Sanghmata Dr. Mukti Bhatnagar Chair of Excellence in Medicine
Sanghmata Dr. Mukti Bhatnagar Chair of Excellence in Medicine
India’s advancement in medical education relies on dynamic academic platforms that seamlessly integrate clinical excellence, research innovation, and skill-based training. Academic Chairs play a pivotal role in this ecosystem by fostering interdisciplinary engagement, promoting evidence-based practice, and building capacity among healthcare professionals.
The Sanghmata Dr. Mukti Bhatnagar Chair of Excellence in Medicine, established on 9th September 2021 at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, has been envisioned as a center of excellence dedicated to advancing medical education, research, and clinical skill development.
This Chair commemorates the legacy of Dr. Mukti Bhatnagar, an eminent Professor of Medicine and a revered teacher, whose life exemplified academic excellence, mentorship, and a deep commitment to socially responsive healthcare.
The Chair functions as a vibrant academic platform aimed at strengthening undergraduate and postgraduate medical training while promoting innovation, collaboration, and holistic professional development.
Objectives of the Chair
- To enhance the quality of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
- To promote interdisciplinary and translational research in medicine
- To facilitate academic collaboration across institutions
- To strengthen clinical competence through structured, skill-based training
- To foster ethical, patient-centered, and socially responsible medical practice
Work Undertaken Under the Chair initiatives
The Chair actively conducts a wide spectrum of academic, clinical, and cocurricular designed to ensure comprehensive professional development
Academic & Scientific Activities
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs
- Academic conferences and symposia
- Flagship national conference: Subharti National Medical Conference (SUMECON)
- Skill-Based Clinical Training
- Hands-on procedural workshops, including:
- Bronchoscopy
- Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (UGIE)
- Renal biopsy
- Permcath insertion
Certification & Capacity-Building Programs
- 2D Echocardiography training
- Medical research methodology and scientific writing courses
Emergency & Community Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training programs to strengthen emergency response capabilities
Wellness & Co-curricular Initiatives
- Sports activities such as Table Tennis (TT) tournaments
- Programs promoting teamwork, resilience, and work-life balance.
Functions of the Chair
The Chair serves as a hub of academic excellence by integrating teaching, research, and clinical skill enhancement. It promotes a culture of lifelong learning through structured training programs, collaborative academic initiatives, and national-level conferences.
By combining scientific rigor with practical skill development, the Chair aims to nurture competent, ethical, and future-ready healthcare professionals capable of addressing evolving healthcare challenges.
Leadership
The Chair operates under the leadership of Dr. Saurabh Singhal, Convener of the Chair and Head of the Department of Postgraduate Medicine at Subharti Medical College. A dynamic and visionary academician, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the scope and impact of the Chair’s activities, ensuring a balanced emphasis on academic excellence, clinical training, and student engagement.
