Prof. Girish Kumar Pati is a distinguished academician and clinician in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at IMS & SUM Hospital, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, since January 1, 2022. He plays a pivotal role in academic leadership, postgraduate medical education, and advanced clinical practice.

Teaching & Academic Leadership

With sustained excellence in teaching and mentorship, Prof. Pati has contributed significantly to the training of gastroenterology specialists. He has:

• Served as Internal Examiner for four batches of DM Gastroenterology exit examinations at SOA University

• Acted as Invited External Examiner for DM Gastroenterology University Exit Examination (2025)

• Successfully organized the ISG-endorsed 1st SUM’MIT Gastroenterology Conference (2025) as Organizing Chairman

Research & Publications

Prof. Pati has an outstanding research profile with:

• 106+ peer-reviewed publications

• 115 publications on ResearchGate

• Research Interest Score: 530.9

• Reads: 14,005+

• Citations: 140+

His research contributions span clinical gastroenterology, liver diseases, and digestive disorders, strengthening evidence-based practice at national and international levels.

Awards, Grants & International Exposure

• Travel Grant Recipient (2016) – Singapore Hepatitis Conference (EASL preceptorship)

• Oral Presentations at major international forums including APASL (2018)

• E-Poster Presentation at APDW 2019

• Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Finance (2018–2019)

Conference Participation & Faculty Engagement

Prof. Pati has actively participated in over 35 national and international conferences, workshops, and webinars, including:

• Faculty roles at ISGCON, AIG IBD Summit, Endocon, APDW, ACG-endorsed Indian Series, AIG Liver Conclave

• ACG Endorsed National Webinar Ambassador from Odisha (since 2024)

• ACG International Member continuously for the last 7 years

• Attendance at 3 ACG Annual Meetings in the past 7 years

Professional Recognition & Contributions

He has contributed to professional societies such as:

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)

• Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL)

• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

His involvement includes faculty engagements, poster presentations, workshops, webinars, and live endoscopy programs.

Eligibility for Most Promising Professor Award

Prof. Girish Kumar Pati is highly eligible for the Most Promising Professor Award under Scientific Laurels due to his:

• Exceptional academic leadership as Professor & HOD

• Consistent high-impact research output and growing citation metrics

• Strong national and international academic presence

• Proven commitment to medical education, mentorship, and examiner responsibilities

• Active role as faculty, organizer, and ambassador in leading gastroenterology forums

His integrated contributions to teaching, research, clinical excellence, and academic leadership clearly establish him as a promising and influential professor in the scientific and medical community.