Dr Parmeshwara C M is also an Advisory Board Member of SMILES Institute of Gastroenterology, a pioneer of innovation in the field of colorectal treatment and surgery which aims to create awareness about Colo-Proctology amongst the masses, encourage people to adopt healthy eating and work out habits for a healthier lifestyle and train surgeons/clinicians for the eradication of ‘quackery’ and standardise the treatment methods.