Prof. (Dr.) Purushottam Giri 

MBBS MD (PSM) MIPHA FIAPSM CCEBDM (Diabetic)

He is currently working as Professor and Head,
Department of Community Medicine, Indian Institute of Medical Science and Research (IIMSR) Medical College,
Badnapur, Dist. Jalna, Maharashtra, India.

He has 18 years of teaching experience and has been an examiner for both UG and PG in more than 22 medical universities including deemed-to-be universities in various states of India. 

He has published more than 200 scientific papers in various national and international indexed medical journals and has received citations of 2,582 (h-index: 24, i10-index: 59) till date.

He has been an Executive Editor,
Associate Editor, Assistant Editor, and Editorial Board Member of more than 25 national/international indexed medical journals related to Community Medicine and Public Health. He is also a peer reviewer for more than 25 indexed medical journals.

He has written 4 medical books, titled - Epidemiology and Programmatic Management of NCDs in India (2023), IAPSM Case-Based Learning in Community Medicine (2024), Practical Application in Community Medicine (2024) and Essential Medical Guide for General Practitioners (2024). 

At present, he also holds the posts of Secretary General of National IAPSM (2022–25), President of IAPSM
Maharashtra State Chapter (2024–27), Vice-President of IPHA Maharashtra State (2021–24), Zonal Representative (West Zone) of APCRI (2022–24 and 2024–26), Secretary of IAPSM Maharashtra State (2015–18
and 2021–24), Central Council Member (West Zone) at National IPHA (2023–25), and Accredited Faculty of Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), Mumbai, Maharashtra, since 2014.