Brig (Dr) VK Baranwal is an experienced Senior Ophthalmologist of Armed Forces of India with 33 years of service in INDIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. His professional highlights include specialist Ophthalmological servicesduringKargil War in 1999-2000 at 92 Base Hospital Srinagar and war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of the United Nations, in the year 2008-09.
He possesses superlative expertise in teaching ophthalmology to different set of UG/PG learners and has given100% pass result in ophthalmology in DNB exams of his students at Base Hospital Delhi Cantt during his tenure as HOD ophthalmology for 3 consecutive years 2016-2018.He showcased exceptional credibility while administering Military Hospital Jhansi,keeping his team motivated with his infectious positivityduring Corona pandemic in 2020-21. This conferred team MH Jhansi, under his leadership, with appreciation for Covid management by the Director General Armed Forces Medical Service. He adapts quickly to work with best of his capabilities with established teams. He has emerged as an expert by serving the Indian Army adhering to the guiding principles of providing superior medical care & education and ensuring that they are in line with the best practices. He is credited for exercising fair and ethical medical judgment and adhering to medical bylaws, rules and regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Year
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Ophthalmologist in Armed Forces
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1998-2022
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Managed ocular trauma cases at Srinagar during Kargil war
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1999-2000
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Worked in Democratic Republic of Congo as ophthalmologist as part of United Nations
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2008-09
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Teaching experience
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18 years
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Examinership of DNB, GGS University New Delhi, Gujarat University, Jhansi Medical College
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APPOINTMENTS
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Year
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Brigadier Medical at HQ South Western Command Jaipur
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2021-2022
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Commandant at Military Hospital Jhansi
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2018-21
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Senior Advisor ophthalmology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt
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2016-18
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Senior Advisor ophthalmology, Command Hospital(NC) Udhampur
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2013-16
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Senior Advisor ophthalmology at Command Hospital(CC) Lucknow
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2009-13
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Ophthalmologist at United Nations hospital at Democratic Republic of Congo
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2008-09
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Graded / ClassifiedSpl ophthalmology at Base Hospital Delhi Cantt
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2005-08
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Graded / ClassifiedSpl ophthalmology at Military Hospital Bareilly
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2001-05
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GradedSpl ophthalmology at Base Hospital Srinagar
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1999-2000
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Graded Splophthalmology at Command Hospital(CC) Lucknow
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1998-99
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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Qualification Institution
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Year
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PGDHHM Indira Gandhi National Open University
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2008
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MS (ophthalmology) Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
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1998
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MBBS Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
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1988
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HONOR AND AWARDS
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Year
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Chief of army staff commendation card
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2001
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Best paper award in ocular trauma- All India Ophthalmological Conference
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2007
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Certificate of appreciation by Force Medical officer of UN
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2008
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Certificate of appreciation by Brigadier General of United Nations
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2008
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Certificate of excellence by Health minister of Democratic Republic of Congo
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2009
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Certificate of appreciation by Vice – Governor of North Kivu province of Democratic Republic of Congo
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2009
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Narsing A Rao award for best paper in Uvea by All India Ophthalmological Society
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2010
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Chief of army staff commendation card
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2013
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Chief of army staff commendation card
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2016
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S C Das Endowment award by Association of Community ophthalmologistssociety of India ACOIN
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2017
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Certificate of appreciation by Member of Parliament Jhansi-Lalitpur
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2020
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Trophy of appreciation for corona care to MH Jhansi by DGAFMS
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2020-21
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MH Jhansi Covid care was appreciated by Member of Parliament Jhansi-Lalitpur, GOC 21 Corps, GOC 31-Armd Division, GOC PMP Sub Area, COS 21 Corps, Brig Med 21 Corps and District Magistrate Jhansi
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2020-21
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PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
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- Presented more than 60 papers in national conferences
- Faculty of instruction courses in AIOS annual conferences and state ophthalmological societies for last many years
- 44 publications in indexed journals.
- Wrote a chapter on ocular war trauma in book titled ‘ocular trauma a comprehensive text” by D K Mehta
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SPECIAL AREAS OF INTEREST
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- Conducted surgical eye camps for Congolese during deputation to Democratic Republic of Congo as ophthalmologist as part of United Nations in 2008-9.
- Organized outreach surgical eye camps in Central, Southern and Northern Commands in 2011-2020 restoring vision for many patients at their doorsteps in accordance with the “Vision 2020 programme “of Government of India.
- Organized CMEs both in India and abroad
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MILITARY COURSES ATTENDED
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- Medical Officers Basic Course MOBC (A Grade)
- Medical officers Senior Course MOSC (A Grade)
- Senior Medical Officers Command Course SMOCC (Q)
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CORE COMPETENCIES
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Teaching-
An indelible intellectual academician having a demonstrated career of working with the Indian Army for 33 years delivering superior services in teaching in different set of Medical Learners. Owns multiple publications of articles and case reports and tremendous teaching and consulting experience in Ophthalmology. Ability to undertake examination and be the examiner at University level. Deft in assisting students in learning ocular surgeries and writing articles
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Academic Administration-
Ensuring the quality of education by maintaining and enhancing Graduate, Post Graduate medical education, and overseeing all aspects of the academic mission and achieving objectives associated with the college for planning pillars which are education, research, clinical care and community engagement and foster professionalism, diversity and positive work or learning environment. Deft in structuring and implementing innovative administrative policies/ procedures to generate undivided commitment and dedication among the staff members. Core strengths in managing records and administration.
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Consultation and Hospital Administration-
Capable of overseeing General Hospital Management and healthcare, medical legal system, training the manpower resources, perform administrative activities, oversee infrastructure, medical equipment purchases and maintain activities, inventory management. Skilled in the entire gamut of healthcare ecosystem including hospitals of various sizes and speciality, clinics, laboratories, pharma, insurance and medical equipment. Expertise across lifecycle of hospitals and various functions within hospitals, including operations, facility management, business development, maintaining quality standards as required. Deft in structuring and implementing.
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Hospital monitoring
He was actively involved in direct supervision of 09 military hospitals and 11 Field Hospitals during corona pandemic. His farsightedness regarding preparations for anticipated corona 2nd wave led to procurement of Oxygen plants, BiPap, C pap, ventilators, multipara monitors and establishment of Covid care ICUs in addition to the existing ICU has been appreciated by none less than GOC-IN –C and the state governments of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. He has kept all his subordinates highly motivated during the corona pandemic for extraordinary results. None of the healthcare workers suffered from covid while performing corona duties due to his direct monitoring of corona protocols
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