Faculty cleqrs HERMES European Examination 2025 - Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) proudly congratulates **Dr. Chirag K. C., Assistant Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine**, for successfully passing the **HERMES European Examination in Adult Respiratory Medicine 2025 (EDARM)**, conducted by the **European Respiratory Society (ERS)**, Lausanne, Switzerland.

The **HERMES (Harmonised Education in Respiratory Medicine for European Specialisation)** examination is a globally recognised and highly rigorous assessment. With only a limited number of candidates qualifying each year, Dr. Chirag’s accomplishment reflects his strong dedication, clinical expertise, and commitment to maintaining international standards in respiratory medicine.

This achievement not only marks a significant personal milestone but also strengthens the academic reputation of **AIMS**. It demonstrates the institute’s continued focus on excellence, global exposure, and professional growth among its faculty.

Through this qualification, Dr. Chirag has demonstrated expertise in evidence-based diagnosis and management, internationally benchmarked clinical decision-making, and advanced understanding of ILD, airway diseases, respiratory infections, tuberculosis, oncology, sleep medicine, and critical care—all aligned with European training standards.

His accomplishment is expected to enhance the Department’s academic profile, foster international collaborations, boost research opportunities, and enrich training for students and residents.

### **Outcomes**

* Recognition as a Pulmonologist trained to European standards

* Greater credibility in national and international academic platforms

* Increased opportunities for global networking and multicentric research

* Enhanced teaching and mentoring for UG/PG students

**SDG Goals Addressed**

* **SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being**

* **SDG 4: Quality Education**

* **SDG 17: Global Academic Partnerships**

AIMS extends its heartfelt congratulations to **Dr. Chirag K. C.** and wishes him continued success in his professional journey.