Experience

Before Postgraduation:

• House Surgeon (Surgery) at HP Medical College & Snowdon Hospital, Shimla.
• House Surgeon (Orthopaedics) at H.P. Medical College & Snowdon Hospital, Shimla.
• Junior Resident-cum-Clinical Registrar at Institute of Medical Sciences, B.H.U., Varanasi.

After Postgraduation:

• Orthopaedic Surgeon at Distt. Hospital, Kullu (H.P.).
• Registrar in Orthopaedics at Medical College & Hospital, Rohtak.
• Senior Resident in Orthopaedics at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.
• Registrar in Orthopaedics at H.P. Medical College & Snowdon Hospital, Shimla.
• Assistant Professor in Orthopaedics at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Pondichery.
• Associate Professor in Orthopaedics at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Pondichery.
• Associate Professor in Orthopaedics at Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi.
• Professor in Orthopaedics & Head of Unit at Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi.

• Professor in Orthopaedics & Head of Unit at Maulana Azad Medical College & L.N. Hospital, New Delhi.
• Professor & Head of Orthopaedics at Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
• Medical Superintendent cum Professor at Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
• Project Director at Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Mohali.
• Professor of Orthopaedics & Head of Unit at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• Director Principal at Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
• Professor & Head, Department of Orthopaedics at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• Vice Chancellor at Baba Farid University of Health Science, Faridkot.

Teaching and Research

• Extensive experience in teaching and research spanning several decades.
• Authored 71 publications and contributed to 7 books.

Administration

• Over 27 years of administrative experience across various institutions and committees.
• Key roles include Medical Superintendent at Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, and Director-Principal at Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
• Significant contributions to hospital infrastructure, diagnostic facilities, and administrative reforms.
• Involved in the development and management of the Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Mohali, and the introduction of several innovative projects.

Professional Contributions

• Member of numerous national and regional committees, including those related to health care services, disability prevention, and biomedical research.
• Active participant in shaping health policy and medical education at both the national and regional levels.

INSPECTOR FOR NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATION (Ministry of Health – GOI)

1. Appointed Inspector by the National Board of Examinations to inspect departments of Orthopaedics at various hospitals for renewal or initiation of accreditation.

NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATION

1. Inspector to recognize institutions for postgraduate courses in Orthopaedics.
2. Examiner in Orthopaedics.
3. Convener to conduct Orthopaedics examinations.
4. Member of the Medical Council of India.
5. Chairman, Monitoring Cell, Medical Council of India for Undergraduate & Postgraduate admissions.

MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA

1. Member of Statutory Central Council of Medical Council of India.
2. Member of the Institute Body of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
3. Assessor for inspecting Postgraduate Courses in Orthopaedics.
4. Member of the committee for developing curriculum for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Orthopaedics.
5. Nominee of the Governor of Haryana to select Vice Chancellor of Pandit Bhagwat Dayal University of Health Sciences, Rohtak.

ICMR

1. Co-Chairman to identify research in disability.
2. Member to develop curriculum for the National Institute of Hospital Engineers.
3. Expert member to evaluate candidates for ICMR awards.
4. Member to identify medical colleges for developing Bio-medical research labs.
5. Member to develop a white paper on musculoskeletal diseases in India and the UK.

EXPERT ADVISOR TO VARIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS

1. Expert Advisor to Punjab Public Service Commission.
2. Expert Advisor to the Union Public Service Commission.
3. Expert Advisor to Haryana Public Service Commission.

MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA

1. Member of Statutory Central Council of Medical Council of India.
2. Member of the Institute Body of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
3. Assessor for inspecting Postgraduate Courses in Orthopaedics.
4. Member of the committee for developing curriculum for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Orthopaedics.
5. Nominee of the Governor of Haryana to select Vice Chancellor of Pandit Bhagwat Dayal University of Health Sciences, Rohtak.

ICMR

1. Co-Chairman to identify research in disability.
2. Member to develop curriculum for the National Institute of Hospital Engineers.
3. Expert member to evaluate candidates for ICMR awards.
4. Member to identify medical colleges for developing Bio-medical research labs.
5. Member to develop a white paper on musculoskeletal diseases in India and the UK.

EXPERT ADVISOR TO VARIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS

1. Expert Advisor to Punjab Public Service Commission.
2. Expert Advisor to the Union Public Service Commission.
3. Expert Advisor to Haryana Public Service Commission.

AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS, PRIZES, ETC.

• Received multiple medals and fellowships at graduation and post-graduation levels.
• Recognized for contributions and achievements in the field of Orthopaedics.

OTHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

• Visiting Professor at various universities and institutions globally.
• Completed advanced training and fellowships in Orthopaedics and related fields.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Organized around 34 workshops and conferences related to disability management, spinal surgery, and Orthopaedics.
• Conducted various training programs and live surgeries.

THESIS SUPERVISOR

Supervised theses for postgraduate studies in Orthopaedics at several universities.

Research Topics Supervised:

• Closed Kuntscher Nailing in fracture of shaft of femur
• Muscle Histo-chemistry in Muscle Atrophy
• Role of Anterior Decompression in Cervical Spine Injuries
• Dome Osteotomy Vs French Osteotomy in Cubitus Varus
• Role of anterior decompression in thoracolumbar injuries with incomplete paraplegia
• Roentgenographic study in spinal injury
• Role of VSP in unstable fracture of the thoracolumbar spine
• Role of cervical laminoplasty in cervical spondylotic myelopathy
• Role of cervical laminectomy and lateral mass plating in cervical spondylotic myelopathy
• Early results of posterior endoscopic lumbar discectomy
• Role of anterior decompression in cervical spondylotic myelopathy
• Results of C1 C2 fixation in atlantoaxial dislocation
• Experience of fixation of Cervical Spine with Pedicle screw
• Tuberculosis of Lumbo sacral spine

MEMBERSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES 

State:

• Member Himachal Doctor’s Alumni Association, Founder President
• Member Banaras Hindu University Alumni Association Chandigarh, President
• Member State Health Advisory Council of Himachal Pradesh
• Member Development of guidelines for physiotherapy program at Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

Regional:

• Life Member H.P. Chapter IOA
• Life Member Punjab Chapter IOA, President-elect
• Life Member North Zone Indian Orthopaedic Association

National:

• Life Member Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Life Member Indian Arthroplasty Association
• Member National Academy of Medical Science
• Member Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Bureau of Indian Standards
• Member Association of Spine Surgeons of India
• Delegate Member Education & Community Development (North) AO Foundation (Chapter India)

International:

• Life Member Bangladesh Orthopaedic Society
• Life Member World Orthopaedic Concern
• Life Member Chandigarh Chapter of the Association of British Scholars

FELLOWSHIP OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

• Fellow International College of Angiology
• Fellow International Medical Science Academy
• Fellow Association of Osteosynthesis (AO/AISF) International
• Fellow Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation
• Fellow National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)
• Fellow Institute of Hospital Engineers
• Elected Fellow Punjab University Senate

EXAMINERSHIP

Served as an examiner for various programs including MBBS, D Orth, Diploma in Sports Medicine, Diploma in Physiotherapy, DNBE, MS Orth at multiple universities and institutions.

GUEST LECTURES & PAPER PRESENTATION

Delivered guest lectures and presented papers on various topics including:

• Road Safety Seminar
• Anterior Decompression and Fusion in Spinal Injury
• Modified Cervical Laminoplasty
• Management of Trauma
• Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
• Anterior Stabilization of Cervical Spine
• Total Disc Replacement
• Management of Fracture of Odontoid
• Disaster Management
• Trends in Spine Surgery
• Pain Management
• Recent Advances in Spine Care
• Various conferences and workshops on orthopaedics and related topics

PROFESSIONAL HONOURS & TRAINING

• Awarded prestigious JJ Fellowship of IOA
• British Council Fellowship at Queens University of Belfast
• Fellowship of IGOF at Westfaelian Whilhelms University Hospital of Munster, Germany
• Fellowship of ASIF Switzerland at St. James Hospital, University of Leeds, U.K.
• Young Achiever Award by Confederation of Indian Industry
• Honorary Life Membership of Bangladesh Orthopaedics Society
• Appreciation certificate by Chief Justice of High Court to Governor of Punjab and Administrator of U.T. Chandigarh

ORATIONS

• Dr. Karan Singh Grewal Oration on Recent Trends in Spine Surgery
• Prof. T P Srivastava Oration on Journey of Spine Surgery in India
• Desh Bhagat Oration at Desh Bhagat University

SOCIAL RECOGNITION

• Distinguished Service Award of IMA, South Delhi
• SHAAN-E-UNA by HIMOTKURSH
• Distinguished Service Award by Medocos Club Delhi South
• Recognition Award by Indian Red Cross
• Excellent Surgeon Award
• Best Citizen of India
• Rashtriya Rattan by Vishwa Jagriti Mission
• Life Time Achievement Gold Medal Award by Indian Solidarity Council
• Rashtriya Vidya Saaswati Puraskar by International Institute of Education & Management
• Glory of India Award by India International Friendship Society
• Punjab Ratan
• Himachal Gaurav Puraskar
• Baba Farid Award for Honesty
• State Award by the Chief Minister of Punjab

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