Dr Randeep Guleria takes over as president of AIIMS Bilaspur

Former Director of AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr. Randeep Guleria On Sunday took over as the new president of AIIMS Bilaspur. AIIMS Bilaspur tweeted: “Dr Randeep Guleria has taken over as the new President of AIIMS Bilaspur. Dr. Guleria is the former Director of AIIMS New Delhi and a renowned expert in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine,” . As Director of AIIMS, New Delhi, he has been a teacher for over 30 years. He was instrumental in establishing the Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders at the All India Medical Institute (AIIMS) in New Delhi in 2011. Dr. Guleria is widely recognized for his pioneering work in the treatment of lung cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive disease.

Dr Guleria is well-recognized for his pioneering work in the field of lung cancer, asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), respiratory muscle functions, and sleep disorders. He has over 400 publications in reputed International and Indian journals, and 49 chapters in various prominent books.

He completed his MBBS from Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, and later pursued Doctor of Medicine (MD) in General Medicine, and a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Pulmonary Medicine from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.

He is also associated with the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a member of its Scientific Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunisation and influenza vaccination and is part of the editorial boards of several medical journals such as the JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association (India), Indian Journal of Chest Diseases, Lung India and Chest India.

He is a recipient of Padam Shri & Dr BC Roy award. He is also globally renowned for his vast experience and contribution to Indias Covid response.