Dr Achal Gulati takes charge as VC of Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Jaipur

"I was also the founder Director Principal of Baba Saheb Medical College, Delhi, which had a phenomenal rise at that time despite its hiccough stage. Then I headed G B Pant Institute and then later worked in the National Medical Commission as well. Each assignment gave me a fairly wide area of exposure to various aspects of medical education, regulations and medicine as a whole. So, I want to implement all the ideas which I have had. It is like having a wish list," he further mentioned.

Referring to the vision of Dr. M.L Swarankar, a renowned Obstetrician & Gynecologist & the Chairman Emeritus of the University, and Dr Vikas Swarankar, the Chairman of the University, Dr. Gulati added, "So, we will work with the vision that he has regarding the areas that need to be developed and augmented. We need to not only focus on medical education but also focus on thrusting the other constituent colleges that are there- Dental, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Health Administration, Health Informatics etc forward with zeal and energy. I will try and take the University’s motto of “Serving, Learning and Healing” forward to its infinite destination" I look forward to taking the university towards the future it deserves, and carry the legacy of taking the dreams of its founders forward by analyzing what has happened, what could have happened and what should happen and take it beyond the borders.

When asked if he wanted to give any message to the freshers joining the institute, he said “An institution is a family to be carried along the progressive path to infinity. Researching has shown me that MGUMST has achieved great heights over time. But nothing can rest on a plateau for long, since change is the only constant thing and it is a dynamic process. We need to expand the horizons of academic excellence, global collaborations, utilizing Artificial Intelligence to the benefit, creating a transformative impact on society through continuous innovation in education, research, creativity and entrepreneurship, creating an environment conducive to the students, faculty and staff not only who are present, but also those who will be attracted to and joining the university in the time to come as it goes forwards to fulfil the hopes and dreams of not only the founders, but also of all others for academic excellence and a state of art quality of life. I have to educate the students for today, prepare them for tomorrow and propel them towards the India of Our Prime Minister’s vision of “India @ 2047, which aims to “train for India, by India, for the world”. Any University needs to look at it from the future of the students & the faculty. Every institute in the country needs to look at it with the same vision. I really hope every university in the country progresses so that we become a destination for medical education. The National Medical Commission and the Government is bringing in good reforms and these reforms need to be implemented in the true grit & spirit and only then we can progress further.

"I believe “Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see but what your mind can imagine.” Time teaches you a lot many things…some of them are put in action, some are waiting to be put in action while some are in the stage of being dreamt to be put into action….and I intend to put them ahead of myself. MGUMST hopes to be the destination for medical education fields not only for the country but for the world " he said.

An ENT pass out from the prestigious PGI Chandigarh, Dr. Achal Gulati has been the recipient of numerous orations and awards, including amongst others the "National Eminent Teacher of Excellence Award" by the Government of India, "Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan National Award" for Eminent Teacher, the "State Award for Contribution to the Field of Medicine", "The Great Teaching Master Award", "Times Research Media Excellence Award in Healthcare etc."

He is a member of Board of Governors of the International Rhinologic Society, is the current President of the Indian Society of Rhinoplasty, the former President of the All India Rhinology Society, the Honorary Secretary of the All India Rhinology Society, as well as the President of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (Delhi State).

In the past, he has been a member of the Board of Research Studies of various universities, the Specialty Board for ENT and Ethics Committee in the National Board, advisor to the Centre on Noise Pollution, has been on numerous committees on curriculum planning for the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and is on the editorial board of National and International journals.

Dr Gulati has been a visiting professor to the Mayo Clinic, USA, and the University of Padua, Italy. He has been an honorary faculty member of the Medical Education Unit of Regional Centre at MAMC, has been conducting training workshops for teacher training and for communication skills for Medical and Management Professionals, he is also a keen and professional quizmaster at National and International level, a food and travel critique writer for magazines, he has about a 100 national and international academic publications, has contributed chapters in various text books, has developed numerous CD’s on examination techniques and has also produced and directed a documentary film titled “To be or not to be” which is based on end of life issues.

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