Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER) is synonymous with high quality of education. The institute was established in the year of 2002 under Raghavendra Educational and Rural Development Society (RERDS) with Reg. No.198 /2001. The RIPER institute offered courses are D. Pharmacy, B. Pharmacy, M. Pharmacy, Pharm. D, Pharm. D (P.B), Ph. D (full time) programmes
CATEGORY OF AWARDS
- Best Teaching Pharmacist Award of the Year 2017
- Young Pharmacy Teacher Award of the Year 2017
- Innovations and Scientific Research Award of the Year 2017
- Hospital Pharmacist of the Year 2017
- Community Pharmacist of the Year 2017
- Regulatory Pharmacist of the Year 2017
- Industrial Pharmacist of the Year 2017
- Award for Outstanding Pharmacy Faculty of the Year 2017
- Best Poison & Drug Information Center Award of the Year 2017
Awards and Eligibility
1. Best Teaching Pharmacist Award of the Year 2017 (IPA Life Membership is mandate) Eligibility: Full time faculty with the rank of full professors, associate professors, and assistant professors with more than FIVE years of teaching experience at UG/PG level may be nominated for these awards. Education qualification (Ph.D, M. Pharmacy and Pharm. D).
2. Young Pharmacy Teacher Award of the Year 2017 (IPA Life Membership is mandate) Eligibility: Full time faculty with the rank of full professors, associate professors, and assistant professors with less than TEN years of teaching experience at UG/PG level may be nominated for these awards. Education qualification (Ph.D, M. Pharmacy and Pharm. D).
3. Community Pharmacist of the Year 2017 (IPA Life Membership is not mandatory)
The registered pharmacist having not less than TEN years of regular job in the community pharmacy and having contributed to the improvement of patient/family community care by exceeding the limitations of the job functions as demonstrated by:
a) Development of a community or section of a community in the betterment of their collective health status through increasing own skills and knowledge, developing staff, procuring supplies and resources, and maintaining esprit de corps sufficient to bring recognition to the employing organization.
b) Education and counseling of patients in the drug usage.
c) Active involvement in the propagation of message to the masses on drug abuse. d) Participation in the mass education / promotion programme for any of the following fields: –
i) Pulse Polio Drive;
ii) Hepatitis infection drive;
iii) HIV and AIDS Programme; and
iv) Environmental awareness; e) Nutrition counseling etc.;
f) Contribution in the National Rural Health Scheme;
g) Contribution in the child and women healthcare;
h) Education of the masses on the fake / spurious drugs; and
i) Working in difficult areas like tribal areas and other interior/ remote areas. Education qualification (B. Pharmacy and D. Pharmacy)
Hospital Pharmacist of the Year 2017 (IPA Life Membership is not mandatory)
The registered pharmacists having not less than TEN years of regular job in the hospital/and having contributed to the improvement of patient care by exceeding the limitations of the job functions as demonstrated by:
a) Development or organization of a unit of responsibility which provides extraordinary care to patients by increasing own skills and knowledge, developing staff, procuring supplies and equipment, streamlining technique and maintaining esprit de corps sufficient to bring recognition to the employing organization.
