By Amrit Pal Sidhu # Babushahi Network
Bathinda: 07 October 2026
In a significant achievement that has brought national and international recognition to AIIMS Bathinda, the institute’s President, Prof. (Dr.) Neerja Bhatla, along with four distinguished faculty members, has earned a place in the prestigious Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists Database in its August 2026 release. The recognition is based on their single-year citation impact during 2025, reflecting the global influence and reach of their scientific research.
The achievement marks another important milestone in AIIMS Bathinda’s journey towards establishing itself as a centre of excellence in medical education, research and advanced healthcare. The inclusion of five academicians from diverse medical disciplines highlights the institute’s growing research credentials and its contribution to the global scientific community.
Prof. (Dr.) Neerja Bhatla, President of AIIMS Bathinda and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, secured an impressive global rank of 65,782, emerging as the highest-ranked academician among the five recognised members of the institute.
The other four faculty members who earned a place in the prestigious database are Dr. Madhur Verma, Additional Professor, Community and Family Medicine, who secured global rank 103,333; Dr. Paramdeep Singh, Professor, Radiodiagnosis, ranked 189,620; Dr. Anjali Singal, Additional Professor, Anatomy, ranked 361,335; and Dr. Soumya Swaroop Sahoo, Additional Professor, Community and Family Medicine, who secured global rank 405,509.
The recognition spans multiple disciplines, including obstetrics and gynaecology, community and family medicine, radiodiagnosis and anatomy, demonstrating the breadth of research expertise and academic strength available at the institute.
The Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists Database is a widely recognised global compilation of researchers whose scientific contributions have made a measurable impact through citations and other research-related indicators. Recognition in its single-year category underscores the relevance and influence of research published during the assessed year.
AIIMS Bathinda described the accomplishment as a reflection of the faculty members’ unwavering commitment to scientific research, academic excellence and the advancement of medical knowledge. The institute emphasised that such achievements inspire the academic community and strengthen its resolve to promote a vibrant culture of research, innovation and evidence-based healthcare.
Congratulating all five academicians, the institute extended its best wishes for their continued success and future research endeavours. The achievement is expected to further motivate faculty members and young researchers to pursue innovative ideas and contribute to scientific developments at national and international levels.
With five of its leading academicians earning recognition in the prestigious global database, AIIMS Bathinda has further strengthened its academic standing, showcasing its growing contribution to quality medical education, impactful research and improved patient care.(amritbrar2012@gmail.com)