Teaching experience

Appreciation

		" The thunderous applause that you have received repeatedly during the course of your Sarabahai Oration at the API National Meet in Pune in 1988 address, bespeaks of the quality that you possess, not only as an orator but also as a Scientist and Investigator" BP Udwadia (Chief) Medical Division, Baroda Sarabhai.

		".....I was very happy to go through the Sarabhai Oration you have recently delivered at Pune. It was a refreshing departure from orations given nowadays, loaded with statistics, supported by tables, charts etc., which are not always interesting to hear and have to be examined in the few seconds they are flashed on the screen. I am indeed very happy you have reached a certain height in the academic field, and at the same time, being able to involve yourself in teaching and patient care." I made it a point to go through your book Art of Public Speaking chapter by chapter daily. I was delighted to read the book and appreciated very much the ideas and the general principles of proper delivery of one’s ideas in a public speech. Prof KV Thiruvengadam Emeritus Professor,Madras.
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		"......I have perfected a computer model of "Pattern Recognition in Clinical Medicine" and wish to use it for teaching. You stimulated this idea when I was your student. This will be dedicated to you.... I have had education in 4 Universities in the world; but my best was under you in Mangalore......" Dr Michael Thomson Vancouver, CANADA 1985
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		"...... There have been three excellent attachments, which have opened my mind again to the excitement of medicine. Now I can add a fourth! I am inspired once more! I shall return to England with a multitude of new facts. But more importantly with a clearer idea of the way a medical mind should work... I have seen a keen and clear mind at work in you. Throughout my schooling it has always been that way of thinking that has impressed me in teachers. Thank you for another fine model!........" Keith Brent Final year student (Elective) University College, Middlesex Hospital Medical School, LONDON. 1989
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		…The book (Holistic Living) is both informative and interesting. I have passed it on to our Health Department. Tony Blair Prime Minister of United Kingdom.
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		".... Your lecture went down a treat with all sections of the audience from senior consultants to junior technicians....." Simon Joseph Consultant Cardiologist London.
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		".....We had known about you as a renowned teacher and Cardiologist but the brilliant talk you gave at the Urology Conference impressed all very much....." Dr HS Bhat, Bangalore Professor Emeritus of Urology
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		All the scholars were of the opinion, after hearing your speech, that you were not a doctor of medicine, but you were holding a doctorate in either history or epigraphy…….." Co-ordinator, Epigraphical Society of India.
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		".....You are an exception in our profession. May your creed increase. Very few of us have the courage to tell the truth....." Prof Rajshekar Reddy Madras.
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		".....The Sarabhai Oration you gave at the API conference at Pune was superb. It was the best lecture given at the conference. My hearty congratulations to you. You have brought great credit to Karnataka......" Dr CD Sreenivasa Murthy Mysore
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		".....A cardiologist with a heart....." Nani Palkhivala.
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		".....On behalf of the International College of Surgeons, I would like to thank you most sincerely for the wonderful Oration, everyone thoroughly enjoyed, especially Dr Karmarkar who congratulated us for selecting an outstanding speaker like you..." Dr Narendra Pandya Honarary Secretary.
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		"......The best ever speech I heard - Phenomenal presentation..." (Late) Homi Thalyarkhan Former Health Minister Maharastra
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		"...... I still remember the very thought-provoking address at Calcutta. We would like to invite you to our institute to talk to our students who are the entrants to Central Services like the IAS, IPS, IFS etc....." Dr. Amitav Mukherjee Lal Bahadhur Shasthri Academy of Administration, Mussorie
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		"....... Prof Hegde is an authority on Hypertension and a very stimulating speaker...." Whittington Academic Centre London.
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		"...... Your article was like a breath of fresh air in my fifteen years experience of such plain simple truth- it was so thought provoking and reassuring... It has further affirmed my belief in our rich heritage of Ayurveda..." Dr Vijayakumar Gupta Senior Specialist Central Health Service.
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		"......It was, Indeed, pleasant meeting you in Boston... many of us share a vision for an editorial committee for Encyclopedia Britannica with you...." Polly Saur Editor, Encyclopaedia Brittanica.
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		"...... Prof Hegde is one of the top medical educators in India. He is the only external examiner for the MRCP Examination. I heard him in Goa recently where his oratory skills matched only those of another great speaker from USA, Dr Norman Kaplan..." Ram CVS Prof of Medicine, Dallas Texas
