Positions:
          Senior Lecturer in Economics, School of Business & Law, Higher Education Division, CQU, 2012-to current      
          Senior Lecturer in Economics, School of Management, Faculty of Business & Law, CQU, 2003 to 2011
          Lecturer in Economics, School of Management, Faculty of Business & Law, CQU, 1997 to 2002
          Associate Lecturer in Economics, School of Management, Faculty of Business & Law, UCQ, 1992 to 1996
          Researcher, Tutor and Lecturer, School of Business, Economics Dept, UCCQ 1991
          High School Teacher, Economics, Geography & History, Rosary School, Poona, India. 1989 -1990
          High School Economics (Class 11 & 12-Micro & Macro), Central School, Airforce Station Poona, 1988 -1989
          High School Economics & Geography, Gandhi Memorial International School, Jakarta Indonesia 1986-1988

Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia

University of Poona, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia

(1) 2015- Best Research Paper Award-"Medical Tourism in India: Is it a Pro-poor Development?" Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research (THoR), Singapore, 1-15 December 2015.

(2) Scholarship given by Medical Tourism Association, USA, to complete the course related to Certified Medical Tourism Professional 2016 (CMTP)

(3) 2013- The Paul T. Bruder Distinguished Paper Award - "Information Search to Travel Abroad for Medical Treatment: An Empirical Study", at the7th International Conference on Healthcare Systems and Global Business Issues," Organised by University of Huston Texas at Jaipur National University, India, 3-6 January 2013.

(4) 2013- Best Student Research Paper Award- “Government Initiatives for Developing Medical Tourism: India, Singapore, and Australia”. Presented at the 2^nd International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research (THoR), Singapore, 22-24 July 2013.

(5) 2012- Best Student Research Award - "The Critical Factors Impacting on the Global Medical Tourism Service Supply Chain Management". Presented at the 1st International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Research (THoR), Singapore, 9-10 July 2012.

(6) 2012- Best Track Paper Presentation Award (in the track of International Trade), as voted by fellow delegates for the paper entitled - "A Cross Border Trade in Healthcare Services: Bangladesh to India," at The Restructuring of the Global Economy (ROGE), International Conference, organised by Academy of Business & Retail Management- UK, in Pune-India, 1-2 February 2012.

(7) 2010- Queensland - Hessen State Scholarship, University of Kassel, Germany, January 2010.

(8) 2004- Visiting scholar at North Eastern Illinois University, Faculty of Business and Management, Chicago in 2004.

(9) Sir Manekji Mehta Prize - Awarded for obtaining the highest marks in Economics program for the two academic years 1982 and 1983, Nowrosjee Wadia College, University of Poona, India.

(10) Premchand Prize in Economics - Awarded for obtaining the highest marks in Economics program for the 1980 and 1981 academic years, Nowrosjee Wadia College, University of Poona, India.

Austen King (02-Sep-2014). “Privatisation May Bring Savings”, Interview with Morning Bulletin regarding Medical Imaging/Radiology Services, Rockhampton QLD.

Vaughan, B. (2013), "Destination Operation" in Good Health, National page 46, Friday 05 July 2013 [Online], Available: http://readnow.isentia.com/ReadNow.aspx?474QMOyGj52

Grace, U. (2013), Medical tourism hub idea touted. Cairns Post, Qld. 20-August, [Online] Available: http://readnow.isentia.com/ReadNow.aspx?1XHbnbyI6Dt

Cairns Sun, QLD (2013, 28 August), Medical Tourism. [Online] Available: http://readnow.isentia.com/ReadNow.aspx?1XNoUxyIY3j

Wade, M. (2013), "Room with a view and a root canal, please", Sydney Morning Herald, 5 April, p.14, [Online], Available: http://readnow.isentia.com/Temp/82397294/188356649.pdf

Wade, M. (2013), "Room, board and a root canal" , Age Melbourne, 5 April 2013, p. 18, [Online]. Available: http://readnow.isentia.com/ReadNow.aspx?1VfcN8yE8YZ

Barnbaum, M. (2013), "Top Award for medical tourism study", Rockhampton Mirror, page 4, February 27.

