Resume Present designation: Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, India. Education and certificate courses 1. Advanced Course in Medical Education (ACME), 10TH batch, PSMC, Karamsad (2020-2021). 2. MD Pharmacology, Mamata Medical College, Dr. NTR University of Medical Sciences, Vijayawada, India) (2004-07). 3. MBBS, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior, India (Registration no. MP-3335) (1994-99). 4. Pursuing FAIMER (Batch 2024-26), from PSGIMSR, Coimbatore. 5. Pursuing PhD (Pharmacology) (Batch 2024-27) from IGIMS, Patna. Skills and Accomplishments (Academic Experience) 1. Contributed in development of “ICMR NvCCP Prescribing Skills course” with video lecture on “Module 2 : Health ecosystem, Health care setting, National Health programmes” and “Module 3 : Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; Rules, 1945 and Drugs Schedules, amendments thereof, Fixed Dose Combinations, Over The Counter drugs, AYUSH Drugs, Nutraceuticals and Health Supplements”. 2. Faculty, Regional Centre – Department of Medical Education, IGIMS, Patna. 3. NMC Assessor as part of National Medical Commission for physical verification of different Medical Colleges in India. 4. Chief Guide and Co-Guide to MD, MSc and PhD students (15 students). 5. External and Internal examiner for the conduction of University examination of MD, MBBS, BDS, Paramedical courses at various places since 2010 6. Observer for National & State Medical & Paramedical entrance examinations. 7. Conducting interactive lectures for DM, MD, MBBS, BDS and Paramedical Students. 8. Attended more than 40 conferences, workshops, CMEs and training courses. 9. Successful organization of National Level Conference (AIGJCONIPS2017 & ISRPTCON2018) and Workshops in the capacity of Organizing Secretary, Chief Editor, Souvenir Committee and Chairman, Scientific Committee and overall programme supervision. 10. Formatting question papers for MD, DNB, PhD, MBBS and MSc (Medical Pharmacology) courses. 11. Member, Doctoral Research Committee at Physiology Department and College of Nursing. Extramural Research Grants 1. Co-PI & PhD Scholar for the ICMR funded Project entitled – Effect of Mirtazipine as add-on treatment in functional dyspepsia with impaired gastric emptying compared to Amitryptiline – Randomized Cross-over Trial from India (ICMR Project ID –IIRP-2023-2864/F1) with sanctioned budget – Rs. 29,11,781/- 2. Co-PI, ICMR-RUMC Task force project (Rupees 1.5 Million Annually from 2019-2022). 3. Nodal officer, PPS, NCDC, New Delhi since 2021 (Annual Budget of Rs. 15,000/-). Books and Chapters 1. Chapters 1 and 2 in ICMR-RUMC book on Rational Prescribing. 2. Editor for “MCQ book for Pharmacology” by Dr. Vijay Yadav. 3. Neerjesh Pandey, Atul Jain, Hitesh Mishra. Comparative efficacy of Pentazocine, Fentanyl, Tramadol & Ketorolac: An experimental study using Ketorolac as standard drug. Lambert Academic Publishing 4. Reviewer in “Activity book of Pharmacology” by DD Gupta and PK Sharma. Membership 1. National Joint Secretary and Life Member, Indian Association of Medical Educationists, India. 2. Life Member (No. 7669, Dated: 20/12/2023), National Medicos Organization, India 3. Life Member (AHPE/614/2024), Academy of Health Professions Educators, India 4. Member, International Association for Health Professions Education 5. Life member (LM/BR/2023/100461) of National Association of Pharmacology &Therapeutics 6. Life member (LH-80) of Indian Pharmacological Society 7. Life member (L-634) of Indian Society of Rational Pharmacotherapeutics 8. Life member of Association of Physiologist and Pharmacologist of India 9. Life member (BHR/ 9406/144/27/230045/2017-18/L) of Indian Medical Association. 10. Life member (ASPI-04) of Academic Society of Pharmacologists of IGIMS. Administrative Responsibilities 1. Course-Coordinator, 2nd Phase MBBS 2. Nodal Officer, AMR project, NCDC, New Delhi 3. Member Secretary, Hospital Pharmacy Committee. 4. Member, Legal Team. 5. Hostel Superintendent (2017-2022), Boys Hostel. Experience 1. Professor in Pharmacology at IGIMS, since 1st July till date. 2. Additional Professor in Pharmacology at IGIMS, Patna from 20th Sept, 2018 to 1st July, 2023 3. Associate Professor in Pharmacology at IGIMS, Patna from 1st July, 2018 to 19th Sept, 2018. 4. Assistant Professor in Pharmacology at IGIMS, Patna from 24 Sept, 2014 to 30 June, 2018 5. Associate Professor in Pharmacology at Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, UP from Dec 24, 2013 to Sept 20, 2014 6. Assistant Professor in Pharmacology TMMC & RC, Moradabad from Dec 23, 2009 to Dec 23, 2013 7. Lecturer in Pharmacology, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Nepal from Nov 19, 2007 to Nov 30, 2009 8. Post-graduate cum tutor for three years in Pharmacology from May 24, 2004 to May 23, 2007 at Mamata Medical College, Khammam, AP. 9. As Medical Officer in Sehgal Neurological Research Institute, New Delhi from January, 2002 to April, 2004. 10. As Medical O