgeon at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre and Professor of Surgery at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Jindal is also a Clinical Professor at George Washington University.

He obtained his MD from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad and then studied in Britain where he and earned an FRCS from the Royal College of Edinburgh.

Known for his community services, Jindal is the Director of the National Blood and Bone marrow Drive Campaign, with the support of about 600 Hindu temples throughout North America.

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Source: PTI