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All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP), New Delhi is a registered non–profit, non-political, National level organization dedicated to the promotion of standards and enhancement of the status of Social Work Profession in health care in India.
AIAMSWP was established in 2009, following the concerns of Professional Social Workers to cater to the need of having an organization at the National level. Since its inception, it has been making attempts to bring Professional Social Workers on one platform so that a collective identity of the Profession could emerge. AIAMSWP intends to fulfill the twin purposes of promoting Social Work Profession in health care within the country together with safeguarding and protecting the interests of Social Work Professionals working in health care. Its Secretariat is located at PGIMER, Chandigarh and President’s office is located at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Message from General Secretary
Dear AIAMSWP Family & Guest Members,
I am grateful to the AIAMSWP family members for showing their confidence and unanimously electing me as General Secretary of this Association from April 2023 onwards. Before taking the responsibility of Hon. General Secretary, I worked with governing body of this association for nine years in the capacity of North Zone, Secretary and Joint Secretary of AIAMSWP from April, 2014 to March, 2020 and April 2020 to March 2023 respectively. During these nine years I learnt various professional aspects of works related to the association and social work profession in hereditary from the hard work of my previous senior office bearers of this association. I am thankful to all my seniors for their support and guidance.
As you all are aware that the team of AIAMSWP is working assiduously for the welfare of Medical social Work Profession since its inception in 2009 and registration in 2011 and after its registration many chapters of success has been added in the growth book of AIAMSWP. E.g. Association has an own new website with a lot of information to keep updated to its members and maintain the transparency of the related works. The category of Medical Social Work/Psychiatric Social Work has been included in the Allied and Healthcare Professionals Bill, 2021, after the intervention of our association. Sh. B. R. Shekhar, Ex. President and current Patron of our association is nominated as Member, Interim Commission of National Commission of Allied Health Commission and now we expect that the issues related to our profession will be raised on time through said commission. The post of Medical Social Worker and psychiatric social Worker has been re-designated as Medical Social Welfare Officer and Psychiatric Social Welfare Officer in central Govt. institutions under banner of AIAMSWP and we are trying to implement it at national level.
To provide a platform for the members of the association and students of social work profession in developing research skills nine consecutive Annual National Conferences has been organized since 2014 to 2022 and its first conference was held at Chandigarh in 2014. AIAMSWP publishes an E-journal of AIAMSWP named “Indian Journal of Health Social Work” since January 2019, since then Dr. Narendra Kumar Singh, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, is the Chief Editor of that Journal. This Journal is an open access half yearly e-journal which will provide a platform to share scientific Knowledge among Social Work Practitioners/Professionals. This Journal is available on the official website of AIAMSWP. To introduce about the various activities of the association a yearly newsletter is also publishes by AIAMSWP since 2019 and it may be downloaded from the website of the association.
The seed of AIAMSWP growing upand turned into a young plant, now its different branches of professional developments are growing day by day in the field of Medical and Psychiatric social Work Profession. In the little time spam AIAMSWP added many chapters of success in its growth book but many more are still awaited to add in it. So my humble request to all of you joins hands together for a better upcoming future of Medical Social work Profession.
With Best Wishes and Complements!!
Raghavendra Kumar Rai
Hon. General Secretary, AIAMSWP
Presidents Message
Dear Members and Colleagues,
It is with profound humility and a deep sense of responsibility that I accept the position of President of the All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) for the term 2025-2027. Medical Social Work stands at the critical intersection of healthcare and social welfare, playing a vital role in addressing the holistic needs of patients and communities across our nation.
As we navigate the evolving healthcare landscape in India, my vision focuses on three key priorities: enhancing professional development through expanded training opportunities and specialized certifications; strengthening advocacy for the recognition of our profession within healthcare systems and policy discussions; and promoting evidence-based practice through research initiatives that document our unique contributions to healthcare outcomes in the Indian context.
I also believe there are valuable opportunities for medical social work professionals to engage with Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. By leveraging our expertise within CSR programs, we can help organizations develop more effective community interventions and create sustainable health and welfare solutions while simultaneously creating new professional pathways for our members.
The strength of AIAMSWP lies in its diverse membership and collective wisdom. I invite all members to actively participate in shaping the future of our association. Together, we can elevate the profession of medical social work and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve throughout India.
I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to serving the association with dedication and passion.
Warm regards,
POONAM DHANDA
President, AIAMSWP (2025-2027)
10th ANC of AIAMSWP on “Social Work Practices in Healthcare: Issues and Challenges” is scheduled to be held on 26 & 27 December 2023 at Wardha Samaj Karya Sansthan, MGAHV, Wardha, Maharashtra
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MOM of EGBM held on 01-03-2022
Minutes of GBM with Agenda held on 05.02.2020 at Guest House, Manipur University, Imphal, Manipur
Scientific Program Schedule of 7th ANC 2020 of AIAMSWP
Notice of General Body meeting held on 06-02-2020
Minutes of meeting of Governing Body of AIAMSWP held on 11-10-2019
Election Notification for office bearers of of AIAMSWP for period of 2020-22 and Nomination Form
The Governing Body meeting of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals (AIAMSWP) to be held on 3rd January 2019, Thursday, at 6.00 PM.
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10th ANC of AIAMSWP on "Social Work Practices in Healthcare: Issues and Challenges" is scheduled to be held on 26 & 27 December 2023 at Wardha Samaj Karya Sansthan, MGAHV, Wardha, Maharashtra
AIAMSWP Launching Indian Journal of Health Social Work (IJHSW)
All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals is starting Research Journal to give a platform to the social work practitioners and researchers. The name of the Journal is “Indian Journal of Health Social Work”. The first issue of which will be published in January 2019. Dr. Narendra Kumar Singh, CIP, Ranchi, is the first editor of this journal. This Journal is an open access half yearly E-journal which will provide a platform to share scientific knowledge among Social Work Practitioners/Professionals. This Journal will also create an opportunity for the Social Work Professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills for better social work practices in health care.
Annual General Body Meeting of
All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals
Annual General Body Meeting of All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals was conducted on 4th January 2019 at 4 pm at JIPMER, Puducherry. The president (Acting) of the association Mr. S K Upadhyay chaired the meeting. Dr. O. P. Giri, General Secretary of the Association presented the minutes of the last AGM held at Chandigarh. He also presented the action taken report. In his speech he welcomed the new members.
AIAMSWP is Launching “AIAMSWP Newsletter”
All India association of Medical Social Work Professionals is starting the AIAMSWP’s Newsletter. In order to keep our members and social work professionals informed about our activities, we have decided to publish a newsletter once a year. It is also a good way to stay in touch with your colleagues as well as senior social work professionals. I think you’ll be surprised and excited to know about all the wonderful activities happening in the Association. We hope to hear from you soon and we welcome your feedback too! If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please address them to the editors, AIAMSWP Newsletter, at aiamswpnewsletter@gmail.com .