Dr Rahul Sharma

Completed PhD. From Sumandeep Vidyapeeth in July 2024. Title of Thesis “ A Study on

Patient Perception towards Service Quality of Teaching Hospitals: with Special Reference

to Central Gujarat Region”

2. Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Research Methodology (PGDRM) from Department

of Human Resource Development, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat in July

2017

3. Completed Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) from Department of Business and

Industrial management from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat in June 2006

4. Completed Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Narmada College of Science and

Commerce, Bharuch affliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat in June 2003.

5. Completed HigHis Secondary Education (HSC) from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Narmada

Vidyalaya in Commerce Stream affliated to Gujarat HigHis Secondary Education Board,

Gandhinagar in 2000

6. Completed Secondary School Education (SSC) from Holy Angels Convent School affliated

to Gujarat Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar in 1998

His Research Interest Include the Following areas:

1. Market Research
2. Consumer Behaviour
3. Brand Management
4. Customer Satisfaction
5. Advertising

1. A Research Paper entitled: “A Study on Patient Satisfaction of Inpatient Services at a Multi- Specialty Hospital in Vadodara: An Evidence- Based Approach published in Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology, and Life Sciences ISSN: 2277- 1808 Vol- 11 Issue- 10.

2. A Research Paper entitled: A Study on Patient Perceptions towards Service Quality of Teaching Hospitals: With Special Reference to Central Gujarat Region published in Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology, and Life Sciences ISSN: 2277- 1808 Vol- 11 Issue- 10.

3. A Study to Assess the Perception Level of General Population Regarding Preventive Healthcare, with Special Reference to Vadodara District published in Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences Vol: 9(2) Page No:117- 124 bearing E-ISSN No: 2349- 0659 and P-ISSN No: 2350-0964 published on 30-10-2021.

4. A study to assess the knowledge towards evidence- based healthcare among the healthcare professionals of Vadodara: A Cross-Sectional Study published in web of science indexed Indian Journal of Science and Technology Vol:14(32) Page No: 2640– 2645 bearing E-ISSN No: 0974-5645 and P-ISSN No: 0974-6846 published on 03-10-2021.

5. To know the effectiveness of performance appraisal of hospital staff (with reference to trust based hospital, Vadodara) published in Vol. 17 No. 9 (2020): PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology, 17(9), 5311 – 5328 ISSN: 1567-214X

6. A Research Paper entitled “A Study on Impact of Card Loyalty Program on the Sales of a Supermarket in Napier, New Zealand.” Published in Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, ISSN- 2347-7180 Vol-10-Issue-07-July-2020 Page No: 1-11.

7. A Research Paper entitled “Effectiveness of Awareness Programme on Bio-Medical Waste Management Conducted for Nursing Staffs” Published in Purukala Journal, ISSN- 0971- 2143 Vol-31-Issue-23-May-2020 Page No: 768-777.

8. A Study on Impact of Nursing Staff Turnover on Hospital Efficiency at A Trust Based Hospital, Vadodara published in IITM Journal of Business, ISSN- 2394-5028

9. A Research Paper entitled “A Study on The Patient Satisfaction on The Medical, Nursing & Supportive Health Care Services in IPD of A Multispecialty Hospital” Published in Our Heritage Journal, Vol-67, Issue-8, Dec-2019, Page No: 701-714 ISSN- 0474-9030.

10. A Research Paper entitled “A study on the impact of factors adopted by hospitals to increase staff productivity” Published in Mukt Shabd Journal having ISSN No 2347-3150.

