Major Munish Chauhan RAMC, MBBS, MCRS, DMCC, PgDip
As our webmaster to manage the Memorial Gates website Major Munish chauhan is a valuable member at the Memorial gates council. He is a dedicated surgeon in the British Army and a Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Army Leadership. His journey from a humble background in India to a respected position in military medicine and leadership exemplifies his commitment, resilience, and passion for serving others. Born into a modest family, Major Chauhan faced significant financial hardships during his early years. To support his education, he worked various labor-intensive jobs, including roles as a factory worker and laborer. These experiences instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep understanding of perseverance.
Munish moved to the UK at the age of 17 to pursue computer science and joined the British Army as a young private soldier and CMT at 19 years of age in 2007. After completing his CMT training, he joined the 22 Field Hospital in 2008, participating in various exercises and providing real-life medical support to exercising troops. His dedication and hard work were recognized with a quick promotion to Lance Corporal in 2010, and he was assigned to the 49 EOD Sqn of the 33 Royal Engineers as their squadron medic, deploying to Kenya to provide medical care to the exercising troops.
During his time as a CMT, Munish's academic excellence was noticed by his superiors, who encouraged him to pursue further studies. He chose to study medicine at St. George’s University, London, and qualified as a doctor in 2017. While a medical student, Munish commissioned as a reservist Medical Support Officer with the 256 Field Hospital, deploying to the United States, where he completed the medical trauma course with the USA Army and climbed the Grand Canyon. After earning his medical degree, he rejoined the regular army and commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) for the second time as a Medical Officer. He was assigned to 1 Medical Regiment as a General Duties Medical Officer (GDMO), deploying to Germany for pre-deployment training with the 1 Mercians Battle Group, serving on Op Rescript as a COVID-19 doctor, and joining the 1 Mercian Battle Group in Estonia on Op CABRIT 8 to provide primary healthcare.
Following his return from Op CABRIT, Munish began his surgical training at Frimley Park Hospital, advancing to the position of Surgical Registrar ahead of schedule. He is currently working as a Surgical Registrar with the Oxford Deanery and Defence Medical Deanery. Major Chauhan is also the webmaster for the Memorial Gates website, where he enhances the organization's online presence. This platform is a valuable resource for those interested in the historical contributions of Commonwealth soldiers and the significance of the Memorial Gates. Additionally, as a council member of the Memorial Gates, he plays a vital role in preserving the legacy of soldiers from the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and the Caribbean who fought in the World Wars.
Munish has participated in numerous national and international medical research projects and also has various publications to his name, which can be found here and on his LinkedIn profile. As a Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Army Leadership, he has produced papers on metacognition and leadership and has presented at various platforms within the army and at external conferences. A keen writer, Munish draws leadership inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita and Lord Krishna and plans to publish more on leadership and author a book on self-leadership in the future. In his free time, Major Chauhan enjoys reading, writing, and engaging in discussions about leadership and self-awareness. His writings reflect his insights into resilience and the importance of overcoming challenges. He also believes in maintaining fitness through sports, having been the AMS Orienteering champion in the Under-25 category and playing cricket for the AMS during his time as a CMT.
Munish moved to the UK at the age of 17 to pursue computer science and joined the British Army as a young private soldier and CMT at 19 years of age in 2007. After completing his CMT training, he joined the 22 Field Hospital in 2008, participating in various exercises and providing real-life medical support to exercising troops. His dedication and hard work were recognized with a quick promotion to Lance Corporal in 2010, and he was assigned to the 49 EOD Sqn of the 33 Royal Engineers as their squadron medic, deploying to Kenya to provide medical care to the exercising troops.
During his time as a CMT, Munish's academic excellence was noticed by his superiors, who encouraged him to pursue further studies. He chose to study medicine at St. George’s University, London, and qualified as a doctor in 2017. While a medical student, Munish commissioned as a reservist Medical Support Officer with the 256 Field Hospital, deploying to the United States, where he completed the medical trauma course with the USA Army and climbed the Grand Canyon. After earning his medical degree, he rejoined the regular army and commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) for the second time as a Medical Officer. He was assigned to 1 Medical Regiment as a General Duties Medical Officer (GDMO), deploying to Germany for pre-deployment training with the 1 Mercians Battle Group, serving on Op Rescript as a COVID-19 doctor, and joining the 1 Mercian Battle Group in Estonia on Op CABRIT 8 to provide primary healthcare.
Following his return from Op CABRIT, Munish began his surgical training at Frimley Park Hospital, advancing to the position of Surgical Registrar ahead of schedule. He is currently working as a Surgical Registrar with the Oxford Deanery and Defence Medical Deanery. Major Chauhan is also the webmaster for the Memorial Gates website, where he enhances the organization's online presence. This platform is a valuable resource for those interested in the historical contributions of Commonwealth soldiers and the significance of the Memorial Gates. Additionally, as a council member of the Memorial Gates, he plays a vital role in preserving the legacy of soldiers from the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and the Caribbean who fought in the World Wars.
Munish has participated in numerous national and international medical research projects and also has various publications to his name, which can be found here and on his LinkedIn profile. As a Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Army Leadership, he has produced papers on metacognition and leadership and has presented at various platforms within the army and at external conferences. A keen writer, Munish draws leadership inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita and Lord Krishna and plans to publish more on leadership and author a book on self-leadership in the future. In his free time, Major Chauhan enjoys reading, writing, and engaging in discussions about leadership and self-awareness. His writings reflect his insights into resilience and the importance of overcoming challenges. He also believes in maintaining fitness through sports, having been the AMS Orienteering champion in the Under-25 category and playing cricket for the AMS during his time as a CMT.