Dr. JAYARAJ MHETRI

I am a passionate educator and public health specialist with over 10 years of experience teaching MBBS students, and more than 4 years as a postgraduate medical educator.My professional journey includes collaboration with esteemed international organizations such as the World Health Organization (Immunization- external monitoring) and UNICEF, where I served as a consultant in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A). These roles have kept me well-informed about the latest developments and strategies in global health programs.I am actively involved in Medical Research, have served as a Co-Investigator on an ICMR-funded project. I have also worked on research project in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, UK, on a research project focusing on Adolescent Nutrition.With extensive experience in designing and conducting original research and authoring medical and scientific articles, I have published widely in both national and international peer-reviewed journals. I have also served as an Editor for an international academic journal, overseeing peer review processes and contributing to the development of high-quality scholarly content.In Public health space I have contributed as a core team member for district level surveys on Iodine Deficiency Disorders and Filariasis, conducted for the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, aiding in data collection, analysis, and public health reporting.Additionally, I have mentored numerous students in original research projects, particularly those preparing for International Medical Licensing exams such as PLAB and USMLE

Qualification

MBBS

PG speciality

Community Medicine

MBBS

SDM college of Medical Sciences & Hospital · 19-12-2011

PG

S. Nijalingappa Medical college & HSK Hospital & Research Centre · 01-05-2017

Role

Associate Professor

Workplace

SNMC, Bagalkot

Total experience

8-10 years

Special interest

Clinical Research , Public health, Adolescent Health, Non communicable diseases

Hobbies

Curious about the world and its stories—passionate about travel, music , guitar, books, history, and emerging tech. Deeply interested in how cultures and societies evolve and connect.