Dr. Sunil Mhaske is a distinguished Paediatrician, medical educator, researcher, academician, and medical administrator with extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. He has served in progressively senior academic positions, including Professor of Paediatrics and Dean at Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s Medical College, Ahmednagar. His academic career includes substantial experience as a Resident, Registrar, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Paediatrics.

He is recognized as an MBBS, MD, DCH, and Ph.D. teacher and examiner, as well as an accredited Maharashtra Medical Council speaker and guide for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral learners.

Clinical & Teaching Experience

Dr. Mhaske has devoted several decades to paediatric clinical care and medical education. His responsibilities have encompassed teaching, clinical supervision, postgraduate mentoring, research guidance, curriculum development, academic administration, and patient care.

As a Professor and senior academic leader, he has contributed significantly to the development of paediatric education and the professional training of medical students and residents.

Administrative Leadership

Dr. Mhaske has held several important administrative positions, including:

• Head of the Department of Paediatrics
• Vice-Principal (PG)
• Principal
• Dean, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s Medical College

Under his leadership, the institution progressed in several areas of academic and healthcare quality. His tenure was associated with expansion of MBBS intake and institutional accreditation initiatives, including NAAC A+ accreditation, NABL, NABH, and ISO certifications. The Medical College and Hospital also received the Best Medical College Award from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 2023.

Research Contributions

Dr. Mhaske has an extensive research record, with 258 publications, including original research articles, case reports, review articles, systematic review/meta-analysis work, and editorials. His reported research metrics include 101 citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 1.

His research interests span a broad spectrum of paediatrics and medical education, including childhood diseases, adolescent hypertension and prehypertension, neonatal health, nephrotic syndrome, paediatric nutrition, medical education, and healthcare administration.

Books & Academic Publications

Dr. Mhaske has authored and co-authored numerous academic books covering paediatrics, medical education, research methodology, nutrition, paediatric pharmacology, electrocardiography, breastfeeding, nephrotic syndrome, and research guidance.

His published works include Paediatrics Milestones, Ward Paediatrics, Essentials of Nutrition, Paediatrics Drugs Doses, Paediatric Electrocardiography, Research Guide, Workbook of Paediatrics, Great Paediatricians, Research Compendium, Breast Feeding, Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome, and The Syndrome Blueprint, along with a Textbook of Paediatrics published in 2026.

Patents & Intellectual Property

A major strength of Dr. Mhaske's career is his sustained contribution to innovation in paediatrics, medical education, clinical documentation, and healthcare administration. He has several published patent applications covering innovations such as:

• Paediatric and neonatal case-history and examination formats
• Novel diagnostic/clinical indicators
• Museum-based teaching in paediatric education
• Neonatal resuscitation tools
• Child development assessment and neurological examination kits
• Digital forensic medical education
• Novel teaching methodologies
• Administrative frameworks for improving institutional performance

These innovations demonstrate his commitment to improving both clinical practice and medical education.

Copyrights & Educational Innovations

Dr. Mhaske has an extensive copyright portfolio covering educational and clinical resources, including paediatric workbooks, neonatal case proformas, student and administrator codes of conduct, self-appraisal forms, medical electives, health-science education models, mentorship diaries, paediatric early-warning scores, nephrotic syndrome follow-up resources, Down syndrome follow-up materials, NICU course summaries, asthma symptom trackers, and administrative models.

His work reflects a sustained effort to introduce structured, innovative, and learner-centred approaches to medical education.

Funded Research & Mentorship

He has participated as an investigator and mentor in multiple funded research projects, supported by organizations including the RNTCP, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Sakal Health Foundation, and other funding bodies. His projects have addressed childhood diabetes, tuberculosis screening, retinopathy of prematurity, neonatal mortality, status epilepticus, and blood pressure in children.

His involvement in research supervision demonstrates his commitment to developing the next generation of medical researchers.

Awards & Professional Recognition

Dr. Mhaske has received numerous prestigious awards and honours throughout his career, including:

• Best Teacher Award – 2015, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation
• Best Teacher Award – 2017, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Dr. Sharadini Dahanukar Best of Best Teacher Award – 2017
• National Best Researcher Award – 2022, Avishkar Foundation
• Outstanding Scientist Award – 2023
• Best Medical College Administrator Award – 2023
• Best Paediatricians Award – 2023, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Ahmednagar
• National Best Medical Teacher Award – 2023, Indian Medical Association
• Vaidykiy Seva Vrati Puraskar – 2025
• Global Teacher Award – 2025

He has additionally received several institutional and professional appreciation awards for his contributions to paediatrics, teaching, research, administration, and community service.

Public Health & Community Service

His professional contribution extends beyond academia into public health and community-oriented paediatric care. He has served as a Medical Officer at a Primary Health Centre and has received recognition for dedicated services to children and healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. His participation in health camps, paediatric workshops, neonatal resuscitation programmes, and community initiatives reflects a strong commitment to socially responsive healthcare.

Academic & Professional Development

Dr. Mhaske has participated in numerous international, national, and state-level conferences, workshops, faculty-development programmes, and research-methodology initiatives. His training includes medical education technologies, research methodology, bioethics, neonatal and paediatric care, assessment and accreditation, and faculty development.

Overall Impact

Dr. Sunil Mhaske's career represents a broad and sustained contribution to paediatrics, medical education, research, academic administration, innovation, and community healthcare. His extensive publication record, large body of authored academic literature, intellectual-property portfolio, research projects, teaching and mentorship activities, institutional leadership, and numerous national-level recognitions establish him as an accomplished senior medical academic.

Eligibility for Lifetime Achievement Award 

Dr. Sunil Mhaske is strongly eligible for the Lifetime Achievement Award in Scientific Laurels. His candidature is supported by his long-standing career in paediatrics and medical education, extensive teaching and administrative leadership, 258 publications, 15 books, multiple book chapters, funded research projects, numerous patents and copyrights, and decades of contributions to clinical care and academic mentorship.

His receipt of multiple Best Teacher, Best Researcher, Outstanding Scientist, Best Medical Teacher, Best Paediatrician, and medical-administration awards, together with his leadership in institutional accreditation and development, demonstrates sustained professional excellence. His innovations in paediatric education, clinical documentation, healthcare administration, and child health further distinguish his career.

Taken together, Dr. Mhaske's long-term service, academic leadership, research productivity, innovation, mentorship, institutional development, and contributions to paediatric healthcare make him a highly suitable candidate for the Lifetime Achievement Award in Scientific Laurels.