Dr. Rakesh Gorea

Rakesh K Gorea is a Professor and Head of Forensic Medicine, at Gian Sagar Medical College, Punjab, a Faculty member of National Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar, a Professor Emeritus at SJJT University, Rajasthan, Adjunct Professor, at Eternal University, HP and formerly Faculty Member at Forensic Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia and Former Principal and Professor at NC Medical College, Panipat and Rama Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur in India. Due to his untiring efforts to develop Forensic Nursing Science in Indo Pacific Region for the last 21 years, he has been awarded two titles: “Father of Forensic Nursing” during an International Conference on “Transforming perspectives of Nursing Research Leading to Clinical Innovations” at Samarpan Institute, Lucknow & “Founder of Forensic Nursing in India” at 9th Conference of Indo Pacific Academy of Forensic Nursing Science at Durgapur in India. He is a BSc, MD, PhD and Diplomate of the National Board. He was a Faculty member of Forensic and Legal Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians London. He is a fellow of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, International Medical Science Academy and Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. He is the Founder President of the Pacific Academy of Forensic Nursing Science, Indo-Pacific Academy of Forensic Odontology and Society for Prevention of Injuries and Corporal Punishment and past president of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine and Founder President of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, former Editor in chief of the journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine and Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, besides being office-bearer of many other organizations. Currently, he is editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Ethics, Trauma and Victimology and editor of the Global Journal of Nursing and Forensic Sciences. He is a member of the advisory committee of the Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, the Global Journal of Nursing & Forensic Studies and the German Journal of Forensic Sciences. He has presented 160 papers at national and international forums with 151 research publications. He has authored three books “Practical Aspects of Forensic Medicine”, “Forensic Nursing Science: A Global Health Initiative for Developing and Developed Countries” & “Basics of Forensic Nursing Science” and has authored 7 chapters for the 7 different books. He has 39 years of teaching experience. He was given a special award by the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine for his efforts to develop Forensic Nursing in India, a Vision Award by the International Association of Forensic Nurses at Salt Lake City USA, an Excellence Award by SAFCON and a Lifetime Achievement Award by IJHRLMP, PAFMAT & Haq &Bose Lifetime Achievement Award by IAFM. He has rich international experience, delivering keynote and guest lectures in 20 different countries.