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		"..... I must admit that you are an original thinker.... I have liked your articles not because they are apt, boldly worded, but I believe you are writing what is in the minds of majority....." Dr Deodhar Pathologist Bombay.
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		"...... Your CV is amazing. I was thoroughly bowled with the range and depth of your accomplishments. Indeed your credentials are enviable...." Dr Promila Sharma Director of Research, Kuwait University,
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		"...... Your oration will remain with me till I die..." Dr Mohini Mohan Das Cuttack
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		"..... Dr Hegde is a dynamic speaker with cosmopolitan interests. He is a recognised authority on Medical Education and Health care.....The presentation was informative and most provocative...." Dr Lawrence Cohen Chief Internal Medicine Southern California University.
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		"...... We, in the search committee, assessed you at the top of our list, no one else came even to the fringe of your academic attainments.....Shocked to see that the Government has appointed some one else as the Vice Chancellor. This note comes to reassure you that God in his wisdom has something else cut out for you. We should not look for equality, beauty, and justice outside of us in this world. They are deeply embedded within you...." XXXXXX Member, Search Committee University VC s in 1993. Government of Karnataka.
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		"...... Your article was a great pleasure and relief....I now feel less mad than some of my colleagues think I am" Alan Lannigan,FRCS Accident Surgeon Durham, England.
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		"....... It is not for nothing they thronged to the venue and the hall was packed to the brim. Members of our associations were privileged to listen to your address" Dr A M Panse Dr S S Damle Asst. Director President, IMACGB, Pune. IMA Pune.
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		"....... Staff members still refusing to come out of your spell..... They are thrilled by your presentation and will remember it forever. " Dr V N Karandikar Principal, Bharathi Vidya Peeth Medical College, Pune.
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		"...... I believe that Dr. Hegde’s popularity as a teacher and lecturer stems from his infectious humour, which tinctures his dialogues in every setting. You will glimpse this humour throughout his writing also. It always has been my experience that THIS IS THE STUFF THAT MAKES FOR GREAT TEACHING and learning! Robin Blakesley Technical Editor, ISEE, Huntingdon. PA 16652. USA.
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		"………..London Lecture on 2^nd March 2000 I greatly enjoyed your lecture, and the principles of Ayurveda struck me as very profound…………… I would very much like you to write a piece about Ayurveda for the BMJ ………. Richard Smith Editor, British Medical Journal London.
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		When Kini introduced me to you I never knew that I am meeting one of the most gifted personalities of India. Dr Anurag Bharadwaj Assistant Professor(Medicine) Manipal College of Medical Sciences Pokhara
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		"...The letter recommending the name of Prof B M Hegde for conferment of Padma Bhushan award is under consideration.." S B Chavan Home Minister India (Jan 1994)
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		"..This day under my Chairmanship, the Cabinet Sub-Committee met and recommended your name for Padma Shri award. Soon after the return of the Chief Minister, it will be sent to the Govt. of India…………..This recommendation by the State Govt. is a small token of our appreciation for the work you have been doing. We look forward for your guidance in future also to mould our posterity………………… M P Prakash Minister for Rural Development and Panchayathi Raj (10^th Sept 1998)
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		"For all that you have done to us, SIR, we have humbly decided to name the newly built Auditorium in your honourable name. Sir, we do know that you do not entertain any kind of publicity, but we request you to agree for once, because in the coming days we want the new generation of students to know that such an eminent and dynamic personality was our guiding light to us in all our endeavours India Development Foundation. Bangalore- 560 017.
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		"......Your dynamism, sincerity of purpose and dedication to the cause of future welfare of humanity are very admirable. I wish every University in India is headed by VCs like you. THEN ONLY OUR FUTUTRE GENERATIONS WOULD BE BETTER EDUCATED……………..” Mr. E.P.Menon. Executive Trustee, (April 18, 2000) Epigraphical Society of India’ Silver Jubilee Conference ,Udupi


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		Dear Dr.Hegde, We really enjoyed having you here in Amman and at the Conference. Many of those attending your presentation enjoyed it and praise it highly. Could you please mail me the final form of the written presentation to provide it to those people who asked for it., and to include it in the Conference Proceedings which will be published as soon as we receive the final versions? We will always remember you and think of you. You will be informed whenever future conferences are planned. Thanks again for accepting to be with us. All my colleagues here send you their best regards. Hoping to welcome you here again and again. May Allah protect you always. Best regards to the family and you. Dr. Anwar Bhattikhi, Director General of Science and Technology, Hashimite Kingdom of Jordon

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