Dr. Uttara Agale is an experienced Homoeopathic Physician, Academician, Researcher, Editor, and Medical Educator with extensive experience in teaching, clinical practice, research, examination administration, and curriculum development. She has been serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Homoeopathic Repertory and Case Taking at Y.M.T. Homoeopathic Medical College, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, since October 2017. Prior to this, she worked as an Assistant Professor at Kakasaheb Mhaske Homoeopathic Medical College and P.G. Institute, Ahmednagar, from 2012 to 2017.

Alongside her academic career, Dr. Agale has been practicing as a Consulting Classical Homoeopathic Physician since 2012, with clinical experience in chronic conditions including arthritis, asthma, skin diseases, and obesity.

Academic & Administrative Contributions

Dr. Agale has made significant contributions to medical education and university academic administration. She has served as a Convener and Examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate courses under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and has undertaken responsibilities including Assistant C.A.P. Director, Internal Vigilance Squad member, Senior Supervisor, and Center Observer for university examinations.

She has also contributed to postgraduate coordination and has served as a Subject Expert for Homoeopathy curriculum development and faculty selection processes. In 2023, she participated as a subject expert in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum for BHMS first year.

Research & Scientific Contributions

Dr. Agale has an extensive scientific publication record, with 109 research papers, articles, case studies, and review articles. She has also contributed 12 publications through CCRH-CHLAS and has presented research papers at national and international conferences.

Her research engagement includes participation in international conferences on intersectoral research, information technology, agriculture, nutrition, and healthcare, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to academic research.

Publications & Authorship

Dr. Agale has contributed to scholarly books in Homoeopathy and related medical fields. Her publication portfolio includes the co-authored textbook Synoptic Memorizer of Repertory, published by National Book Depot in 2017. She has also contributed to Textbook of Orthopedics & Homoeopathy.

Her book Synoptic Memorizer of Repertory received reviews in several national-level journals and professional publications, reflecting its academic relevance within the field of Homoeopathy.

Editorial & Peer-Review Contributions

Dr. Agale has demonstrated substantial involvement in scholarly publishing. Her editorial contributions include:

• Member, Editorial Board of Aphorismi, a peer-reviewed medical journal.
• Reviewer on the panel of the MUHS Health Sciences Review.
• Editorial Board Member of the Indian Journal of Advances in Paediatrics & Child Health.
• Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing.
• Editor-in-Chief of the Asian Journal of Homoeopathic Research & Practice since 2024.

These roles demonstrate her commitment to peer review, academic publishing, and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Conferences, Research Training & Academic Development

Dr. Agale has undertaken several formal programmes in research methodology, health sciences education, and Good Clinical Practice. Her training includes advanced courses and workshops organized by MUHS, including an Advanced Course in Research Methodology, Advanced Workshop in Research Methodology, Basic Workshop in Health Sciences Education Technology, and a workshop on Good Clinical Practices.

She has also participated in national and international conferences and has delivered research presentations and served as a resource person, including a session on Sampling Methods in Research Methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Her academic and scholarly contributions have received professional recognition, including the NJH Authors Award 2015–16. She has also been recognized through her research presentations and participation as a speaker, subject expert, reviewer, editor, and judge in academic and scientific programmes.

Academic Leadership & Professional Service

Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Agale has contributed to professional and academic activities through medical camps, NSS initiatives, university examinations, curriculum implementation, faculty selection, research methodology training, and scientific evaluation. In 2026, she served as a Judge for Avishkar 2025–2026 in the Pure Sciences category at MUHS, reflecting her academic standing and ability to evaluate research work.

Clinical Expertise

As a practicing Homoeopathic Physician since 2012, Dr. Agale has combined clinical practice with academic responsibilities. Her clinical experience includes patient counselling and management of chronic health conditions using classical Homoeopathic approaches, with particular experience in arthritis, asthma, dermatological conditions, and obesity.

Eligibility for Outstanding Researcher Award 

Dr. Uttara Agale is eligible for the Outstanding Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on her sustained contributions to research, academic teaching, clinical practice, scholarly publishing, and professional service. Her profile is particularly strengthened by 109 published research papers/articles/case studies/review articles, 12 CCRH-CHLAS publications, authorship of books, seven research presentations/resource-person engagements, international conference participation, an NJH Authors Award, extensive editorial and peer-review responsibilities, and long-standing involvement in research methodology and medical education.

Her continued contribution as an academician, researcher, editor, clinician, subject expert, and scientific evaluator demonstrates a strong and sustained record of research excellence and academic leadership, making her a suitable candidate for the Outstanding Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.