| Trivandrum Medical College, Kerala | INDIA

Dr. Mohammed Ramees is a physician, academic clinician, and emerging clinician–researcher specializing in General Medicine and Medical Gastroenterology. He completed his MD in General Medicine (2019–2022) with the distinction of being the Batch Topper, followed by a DNB in General Medicine awarded by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). He is currently pursuing DM Medical Gastroenterology at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, advancing his expertise in gastroenterology and hepatology.

His professional experience includes serving as a Senior Resident in General Medicine at Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation, followed by a Senior Residency and subsequently an Assistant Professor at Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur. His academic responsibilities have included undergraduate teaching, bedside clinical training, case discussions, patient care, clinical supervision, seminars, and departmental academic activities.

Academic Excellence

Dr. Ramees demonstrated outstanding academic performance by securing First Rank/Batch Topper in the MD General Medicine 2019–2022 batch. His progression from postgraduate academic distinction to clinical practice, faculty responsibilities, and super-specialty training reflects a strong commitment to medical education and professional development.

Research & Publications

Dr. Ramees has contributed to six international peer-reviewed publications covering diverse areas of clinical medicine, including cardiovascular medicine, diabetes, endocrinology, infectious diseases, electrolyte disorders, and clinical imaging. His research has examined topics such as microalbuminuria and ischemic heart disease, subclinical hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes, dengue severity and gallbladder wall thickness, HbA1c and Time in Range, thyroid function testing, and electrolyte abnormalities in enteric fever.

These contributions demonstrate his ability to investigate clinically relevant questions and translate medical observations into evidence-based research.

Scientific Presentations & Recognition

He has received recognition at the national level for scientific communication and academic presentation. He was awarded 2nd Runner-Up in the Best Oral Paper Presentation at the Jothydev’s Professional Education Forum (JPEF) National Meet. He also secured First Prize for Best Case Presentation at DRILLS 2026, a national-level Medical Gastroenterology conference held at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi.

Medical Innovation & Intellectual Property

Dr. Ramees has also demonstrated an interest in medical innovation as a co-proprietor/co-inventor of an Indian Design Registration Application for a “Rapid Sodium Test Device for Point-of-Care Monitoring.” The application, filed in January 2025 under medical and laboratory equipment, reflects his interest in developing clinically relevant point-of-care solutions.

Training & Professional Development

His professional development includes the Basic Course in Biomedical Research through ICMR–National Institute of Epidemiology, along with additional academic training in palliative medicine, heart failure management, mechanical ventilation, cardiovascular medicine, diabetes, and other areas of contemporary clinical practice. He has also participated as faculty/delegate in national academic programmes and medical conferences.

Research Interests

His current research interests are primarily concentrated in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, particularly:

  • Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD/MASH)
  • Liver fibrosis and non-invasive fibrosis assessment
  • Drug-induced liver injury
  • Alcohol-associated liver disease
  • Cirrhosis and portal hypertension
  • Acute-on-chronic liver failure
  • Pancreatitis and pancreaticobiliary disorders
  • Gallbladder disease and gastrointestinal malignancies
  • Gut–liver axis, microbiome and intestinal disorders
  • Biomarkers, prognostic models, and clinically applicable translational research

Research Impact

Dr. Mohammed Ramees represents an emerging clinician–researcher who integrates clinical medicine, medical education, scientific research, and medical innovation. His academic distinction, clinical and teaching experience, peer-reviewed publications, national-level scientific presentation awards, research training, and involvement in medical-device innovation provide a strong foundation for a developing research career in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Dr. Mohammed Ramees is eligible for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on his emerging research profile and demonstrated academic potential. His eligibility is supported by his MD General Medicine batch-topper achievement, DNB qualification, current DM super-specialty training, six international peer-reviewed publications, national-level oral presentation recognition, First Prize in a national gastroenterology case presentation, biomedical research training through ICMR-NIE, and participation in medical-device innovation. His focused research interests in gastroenterology, hepatology, metabolic liver disease, liver fibrosis, and translational medicine further demonstrate strong potential for sustained future research contributions.