Profile Overview
Dr. Sumit Chavan
MBBS, MD ( Microbiology)
Assistant Professor
sumit.chavan@smcw.siu.edu.in
MMC-2007041061
16-12-2023
Research Publication
| Title / Topic | Role | Journal / Conference | Date / Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A rise in azithromycin resistance among Salmonella isolates in India: a comprehensive review | Author | Discover Social Science and Health | 30 September 2025 | Published |
| Azithromycin MIC Creep and Clinical-Microbiological Profile of Typhoidal and Nontyphoidal Salmonella Isolates from Blood Specimens at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pune, India | Author | Indian Journal of Medical Research | 15 September 2025 | Accepted |
| Occurrence and Types of Carbapenemase Enzymes amongst Enterobacterales and Pseudomonas spp. Using Automated Phenotypic Method | Author | IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases | 2024 | Published |
Clinical & Community Engagement
- Member of Mental Health Ambassadors Programme, SCEW
- Member of the American Society of Microbiology (ASM)
- Member of the Infection Control Academy of India (ICAI)
- Member of the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organisations (CAHO)
Leadership & Committees & Administrative Roles
- Member of Hospital Infection Control Committee and Antibiotic Stewardship Committee
- Prepared SUHRC Antibiotic Policy for 2025
- Prepared SUHRC Restricted Antibiotic Policy & Antibiotic Order Form in collaboration with Quality Department
Teaching & Mentoring Highlights
- ICMR Student Research Project- Ongoing
- Student SRP project funded by SIU - ongoing (SIU/SCRI/SRP - Approval/ 2024/ 1422)
- Mentor for four assigned students and regularly conduct interaction and counselling sessions with them
Awards, Honors & Recognition
- Certified Professional in Hospital Infection Prevention and Control after successful completion of the IAMM IPC Certificate Training Program (February 2025 – April 2025).
- Presented three research papers at SYMRESEARCH 2025.
Skills & Additional Competencies
- Participated in a 3-day Programme on Implementation of NABH 6th Edition Standards for Hospitals conducted by NABH Providers (26/09/2025 – 28/09/2025; Virtual).
- Certified Professional in Hospital Infection Prevention and Control after successful completion of the IAMM IPC Certificate Training Program (February 2025 – April 2025).
- Completed the Basic Course in Biomedical Research.
- Completed the NIDA Clinical Trials Network Certificate on Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Activities
- Member of Mental Health Ambassadors programme by SCEW
- Completed online training on "Psychological First Aid" organized by Symbiosis Teaching Learning Resource Centre, on 24 July 2025.
Career Aspirations / Current Focus Areas
- Research Contributions: Active research in antimicrobial resistance and its impact on patients
- Active interest in staying updated with the latest advancements in microbiology and infectious diseases. Pursuit of continuous learning to improve patient care and infection control strategies