Upstate Medical University, a public medical school in Syracuse, New York, has awarded the President’s Award for Distinguished Service to Indian American professor Rajesh Dave, who for nearly 30 years has led Upstate’s Binghamton Campus.
Dave received his award with Nancy Kern Eaton, a tireless advocate for the community and Upstate through her leadership at the United Way of Central New York, at Upstate Medical University’s Fall Faculty Convocation Sept. 10, according to a media release.
“Dr. Dave and Nancy Kern Eaton embody the very spirit of distinguished service. Their unwavering commitment has not only elevated the success of our students and faculty, but has truly transformed lives across our region,” said Upstate President Mantosh Dewan. “Their contributions are a testament to how purposeful service and visionary leadership create lasting impact.”
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For the past 28 years, Davé has served as dean for Undergraduate Medical Education at the Binghamton Clinical Campus, which offers third- and fourth-year medical students direct interaction with community physicians, and as clinical professor of Pediatrics.
Davé also is the executive vice president of Clinical Integration and chief medical officer at United Health Services (UHS), overseeing hospitals, multi-specialty physician groups, senior care and home health services in Binghamton. He is responsible for medical staff oversight, quality assurance, clinical resource utilization, and residencies and fellowships.
Through his roles, he has provided leadership to Upstate faculty, staff, and students, and the network of volunteer faculty, while fostering partnerships the broader community and advancing the healthcare quality, education and community health in the region.
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Board certified in pediatrics and neonatology, Davé obtained his medical degree from Bombay University, did his residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Pennsylvania, and completed his fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He obtained his master’s degree in business administration from Binghamton University.
He is actively involved on various community boards and educational institutes. He is past president of the South-Central Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies, and of the South Central New York State Perinatal Association.
Davé is a member of the board for HealtheConnections, a regional health information network for an 11-county area. He also is a board member of the Community Foundation of South-Central New York.