Medical tourism: buyer beware (28-7-2011), http://www.abc.net.au/health/features/stories/2011/07/28/3277842.htm

Aussies head abroad for medical truism getaways (11-5-2011), http://www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/articles/article-display/aussies-head-abroad-for-medical-tourism-getaways,21396

Sun, sea and surgery in vogue (12-5-2011), http://www.australiandoctor.com.au/news/latest-news/sun,-sea-and-surgery-in-vogue

Medical Tourism boom raises superbug risk (14-5-2011), The Age National, http://www.theage.com.au/national/medical-tourism-boom-raises-superbug-risk-20110513-1emhf.html

(11-6-09) http://www.globality-health.com/en/yougenio/news/2011-06-09-NDM-1-Drug-resistant-bacteria-hits-medical-tourists.html

Happiness is a holiday (2009), Cleo undefinedhttp://www.cleo.com.au/you/lifestyle/2009/11/happiness-is-a-holiday-/

Curriculum Development & Subjects Taught

Undergraduate

1) Principles of Economics (current)
2) Macroeconomics 
3) Microeconomics
4) Economics of e-Commerce

Postgraduate

1) Economics for Business
2) Economics of the Asia-Pacific
3) Australian Business Current Issues
4) Economics of e-Commerce
5) Public Sector Economics
6) Public Policy
7) Financial Decision Making in the Public Sector
8) Economics of Regional Development
9) Integrating Organisational Processes
10) Asia Pacific Business

2013: Master’s Program Review Committee
2011: Undergraduate BBUS Program Review Committee
2004-2005: Academic staff representative on Health and Safety Committee Faculty of Business & Law
2004-2005: School of Management Representative on Faculty Education Committee
2000-2004: Acting Head of School of Management on numerous occasions.
2000: Temporary Appointment Acting Head of School of Management for 6 weeks by VC

2001-2004: Faculty Staffing Committee

2001-2002: Faculty Quality Assurance Committee
2000-2007: Plagiarism and Exclusions Committee (faculty representative)
1998-2000: Committee Member ISRD- Masters of Sustainable Development Program
1998-2002: Faculty Staffing Committee
1998-2004: Women in Research Group Committee member
2000-2004: Fire Warden for building 32-second floor
2002-2004: School of Management Representative on Faculty Education Committee
1998-2000: School of Management Representative on Faculty Education Committee
1997-2002: Roles & Responsibility Committee for International Campuses
1997-2000: Gender in Asia Group- Committee member
1996-2000: Asia-Pacific Research Centre Committee member
1996-1997: Faculty Staffing Committee
1995-1996: International Recruitment, Marketing and Promotions Committee
1995-1996: MBA Restructuring Program Committee. Focus being Asia Pacific and GCM, GDM articulation to MBA.
1994-1996: Faculty Representative on Teaching Advisory Committee

  Teaching Responsibilities
     Unit Coordinator
      Principles of Economics (current)
            

International Economics

Trade in Healthcare Services
Health Economics
Tourism Economics
Transport Economics
Economic History
Public Finance
Public Policy
Privatisation
Public-Private Partnerships

Asia-Pacific Economies
Economics of Developing Countries
Economic Growth & Development
Economic & Human Geography
Poverty and Inequality
Economic Development
Gender and Human Development

Roy K.C., Medhekar, A. & Chittoo, H. (2010), Globalisation and Development: Country Experiences. (Editors), Readings in World Development Series, NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, Inc. NEW YORK, ISBN- 978-1-60876-851-6. 

Work Related to Economics Textbook Resources and Curriculum Development

Medhekar, A. (2005). Developed online multiple choice quizzes for the macroeconomic section of Principles of Economics, 3rd Edn, Sloman, J. & Norris, K.(2005), Pearson Education.
Medhekar, A. (2005). Developed case studies with questions and answers for Principles of Economics, 3rd Edn, Sloman, J. & Norris, K. (2005) Australia, Pearson Education.
Medhekar, A. (2013). Developed chapter wise audio summaries for Macroeconomics: Principles and Practices Littleboy, B. & Taylor, J. B. (2013), Australia, Cengage Education.

Medhekar, A. (2006). ‘Microeconomics Instructor’s Resource Guide’, J.E. Taylor & L. Frost, Microeconomics, 3^rd Australian edn, Milton: John Wiley & Sons. Available online, CD Rom.

Medhekar, A. (2006). ‘Macroeconomics Instructor’s Resource Guide’, B. Littleboy & J.E. Taylor, Macroeconomics, 3^rd Australian edn, Milton: John Wiley & Sons. Available online, CD Rom.

Medhekar, A. (2002). ‘Microeconomics Instructor’s Resource Guide’, J.E. Taylor & L. Frost, Microeconomics, 2^nd Australian edn, Milton: John Wiley & Sons. Available online, CD Rom.

Medhekar, A. (2002). ‘Macroeconomics Instructor’s Resource Guide’, J.E. Taylor & I Moosa, Macroeconomics, 2^nd Australian edn, Milton: John Wiley & Sons. Available online, CD Rom.

Medhekar, A. (2000). ‘Microeconomics Instructor’s Resource Guide’, J.E. Taylor & L. Frost, Microeconomics, 1^st Australian edn, Milton: John Wiley & Sons.

Medhekar, A. (2000). ‘Macroeconomics Instructor’s Resource Guide’, J.E. Taylor & I. Moosa, Macroeconomics, 1^st Australian edn, Milton: John Wiley & Sons.