Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26:
Dr Kh Palin of Shija Hospitals and Research Institute has been selected by Smile Train Inc, USA as one of the 50 best Smile Train surgeons of the world.
In recognition of his work Dr Palin has been invited to participate in a new program to be launched this year with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) from October 27 to 31.A statement issued by SHRI informed that as part of the programme to which Dr Palin has been invited, there will be scientific session, advanced cleft seminar, tour of Washington DC and a dinner with the American President.
Under Smile Train Shija Cleft Project, patients with cleft lip and palate and related deformities are being treated entirely free of cost.
Till date, the hospital has performed more than 790 free surgeries since June last year, it mentioned adding that cleft patients between 4 months to 40 years from any part of the world are eligible for free treatment under its Smile Train Shija Cleft Project.