Dr Yash Kumar, First-Year Junior Resident (PGJR-1), Department of Psychiatry, Varun Arjun Medical College and Rohilkhand Hospital (VAMCH & RH), under Varun Arjun University (VAU), Shahjahanpur, has brought laurels to the institution by securing the Third Prize in Poster Presentation (Agra UPIPS-25 Award) at the 6th Annual Conference of the Association of Clinical Psychiatry, Indian Psychiatric Society – Uttar Pradesh State Branch, held at Gorakhpur on 24–25 October 2026.
Dr Yash Kumar presented a poster titled “Sydenham’s Chorea with Behavioral Disturbances as the Sole Presentation of Acute Rheumatic Fever with Subclinical Carditis: A Case Study.” The poster was based on a clinical case of a patient who presented at the hospital’s OPD and is currently doing well on treatment.
The presentation highlighted an unusual manifestation of acute rheumatic fever, emphasising the importance of identifying neuropsychiatric symptoms such as Sydenham’s chorea and behavioural disturbances for timely diagnosis and appropriate management.
The work was carried out under the expert guidance of Dr Abhishek Chakladar, Assistant Professor, and Dr Alexander Martin, Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, with valuable inputs and support from the entire department.
The award comprises a certificate and a cash prize of ₹1,500. This achievement reflects Dr Yash Kumar’s academic dedication and clinical acumen while bringing recognition to the Department of Psychiatry and the institution.
The achievement received encouragement and best wishes from Dr. Keshav Kumar Agarwal, Chancellor, VAU; Dr. Ashok Kumar Agrawal, Pro-Chancellor, VAU; Dr. Kiran Agrawal, Vice-Chancellor, VAU; and Dr. Lata Agarwal, Vice-Chancellor, Bareilly International University. Dr. (Col.) Ravindra Nath Shukla, Principal and Dean, Varun Arjun Medical College and Rohilkhand Hospital, also appreciated this academic accomplishment.
Varun Arjun University congratulates Dr Yash Kumar, his mentors and the entire Department of Psychiatry on this commendable achievement and wishes him continued success in his academic and professional journey.