GASTRO CLINICS 2025: From Bench to Bedside – A Premier Update in Gastroenterology for Physicians

GASTRO CLINICS 2025: From Bench to Bedside – A Premier Update in Gastroenterology for Physicians



📍 Date: 18th May 2025
🕥 Time: From 10:30 AM Onwards
🏨 Venue: Backwater Ripples, Kumarakom, Kerala
🎯 Organized by: Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Kerala Chapter


🔬 Transforming Clinical Practice Through Scientific Updates

The Indian Society of Gastroenterology – Kerala Chapter hosted GASTRO CLINICS 2025, a high-impact Continuing Medical Education (CME) event, aimed at providing comprehensive, evidence-based updates in Gastroenterology to practicing physicians.

Held at the picturesque Backwater Ripples in Kumarakom on 18th May 2025, this one-day CME was themed "Bench to Bedside", highlighting the essential translation of research findings and clinical evidence into everyday medical practice.

The program brought together leading gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and internal medicine experts who led insightful sessions on key gastrointestinal and liver disorders, fostering knowledge exchange and best practices in patient management.


🗓️ Session Highlights & Schedule

10:30 AM – Welcome and Introduction

10:45 AM – MASLD: Update in Management

  • Moderator: Dr. Harikumar Nair

  • Panelists: Dr. Ramu Krishnan, Dr. Jino Thomas, Dr. Anil P. John

  • Chairpersons: Dr. T.R. Radha, Dr. N. Ramesh Nair

11:30 AM – Chronic Diarrhoea: Case-Based Discussion

  • Moderator: Dr. Antony Chettupuzha

  • Panelists: Dr. Unnikrishnan, Dr. Sreevidhya B. Pillai, Dr. Ben Xavior, Dr. Ajith Kuriakose

  • Chairpersons: Dr. Rajeeeb Muhammed, Dr. Mahin O.S.

12:15 PM – Upper GI Bleeding: Current Practices

  • Moderator: Prof. K.R. Vinayakumar

  • Panelists: Dr. Prijith Abraham Thomas, Dr. Deepak Madhu, Dr. Harikrishnan S, Dr. Biggs Saravanan

  • Chairpersons: Dr. Sheela Kurian, Dr. Sue Ann Zachariah

1:00 PM – Lunch Break

1:45 PM – Acute Hepatitis: Management Approach

  • Moderator: Dr. Ramesh M

  • Panelists: Dr. Anish Philip, Dr. Nithya V, Dr. Jacob Joseph, Dr. Aswin Geo Jacob

  • Chairpersons: Dr. Sadakkathulla, Dr. Anil Mathew

2:30 PM – Cirrhosis: Managing Complications

  • Moderator: Dr. Deni Joseph

  • Panelists: Dr. Vishnu Chandran, Dr. Damodar Krishnan, Dr. Murali Appukuttan

  • Chairpersons: Dr. Suchith Chandran, Dr. Ashish T

3:15 PM – Vote of Thanks


👨‍⚕️ Why This CME Mattered

With a curriculum tailored to the needs of general physicians and specialists, GASTRO CLINICS 2025 served as an ideal platform for:

  • Updating knowledge on rapidly evolving GI & liver disease management.

  • Promoting interactive, case-based learning.

  • Enabling peer networking and professional collaboration.

  • Encouraging evidence-based and patient-centered care.


👥 Organizing Committee

Warm regards from the ISG Kerala Chapter:

  • Dr. Ramesh M – Secretary

  • Dr. Ismail Siyad – President

  • Dr. Dawney Zacharia – Treasurer

Their leadership ensured a seamless blend of academic excellence and hospitality, making the event both educational and enjoyable.


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