Dr. Yogesh.S, has won the prestigious IMIRAC 2026 Award under the title “INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENT ACADEMICIAN AWARD” for the Excellence in MEDICAL EDUCATION / RESEARCH IN INTERNAL MEDICINE,” conferred by the Scopus-Indexed IMIRAC – International Multidisciplinary Innovations & Research Advancements Congress 2026, recognizing his outstanding and sustained contributions to academic medicine, medical education, and clinical research. Dr. Yogesh. S, is a dedicated physician-educator, academician, and healthcare leader from India, currently serving as Senior Assistant Professor in one of Asia’s largest tertiary-care teaching hospitals. With a strong identity as a clinician-teacher-researcher, he has consistently integrated patient- centred clinical care with innovative educational practices and evidence- based academic leadership. His professional journey reflects a rare convergence of Internal Medicine expertise, health professions education scholarship, and hospital and health systems management insight, positioning him as a multidisciplinary academic leader aligned with contemporary global medical education reforms. He completed his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in General Medicine from the prestigious Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, under The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, after earning his M.B.B.S. degree from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, where he demonstrated early academic distinction through multiple university- level awards and gold medals. His postgraduate training and early career were marked by rigorous clinical exposure, beginning with service as Assistant Surgeon at a Government Upgraded Primary Health Centre in Erode Health Unit District, followed by his tenure as Junior Resident in General Medicine at Government Stanley Medical College, where he gained extensive experience in managing complex medical emergencies, critical care, and bedside procedures. Since August 2020, he has been serving at Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, where he has played a pivotal role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum delivery, assessment reforms, and faculty development, while also holding key administrative responsibilities, including Deputy Registrar, contributing to the organization of large-scale academic and cultural programmes. Dr. Yogesh.S, has pursued advanced academic training beyond clinical medicine, showing a deep commitment to educational excellence and systems thinking by completing a Master in Health Professions Education (MHPE) and an MBA in Hospital and Health Systems Management, thereby strengthening his expertise in competency-based medical education, faculty development, curriculum design, quality assurance, leadership, and healthcare management. His academic profile is further enriched by national-level NMC-mandated faculty development programs such as the Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP-III), Revised Basic Course Workshop (RBCW), structured faculty development programs with Laerdal, and specialized critical care certifications including Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine and advanced infectious disease courses. An internationally recognized medical education innovator, Dr. Yogesh.S, has actively contributed to global academic discourse through oral and poster presentations at reputed national and international conferences, including serving as an international speaker at the Ottawa Conference in Melbourne, Australia, and presenting award-winning research at APICON, HPEdCON, SIMULUS (AIIMS Kalyani) and multiple international and national medical education forums. His scholarly output is substantial, with over 36 peer-reviewed publications in international journals including Cureus and the Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy, alongside authorship of an academic book published internationally, reflecting his strong engagement in clinical research, medical education research, and interdisciplinary scholarship. His research interests span internal medicine, infectious diseases, nephrology, endocrinology, critical care outcomes, and innovative teaching-learning strategies, with a particular focus on translating research findings into improved educational and clinical practices. Dr. Yogesh.S, has also contributed to the academic ecosystem as a judge and jury member for national and international scientific conferences, reinforcing his reputation as a trusted academic evaluator and mentor. His excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious honours, including Distinguished Academician Award in Medical Education, National Teachers’ Day Award, Distinguished Fellow with Certificate of Excellence, Best Researcher Award for maximum publications, Best Paper and Gold Medal awards at National and International conferences, Research Day Awards at state level, and recognition by governmental and professional bodies for exemplary service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among his notable recognitions is the conferment of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa for his contributions to education and research, underscoring his national and international academic standing. Beyond academia, Dr. Yogesh.S, is deeply committed to social responsibility and community service, having actively participated in free medical care initiatives for COVID-19-affected patients, large-scale student outreach programs benefiting hundreds of medical undergraduates monthly, voluntary blood donation drives, and mentorship of young learners through structured and informal educational platforms. His leadership journey began early, with sustained roles in student governance, research forums, and academic committees, and continues today through his involvement in institutional medical education units, professional associations such as AHPE, IMA, API, NFED, and national academic initiatives aimed at strengthening medical education standards in India. Known for his clarity of thought, dedication to learners, and vision for transformative education, Dr. Yogesh.S, aspires to further advance innovative teaching methodologies, strengthen evidence-based medical education research, and contribute meaningfully to academic administration and healthcare system improvement, making his recognition with the IMIRAC 2026 International Excellent Academician Award both timely and richly deserved.