11. A Research Paper entitled “Belief of Tribal’s in Supernatural Power and its relation with religious life with special reference to Indian Tribal Society” published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) Impact Factor 5.75 in Google Scholar E-ISSN: 2348-1269 Print ISSN: 2349-5138

1. Working as an Assistant Professor at School of Management and Liberal Arts (SOM&LA) GSFC University in June 2024.

2. Worked as an Assistant Professor at Management Program, Centre for Distance and Online Education, Parul University (From 01-09-2023 to 08-06-2024)

3. Worked as an Assistant Professor at Department of Management, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed University (Vadodara) (From 28-12-2009 to 31-08-2023)

4. Worked as an Assistant Manager in HDFC Bank Ltd. (Bharuch) (From15-02-2007 till 05- 12- 2009)

5. Worked as a Business Development Executive at Microworld Software Services Pvt. Ltd. (Mumbai) (From 1-06-2006 to 06-02-2007)

Dr. Rahul has been invited as a resource person for conducting Various Workshops by Management Colleges in Vadodara and has conducted many workshops on Topics such as, Enhancing Efficiency of Research & Administration using Google forms, Demystifying Biostatistics for Healthcare Research, Research Methodology Using MYSTAT, Statistical Package for Social Sciences- SPSS and other Statistical Tools, Evidence Based Management Practices, etc.

Dr. Rahul Sharma is an empaneled resource person with the Centre for Entrepreneurship, Govt. of Gujarat and has been invited as a resource person at CED Centre and various empaneled institutions with CED in Gujarat to conduct Entrepreneurship Development Program Sessions on topics namely: Marketing Management, Market Research & Survey, General Management, Financial Management, Working Capital & Fixed Capital, Loan Application and Disbursement Information, Computer Application in Business

He has been invited to share his expertise at 22 workshops, where he has provided invaluable insights and guidance to fellow academics, practitioners, and students.

Beyond His academic and research pursuits, Dr. Rahul Sharma is deeply committed to mentoring

the next generation of scholars. He has supervised numerous Internship dissertations of Master Students and is known for his supportive and nurturing approach.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to academia and research, Dr. Rahul Sharma has received several awards and honors. His work continues to inspire and influence scholars and practitioners around the world. With His unwavering passion for knowledge and His commitment to excellence, Dr. Rahul Sharma stands as a beacon of academic and Professional success in the field of management.

1. Invited as a Resource Person for a session on “Importance of Communication for Ayurveda” on

25th February 2023 organized by Sumandeep Ayurved Medical College and Hospital,

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, An Institution Deemed to be University, Vadodara Gujarat.

2. Invited as a Technical Session Chair for Conference on 11th June 2021 organized by a Two

Day National Conference on Business Management and social Innovation “Samaroh”

organized by Siva Sivani Institute of Management at Kompally Secundarabad Telangana on 11 &

12th February 2023.

3. Invited as a Resource Person for Seminar on “Getting ready for the Job Interview” on 7 th July

2022 organized by Placement Cell, Sumandeep Nursing College, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, An

Institution Deemed to be University, Vadodara Gujarat.

4. Invited as a Guest Speaker for seminar on “Entrepreneurship in Dentistry” on 10th March 2022

organized by K.M Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, An Institution

Deemed to be University, Vadodara Gujarat.

5. Invited as a Resource Person for Session on “Starts UP and Entrepreneurship” at National

Youth Day 2022 on 12th January 2022 organized by Literary Arts and Cultural Committee,

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, An Institution Deemed to be University, Vadodara Gujarat.

6. Invited as a Resource Person for Webinar on “CV/Resume Writing Skill for Job Placement” on

11th June 2021 organized by Placement Cell, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, An Institution Deemed to

be University, Vadodara Gujarat.7. Invited as a Resource Person for Webinar on Value Added Course on “Professional

Development” on 07th June & 8 th June 2021 organized by College of Physiotherapy,

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, An Institution Deemed to be University, Vadodara Gujarat.

8. Invited as a Resource Person in Two days Webinar on “Demystifying Research” on 26th & 27th

March 2021 organized by Nootan College of Physiotherapy, Sankalchand Patel University,

Visnagar Gujarat.

9. Invited as a Technical Session Chair for International Conference “Innovative Management

Practices: Digital Learning Solutions for sustainable Business Models” organized by Faculty of

Management Studies, Parul University on 17th October 2020.

