Dr. Belle Monappa Hegde (Dr. B. M. Hegde)

A born teacher, Prof. B. M. Hegde started teaching in a medical school almost from his 23rd year and still does that when he gets a break. He has a brilliant scholastic record. Starting as a tutor he rose to be the Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Manipal University). He trained in some of the best institutions in India, the UK, and the USA under great legendary teachers whose flair must have rubbed on him too. He was one of the rare Indians appointed a regular Visiting Prof of Cardiology at The Middlesex Hospital Medical School, University of London way back in 1982. He was also the first Indian teacher to be invited to examine at the Royal College’s final examinations since 1988 both in the UK and laterally in Ireland.

He has been a revolutionary researcher of the refutative variety (lateral thinker) published in the UK, USA, Germany, Kuwait, China, in addition to India. His public lectures and scientific talks are a craze with the audiences both scientific and lay. His 35 books are mostly out of print. His lay articles, running into thousands, both in English and Kannada, have become household names.

India’s highest civilian awards, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan, were awarded to him in 2021 and 2010 respectively. Dr. B C Roy National Award in the category of Eminent Medical teacher, the highest medical award in India, Dr. J C Bose award for research in life sciences, Distinguished Physician of India award, Karnataka Rajyothsava award, twelve Gold Medal Orations and 88 other named orations are but a few awards that adorn his mantelpiece.

His research organization, World Academy of Authentic Healing Sciences with its journal, The Journal of the Science of Healing outcomes (www.thejsho.com), started with the blessings of world renowned scientist, Late Professor Rustum Roy, has been in existence now for 14 years. This scientifically authenticates simple common healing methods for the common good. The editorial board has some of the great scientific names of the world including Nobel Laureates.

Professor Hegde feels that inexpensive bed side medicine practised by a compassionate doctor is the future of the healing sciences. Late Nani Palkhiwala, a great Indian jurist used to call him “a cardiologist with a heart.”

Currently:

• Editor-in-Chief of the medical journal, Journal of the Science of Healing Outcomes
• Senior Consultant Cardiologist (visiting), PMDRC, Chennai
• Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mangalore
• Member, Board of Management, D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Formerly:

• Co-Chairman of the TAG-VHS Diabetes Research Centre, Chennai and visiting Sr. Cardiologist, 2007 - 2019
• Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Manipal University), June 1999 - August 2003
• Pro Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Manipal University), January 1998 - June 1999
• Dean/Principal of Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, August 1990 - December 1997
• Director of PG studies, Professor & Head of the Dept. of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• Senior Consultant Cardiologist in Mangalore
• Chairman, State Health Society’s Expert Committee, Govt. of Bihar, Patna
• Professor of Cardiology (visiting), The Middlesex Hospital Medical School, University of London
• Affiliate Professor of Human Health, University of Northern Colorado, USA
• Member, Board of Governors, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
• Examiner for MRCP at the Royal College of Physicians (U.K.) and at the Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
• Member of Postgraduate Medical Education Board, Govt. of India
• Non-Executive & Independent Director of Zydus Wellness, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Emeritus International Advisor to The Royal College of Physicians of London and Edinburgh
• Member of Karnataka Knowledge Commission