Prof. Dr. Girish Rajadhyaksha is a senior physician, academic leader, and medical administrator with over 37 years of experience in clinical medicine, teaching, research, and professional medical associations.
Professional Profile
- Senior physician and academician with more than three decades of experience in clinical practice, medical education, and institutional leadership.
- Currently serving as President, Indian Medical Association (IMA) Mumbai (2025–2026).
- Widely respected for contributions to internal medicine, postgraduate education, medical research, and professional medical bodies.
- Actively involved in healthcare policy support, academic governance, and public health initiatives.
Leadership & Administrative Roles
- President, IMA Mumbai (2025–2026).
- Chairman, Maharashtra Association of Physicians – Mumbai Chapter.
- Past President, Maharashtra Association of Physicians (2019–2022).
- Past Vice President and Joint Secretary, IMA Mumbai Branch.
- Former Honorary Secretary General, Maharashtra Association of Physicians (2010–2017).
- President, Staff Society and Vice President, Research Society, Nair Hospital.
- Chairman, COVID Task Force, Navi Mumbai (2020–2022), leading regional coordination during the pandemic.
Academic Appointments & Teaching Career
- Professor of Medicine, Topiwala National Medical College (TNMC) since 2008.
- Former Lecturer and Associate Professor, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Sion.
- Appointed Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in General Medicine at LTMMC in 1989.
- Promoted to Associate Professor in Medicine at LTMMC in 1994.
- Entrusted with establishing and leading the first Department of Medical Oncology at TNMC in 2013.
- Recognized undergraduate and postgraduate teacher and examiner for Bombay University, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, and National Board of Examinations.
Educational Background & Fellowships
- MBBS (1984), MD Medicine (1989) – Bombay University.
- Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians (FICP).
- Recipient of FAIMER (USA) fellowship, reflecting commitment to medical education excellence.
Clinical & Academic Expertise
- Extensive experience in internal medicine, clinical mentoring, and academic program development.
- Strong involvement in postgraduate training, curriculum design, examination systems, and institutional research promotion.
- Proven leadership in hospital academic bodies and multidisciplinary professional organizations.
Research, Publications & Editorial Work
- Author of over 65 publications in national and international medical journals.
- Contributor of chapters to standard medical textbooks.
- Editorial Board Member of leading medical journals including Journal of Post Graduate Medicine, Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (JAPI), and The Indian Practitioner.
- Actively engaged in promoting ethical research practices and academic publication standards.
Professional Memberships
- Founder Life Member, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine.
- Life Member, Association of Physicians of India.
- Life Member, Maharashtra Association of Physicians.
- Life Member, Indian Society of Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
- Life Member, Indian Medical Association.
