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- Foundation Day
Convocation
- Sixth Convocation
The sixth convocation ceremony was held on Saturday 20th January 2018 at the hospital campus, under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Chancellor Dr. Vijay Bhatkar. Shri. P. Chidambaram, Former Union Minister of Finance, Government of India was the Chief Guest and in auspicious presence of the Former Governor of Bihar, Tripura & West Bangal Padma Shree Awardee Dr. D. Y. Patil. In this convocation ceremony, Dr. Arun Kumar Agarwal, Former Dean, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi was conferred with the Doctor of Science (Honorius Causa) and Shrimant Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj, Mahajara of Kolhapur was conferred with the Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa). Degrees were awarded to 231 Graduates (MBBS/MD/MS/Dip./B.Sc.). Six Students were felicitated for their excellent academic record in the University. Two students were awarded Ph.D. Degree from Interdisciplinary Studies. This function was graced by President Dr. Sanjay D. Patil and Vice-President Hon’ble Satej D. Patil of the Sponsoring Society and Members of the Board of Management, Academic Council of the university and faculty of all units also attended.
The awardee of D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) Dr. Arun Kumar Agarwal, and awardee of D. Litt (Honoris Causa) Shrimant Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj addressed the gathering and expressed their gratitude.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. P. B. Behere presented the annual report of the university mentioned about the achievements of the University. He shared his plans for future developments. He then introduced the Chief Guest of the function.
The Chief Guest Shri. P. Chidambaram, former Finance Minister, Government of India in his speech stated, “Education and Research are inseparable twins. Research and scholarship will raise the quality of education, and high quality education will turn out scholars who will advance research. The aims of education and research are the same: to add to the body of knowledge and to the tribe of scholars on a subject”. He wished the University success in the advancement of endeavours these twin.
He congratulated the two recipients of the honorary degree conferred by the University.
He further stated that, in a developing country that faces multiple challenges, it is not easy to identify priorities and allocate resources. How shall we spend the money we have? Shall we invest more in primary and secondary schools or shall we provide large funds to institutes of advanced learning? How do we balance the twin needs of a vast country that must provide basic education to all and, at the same time, create a body of qualified doctors, engineers, technologists and experts in every field? Even in the area of healthcare, how do we allocate resources between the need to take care of the health of our children under 12 years (population: 295 million) and the need to ensure the well-being of our senior citizens over 60 years (population: 104 million)?
In his brief address, he dwelled upon the health of our children, a subject of vital importance to the future of our country.
Former Prime Minister Mr. Rajiv Gandhi’s path breaking and far-sighted idea led to the creation of a Ministry of Human Resource Development. That idea seems to have been abandoned. Today, our idea of human resource development seems to be minus child development, minus child health and minus child nutrition. Let us always remember that education is for the child. Education will unleash the full potential of the child only if the child is well-fed and healthy.
While throwing light on rights of children he mentioned that, as doctors, you know that the first five years of a child determine, by and large, the physical and mental development, and consequently the general health, during the rest of the child’s life.
Conscious of its obligation, Parliament enacted the National Food Security Act, 2013. It promised a certain quantity of grain per person per month. Special provisions were made for pregnant and lactating mothers and children. Modest nutritional standards were specified for various categories. Allocations to human resource development, health and family welfare, and women and child development, as a per cent of total expenditure are either stagnant or have declined.
Regarding Doctors’ Role and Responsibility, he stated that, you have a great responsibility to nurture our human resources, especially our children. You are so few. India has one doctor for 1681 persons (2016 data) and one government doctor for 11,528 persons against the WHO norm of one doctor for 1000 persons. We produce only 55,000 graduate doctors and 25,000 post-graduate doctors every year. Each one of you will carry the burden of at least two doctors.
Our healthcare system is broadly divided into three categories: public/government hospitals, private for- profit hospitals and private not-for-profit hospitals. The last category is diminishing and may soon become minuscule in proportion. We must have a clear idea of the relative roles of public and private hospitals. If the former vacates the space in healthcare, the latter will naturally grow to occupy that space resulting in far reaching consequences to the poor and the middle classes. In his view, public hospitals must have a large presence in every state of the country and must cover the entire spectrum from primary health centres to tertiary care hospitals to super-specialty hospitals.
Because of lackadaisical administration, public hospitals are seen as inefficient, turning away patients and refusing to take normal risks while treating a patient. In many places, they have become just referral hospitals that refer critical patients to private hospitals. Will this stop and will doctors and administrators of public hospitals focus on retaining patients and treating them?
- Fifth Convocation
The Fifth convocation ceremony was held on Friday 30th December 2016 at Sayaji Hotel, under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Chancellor Dr. Vijay Bhatkar. Prof. Dr. Manikrao Salunkhe, Vice-Chancellor, Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore was the Chief Guest and it was in auspicious presence of the Former Governor of Bihar Padma Shree Dr. D. Y. Patil. In this convocation ceremony, Dr. Vedprakash Mishra, Chancellor, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad was conferred with the Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) and Smt. Anuradha Paudwal was conferred with the Doctor of Letters (Honorius Causa). There were 215 Graduates who received their degrees. In addition to this one student was awarded Ph.D. Degree. This function was prominently attended and graced by the President Dr. Sanjay D. Patil and Vice-President Hon’ble Satej D. Patil of the Sponsoring Society and Members of the Board of Management and Academic Council.
