Dr. Y. S. RaviKumar MD, is a senior faculty in the department of General Medicine, working in this institute for the past 28 years. He is a consultant Physician and diabetologist and a teacher by passion. He completed his post graduate degree in General Medicine in the year 1995, since then He is working in JSS Medical College. He is involved in all academic activities including organizing clinical events and conferences in the department of Medicine. His special interest is in the field of DIABETES, where he has received special training at New Castle University, Australia, and International Diabetic Federation. He has several Publications in the field of Medicine & Diabetes. He is part of more than 20 clinical trials in the field of Diabetes & Medicine. He is a guide for MD Students in the department of Medicine & PhD guide in Latrobe University, Australia. He is the Vice president of Research Society for study of Diabetes in INDIA, Karnataka chapter. He is part of various organizations as executive Members like RSSDI, API, DFSI and DIPSI. He has received several awards, Honours and fellowships both in academic and community front.