Bokaro Steel City beams with pride as Dr. Aakriti, daughter of esteemed residents Kusum Kumari and Suresh Kumar, shines on the global stage. Pursuing her academic endeavors at the esteemed Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA, Dr. Aakriti has clinched the prestigious MPH Capstone Award for her groundbreaking project.
Her research, titled “Exploring Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Gun Violence in Baltimore City, Maryland,” captivated the MPH Capstone Awards Committee, securing Dr. Aakriti the coveted MPH Capstone Award plaque for her exceptional contributions. The MPH program at Johns Hopkins University, renowned as the pinnacle of public health education, stands as a testament to her remarkable achievement.
In a remarkable feat, Dr. Aakriti emerges as the sole Indian recipient of this esteemed accolade, adding a golden feather to India's cap. Notably with grace and distinction, Professor Desjardins presented the award to Dr. Aakriti, acknowledging her exemplary research and outstanding contributions to public health.
Dr. Satish Kumar, Chairman of Wellmark Hospital in Bokaro, expresses his heartfelt admiration for her exceptional accomplishment. He reminisces about her stellar performance during her tenure at Wellmark Hospital's Heart Centre as a resident Medical Officer, confidently predicting her triumph on the global stage. Dr. Satish Kumar's words stand as a testament to Dr. Aakriti's unwavering dedication and remarkable talent, making Bokaro swell with pride at her remarkable journey and achievements.
