Dr. Swapnil S Agarwal
Dean
Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Pramukhswami Medical College & Shree Krishna Hospital
Bhaikaka University, Karamsad Dist: Anand, GUJARAT
Email : swapnil@bhaikakauniv.edu.in

Profile

An alumnus of Pramukhswami Medical College [PSMC], Dr. Agarwal started his journey in 1992 with MBBS. He later pursued MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology from Government Medical College, Surat. In 2002, he was awarded with MD followed by DNB from National Board of Examinations [NBE] in same subject. Before joining PSMC in November 2010, he had worked at Government Medical College, Surat, Jawarharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgavi and Jhalawar Hospital and Medical College, Jhalawar. With vast experience in medicolegal work and teaching after having worked in 3 different States, he served as Head of Department, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology before being appointed as Dean. Over the years, he has been advocating for Medical as well as Research Ethics. Along with his colleagues, he has authored few books in his parent subject too.

Message

Medical Education has evolved quite rapidly in past few decades with mushrooming of medical colleges across our country. While it’s a welcome step to bring healthcare closer and accessible to citizens of our country, it has thrown up challenges in terms of the quality of medical education being imparted to future medical practitioners of our country. Faculty shortages, insufficient patient load, increased cost of medical education being few of them.

Charutar Arogya Mandal, the parent trust of Bhaikaka University, of which Pramukhswami Medical College with associated Shree Krishna Hospital is a constituent Institute was established as ‘Venture of faith’ – a belief that we shall be supported by almighty in our endeavor to bring ‘Solace to the suffering’. Over the years, this organization has weathered a lot of storms yet stood affirm to its commitment – an embodiment of its faith. Even after more than 5 decades of existence, we believe that we still have a long way to go. We pursue the dream of offering healthcare that every citizen deserves for their self, and for the generations to come. In this journey, it shall be our endeavor to impart quality medical education to budding medical practitioners who would become role models to the fraternity, and the society, and reincarnate the reputation of doctors as professionals with nobility.

Anyone who connects with our belief is welcome to join us and be part of this beautiful journey.