Dermatology

Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy

Overview

Dermatology deals with study, diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. It has three divisions viz. clinical dermatology, aesthetic dermatology and dermatosurgery. It happens to be one of the oldest departments of this institute. It offers not only undergraduate but also postgraduate training and teaching.

The department deals with all types of dermatological emergencies having a high number of patient turnover. Life threatening skin conditions are treated with newer lifesaving biological treatment modalities. Cosmetological and dermatosurgical procedures are also carried out.
Both UG and PG students get an opportunity to work with a variety of diseases. The department has senior faculty members and senior residents who are actively involved in patient care, research, publications and other clinical and academic activities.

Our postgraduate residents undergo rotational training in other departments such as General Medicine, General surgery, Plastic Surgery, Intensive Care unit, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, etc.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching programmes include seminars, journal clubs, case presentations, theory lectures, group discussions, clinico-pathological meet and mortality meets.

The department has a good library with hundreds of specialized books and subscribes to international/national journals of repute.

PG Admission Intake: 3 Seats

Eligibility: Admissions to all postgraduate broad-specialty programmes are conducted nationally through the competent authority as prescribed by the Statutory Council (NMC) and as per Government of India Gazette notifications, based on NEET-BS merit.

FACULTY

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Dr RASHMI JINDAL
Professor & Head
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Dr SAMARJIT ROY
Professor
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Dr (BRIG.) YASHWANT SINGH BISHT (RETD.)
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Dr (MAJ.) RUCHI HEMDANI
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Professor & Head

Dr Rashmi Jindal

Qualification: MBBS, MD(DVL), FRCP (Edin)

Teaching & Research Experience: 17 years post PG

Publication: 100 journals, 2 book chapters, Deputy Editor of one dermatology Journal

Area of interest: Clinical dermatology, Dermatopathology, Dermoscopy

Membership: IADVL, ACSI, ISPD, CDSI, IASSTD, IDS

    • Awards: Dr. H.C. Aggarwal memorial Gold Medal- for securing highest marks in physiology theory exam during MBBS, 1999.
    • Dr. Madhu Saxena memorial Gold Medal- for securing highest marks in physiology practical exam during MBBS , 1999.
    • International society of Dermatopathology travel grant award 2014 to attend the annual ISDP meeting and deliver an oral presentation. https://www.intsocdermpath.org/travel-grant-awards
    • IADVL International Dermatopathology observership award-2019.
    • Dr K N Saxena Oration: delivered at the annual conference of IADVL UPUK state branch, CUTICON UP & UK 2020
    • Best image published in Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy 2021.
    • European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology (EADV) spring symposium 2021 RRF Scholarship recipient to attend and present poster virtually.
  • World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) 2023 Scholarship to attend and present poster at Singapore.
  • IADVL Presidential Appreciation award 2023 during DERMACON 2024 held in Hyderabad for exemplary work done for national association IADVL.
  • European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology (EADV) annual meeting 2024 RRF Scholarship
  • IADVL: Dr L N Sinha Young Dermatologist award (North Zone) in DERMACON 2025
  • Fellow IADVL Academy of Dermatology in DERMACON 2025 Jaipur
Professor

Dr Samarjit Roy

Qualification: MBBS, MD. Dermatology, Venereology & leprosy

Teaching & research experience: 22 years

Publications: 24

Area of interest: Dermatological Emergencies Paediatric Dermatology

Membership: IADVL, Resource Faculty-USACS, (NACO), Pulse Therapy Foundation of India

Professor

Dr (Brig) Yashwant Singh Bisht (Retd)

Qualification: MBBS, MD. Dermatology, Venereology & leprosy

Teaching & research experience: 22 years

Publications: 14

Area of interest: Clinical dermatology, Skin in systemic diseases. STI

Membership: Life Member IADVL

Awards: Teacher par excellence 2017 by IADVL at National Conference

Assistant Professor

Dr (Maj) Ruchi Hemdani 

Qualification: MBBS, MD(DVL)

Teaching & Research Experience: 7 years post PG

Publication: 15 journals, 24 book chapters, assistant editor of two books, 21 conferences

Area of interest: Clinical dermatology, Leprosy, Dermatosurgery, Dermoscopy

Membership: IADVL, ACSI, ISPD, CDSI, IASSTD, IDS

Awards: General Officer Commanding (NC) commendation 2013, Winner: IADVL IGNQPP State quiz in Cuticon 2018, Winner: ACSI national quiz 2019, Winner: RSF national Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy quiz 2019, Runners up of west Zonal round IAP quiz 2008, Runners up ‘Cancer quiz’ BMC 2017, Runners up of IADVL IGNQPP National quiz 2019, WCD Scholarship 2023, IADVL scholarship (national) for Dermacon 2024, IADVL mentorship programme 2022

International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.