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Dr. Ajit Sachdeva is the Director of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Division of Education. He has made landmark contributions to the development and dissemination of a broad spectrum of standard-setting education, training, verification, validation, and accreditation programs that are aimed at promoting excellence and expertise in surgery.
Dr. Sachdeva received his medical training at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He completed a surgery residency at the Hospital of the Medical College of Pennsylvania (MCP), Philadelphia, and has held specialty certification in surgery since 1981. Dr. Sachdeva has participated in the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Leaders in Medical Education. Before joining the College, Dr. Sachdeva was the Leon C. Sunstein, Jr., Professor of Medical and Health Science Education and professor and vice-chairman for educational affairs, department of surgery, at the MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. He also was associate dean for medical education and director of the Academic Center for Educational Excellence at that institution. In addition, Dr. Sachdeva served as chief of surgical services at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center (dually affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania and MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine) for 10 years. Dr. Sachdeva has served as chair of the Committee on Surgical Education of the Society of University Surgeons and as chair of the Education Subcommittee (Study Section) of the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Sachdeva also is adjunct professor of surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
Dr. Sachdeva has received many prestigious awards for his contributions to surgical and medical education. He has published widely in eminent peer-reviewed journals on educational topics and has delivered invited presentations across the U.S. and in Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan.
Exemplary individual who is not only a remarkable thought leader, but also an expert in the field, able to think outside the box with invigorating goals and ideas. As the name of the award suggests, Dr. Sachdeva leads like a maestro conducting a symphony, believing in his cause, and inspiring others to work together for ultimate success.