Surgical Oncologist & Medical Educationist
Prof. Dr.
Arun Jamkar
Former Vice Chancellor of MUHS and pioneer in Surgical Oncology, transforming medical education and healthcare innovation globally.
40+
Years of Surgical
& Academic Impact
& Academic Impact
65+
Publications
1500+
Citations
40+
Years Experience
200K+
Students reached
2500+
Major Surgeries
A Life Dedicated to Surgery, Education, and Nation Building
Prof. Dr. Arun Jamkar’s four-decade career bridges surgery, medical education, technological innovation, and national policy. A pioneer in laparoscopic and transplant surgery, he established clinical excellence while expanding affordable healthcare access.
As former Vice-Chancellor of MUHS and Dean of B.J. Medical College, Dr. Jamkar shaped national medical education through competency-based learning models and Examination Technology initiatives. A passionate inventor, he developed algorithm-driven solutions like iDoctor a drug dispensing ATM based on symptom-based algorithm
As Co-Founder and Vice President of i4C, he drives nationwide platforms to scale grassroots innovations. Through Mentor iPOD, he guides health-tech startups from ideation to commercialization.
Today, as a Distinguished Professor at Symbiosis International University, healthcare consultant, at Persistent Systems and senior advisor across the medical education industry, Dr. Jamkar continues to mentor future leaders and shape the global evolution of healthcare technology.
25+ Years
Professor of Surgery in mutliple medical insititutes
Innovator in Bioethics
Introduced Vertically Integrated Curriculum
Defining Excellence Across Four Domains
A multifaceted legacy built on the pillars of education, surgical precision, inclusive innovation, and global leadership.
Visionary Medical Educationist
Pioneering Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), bioethics integration, and driving systemic shifts toward student-centered learning methodologies.
Surgical Oncology & Transplant Pioneer
Pioneering Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), bioethics integration, and driving systemic shifts toward student-centered learning methodologies.
Architect of Inclusive Innovation
Pioneering Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), bioethics integration, and driving systemic shifts toward student-centered learning methodologies.
Global Academic Leader
Pioneering Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), bioethics integration, and driving systemic shifts toward student-centered learning methodologies.
Career Journey & Impact
Over four decades of dedicated service, leadership, and transformational contributions to medical education and healthcare
1970-1977
Academic Excellence
Ranked 1st in MBBS & MS (Surgery)
Graduated with top university ranks and multiple distinctions, laying a strong foundation in medicine
1987
Doctoral Achievement
Completed PhD in Surgical Oncology
Advanced research on immunological mechanisms in oral cancer, strengthening academic and clinical expertise
1993–2009
Surgical Leadership
Professor of Surgery at Leading Institutions
Served at Grant Medical College, Mumbai and B.J. Medical College, Pune, training generations of surgeons while advancing clinical practice
2006
Global Academic Recognition
FAIMER Fellow (USA)
Selected for prestigious international fellowship in medical education and curriculum innovation
2008
Landmark Global Research
Published in The Lancet (WHO-Recognized Study
Co-authored a major HIV prevention study later adopted into World Health Organization guidelines
2009–2012
International Research Collaboration
NIH & Johns Hopkins Clinical Trials
Led global research collaborations in infectious diseases and maternal-child health
2010–2015
Vice-Chancellor Leadership
Vice-Chancellor, MUHS Nashik
Led Maharashtra’s largest health sciences university, impacting medical education at scale
2022–Present
AI & Future of Healthcare
Advancing AI in Medical Education & Clinical Systems
Leading research and thought leadership in artificial intelligence, transforming healthcare and education
My Webinars & Lectures
Over four decades of dedicated service, leadership, and transformational contributions to medical education and healthcare
An Architect of Inclusive Innovation
Core positioning talk combining AI + medical education
Artificial Intelligence in COVID-19 Cure
Core positioning talk combining AI + medical education
Scope of Artificial Intelligence in Corona Pandemic
Core positioning talk combining AI + medical education
Success Stories of AI in Non-Radiology Medical Imaging
Core positioning talk combining AI + medical education
Self-Directed Learning in Medical Education
Core positioning talk combining AI + medical education
National Science Day / Statistical Festival Lecture
Core positioning talk combining AI + medical education
Academic Contributions
Research & Publications
My research includes internationally recognized studies, contributions to global health guidelines, and publications that have shaped modern medical training and clinical practice.
The Lancet (2008)
Extended-dose nevirapine to 6 weeks of age for infants to prevent HIV transmission
BMC Infectious Diseases (2011)
Extended-dose nevirapine to 6 weeks of age for infants to prevent HIV transmission
Journal of Association of Physicians of India (2013)
Extended-dose nevirapine to 6 weeks of age for infants to prevent HIV transmission
Indian Journal of Surgery (2021)
Total laparoscopic approach for rectal cancer resection