Message From Desk
Medical Superitendent's Message
Kiran Medical College & Hospital, is committed to develop the institution as a Center of Excellence for Medical Education in the service of humanity. We integrate advanced clinical care with evidence-based treatments to ensure optimal outcomes for all patients.
We prioritize patient safety, ethical practices, and accessibility, fostering trust through the visionary leadership of SAMAST PATIDAR AAROGYA TRUST—a “NOT FOR PROFIT” organization—and vibrant community outreach. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers delivers world-class medical services, cutting-edge research, and holistic training for the next generation of doctors.
Join us in our shared mission: "Let All Be Healthy" – A Step Towards a Healthy Community.
Dr. Jayendra Kosambiya
Medical Superintendent
Medical Superitendent's Profile
Dr. Jayendra Kosambiya
MD (PSM), DCM, FIAPSM
Certificate in Health Management (University of Leeds, UK)
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research: HIV/AIDS (University of South Florida, USA)
With over 36 years of teaching experience, Former Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Surat, India.
Advanced Training & Certifications
• Advanced course & clinical attachment on HIV/STI, Mortimer Market Centre & University College Hospital, London (2006)
• Adolescent HIV/AIDS Research Training (Fogarty Grant), University of South Florida, USA—including Bioethics, research ethics, data analysis, meta-analysis, grant writing, and Evidence-Based Public Health, HIV/STI Clinical attachment at Tampa General Hospital & Ybor Youth Clinic (2011, 2015)
• Prevention of Parent-to-Child Transmission (Option B+), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, USA (2015)
Research & Leadership in HIV/AIDS (Active Since 1991)
• Principal Investigator, NACO-funded “Targeted Intervention among Female Sex Workers of Surat City” (PARAS PSM Project)
• Mentored international PhD students (Emory University & visited in 2011 Emory University & CDC, Atlanta, USA; University College Hospital, London), MSc student (LSHTM, London) Visited in 2007), 40 MD (PSM) thesis, and 5 PhD thesis (VNSGU, Surat)
• Collaborator with University of South Florida, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Memphis), and San Diego State University teams under Fogarty Grant for HIV/AIDS training and research (PI, India; 2011–2015) Visited NIH, Baltimore, Maryland, USA for Fogarty Grant discussion (2014)
• Participated in Conference on Retroviruses & Opportunistic Infections & Workshop for New Investigators, 2014 Boston, USA
• PI/Co-PI on 25+ projects funded by NIH-Fogarty, WHO, UNICEF, Population Council, World Bank, Wellcome Trust, NACO, ICMR, SHSRC, Government of Gujarat (GoG), Government of India (GoI), and NGOs
Awards, Leadership Roles
• Recipient, NINAD Oration, IAPSM-GC (2024)
• Ex-President, IAPSM-GC (2018–19)
• Chairman, Ethics Committee, NAMO Medical College, Silvassa, DN&H
• Ex-Chairman, Scientific Review Committee, Government Medical College, Surat
• Ex-Member, Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), Government Medical College, Surat
• Ex-Member, State Research Advisory Committee, H&FW, GoG
• Ex-Chairman, COVID-19 Epidemic Intelligence Unit, Department of H&FW, GoG and Member of State COVID-19 Task-Force & SMC & Surat District
• Chairman, Operational Research Committee & Member, STF, NTEP Department of H&FW, GoG
• Chairman, Best Practices Award (2023 & 2024), Department of H&FW, GoG
• Life Member: IAPSM, AIDS Society of India, Urban Health Society of India, UHCRCE- Surat, Indian Association of Adolescent Health, IMA
• Publications: 135 research articles in international/national indexed journals.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jayesh-Kosambiya/research
Editorial Board Member:
1. Indian Journal of Community Medicine
2. National Journal of Community Medicine
3. Healthline (Official Journal of IAPSM-GC)
Contact Kiran Medical College
Phone
+91 9726432033 / +91 9726432034
Address
Kiran Medical College At & Post : Vadod
Ta : Olpad
Dist : Surat
Pin : 394540
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