Dr. SOMASHEKHAR NIMBALKAR

Qualifications

● MD, PGDPH, CPH, Fellowship (Neonatology) RGUHS.

Designation

● Prof. and Head, Dept. of Neonatology, Bhaikaka University, GUJ.

Affiliation

● Editor-in-Chief – Journal of Neonatology (NNF).

● Joint Secretary – KMC Foundation of India.

● Chairperson 2023 IAP Medical Education Chapter.

● National Coordinator - IAP NNF NRP Program (2020, 2021,2022, 2024).

● Member of the International Pediatric Association - Program Area Committee on Education & Pediatric Workforce for 2023-2025.

● Member of Content Expert Group – International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.

Achievements & Awards

● National Convener - IAP NNF NRP Program – 2023.

● Led the first DM course in Neonatology in Gujarat (2021 initiation).

● Member, Governing Body, NNF, New Delhi (2013, 2014, 2021).

● Associate Editor - International Journal of Pediatrics, Heliyon.

● Reviewer for 30+journals (Journal of Pediatrics, Acta Pediatrica, Indian Pediatrics, etc).

● Awarded Fellow of the National Neonatology Forum - Dec 2021; India-Giani.

● Award 2014; James Flett Award 2012 and 2014, Best Research Paper.

● Award 2012 and 2015 (Excellence in Pediatrics), Finalist BMJ Best paper.

● Awards 2014, 2017; Dr Arun Parikh Endowment Lecture at Kutch – January 2019; Dr. Kamlesh Gandhi Oration [NNF Gujarat] – Oct 2023; Dr. Gaya Prasad Oration [IAP Bihar] – Dec 2023.

● 135 PubMed Indexed Publications; 250+ Research Presentations (50+ In Pediatric Academic Societies)