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Dr. Priti Desai
Principal, Department of Ayurveda and Community Health
IES University, Bhopal
Dr. Priti Desai is a distinguished academician and healthcare education expert with over 25 years of experience in undergraduate and postgraduate Ayurvedic education. She is currently serving as the Principal at the Department of Ayurveda and Community Health, IES University, Bhopal.
Dr. Desai earned her Bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine from the prestigious Government Ayurvedic College, Nagpur, followed by her post-graduation from Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur under Nagpur University. She further advanced her academic journey by obtaining a Master’s in Health Professions Education (MHPE) and a Ph.D. in Ayurved Education from Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra.
With an extensive academic and administrative career spanning over two decades, Dr. Desai has made significant contributions to Ayurveda education. She has held key academic leadership roles for over 12 years and has been actively involved in mentoring and guiding postgraduate and doctoral scholars. As a recognized PG Guide and Ph.D. Supervisor in both Ayurveda and Health Professions Education, she has been instrumental in shaping future leaders in the field.
Dr. Desai has an impressive research portfolio, with over 60 publications in reputed, peer-reviewed, and indexed journals. Her innovative approach to education and research has been acknowledged through the grant of 1 patent and 15 copyrights by the Government of India.
A recipient of numerous awards for academic excellence, Dr. Desai has also served as a Health Sciences Education Expert in the development of national-level curricula for Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha systems under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
She is a sought-after speaker and has contributed as a resource person in various Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), academic conferences, and national workshops, consistently advocating for innovation, quality, and integration in health sciences education.
