Dr. Archana Thakur
Dean
Experience: 40 Years
About
Dr. Archana Thakur is a distinguished microbiologist, academician, healthcare administrator, and healthcare quality expert with over four decades of exemplary experience in medical education, laboratory medicine, research, hospital administration, and healthcare quality.
She completed her MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi, followed by an MD in Microbiology from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University of Delhi. She further pursued her Senior Residency in Microbiology at MAMC, laying the foundation for a remarkable academic and clinical career.
Dr. Thakur served at the prestigious G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi, for more than 35 years. She served as the Director of G.B. Pant Hospital and was also designated as Professor of Excellence, reflecting her exceptional contributions to academic medicine, healthcare administration, and institutional leadership.
An internationally experienced healthcare professional, Dr. Thakur brings over 20 years of expertise in healthcare quality, accreditation, and quality assurance. She has been instrumental in strengthening quality management systems, promoting patient safety, leading accreditation initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement across healthcare institutions.
With a career dedicated to advancing medical education and healthcare quality, Dr. Thakur continues to mentor future healthcare professionals while contributing to the development of stronger, patient-centric, and quality-driven healthcare systems.
Education
- MBBS – Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi University
- MD (Microbiology) – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University
- Diploma in STD/AIDS – Thailand
- Post Graduate Certificate Course in Hospital Management – National Institute of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi
Experience
Dr. Thakur has more than 40 years of extensive experience in clinical microbiology, medical teaching, research, hospital management, and healthcare quality accreditation.
Key Positions Held
- Professor, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad (2023–2026)
- Professor of Excellence, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2020–2023)
- Additional Director General Health Services (CHS), Government of India (2019–2020)
- Director, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2017–2019)
- Director-Professor, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2008–2019)
- Professor, Department of Microbiology, G.B. Pant Hospital (1997–2008)
- Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, G.B. Pant Hospital (1991–1997)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, G.B. Pant Hospital (1988–1991)
Area Of Interest
- Clinical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs)
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Biomedical Waste Management
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Quality Assurance in Healthcare
- NABH & NABL Accreditation
- Hospital Administration
- Laboratory Medicine
Membership
- Expert Member, National Medical Commission (NMC) Inspection Panels.
- Technical Expert, CDSCO.
- Lead Assessor, NABL.
- Principal Assessor, NABH.
- Technical Expert for Laboratory Accreditation and Healthcare Quality Programs.
- Advisor in Infection Control, Quality Assurance, and Biomedical Waste Management.
Research And Publication
Academic & Research Contributions
- More than 40 years of teaching experience involving undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and allied health sciences students.
- Over 43 years of research experience.
- Guided and co-guided numerous MD, MS, DM, MDS, and postgraduate research theses.
- Authored and co-authored more than 70 national and international scientific publications.
- Recognized expert in microbiology, laboratory quality systems, and healthcare accreditation.
Leadership in Healthcare Quality
Dr. Thakur has played a pivotal role in implementing quality initiatives and accreditation systems across healthcare institutions. Her contributions include:
- NABH and NABL implementation and assessment.
- Lead Assessor for National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
- Principal Assessor for National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH).
- Faculty for NABH and NABL Assessor Training Programs.
- Development of hospital quality manuals, SOPs, and patient safety initiatives.
- Implementation of infection control and antibiotic stewardship programs.
International Experience
Dr. Thakur served as a WHO Consultant for the Expanded Programme on Immunization at the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, where she contributed to the development of laboratory surveillance protocols and standard operating procedures for infectious disease monitoring.
Notable Achievements
- Successfully led quality improvement initiatives and NABH assessments in tertiary care hospitals.
- Instrumental in establishing postgraduate programs in multiple medical specialties.
- Developed advanced microbiological diagnostic and molecular testing facilities.
- Established and strengthened biomedical waste management systems in hospitals.
- Contributed significantly to infection control policies and antimicrobial resistance surveillance programs.
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