b) Contribution towards management of drugs in the hospital in the field of - i) Selection of hospital formulary;
ii) Procurement of drugs; and
iii) Management of drug storage and distribution within the hospital; c) Reduction of cost of drug component of therapy d) No wrong dispensing of drug in the entire career; and
e) Contribution in patient counseling about drugs etc. Education qualification (B. Pharmacy and D. Pharmacy)
5. Industrial Pharmacist of the Year 2017 (IPA Life Membership is not mandatory)
The registered industrial pharmacist engaged in the industrial set up for not less than TEN years and having developed or innovated any process showing significant improvement in the following areas: – i) GMP; ii) Increased production; iii) Improved quality; iv) Improved safety of workers; v) Environment; vi) Job creation; and vii) Public awareness etc. viii) Decrease in the cost of medicines. Education qualification (Ph.D, M. Pharmacy, and B. Pharmacy)
6. Regulatory Pharmacist of the Year 2017 (IPA Life Membership is not mandatory)
The registered pharmacist working in regulatory set up for not less than TEN years and having made significant contribution in implementation of regulatory standards in the country by demonstrating - a) A high standard in regulation of pharmacy profession and industry; b) Regulation of practice of pharmacy profession; c) Checking of spurious drugs and drug abuse; and d) Creation of public awareness in the following areas – i) Spurious drugs; and ii) Drug abuse. Education qualification (Ph.D, M. Pharmacy, and B. Pharmacy)
7. Innovations and Scientific Research Award of the Year 2017 (IPA Life Membership is mandate)
The ’Innovations and Scientific Research Award’ is presented in recognition to academic researchers /Scientists having not less than TEN years and having made outstanding contributions to research & development resulting in significant new technology or innovative use of established technology; and excellent accomplishment & contribution in research activities that may include: Significant record that emphasizes publications in national & international journals, Recognition among colleagues as a researcher /scholar/ leader in the discipline, Sustained contribution to the advancement of research, Activity in professional associations and holding positions that recognize the applicant’s research activity and grants and contracts. Eligibility: Academic Researchers / Scientist with no less than TEN years of R&D experience may be nominated for this award. Education qualification (Ph.D and M. Pharmacy)
8. Award for Outstanding Pharmacy Faculty of the Year 2017 (IPA Life Membership is mandate)
The ‘Award for Outstanding Pharmacy Faculty’ is designed to honour those faculty members who exemplify the highest levels of performance and excellence in the pursuit of the Institutions goals and thereby in the fulfilment of its mission. This award honors faculty who have consistently demonstrated outstanding achievements in the areas of teaching and mentoring of students and junior faculty, research and/or creative endeavours, service and a variety of other activities which have brought distinction to themselves and to the Institution.
Eligibility: Full time faculty with the rank of Professors, associate and assistant professors with not less than FIVE years of teaching experience at UG/PG level may be nominated for these awards. Education qualification (Ph.D, M. Pharmacy and Pharm. D).
9. Best Poison & Drug Information Center Award of the Year 2017 Institutional and Hospital PDIC, functioning with quality standards, facilities and documents of query received and answered (Numerics only year wise); and particulars of database utilized.
Rules and Regulations
1. Its mandate for the Applicant to be a Life Member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association - IPA)
2. Nominations for the awards should originate only from institution / organization, not individually.
3. Applicants can apply for more than one award.
4. Nomination Deadline: 15th November 2017 (Wednesday)
Documents to be submitted
1. Academic / Professional Qualifications
2. Work Experience: Name of Organization/Department & Position Held Period of Service 3. Memberships in Professional association and societies
4. List major Awards and Honours received
5. Mention Chairmanship of Conferences/Symposia, Editorship of Journals/Books, and Invitations to give Talks during conferences/Symposia & conferences attended.
6. List of research grants secured over the past three years
7. List of Publications
8. Books and chapters / monographs
9. Scientific Information (Only for Innovations and Scientific Research Award)
- Field of Work (Describe in about 30 words)
- Currently pursue (Describe in about 60 words):
- Patents arising from your Research Filed : _____________________Awarded: ______ 10. Narrative Statement (100 Words - why the applicant meets the award criteria and deserves for the award)
Application Fees for Awards Nominal Fee of 100 INR will be charged for Each Award.
Entry Fee could be deposited in the following account:
Account Name: Indian Pharmaceutical Association Anantapur Branch
Bank: Canara Bank
Account Type: Savings Bank Account
Branch: Sarada Nagar
Account Number: 8550101009880
IFSC Code: CNRB0008550
Submission Detailed Curriculum Vitae and appropriate proofs of academic-professional qualifications, work experiences, achievements and other honors, research publications, conference proceedings, scientific information’s along with the application form, all duly self-attested and acknowledged by head of institution/organization soft copies to be posted on E mail to ipaantp@rediffmail.com.
Result of the awards
will be declared on 19th November 2017 and award ceremony will take place in A.C Auditorium, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER) Campus, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh., India on 25th November 2017. The result of award will be displayed on the www.riper.ac.in and the same shall be communicated to the award winners via email.
- The winners shall be honoured with award certificate & trophies; while other participants will receive certificate of participation.
RAGHAVENDRA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (RIPER)
AUTONOMOUS Under JNTUA, NAAC & NBA (UG) Accredited Institution
Accorded 2 (f) & 12 (B) Status by UGC, Approved by AICTE & PCI, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
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