Dear Colleagues,
It is a great privilege to serve as the 68th President of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. I am deeply grateful to all our members for their trust and confidence, and feel honoured to have the opportunity to serve the Society.
Over the past 67 years, the Society has grown into a strong and respected academic organisation, bringing together gastroenterologists and allied professionals from across the country. Our Society has remained committed to education, research, training and professional development, while creating opportunities for members to learn, share and grow. Innovation in GI sciences and technology will become a priority in the coming years.
The 67th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISGCON 2027) will be hosted by the Tamil Nadu Chapter of ISG in Chennai. This chapter has been one of the most active and vibrant chapters of our Society and has made significant contributions to gastroenterology through academic programmes, community outreach, multicentre research and public awareness initiatives across the state.
ISGCON 2027 will be a wonderful opportunity to share knowledge and research, and importantly strengthen the bonds within the ISG family. It will be an opportunity for the youngsters to interact with leaders in the field.
As President, my endeavour will be to further strengthen the academic and professional growth of our members, create more opportunities for education and research, encourage greater collaboration with international GI societies and support young gastroenterologists in their academic journey. I hope that, with the continued support and participation of our members, we can build on the strong foundation of ISG and take the Society to greater heights.
With warm regards and best wishes,
Dr. Shobna Bhatia
President
Indian Society of Gastroenterology