10. Served as a Resource Person in Seminar on “CV/Resume Writing Skills for Job Placement” on

22nd April, 2020 organized by Career and Competitive Examination Forum, Sumandeep

Vidyapeeth Vadodara.

11. Invited as a Resource Person in Two days State level hands on training and workshop on

“Demystifying Biostatistics for Healthcare Research (Beginner Level)” on 6 th & 7 th March 2020

organized by Nootan College of Physiotherapy, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar

Gujarat.

12. Invited as an Evaluator for Poster Presentation in 5th National Conference on Research

Methodology: Enhancing Innovation and Futuristic Practice in Nursing on 04th -05th July, 2019

held at Sumandeep Nursing College, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Vadodara.

13. Served as a Resource Person in Workshop on Enhancing Efficiency of Research &

administration using Google forms with Hands on Training on 25th April, 2019 held at

Department of Management, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Vadodara.

14. Served as a Resource Person in Workshop on “Demystifying Biostatistics for Healthcare

Research (Beginners Level) with hands on Training at Department of Management,

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth from 27th -28th December,2018

15. Invited as Resource Person on “Research Methodology Using MYSTAT” Conducted for the

students & Faculty Members of Faculty of Commerce on 21st -22nd March, 2018 at Parul

University, Vadodara.

16. Invited as Resource Person on “Statistical Package for Social Sciences- SPSS and other

Statistical Tools” Conducted for the students & Faculty Members of Faculty of Social Work on

19th -20th March, 2018 at Faculty of Social Work, Parul University Vadodara.

17. Served as a Resource Person at “PG Orientation Program for Evidence Based Education

System” held from21st to 25th November, 2017 at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Vadodara.

18. Served as a Resource Person at one day National Workshop on the Topic “Enhancing

Efficiency of Academic Administration and Research using Google Forms with Hands on

Training” on 05th October, 2017 organized by Department of Management, Sumandeep

Vidyapeeth Vadodara.

19. Served as a Resource Person at two days national workshop on “Biostatistics for Healthcare

Research with Hands on Training” from 06th to 07th April, 2017 organized by Department of

Management, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Vadodara.

20. Served as a Resource Person at workshop on “Evidence Based Management Practices” on

18th - 19th& 21st -23rd November, 2016 organized by Department of Management, Sumandeep

Vidyapeeth Vadodara.

21. Invited as Resource Person on “Statistical Package for Social Sciences- SPSS and Statistical

Tools” Conducted for the students of Faculty of Social Work on 21st -22nd November, 2016 at

Faculty of Social Work, Parul University, Vadodara.

22. Served as a Resource Person at workshop on “Research Method and Statistical Analysis” for

Constituents of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth during 9 th - 10th& 22nd -31st January, 2014 organized by

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Vadodara.

BEST RESEARCH PAPERS AWARD

1. “A study to assess the medication errors in patient prescription of IPD in a multi-specialty

hospital” presented at a Two-Day National Conference on Business Management and social

Innovation “Samaroh” organized by Siva Sivani Institute of Management at Kompally

Secundarabad Telangana on 11 & 12th February 2023.

2. “A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of The Patient Relations Department at Marengo Cims

Hospital, Ahmedabad” at ACIES 2023. A Public Health Conclave held on 9 th & 10th January,

2023 at Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar

3. “Assessment of Patient’s Satisfaction at a Teaching Hospital in Vadodara: A Questionnaire

based Study at “8th International Conference Innovative Business Practices for Creating Value in

Global Era” Organized by Acropolis Faculty of Management & Research, Indore on 29th

September, 2018.

4. “A study to assess the medication errors in patient prescription of IPD in a multi-specialty

hospital” presented at a Two-Day National Conference on Business Management and social

Innovation “Samaroh” organized by Siva Sivani Institute of Management at Kompally

Secundarabad Telangana on 11 & 12th February 2023.