Our purpose, history & objectives
The Asian Centre for Medical Education, Research & Innovation (ACMERI) is a non-profit organisation established on 1 December 2013. We are committed to advancing human health through innovative research, education and awareness programmes.
Vision, mission & values
Vision
A world with affordable and accessible quality health care for everyone.
Mission
To improve the health of people across Asia by teaching medicine, researching the health issues that matter in our region, and finding better ways to deliver care.
Values
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
What we set out to do
Public awareness
To educate the public about common health issues and improve general health.
Professional education
To provide continuing medical education to undergraduate and postgraduate medical and paramedical students and health care professionals.
Regional health research
To research the health issues most relevant to our region.
Innovation in health care
To develop new ways of delivering health care.
Dr. Arvind Mathur
Director, ACMERI · M.D. Medicine & Therapeutics
Dr. Mathur has spent more than four decades as a physician, teacher and health researcher. In 2000 he started the Geriatric Clinic at MDM Hospital, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur. He is a founding member and past President of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics, edits the Academy's journal, and took part in the national consultation that shaped India's National Programme for the Health Care of the Elderly.
He also founded Caregivers Asha Society, ACMERI's partner in the ACMERI–ASHA Care Skill Institute. His book on caring for older people has been published in English, Hindi and Tamil.
“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something.”
Our panel of experts & consultants
Dr. Arvind Mathur
M.D. Medicine & Therapeutics
Dr. Anil Purohit
Ph.D., Public Health
Dr. S.N. Mathuriya
Ph.D., M.Ch., Neurosurgery
Dr. Priyanshu Mathur
M.D. Paediatrics
Milestones
From a geriatric clinic in Jodhpur to international research partnerships and a dedicated care skills institute.
Geriatric Clinic started at MDM Hospital, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur
ACMERI established as a non-profit organisation in Jodhpur
One-day “EasyCare” training on geriatric assessment, led by Prof. Ian Philp (UK)
Diabetes CME with AIIMS Jodhpur; “Putting the Patient First” skills workshop
Caregivers Asha Society founded as a partner initiative for family caregivers
WHO ICOPE & healthy-ageing awareness posters released with SMS Medical College, Jaipur
ACMERI–ASHA Care Skill Institute trains caregivers and trainers across India, Nepal & Indonesia