Kusum Moray is a Doctor  Poet Writer Researcher Clinician

Dr Kusum V. Moray is a multilingual Indian-origin medical doctor and Public Health Researcher. She has worked across the spectrum of policy to the grassroots-level primary healthcare. She serves as Executive Director of StreeArogya Rural Foundation, leading community-based initiatives focused on rural women’s health and preventive care.

AT A GLANCE

Dr Sushila Nayar Young IAPSM Orator award 2024

At the 5th Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM)- Young Leaders Conclave, New Delhi.

ABOUT ME

Dr. Kusum V. Moray is a Community Physician and public health researcher with experience in gender-responsive health systems.

Dr. Kusum V. Moray is a Community Physician and public health researcher with experience in gender-responsive health systems, health economics, and implementation science. She serves as Executive Director of StreeArogya Rural Foundation, leading community-based initiatives focused on rural women’s health and preventive care. Trained at Christian Medical College, Vellore, she has worked with institutions including the Indian Council of Medical Research and the World Bank Group. Her research spans reproductive health economics, tuberculosis policy, and primary healthcare systems strengthening, with a strong focus on equity, intersectionality, and translating evidence into policy and practice.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Academic Writing

Dr Kusum V Moray has published scientific research papers in peer-reviewed, indexed journals based on research work done since her days as a postgraduate student. She has published on topics linked to health economics, women’s health, and community-based public health. Her H-index is 5.

Dr Kusum V Moray has published featured articles on online news and blog platforms on issues concerned with Public Health.
A feature article is an in-depth, non-fiction piece of journalism that goes beyond hard news reporting to explore a person, place, event, or trend in detail. It focuses on human interest, using a narrative style to explore the “why” and “how” behind a story.

Kusum expresses herself through poetry and blogs, which emote and describe her life experiences. She has won awards for her poetry at the regional and National level. 

Speaking engagements

Dr Kusum loves to speak on stage to a varied audience on topics of concern in Public Health. Her speaking engagements have included formal and informal formats, training healthcare providers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

2014-2017

M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Tamil Nadu, India

Christian Medical College, Vellore, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Tamil Nadu, India

November 2025

Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine

Christian Medical College, Vellore

Christian Medical College, Vellore

December 2018

D.N.B. (Diplomate National Board)

in Preventive and Social Medicine/Community Medicine

National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India

2007-2013

M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

Mysore Medical College and Research Institute

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India

EXPERIENCE

Jul 2024

Community Physician, Executive Director and Public Health Researcher

StreeArogya Rural Foundation

A non-profit for advancing the health and well-being of rural women in Belati village, North Solapur, Solapur, Maharashtra-

January 2026

Adjunct Faculty

Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru,

Jul 2021- Jun 2024

Assistant Professor

Ashwini Rural Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

Areas of work: Teaching-related activities in the Community Medicine department, Course design and coordination for Value-added Courses for medical undergraduate students

June 2022- December 2022

Technical Officer

Resource Group for Education and Advocacy for Community Health, REACH

Qualitative Research: Landscape assessment of Drug-resistant TB (DRTB) community-care models in India; Capacity building of Tuberculosis (TB) survivors in technical and data-related aspects of DRTB; Scientific Report Writing

Jan 2022 -June 2022

Short-term Consultant

India TB Operation, World Bank Group

Areas of work: Qualitative Research on Sub-National Certification for TB-Free India; Scientific Report Writing

January 2021- June 2021

Part-time and Remote

Medical Writer, Wellthy Therapeutics

Areas of work: Medical content writing on Digital Therapeutics in Non-Communicable Diseases

June 2018-Nov 2020

Full-time and On-site

Scientist C (Public Health) Regional Resource Hub, Health Technology Assessment

Areas of work: Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment, Decision Analytical Modelling, Reproductive Health

June 2017- May 2018

Full-time and On-site

Project Manager, World Health Organization-Kangaroo Mother Care project

Areas of work: Implementation research, Maternal and Newborn Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics

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