US Fellowship in Radiology awarded to Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena, PGIMER Chandigarh
Chandigarh, October 15, 2026: The Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena ACR Fellowship recognition is an important achievement for PGIMER Chandigarh, highlighting his contributions to medical imaging, pediatric radiology and research. (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has gained worldwide reputation after being conferred with Honorary Fellowship of American College of Radiology (ACR).
The honor was bestowed on him on account of his excellent career in medical imaging with particular emphasis on offering diagnostic services for children, medical research and radiology innovations at the national and international level.
This is another honor that has come to a department of PGIMER, which has performed well in medical education and health care in northern India.
Acknowledgement of Years of Service in Radiology
American College of Radiology is a professional body that endeavors to promote radiology through education, research and professional practice.
Its honorary fellowship is awarded to those who have done well enough in the profession so that they have gained recognition internationally.
This award to Dr Saxena is an acknowledgement of his years of service working with patients, educating other medical practitioners and improving diagnostic processes.
One of his fields of expertise includes the use of pediatric imaging. It is necessary for the diagnosis of diseases in children to take into account their age and clinical condition.
It is one of his contributions that have been mentioned in this recognition.
Research & Academics – An Ancient Tradition
The Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena ACR Fellowship recognition also reflects his commitment to advancing radiology through research, medical education and clinical practice.Apart from clinical practice, Dr Saxena has also been active in academic circles.
According to reports available, he has authored more than 175 research papers along with 23 chapters in medical books.
This also includes his contribution in the field of radiology research and sharing medical knowledge with other health care professionals.
He has also contributed a great deal in making guidelines and standard operating procedures for imaging in India and America.
Guidelines help doctors stay consistent when doing diagnosis through exams.At an institute like PGIMER, where teaching and patient care go hand in hand such guidelines are important, for medical practice.
Dr Saxena Gets Another International Award
It is not the first time Dr Saxena has been honored internationally.
In 2023, he was conferred with an honorary fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists, UK, for his contributions to the field of healthcare and medical education.
Getting an award from the radiological societies of Britain and America together is surely a milestone in his professional life.
He has also been named by various reports as the second Indian associated with a premier national institute to be honored with the ACR distinction after Dr Sneh Bhargava, former Director AIIMS.
More Than Hospital Contributions
Notable contributions from Dr Saxena have extended to outside PGIMER.
He has worked with organizations dedicated to medical radiology in emergency situations, having been President of the Society of Emergency Radiology of India.
Using conferences and seminars, he has played an active role in disseminating knowledge of radiology to other medical professionals.
The current accolade is important in highlighting not just the efforts of the individual himself but also those being made at PGIMER Chandigarh.
For those young medical professionals who are considering a career in radiology, his experience is an excellent model of how clinical practice, research, and teaching can go hand in hand.
This fellowship is a major accomplishment for Dr Saxena as well as the recognition that Indian radiology receives internationally.
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