Draft:Debasish Mridha

Debasish Mridha (born February 10, 1964) is an American physician, philosopher, and author, poet, and philanthropist. He founded Michigan Advanced Neurological Center (MANC) in Saginaw, Mich. in 1999[1] and has published five books of verse and poetry, three in English and two in his native language of Bengali. One of the world's most widely quoted and shared authors on peace, happiness, love, and consciousness,[2][3] Mridha formed the Mridha International Institute of Peace & Happiness in 2021.[4]

SIDEBAR Debasish Mridha Born 	February 10, 1964 Nationality 	Bangladesh Citizenship	American Alma Mater	Kiev Medical Institute (1991), Wayne State University Known For	Founded Michigan Advanced Neurology Center (1999), Mridha Foundation (2001), and Mridha International Institute of Peace & Happiness (2021) Spouse		Chinu Das Mridha Children	1 Awards		IMG Michigan Physician of the Year (2012) Fields		Neurology

Early life and educational background Mridha was born in Barisal, Bangladesh in 1964 to Paresh Nath Mridha and Bindu Bashini Mridha. He spent three years of his childhood in a refugee camp in India during the 1971 Bangladesh War for Independence, after which Mridha decided that one day he would dedicate his life to finding and encouraging peace in the world.[4] He studied at Sheak Matia Primary School and passed the SSC exam from Mali Khali High School in 1979 and HSC exam from Daulatpur College, Daulatpur, in 1981. Mridha graduated from Kiev Medical Institute, Kiev, Ukraine, with a Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1991.[1] He finished his residency and Fellowship in Neurology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and opened his neurology practice, Michigan Advanced Neurology Center (MANC), in 1999.[1]

Career Mridha's inspiration and deep interest in philosophy and writing began during his school years and continued through his professional career. After becoming board certified in neurology, he worked with St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Mich. for one year before establishing Michigan Advanced Neurological Center and became its director. In 2010, Mridha ran for the Michigan State Senate as the Democratic candidate for the 32nd District (Gratiot and Saginaw counties). Although his candidacy was unsuccessful, he earned just over 41% of the vote.[5] Mridha continues to direct the Michigan Advanced Neurology Center while pursuing his philanthropic and literary interests.

Personal life Mridha is married to Chinu Das Mridha. They have one daughter, Amita Mridha. Literary Works Sweet Rhymes for Sweet Hearts (in English; ISBN 978-1-4797-5699-5).[7] Sweet Rhymes for Sweet Minds (in Bengali). The Break (in Bengali) Verses of Happiness (in English; ISBN 98-0-9982426-0-6)[8] Verses of Peace (in English; ISBN 978-0-9982426-1-3).[9]

Appointments and Activities Board of Trustees, American Medical Association Foundation (2014-2016) Board of Directors, Michigan State Medical Society (2006-2015) Board of Trustees, Michigan State Medical Society (2009-present) President, Saginaw County Medical Society (2011-2012) Board of Directors, Saginaw Valley State University Foundation (2008-2017)

Societal Contributions[10] American Medical Association Foundation – Debasish Mridha, M.D. Spirit of Medicine Award American Brain Foundation – Mrihda Spirit of Neurology Humanitarian Award Mridha Foundation – Amita Mridha Nursing Scholarship Michigan State Medical Society – Mridha International Physician Volunteer Award Saginaw County Medical Society Angel Award Saginaw Valley State University Foundation Mridha Leadership Scholarship Award Saginaw Community Foundation Teacher of the Year Award Covenant Healthcare Nursing Education Award Central Michigan University Spirit of Medical Teaching Award Bichitra Education Awards