Apollo Hospitals Delhi’s Dr. Reena Sethi Receives the Prestigious Dronacharya Award 2026

Recognising the profound impact of clinical leadership and medical education, Dr. Reena Sethi, Senior Consultant - Ophthalmology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, has been honoured with the prestigious Dronacharya Award at International YOSICON (Young Ophthalmologists Society of India) 2026. The award recognises her exceptional contributions to ophthalmic education, mentorship and clinical excellence, reflecting her unwavering commitment to advancing eye care and nurturing future specialists.

The honour celebrates Dr. Sethi's longstanding dedication to training young ophthalmologists through exemplary teaching, professional guidance and evidence-based clinical practice. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and maintaining high clinical standards, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening ophthalmic practice and improving patient outcomes. Her work underscores the vital role of medical education in ensuring that advances in ophthalmology are translated into safe, effective and high-quality patient care.  
 
At Apollo Hospitals, clinical excellence is rooted in innovation, lifelong learning and compassionate care. By recognising clinician-educators such as Dr. Sethi, the organisation highlights the importance of mentorship, collaboration and continuous learning in advancing ophthalmic care and preparing future specialists. Her achievement reflects the enduring value of leadership in medicine and further strengthens Apollo Hospitals' commitment to delivering patient-centred, evidence-based healthcare through clinical excellence and education.