ITACCS INDIA

 

 

 

Dr. B.K.Rao

President ITACCS (Indian chapter) (2003 - 2005)

 

Born on 24th March 1954, Dr. B.K.Rao graduated from the University of Delhi, India in 1975. After doing his MD in anaesthesiology in 1980 he started his career in anaesthesiology. Soon he found interest in trauma and critical care and dedicated his full attention to these fields. He is a recognized teacher and examiner for the Critical Care Medicine Diplomate of National Board course, Ministry of Health, India. Besides he is also a certified trauma care provider course instructor.

 Dr. Rao has spent 25 years in clinical practice, teaching, research and administration. He is currently the chairman, Dept. of Critical care and Emergency Medicine and the Secretary, Board of Management, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.

 Dr. Rao has received numerous honors and awards, and has contributed many articles in scientific publications. Dr. Rao has delivered talks in many national and international conferences. In recognition of his contribution to the field of respiratory care the American Association of Respiratory Care, Dallas, awarded him the 1993 international fellowship.

 He was unanimously elected Vice-President of ITACCS (Indian Chapter) in 2002 and is presently the acting President of the society. Dr Rao organized the 2003 annual conference of ITACCS (Indian Chapter) in 2003 in New Delhi, India. It was a highly praised conference with 19 international faculty and over 1000 national and international delegates. He can be contacted at www.drbkrao@yahoo.co.in