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PROF. RANDEEP GULERIA

Member Governing Body-NBEMS, Former Director, AIIMS New Delhi
MD, DM (Pulmonary Medicine)
D.O.B: 05-04-1959

Prof. (Dr.) Randeep Guleria is a celebrated pulmonologist, teacher, and policy architect who is widely
regarded as one of India's most trusted medical voices. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the
Institute of Internal Medicine and Respiratory & Sleep Medicine and Director of Medical Education
at Medanta, Gurugram.

As the former Director of AIIMS, New Delhi (2017–2022), Dr. Guleria led the nation’s premier medical
institution through its most challenging era, serving as a key member of the National Task Force on
COVID-19. He is credited with establishing India’s first dedicated Department of Pulmonary Medicine
and Sleep Disorders at AIIMS in 2011.

Pioneering Research & Global Influence:

• The "First" in Field: He was the first Indian to obtain a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Pulmonary and
Critical Care Medicine.
• Global Advisory: He is a prominent member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Scientific
Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunization and a consultant to the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna.
• COVID-19 Leadership: He co-authored the definitive book Till We Win: India’s Fight Against The
COVID-19 Pandemic, serving as a primary educator for the public and the government during the global
health crisis.
• Holistic Medicine: His research often bridges traditional and modern medicine, exploring the roles of
Yoga and Ayurveda in managing chronic respiratory disorders.

Distinguished Awards & Recognitions:

• Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence (2021): Awarded for his outstanding contribution
to healthcare and his leadership during the pandemic.
• National Excellence Honors: Recipient of the TP Jhunjhunwala Foundation National Excellence
Award (2018) and the Himachal Gaurav Puraskar.
• Padma Shri (2015): The fourth-highest civilian award in India, honoring his distinguished service in the
field of medicine.
• Dr. B. C. Roy National Award (2014): Conferred in the category of Eminent Medical Person, the
highest recognition for a medical professional in India.
• He has authored over 400 research publications and nearly 50 book chapters, continually pushing for a
digital transformation in patient care and higher medical education.

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