Dr. Bodhisatwa Choudhuri is an accomplished and versatile physician specializing in Rheumatology, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Internal Medicine, with over 17 years of extensive clinical, academic, and administrative experience in leading multispecialty hospitals of Kolkata and Howrah. He currently serves as the Consultant and Head of Department – Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Rheumatology, and Internal Medicine at Parkview Super-specialty Hospital, Saltlake, Kolkata, and is Faculty in the CCT-EM Program at Charnock Hospital.

Education & Training:
Dr. Choudhuri holds an MBBS from R.G. Kar Medical College (Kolkata), an MD in Internal Medicine, and advanced training with an MSc (ongoing) in Critical Care from the University of Edinburgh. His super-specialty credentials include a Diploma in Rheumatology (University of South Wales, UK), Fellowship in Rheumatology (Johns Hopkins, USA), EULAR Certification in Rheumatology, EULAR MSK-US certification, and the prestigious Membership and Specialty Certificate from the Royal Colleges in the UK (MRCEM, MRCP SCE Acute Medicine). He is a trained Echocardiologist certified by the Indian Academy of Echocardiography and holds advanced certifications in CCEBDM, CCIDC, and FCCS. As an American Heart Association Certified Instructor, he teaches ACLS, BLS, and PALS courses and has completed the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course from AIIMS, New Delhi.

Clinical & Leadership Roles:
He leads a robust multidisciplinary ICU, oversees advanced emergency care protocols, and specializes in managing complex rheumatological, autoimmune, and multisystem critical illnesses, including inflammatory arthritis, SLE, spondyloarthritis, and systemic autoimmune diseases. With hands-on expertise in sepsis management, invasive monitoring, renal replacement therapy, and ultrasound-guided interventions, he is a recognized authority in both chronic and emergent care scenarios.

Teaching & Academic Involvement:
A passionate educator, Dr. Choudhuri is an examiner for MRCEM (UK) and SEMI, mentorship faculty for postgraduate emergency medicine trainees, and a regular invited speaker at national and international conferences. He has presented posters at EULAR and organized multiple state and zonal-level conferences and workshops. He is a published researcher with multiple articles in indexed journals and serves as a peer reviewer for reputed medical journals.

Professional Memberships:
A Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR), he is actively involved with several national and international bodies, including the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), American College of Physicians (ACP), British Society for Rheumatology (BSR), Indian College of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ICAIM), Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA), Society of Emergency Medicine India (SEMI), Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), and others.

Recognition & Awards:
He has been honoured as 'Best Resident' during his residency, awarded distinctions in academics, and recognized as a COVID Warrior for exemplary contributions in pandemic response.

Dedication to Patient Care:
Dr. Choudhuri is renowned for his patient-centric, evidence-based approach, accessibility, and commitment to clear communication. He offers advanced therapies, including biologics and interventional rheumatology, with personal follow-up and regular support via WhatsApp. He runs specialty clinics for adult immunisation, chronic pain, and complex rheumatological conditions.

Academic Qualifications

• • MBBS – R G Kar Medical College, Kolkata – 2008
• • MD (Internal Medicine) – T A University – 2016
• • MRCEM (UK) – Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK – 2016
• • MRCP – Acute Medicine (UK) – Royal College of Physicians, UK – 2020
• • FACR – American College of Rheumatology - 2025
• • MSc Critical Care – University of Edinburgh – 2027 (Ongoing)
• • Masters in Emergency Medicine – George Washington University, USA – 2016
• • Diploma in Rheumatology – University of South Wales, UK – 2016
• • Fellowship in Rheumatology – Johns Hopkins University, USA – 2016
• • EULAR Course on Rheumatology – EULAR School of Rheumatology, Switzerland – 2024
• • EULAR Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course – EULAR School of Rheumatology, Switzerland – 2024
• • CCEBDM – PHFI, New Delhi - 2021
• • FCCS – Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA – 2016
• • Advanced Diploma in Echocardiography – Indian Academy of Echocardiography – 2017
• • CCIDC – Indian Society of Critical care medicine – 2024
• • CCMC (Certificate Course in Management of COVID-19) – Health & family Welfare Dept, Govt of Gujrat – 2024

