PGI's dermatology department ranked 1st in Asia, 19th globally by EduRank
Chandigarh: Bringing global recognition to Indian medical research and education, the department of dermatology, venereology & leprology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has ranked first in Asia and 19th globally among the world's best universities for dermatology in 2025 by EduRank.org.
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The ranking, released on March 2, is based on rigorous academic metrics, including research performance, publications, and citations. EduRank, an independent organisation, evaluated 1,885 institutions for their dermatology research output out of a pool of 14,131 universities worldwide.
The dermatology department, led by Prof Sanjeev Handa, is the only Asian institute among the top 20 globally — a list otherwise dominated by elite American and European institutions.
Of the 18 institutions placed above PGIMER, 14 are from the US, including Harvard University, University of California, Johns Hopkins University, Mayo Clinic, and Mount Sinai. The remaining four are based in Europe, featuring prestigious names such as University College London and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
Prof Handa expressed pride in the department's consistent performance, stating, "We are honoured to be ranked first in Asia again this year.
This recognition is a testament to the dedication and excellence of our entire team." He credited the success to his group of eight consultants — Drs Davinder Parsad, Sunil Dogra, Dipankar De, Sendhil Kumaran, Tarun Narang, Rahul Mahajan, Vinay Keshavmurthy, and Vinod Sharma — as well as a committed team of senior residents. "They are the backbone of the department," he said.
Despite an ever-increasing patient load, with an average of 450 outpatients daily, the department has maintained its academic and research excellence.
Prof Handa emphasised that the ranking reflects not just scholarly output but also the team's ability to balance world-class research with high-volume clinical care.
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