Omkar Prasad Baidya

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Omkar Prasad Baidya is an Indian physician, philosopher, and author known for his contributions to healthcare, education, and literature. He was born on December 3, 1984, in Agartala, Tripura, India.[1][2]

Early life and education

Baidya was raised in Agartala, where he attended the Shishu Bihar Higher Secondary School. His passion for medicine and philosophy led him to pursue a career in the field. He completed his MBBS from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, in 2009, and his MD from the same institution in 2012. Baidya furthered his studies by obtaining a Ph.D. from King George's Medical University, Lucknow, under the guidance of Prof. Sunita Tiwari, as part of the ICMR-sponsored Post MD-PhD program in 2019.[3][4]

Career

Baidya's career has been marked by a unique blend of medical practice and philosophical inquiry. He is known for his research on the intersection of morality, ethics, and healthcare. His works emphasize the importance of compassion, empathy, and ethical principles in modern medicine.[5]

Awards and honors

Baidya's contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Dr. BR Ambedkar National Award, the Dr. BR Ambedkar International Award, the Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award, the Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award, and the Asia Peace Prize. He has also been honored as one of the Top 10 Influential People for 2022, and among the Top 20 Healthcare Experts in India for 2022, and the Top 100 Educators and Professors in India.[6][7]

Published works

Baidya is the author of several influential books, including "A Path to World Peace," "Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life," "Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration," and "Nature and Morality."

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