Brief about Dr. Babitha MekkayilDr. Babitha Mekkayil is a Consultant Rheumatologist with over a decade of experience in managing a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases. She holds prestigious qualifications, including MRCP (UK), CCT in Rheumatology, and FRCP (Edinburgh). Having worked in leading hospitals in the UK and India, she brings deep expertise in treating arthritis, connective tissue disorders, vasculitis, and osteoporosis. Dr. Babitha Mekkayil is also actively involved in clinical research and medical education, with multiple presentations at British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) conferences and teaching roles in MRCP PACES training. She is fluent in English and Malayalam, and conversant in Hindi.Academic Contributions & RecognitionPublished and presented extensively at prestigious forums, including the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) conferencesActively involved in teaching and mentoring, including MRCP PACES training at James Cook University HospitalRecognized for contributions to medical education and advancing clinical care