Full Name
Ajay Rane OAM PSM
Speaker Bio
Professor Sir Ajay Rane PSM OAM is a distinguished Professor, Chair, and Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at James Cook University, Australia, and serves as a Consultant Urogynaecologist at The Townsville and Mater Hospitals in Queensland. With a career spanning impactful appointments including his current roles as Professor & Head at FIJI National University and Board Member of ISGE, he has significantly shaped the field of gynaecological endoscopy and surgery. His extensive accolades, such as multiple gold medals from Poona University and prestigious awards like the Paul Harris Fellowship and Order of Australia, underscore his excellence and leadership in the medical community. Beyond his academic prowess, Professor Rane's philanthropic endeavors are profound, highlighted by his chairmanship of FIGO's Fistula and Genital Trauma Committee, pioneering efforts in female genital mutilation legislation, and establishment of the Dr Paula Rane Fistula Ward in Chennai. His contributions extend globally through initiatives like the Pacific Dream Program, fostering education and surgical training across Fiji and Papua New Guinea. With over 150 peer-reviewed papers, numerous books, and dedicated service to medical boards and committees, Professor Rane exemplifies a career marked by academic rigor, humanitarian impact, and global health advocacy.
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