Dr. Nikhil Pai

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nikhil Pai is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology. He serves as a Staff Physician at the McMaster Children’s Hospital and is affiliated with the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition division at the Children's Hospital Philadelphia. Dr. Pai completed his undergraduate degree (BSc) at the University of Western Ontario and earned his medical degree (MD) from McMaster University. He underwent pediatric residency training at the Hospital for Sick Children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Boston Children's Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard University. His research primarily focuses on the intestinal microbiome and its relationship to obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and related fields in gastroenterology. Dr. Pai's contributions to pediatric gastroenterology include clinical practice, research, and various affiliations within the academic and healthcare communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Physician

— Present

McMaster Children’s Hospital • Hamilton, ON

Practicing as a Staff Physician in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Associate Professor

— Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Pediatrics.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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