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Abhay Nirgude

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Dean Faculty of Medicine & Professor Community Medicine at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)
📍 Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Abhay Nirgude is the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and a Professor of Community Medicine at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). With over 20 years of experience as an epidemiologist and researcher, he focuses on public health challenges. He holds an MD in Community Medicine from Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai.

His work centers on improving public health outcomes through large-scale, nationally significant projects. He leads initiatives funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) aimed at transforming rural health and enhancing cancer screening programs across India.

Unique Fact: Dr. Nirgude is a FAIMER Fellow, specializing in advancing medical education practices.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Dean Faculty of Medicine & Professor Community Medicine
Location
Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
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Public Health Research
He is an epidemiologist with over two decades of experience focusing on non-communicable diseases, implementation research, and health surveillance.
Rural Health Transformation
Leads the RAHAT project, a major ICMR-funded initiative to innovate research and health systems training for medical students in rural contexts.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Dean Faculty of Medicine & Professor Community Medicine
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)
3-2020 - 7-2024
Associate Dean
Yenepoya Medical College
4-2014 - 3-2020
Head of the Department Community Medicine
Yenepoya Medical college Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru
8-2013 - 4-2014
Professor
Yenepoya Medical college, Yenepoya (deemed to be University)
8-2010 - 8-2013
Associate Professor
Kameneni Institute of Medical Sciences Narketpally
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White Coat Ceremony and Cultural Day Celebration – Yenepoya Medical College. Featured in Yenepoya Medical College News
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Dr. Abhay Subhashrao Nirgude | Faculty of Medicine | Yenepoya Medical College. Featured in YouTube
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Education
MD Community Medicine
GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
FAIMER Fellowship
Faimer Regional Institute GSMC Mumbai
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