Criteria:
- TNASI Life Members who are below forty years of age, as on 1st January 2023 may send a short paper to be considered for “GEM Foundation Award for Minimal Access Surgery”.
- Applicant must specify that they are applying for “GEM Foundation Award for Minimal Access Surgery” and a document for age proof, has to be uploaded in the Abstract submission portal – https://abs.tnasi.com/login/19/tnasicon23
- The member must present the paper himself at the Annual Conference.
- Winner will be chosen by a Panel of Judges and their decision will be final.
- “GEM Foundation Award for Minimal Access Surgery” awardees of the past are not eligible to apply again.