Asst. Prof. Sanyal Kumar is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) at AIIMS, Patna, a position he has held since 22 December 2023. With nearly two years of academic and clinical experience at a premier national institute, he has contributed significantly to patient rehabilitation, pain management, musculoskeletal sciences, and disability care.

Fellowships, Certifications & Advanced Training

Dr. Kumar has pursued an exceptional range of national and international fellowships and certifications, reflecting his commitment to continual professional development. His credentials include:

• Endocrinology & Metabolic Medicine Courses: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (2015), Evidence-Based Diabetes Mellitus (2016), Thyroid Disorders (2016) under PHFI.

• Rehabilitation & Pain Medicine Training: PMR Refresher (RRC Jaipur, 2019), Fellow in Pain Management (BPS London, 2021), Fellow in Pain Medicine (Daradia, 2024), Fellow in MSK USG (Daradia, 2025).

• Clinical Research & Global Health: Basic Course in Biomedical Research – ICMR (2021), COVID-19 Rehabilitation (WHO, 2021), Clinical Nutrition (RCP London, 2020).

• Specialized Training: Observership & Clinical Training in Rehabilitation Surgery (AIIMS Patna, 2021), Essential Palliative Care (IAPC, 2018), Rheumatology Course (EULAR, 2018).

These achievements demonstrate his broad multidisciplinary expertise spanning PMR, pain medicine, clinical nutrition, metabolic disorders, and musculoskeletal sciences.

Awards & Professional Recognition

Asst. Prof. Sanyal Kumar has received several prestigious recognitions:

• K. K. Memorial Best Emerging Faculty Award (BAPMR, 2021)

• Corona Warrior Award (AIIMS Patna, 2021)

• Appreciation Awards for CBR (AIIMS Patna, 2019; Impact India Foundation, 2019)

• W. G. Rama Rao Travel Fellowship (IAMPR, 2025)

• National Healthcare Excellence Award (FAIMA, 2025)

These awards reflect his academic growth, dedication to community-based rehabilitation, and emerging leadership in PMR.

Research Contributions & Academic Activities

Dr. Kumar has contributed to a growing body of research with 25 publications, 23 conference participations, and 17 scientific presentations. His research includes intramural projects as PI and Co-PI on topics such as acute low back pain, dextrose prolotherapy in knee osteoarthritis, and functional outcomes in cerebral palsy—all with completion reports submitted.

He is also:

• A reviewer for national and international journals including Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Cureus, JCDR, and Asian Journal of Case Reports.

• Author of a chapter on cardiac rehabilitation for the CARDIOCON 2018 Souvenir.

• An active organizing committee member for multiple National and State CME programs, serving as Co-Organizing Secretary for BAPMR Annual CME (2021, 2022, 2023).

• Life member of several professional bodies: ISPRM, IAPMR, BAPMR, AAPMR, UPDA, UPPMS, IASP, NMO.

• Nodal Officer of ODC (Bihar), contributing to disability certification services.

Clinical & Organisational Roles

With expertise in PMR, pain management, rehabilitation surgery, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, Dr. Kumar actively integrates evidence-based care in his clinical practice at AIIMS Patna. He also contributes administratively as a nodal officer and CME organizer, demonstrating leadership within the department and state rehabilitation systems.

Eligibility for Young Academician Award 

Asst. Prof. Sanyal Kumar is highly eligible for the Young Academician Award in Scientific Laurels owing to his strong early-career trajectory, multi-disciplinary certifications, impactful research output (25 publications), national and international conference participation, awarded fellowships, academic leadership in PMR, and consistent contributions to professional societies and community-based rehabilitation. His achievements reflect the hallmark qualities of a rising academician committed to advancing scientific and clinical excellence in rehabilitation medicine.