About
Dr Ketan Desai, born on 29th June 1957, MS, MCh is former Professor & Head Department Of Urology B J Medical College, Ahmedabad is currently a visiting professor Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai.
He is recipient of Dr B C Roy National Award for Eminent Medical Teacher of the Country for the year 1995; IMA Eminent Medical Men of Highest order for the year 1996; IMA Dr AKN Sinha National Award For Distinguished Services to Medical Profession for the year 1997 and President's Gold Medal Award For Outstanding Contribution to Urology By Urological Society Of India.
Dr. Ketan Desai becomes the first Indian to take over as the President of World Medical Association at the annual assembly at Taiwan. He has succeeded Sir Michael Marmot and will serve the position for 2016-17. Read his full speech here.
In the past he has served many national, university and state positions. Few among them are:
- President, Medical Council Of India (1996 – 2001 & 2009 – 2010)
- National President, Indian Medical Association (2001 – 2002)
- President, Gujarat Medical Council (1993 – 2010)
- Member, Institute Body of PGIMER Chandigarh (1995 – 2000)
- Member, Institute Body, AIIMS, New Delhi (1999 – 2001)
- Chairman, Academic Committee, AIIMS, New Delhi (1999)
- Member, Drug Technical Advisory Board (2000 – 2001)
- Member, Governing Body ICMR (1996 – 1999)
- Member, Governing Body, National Board of Examinations (1996 – 2001 & 2009 – 2010)
- Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Gujarat University (1991-1997)
- Member Board of Studies (Clinical), Sardar Patel University (1992-1995)
- Member, Board of Management, Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab (1998-2003)
- Member, Governing Body, Ramachandra Medical College and Research Center (Deemed University), Chennai
- Member, Governing Body, Nizam's Institute of Health Sciences (Deemed University), Hyderabad
- Member, Governing Body, Shree Vankateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati
- Member, Governing Body, Dr D Y Patil Vidhyapith (Deemed Universtiy) Mumbai
- Member, Board of Management, Meenakshi University, Chennai, Member search committee for Selection of Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik
- Member, Search Committee for Selection of Vice Chancellor of Sri Ramchandra Medical College & Research Centre (Deemed University), Chennai
- Member, Search Committee for Selection of Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and Chairman, Curriculum and Minimum Requirements for a Medical College Committee, Medical Council of India.
He has number of research publications in national as well as International Journals and had organised various scientific workshops and conferences.
He is known for his contribution to the society, in the field of medical education, self-code of medical ethics, rural health and cause of female child.
