(PGDBM, MA, MPhil, MBA-HC&HM, Ph.D.,
UGC-NET, UGC-Dr. S. Radhakrishnan PDF)
Hello, everyone! My name is Dr. RamaiahItumalla, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce myself to this community. I am a teacher and a researcher by choice, currently working as an Associate Professor of Healthcare Management and Dean in the School of Management at The Apollo University (TAU), Chittoor, A.P., India. For more than 10 years, I have been into academics and academic administration in India and abroad. I believe in a student-centred education in order to promote academic excellence in students in a globally competitive academic environment.
Educational qualifications
I have done my Bachelors in Public Administration as one of the majors at Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. I completed my Masters and Master of Philosophy in social sciences, and then I decided to pursue my education in healthcare management in order to contribute to the healthcare system and society. In 2008, I joined a newly introduced Master program (MBA Health Care and Hospital Management), which was inaugurated by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India, and successfully completed with distinction and the University Medal from the School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad. I also completed a PG Diploma in Business Management from the Centre for Distance Education, University of Hyderabad. After completing my MBA in Health Care and Hospital Management, I got an opportunity to work in the healthcare industry, but my passion for teaching made me go for a Doctoral Degree. I secured first rank in the all-India Ph.D. in Management entrance examination conducted by the University of Hyderabad and earned my Ph.D. degree under the able guidance of Prof. GVRK Acharyulu and Prof. B. Raja Shekhar in the year 2015. I also cleared UGC-NET in Management conjugatively three times, I was a recipient of UGC-RGNF Fellowship and also selected for one of the prestigious PDFs, i.e., UGC-Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Post-Doctoral Fellow, in the years 2015–2016.
Professional Journey
Since 2008, I have been in the healthcare and hospital management field, learning, teaching, and conducting research. As a Ph.D. Senior Research Fellow (SRF), I began teaching the course on principles of management to the Integrated M.Sc. Nursing students in the School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad. I started my post-Ph.D. teaching journey at the Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration (affiliated with Osmania University, Hyderabad) as an Assistant Professor and taught the students of MDHM and MBA Healthcare Management. Then I moved to the Gulf and worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, University of Hail (THE 351-400 Rank), Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, from February 2016 to August 2023. I worked as a Guest Faculty at the School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad, and taught MBA Health Care and Hospital Management students. At present, I am working as a Dean and Associate Professor of Healthcare Management in the School of Management at The Apollo University (TAU) and teaching MBA Hospital and Healthcare Management & General Management students. I am also offering an elective course i.e. ‘Leadership Development’ for MBBS students of Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor, A.P.
Expertise and interests
My areas of interest are: Health Policy and Management, Service Operations, Hospital Management, Healthcare Quality, Healthcare Technology, Global Health and General Management (Operations, Marketing and HR).
Teaching Methods of Dr. Ramaiah
As a passionate teacher by choice, I believe in an experiential, student-centred education. This teaching philosophy has developed from my personal and professional experiences both in and out of the classroom. I believe that apart from regular classroom lectures, the students should be engaged in the process of learning. Active engagement of the students in the learning process will allow them to develop deeper understandings of the concepts of the various courses in which they are studying. Group Assignments & Case Study methods are useful in helping the students learn better. I strongly believe that classroom teaching should not be a one-way communication but rather a two-way communication. I encourage the students to ask questions and respond to the teaching context. I also believe the brain-storming sessions will be more useful in the classroom. As a teacher, I value the students' feedback', improve the area wherever it requires, and try to give my best.
Dr. Ramaiah about balancing lives
Balancing professional and personal lives is a common challenge faced by many professionals, including teachers. I am not exceptional, but I believe that striking a healthy equilibrium between the two is essential for overall well-being and success in both spheres. It requires self-awareness, discipline, and a commitment to prioritise my well-being. By implementing these strategies, I am trying to strike a healthier balance between my professional and personal lives, leading to greater satisfaction. I must thank my wife Dr. Pradhnya Prabhu for understanding and support throughout my journey. I strongly believe “a satisfied life is better than a successful life." As a Dean, I am satisfied by working in healthcare management area, which contributes to a ‘Nobel Cause’.
Key advice to an aspiring hospital and healthcare management student or professional
Being a Millennial (Gen-Y) healthcare teacher and researcher, I am pleased to see a rise in the number of Gen-Y and Gen-Z healthcare professionals, more institutions/universities offering MBA/PGDBM/MHM programs, and more employment opportunities in India. Today, the healthcare/hospital management degree has become a minimum job guarantee program. This has been proven before and after the outbreak of COVID-19. A great deal of effort was made by healthcare/hospital management professionals to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, along with other professionals. But I do not feel their services are well recognised.
I suggest aspiring students or someone looking to be a part of the healthcare industry select a reputed university or institution, obtain a good grade (for students), gain experience in the healthcare sector, and plan their career growth.
Last but not least, “Dream big and work hard.”
Thank you.
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