Dr. (Major) D.Raja

Dr. (Major) D.Raja M.S.(Ortho.), D.Ortho.,

3rd Vice-Chancellor The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University

Date of Birth: 6 May, 1938

Address:
4, Sureka Oakland, 49(88), 4th Street, Abhiramapuram, Chennai-600 018.

Period of Time: 22.01.1996 to 21.01.1999

Other Details
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Hobbies: Reading & Listening to Music
Academic Qualifications
  • M.B.B.S. 1962 University of Madras
  • D. D. Ortho. 1976 University of Madras
  • M.S. (Ortho.) 1978 University of Madras
  • F.A.I.S. 1993 Assn. of Surgeons of India
  • F.I.M.S.A. 1996 International Medical
  • F.R.C.S. AD HOMINEM 1999 Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
  • DSC HONORIS CAUSA 2002 The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
Career History
  • Tamil Nadu Govt. Service : 1964 to 1996 (32 years)
  • Army Service : 1965 to 1973 (8 years)
  • Administrative Service as the Vice-Chancellor : 1996-1999 (3 years)

As Administrator

  • Vice-Chancellor, The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai … 22.1.96 to 21.1.99
  • Director of Medical Education … 30.6.95 to 21.1.96
  • Dean, Madras Medical College, Chennai … Dec,’92 – Jan.’95
  • Dean, Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai … Jan.’92 – Dec.’92
  • Dean In-charge, Tirunelveli Medical College … Six months
  • Deputy Superintendent, Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli … 1985 to 1992
  • Chief Medical Officer, Central Prison, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli … 1985 to 1992

As Teacher

  • Designation College Period of Service
  • Tutor in Biochemistry Madurai Medical College 1964 (1 year)
  • Tutor in Ortho. Madras Medical College 1975-1978
  • Lecturer in Ortho. Madras Medical College 1978-1982
  • Professor & Head, Dept. of Orthopaedics Tirunelveli Medical College 1982-1992
Award & Commandations
  • Awarded the “SAMAR SEVA STAR MEDAL” in appreciation of the services in the Indian Army during 1965 Indo-Pakistan War.
  • Recipient of “ATI VISISHT CHIKISTA MEDAL” in 1995 at New Delhi.
  • Recipient of “SAINYA SENA MEDAL” (Service Medal with Clasp Himalayas)
  • Received the “Dr.B.C.ROY AWARD, 1996” for the meritorious services rendered in the field of Socio Medical Sector from the President of India on 27th August 1996.
  • Recipient of “DHANVANTHRI AWARD” awarded on 7th March 1997.
  • Recipient of “IHM 1997 DOCTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD” awarded by Indian Health Mission, Chennai on 11th July 1997.
  • Recipient of “FOR THE SAKE OF HONOUR AWARD” awarded by Rotary Club of Tirunelveli.
  • Recipient of “MERITORIOUS CERTIFICATE” by Inner Wheel District 321 in May 1997.
  • Awarded “FRCS AD HOMINEM” by the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
  • Awarded “DSC HONORIS CAUSA” by The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

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