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Dr. Rajesh Verma

Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, School of Medicine, Faridabad

Qualification: DNB, MBBS, MD, MNAMS

Bio

Maj Gen(Dr) Rajesh Verma has joined Amrita Hospital after 38 years of service in Indian Armed Forces ( Army Medical Corps) during which he held appointments of Professor & Head ( Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology) at prestigious Armed Forces Medical College, Pune and Professor(Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology) at command Hospital Eastern Command Kolkata, Command Hospital Central Command Lucknow, Army Hospital( Research & Referral) New Delhi and Command Hospital Western Command, Chandimandir. At all these Institutes He had Proven track record of success in diverse roles encompassing clinical practice, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research work and administrative leadership.

Described as being self-driven, diligent, ethical, and consistent in delivering results in various environments while fostering a collaborative and congenial atmosphere.

His areas of interest and special expertise includes Clinical Dermatology including Psoriasis, Bullous disorders like Pemphigus and Pemphigoid, Drug eruptions, Auto immune Skin Disorders, Eczemas, contact dermatitis, Pruritus, Psycho Dermatology, Leprosy & Sexually Transmitted Diseases, aesthetic Dermatology & Dermatosurgery

He is recipient of commendation cards from Chief of Army Staff and Eastern Army Commander for exemplary service in the Armed Forces, as well as the ‘Teacher Par Excellence’ award from the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL) for outstanding contributions to the academic field.

He is the author of the popular text book titled “ Emergencies in Dermatology”. He has published more than 50 scientific research papers in indexed journals, has contributed 15 chapters in various Textbooks of Dermatology and has delivered More than 100, invited lectures, presentations, panel discussions (as moderator & panelist) at various National & State level conferences.

Qualification
  • MBBS ( AFMC Pune)
  • MD (Dermatology , Venereology & Leprology) : Gold Medal for standing First in Pune University
  • DNB (Dermatology & Venereology)
  • MNAMS
Areas of Expertise
  • Psoriasis
  • Drug eruptions
  • Eczemas
  • Pruritus
  • Leprosy
  • Aesthetic Dermatology
  • Bullous disorders like Pemphigus and Pemphigoid
  • Auto immune Skin Disorders
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Psycho Dermatology
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Dermatosurgery
Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Academic: (Total Teaching Experience – 23 years)
  • Major General Medical (Equivalent to Dean/Director/Principal) (Oct 2021- Jan 2025)
  • Professor in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (for 14 years)
  • Associate Professor in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (04 years)
  • Asst Professor in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (05 years)

Positions held in National Associations

  • Held posts of Vice- President of the Indian Association for Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS (IASSTD & AIDS) & Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists(IADVL) in the years 2008 and 2014, respectively.
  • Member IADVL Academy of Dermatology 2011-13
  • Member Central Scientific Committee DERMACON 2010 & 2013
  • Chairman IADVL Glaxo Quiz program for postgraduates 2013-14
  • Quizmaster at State & National level Convenor IADVL E-Voting for 2014
  • Convenor Standard Operating Procedures Committee of IADVL for 2015
  • Convenor IADVL Constitutional Committee of 2016
  • Convenor Special Interest Group on ‘Pruritus’ of IADVL for 2019-20 & 2021-22 Member Special Interest Group on ‘Pruritus’ of IADVL for 2023-24
  • Chairman Election Reforms Task Force of IADVL for 2020-21
  • Member Education Reforms Task Force of IADVL for 2021-2022
  • Chairman 2022-2024
  • Member constitutional committee of IADVL 2025
  • Coordinator Special Interest Group on ‘Eczema, Contact Dermatitis & Pruritus’ for 2025-26
Honors

Awards and Recognitions

  • Dr. BB Gokhle award and Gold medal for standing first in Pune University in MD ( Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy) examination in 1996.
  • For distinguished services of exceptional order was conferred with a Chief of Army Staff Commendation card and Eastern Army Commander’s commendation card in 1998 and 2010, respectively .
  • ‘Teacher Par Excellence’ award by IADVL in 2013. Professor K Siddappa Medal for best scientific paper presented during the National Conference of IADVL in 1998.
  • Awarded best original article award published in Medical Journal Armed Forces India for the paper titled “ A comparative study of the efficacy of cultured Vs. noncultured melanocyte transfer in the management of stable Vitiligo” in 2015.
  • Awarded “Gaurav Patra” award by Uttar Bhartiya Sangh, Pune for contribution in the field of medical teaching in 2014.
  • Awarded the DGAFMS & Senior Col Commandant Award for the best published article titled “Profile of HIV patients on second-line antiretroviral therapy: The Indian Experience” for the year 2016 as “Co Author.”
  • A research project titled “ Assessing the role of inflammatory cells and cytokines to study the role of cell-mediated immunity in the pathogenesis of vitiligo,” for which I was the principal worker, was awarded the “ Meritorious AFMRC Project” by the Office of the Director General of Armed forces Medical Services for the year 2017.
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