Kirti Udayai

Kirti Udayai boasts a remarkable career spanning over 17 years, seamlessly blending expertise in healthcare and academia. Presently, she holds the esteemed position of Associate Professor at IIHMR Bangalore, where she imparts knowledge in Hospital Management, a role she has embraced for over a decade. Dr. Udayai's professional journey pivots around her profound interest in hospital quality and risk management, areas where she has made significant research contributions. Her scholarly endeavors shine through her prolific publication record in both national and international journals. Beyond academia and research, Dr. Udayai's impact extends to the corporate realm, where she actively collaborates with organizations to mentor and enhance workforce skills, particularly in healthcare. Her dedication to bridging the academia-industry gap resonates with her commitment to human resource development within the healthcare sector. On the global stage, Dr. Udayai has left her mark as a leader, having chaired International Conferences on Public Health in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Her exceptional skills and experience converge in her role as a certified National Assessor for the National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS), an initiative under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In this capacity, she plays a pivotal role in assessing and ensuring the quality of public healthcare facilities across India, contributing significantly to the nation's healthcare landscape. Acknowledging her contributions, Dr. Udayai has received the prestigious Education Leadership award, a testament to her unwavering dedication to healthcare education excellence. Her multifaceted career epitomizes her unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare quality, research, education, and workforce development, making her a true luminary in the field.

Publications

Globalization and the Digital Healthcare Industry: Opportunities and Challenges
Globalization and the Digital Healthcare Industry: Opportunities and Challenges
Piyush Kumar, Kirti Udayai, Pankaj Rahi. © 2024. 33 pages.
Globalization has changed digital healthcare by removing geographical barriers. Telemedicine and virtual platforms can democratize healthcare for marginalized people. Global...