Prof. (Dr.) A.K. Mahapatra visited the Institute from 22nd to 23rd August 2025. On arrival, he was received by Prof. (Dr.) Madhabanand Kar, Executive Director & CEO, and Shri Sandesh Kumar Jain, Deputy Director (Administration). During his visit, he held meetings with Heads of Departments and other officers to discuss institutional challenges and possible solutions. His visit included hospital rounds covering both the Outpatient Department and Inpatient wards and services, where he reviewed facilities and patient care. He also interacted with the Student Union Representative, Nursing Superintendent, and Nursing Representative. In addition, he visited the AIIMS Bhopal campus and inaugurated the newly developed Futsal Arena, while engaging in discussions on campus-related issues. A meeting with all faculty members was convened to deliberate on academic and institutional matters and ways to improve working standards. He has served in key positions at AIIMS New Delhi, including Head of Neurosurgery, Chief of the Neurosciences Centre, and Dean (Research). He is recognized for leading the successful 26-hour surgery to separate conjoined twins Jaga and Kalia in 2017, a landmark in Indian medical history and one of only 12 such cases operated on worldwide in the last 40 years. With more than 870 research publications, 16 books, 140 book chapters, and significant leadership roles as Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Director of SGPGIMS Lucknow, and Vice-Chancellor of SOA University, Bhubaneswar, he has contributed immensely to Indian medical education and healthcare. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025 and the C.V. Raman Award in 2022. As President of AIIMS Bhopal, he will further strengthen the Institute’s mission of delivering excellence in healthcare, education, and research for the people of the nation, and Madhya Pradesh in particular.

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