Indian Medical Association and Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre Conclude 'Medicon 2024' Conference in Pune

Pune, 19th February 2024: Indian Medical Association, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Bhosari Branch, joined hands with the esteemed Department of Medicine at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, under the aegis of IMA Maharashtra State, to orchestrate 'Medicon 2024' - a two-day multidisciplinary conference held on February 17th and 18th. This conference served as a reservoir of knowledge, featuring distinguished speakers from PCMC and Pune, addressing a spectrum of topics ranging from Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, and more, supported by IMAPCB and the institution.

Dr. Dinesh Thakare, President of IMA Maharashtra State, expressed his enthusiasm about the conference, stating, "Medicon 2024 has been a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among medical professionals. The diverse range of topics covered has enriched the understanding of practitioners and facilitated the advancement of medical practices in our region."

Dr. Yashraj Patil, Trustee and Treasurer of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, emphasized the significance of academic-industry partnerships and said, "Events like Medicon 2024 exemplify the synergy between academia and the medical industry, fostering innovation and continuous learning. Such initiatives are vital for the holistic development of our medical community."

Dr. J. S. Bhawalkar, Dean of Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, highlighted the importance of such gatherings, stating, "Medicon 2024 provided a platform for medical professionals to delve into the latest advancements and best practices in various fields of healthcare. It's through such collaborative efforts that we can strive towards enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery."

The event witnessed the presence of eminent leaders including Dr. Dilip Kamat, Patron of IMAPCB; Dr. Sushil Muthiyan, President of IMAPCB; Dr. A.L. Kakrani, Organising Chairman of Medicon 2024; Dr. Aniruddha Tongaonkar, Secretary of IMAPCB and Organising Secretary of Medicon 2024; Dr. Shubhangi Kanitkar, Co-Chairman of Medicon 2024; Dr. P.D. Patil, Chancellor of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune; Dr. Bhagyashri P. Patil, Pro-Chancellor of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune; Dr. N. J. Pawar, Vice Chancellor of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune; Dr. Smita Jadhav, Pro Vice Chancellor of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, among others.

Furthermore, the event witnessed the unveiling of 'Spandan' by IMA, a souvenir magazine serving as a scientific journal, aimed at disseminating knowledge and insights within the medical community.

About Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 

Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune is one of Maharashtra’s leading multi-specialty hospitals with various Centres of Excellence. The hospital is spread over a sprawling 8,27,702 sq. ft. and is well-equipped with state-of-the-art healthcare infrastructure and life-saving latest medical technology. With 2000+ beds dedicated to different Specialties and Superspecialities, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pune follows

international benchmarks that are performance-driven as well as patient-centric, strongly backed by evidence-based medical expertise. We are NABH and NABL accredited and have been certified as a Green Hospital by the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI). Additionally, we hold the 15th rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The university has been awarded A++ status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is an ISO 2015 certified organization (ISO 9001: 2015).

Some of India’s finest and highly acclaimed doctors are associated with the hospital today. We

provide a wide range of healthcare services – diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic, which are

supported by a strong foundation of hospital services and infrastructure including 175 ICU beds, 30+ modular operation theatres, 20+ Specialty and Super Specialty OPDs, 3 Tesla-Vida MRI scanners and a Hi-Tech Robotic Surgery Centre, which includes the Da Vinci Xi robot with dual operating consoles and a Robot for Joint Replacement surgeries. We have one of India’s most advanced IVF Centres. We also have dedicated corporate programs and a Wellness Clinic offering various packages and services in diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic healthcare for national and international patients.