Medical Registration:

• • WBMC 65215

Memberships:

• • Fellow - American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
• • Member – Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA
• • International Member – British Rheumatological Society (BRS)
• • Life Member – Society of Emergency Medicine, India (SEMI)
• • Instructor – American Heart Association (AHA) [ACLS, BLS, PALS Courses]
• • Member – Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK (RCEM)
• • International Member – American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
• • International Member – American College of Physicians (ACP)
• • Life Member – Indian Academy of Echocardiography (IAE)
• • Life Member – Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
• • International Member – American Diabetes Association (ADA)
• • Life Member – Indian College of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ICAIM)
• • Member – Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Awards & Recognitions:

• • Conferred Fellowship of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) for excellence in the specialty.
• • Appointed as International Examiner for MRCEM (UK) and Examiner/Thesis Reviewer for the final CCT-EM examination of the Society of Emergency Medicine India (SEMI).
• • Served as Vice-President (current), Secretary, and Joint Secretary, SEMI West Bengal Chapter, contributing to the advancement of emergency medicine education and training in the state.
• • Recognized as a Peer Reviewer for multiple indexed international journals, including the Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences, EMJ, Science Progress, National Journal of Emergency Medicine, Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease, and Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research.
• • Authored and published numerous research articles and case reports in leading indexed journals, with notable publications in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Cureus, Modern Rheumatology Case Reports, IJCCM and others.
• • Consistently invited as faculty, organizer, chairperson, and speaker at major national and international conferences, including EULAR, EMCON, IRACON, and state and zonal meetings.
• • Presented original research posters at EULAR and other prestigious international forums.
• • Bestowed the title of Best Resident and awarded a university Bronze Medal for postgraduate thesis.
• • Received Distinction in final Fellowship exam in Rheumatology from Johns Hopkins University, USA.
• • Honoured as a COVID Warrior by ILS Hospitals for exemplary service during the pandemic; felicitated by several organizations for dedication in crisis.
• • Selected as an Instructor for ACLS, BLS, and PALS courses by the American Heart Association; completed ATLS training at AIIMS, New Delhi.
• • Part of the medical team for Atletico de Kolkata Football Club (ISL 2014).
• • Multiple academic and organizational honours for leadership in medical education and clinical governance.

Conferences Attended:

As Faculty:

• • PACE 2017 – Kolkata - Delivered a speech on the topic – “Disaster Strikes: Are We Prepared?”
• • Onco ALERT 2017 – Kolkata – as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • World Rheumatology Forum – Rheumatology Summit Indo UK 2019 – Gurgaon, Haryana - Delivered a speech on the topic – “Biologics in Axial Spondyloarthritis”
• • EVM-i 2019 – Kolkata - Delivered a speech on the topic – “Socio-economic Burden of Chronic Venous Diseases”
• • Bengal EM Conclave 2019 – Kolkata - as Organizer/chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • E-SEMICON 2020 – Online - Delivered a speech on the topic – “Paediatric Respiratory & Cardiac Diseases”
• • Bengal EM Conclave 2021 – Durgapur - as Organizer & Delivered a speech on the topic – “Hypertensive Emergencies”
• • SEMICON 2022 – Kolkata - as Organizer & Delivered a speech on the topic – “Autoimmune Emergencies”
• • Annual State Conference of WB-IRA 2022 – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • EZECON 2022 – Kolkata - as Organizer & Delivered a speech on the topic – “Geriatric Trauma – A Different Horizon”
• • Emergencies in Medical Practice – Annual Program of IMA North-West Kolkata – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • Mid-term Conference of WB-IRA 2022 – Kolaghat - Delivered a speech on the topic – “Infection associated Vasculitis”
• • EMCON 2022 – Thiruvananthapuram – Delivered a speech on the topic – “Staying calm with a Febrile Child”
• • GSICON 2022 – Kolkata – Delivered a speech on the topic – “Pseudogout”
• • Annual State Conference of WB-IRA 2023 – Kolkata - Delivered a speech on the topic – “Managing Preclinical RA”
• • SEMICON EAST 2023 – Durgapur - as Organizer & Delivered a speech on the topic – “Paraquat Poisoning”
• • Biosimilar Conclave 2023 – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • Bengal EM Conclave & EZECON 2023 – Kolkata - as Organising secretary & Delivered a speech on the topic – “Prevention of Shingles – Time is Now”
• • Mid-term Conference of WB-IRA 2023 – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • Rheumatochemistry : A Bird Eye View – Bankura - Delivered a speech on the topic – “Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis”
• • EMCON 2023 – Hyderabad - Delivered a speech on the topic – “Delirium in ICU”
• • A Day with Ischemic Stroke – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • Annual State Conference of WB-IRA 2024 – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • Bengal EM Conclave & EZECON 2024 – Kolkata - as Organising secretary & Delivered a speech on the topic – “Adult Immunization – How & Why it’s relevant?
• • EMCON 2024 – Chennai - Delivered a speech (debate) on the topic – “Are mechanical CPR devices more effective than manual compressions in all cardiac arrest? – Against motion”
• • Chhattisgarh Emergency Medicine Symposium 2024 – Raipur - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • WBBIRA CME on Systemic Sclerosis – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • HCDSCON 2025 – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • Annual State Conference of WB-IRA 2025 – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • SOARCON 2025 - Kolkata - as Organizer/chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • Bengal EM Conclave & EZECON 2025 – Kolkata - as Organising secretary & Delivered a speech on the topic – “Management of UTI – A Novel Approach”
• • Seprecon 2025 – Kolkata - as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • Breath & Rescue 2025 – Kolkata - as Organizer/chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • EZRACON 2025 – Shantiniketron – as chairperson/moderator of sessions
• • EMCON 2025 – New Delhi - Delivered a speech on the topic – “Endotoxin Hemoperfusion in Septic Shock”
• • Doctors AI Global Summit 2025 – Bengaluru - Delivered a speech on the topic – “AI-Augmented Resuscitation in ED”

As Presenter:

• • EULAR 2024 – Vienna, Austria - Presented Poster on Original Research Abstract – “Efficacy and Safety of Add-on Generic Tofacitinib Extended Release in moderate to severe Rheumatoid Arthritis patients having inadequate response to Disease-modifying antirheumatoid drugs: Real-world study from Eastern part of India”

As Delegate:

• • Attended IRACON (National Rheumatology Conference) in multiple years, including 2025 (New Delhi), 2024 (Bengaluru), 2023 (Hyderabad), 2022 (Indore), and 2018 (Guwahati), keeping abreast with latest advances in Indian rheumatology.
• • Participated in two consecutive years at EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology) Congresses: 2025 in Barcelona and 2024 in Vienna, including poster presentations.
• • Regularly attended Criticare (Society of Critical Care Medicine) annual conferences, including 2025 (Kochi), 2024 (Kolkata), and prior years in Indore and Hyderabad.
• • Engaged in state and zonal rheumatology meetings such as EZRACON (East Zone Rheumatology Association), Annual State Conference of WB-IRA (West Bengal), and regional CME symposia.
• • Participated in academic events across diverse specialties, including IDEACON (Endocrinology), Osteoporosis Dialogues, and interdisciplinary forums focused on diabetes, autoimmune disease, and infection management.
• • Remained actively involved as a delegate at key international (ACR Converge), national, and local conferences in emergency medicine, critical care, and diabetes care, maintaining strong academic and clinical networks