Introduction

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta is a senior and highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Jammu, currently serving as Professor and Head of the Orthopaedic Department at ASCOMS & Hospital, Sidhra.He has a long-standing tenure as Head of Orthopaedics at ASCOMS & Hospital, where he leads the department and trains medical students. He has over 35 years of clinical experience in orthopaedics, trauma care, joint disorders .Under his leadership, the orthopaedic department at ASCOMS has successfully performed advanced arthroscopic, joint replacement, trauma, spine, tumor and complex musculoskeletal /reconstructive surgeries, helping reduce the need for patients to travel outside Jammu for specialized care.Dr. Gupta is regularly consulted for both outpatient care and surgical interventions at ASCOMS & Hospital, Sidhra, Jammu, and is noted locally& nationally for his patient-focused care and surgical expertise.He attended & presented his scientific work in many national & international conferences. He has also organised many CMEs, conferences & workshops in Jammu.

Has been involved in professional associations such

• Ex-Chairman IOA PG Teaching Committee

• Past President Indian Orthopaedic Rheumatology Association(IORA)

• Past SecretaryJammu & Kashmir Orthopaedic Association(JKOA)

• Past PresidentJammu & Kashmir Orthopaedic Association(JKOA)

• Secretary General Indian Orthopaedic Neurology Association(IONA)

Fellowships:

• Fellow sports medicine- AIIMS, N Delhi

• Fellow sports medicine- SGH Singapore

• Fellow of the International Medical Science Academy (FIMSA)

Courses & certifications:

• Basic course in Medical Education

• Advance course in medical education (ACME)