Prof. Dr. Manikrao Salunkhe, Vice-Chancellor, Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore gave the convocation address. While talking on research and new development he said today science and technology are becoming borderless. Today no field can boast of its protected domain and no field can claim to remain in isolation. Advances in the area of bio-technology stem cell research, molecular biology, robotics, competing technology, drug designing, bio-nano-technology have opened up promising research fields in medical sciences with unimaginable possibilities.
The work of the Human Genome Project has allowed researchers to begin to understand the blueprint for building a person. As researchers learn more about the functions of genes and proteins, this knowledge will have a major impact in the field of medicine, biotechnology, and other life sciences.
Genome analysis including the critical analysis of its comparative aspects is expected to help not only basic research but will also reveal the applied potential.
Other exciting areas on the horizon that offer lot of promise for health care technologies are proteomics and functional genomics. For example using proteomics quick and accurate serum based diagnosis of several diseases is not too far away.
Would a teenage boy buy the same clothes as his grandparents? Probably not. But when they get sick, they’re likely to receive the same medical treatment, despite their many differences. And so will everyone else.
The advent of personalized medicine is moving us closer to more precise, predictable and powerful health care that is customized for the individual patient. Our growing understanding of genetics and genomics – and how they drive health, disease and drug responses in each person – is enabling doctors to provide better disease prevention, more accurate diagnoses, safer drug prescriptions and more effective treatments for the many diseases and conditions that diminish our health.
He threw light on health education. The country’s economic progress depends on several critical factors. The quality of human resource is amongst the most important of them. Higher education is the key to make available large pool of skilled manpower to the nation. Higher education not only decides a student’s career prospects, but also shapes his or her personality.
Indian education system is burdened with demand for both quality and quantity. The large number of aspirants want to join government educational institutes. However, they have their own limitations at this stage. It is here that the private educational system is playing a very important role.
Many top universities including Harvard University and Stanford University are the result of efforts of private sector. There is no reason why Indian private sector cannot achieve similar results.
In India, in 1990s students and parents used to be skeptical of private universities. The students preferred public universities as opposed to private universities, which are mostly newly built. Last few years I am pleased to see the trust of people shifting to private universities. I could get opportunity to do some research in US Private University i.e. North-West University, which is known for quality of research.
D.Y. Patil University has played important role in changing public perception of private university and I hope in future they will excel in research and in quality of education. The education pedagogy is changing fast and it is imperative to use all advanced educational technologies for new generations. We need universities to provide quality education that meets international standard.
- Fourth Convocation
The fourth convocation ceremony was held on Wednesday 13th April 2016 at the hospital campus, under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Chancellor Dr. Vijay Bhatkar. Dr. K. N. Ganesh, Director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune was the Chief Guest and it was in auspicious presence of the Former Governor of Bihar Padma Shree Dr. D. Y. Patil. In this convocation ceremony, Professor Ganapati Dadasaheb Yadav Vice-Chancellor & R.T. Mody Distinguished Professor; J.C. Bose National Fellow INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (ICT), MUMBAI was conferred with the Doctor of Science (Honorius Causa) and Shri. Udaysingh Deshmukh (Bhaiyyu Maharaj) Founder, Shree Sadguru Datt Dharmik Evam Parmarthik Trust, Indore was conferred with the Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa). There were 213 Graduates received their degrees. Six Students were felicitated for their excellent academic record in the University. In addition to this four students were awarded Ph.D. Degree. This function was prominently attended and graced by the President Dr. Sanjay D. Patil and Vice-President Hon’ble Satej D. Patil of the Sponsoring Society and Members of the Board of Management and Academic Council.
After the conferment of D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) to Prof. G. D. Yadav, expressed his happiness to participate in the Convocation and mentioned that this was a lifetime honor to him which he got from own place. He advised the graduates to come forward with innovative ideas in the field of Sciences and Health Sciences and work hard on the same. He also mentioned various avenues available for youths.
After the conferment of D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) to Shri. Udaysingh Deshmukh (Bhaiyyu Maharaj), he expressed gratefulness towards the University. He elaborated his social activities approaching to the poor and needy people and how he made revolution for the down trodden people.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. S. H. Pawar presented his report on the excellence of education in the university and introduced the Chief Guest. He proudly mentioned about the achievements of the University during a short span of time and also he stated his plan of future developments.
The Chief Guest Dr. K. N. Ganesh delivered his speech on “Science Education and its Relevance to Nation’s Growth”. In his speech he said over the years, several factors have been identified as the cause of poor quality of tertiary education in the country. Some of the major ones are: (i) outdated curriculum, inadequate professional courses to improve teaching skills and scant innovation in pedagogy (ii) limited and poor infrastructure for teaching as well as research in the majority of colleges (nearly all of our undergraduate education happens in teaching-only colleges) (iii) absence of or limited exposure to research for the college teachers (iv) insufficient staff in the colleges, which is a major concern, more so as Gross Enrolment Ratio is set to rise in the coming years, amplified in a country of 1.2 billion people.
He further apprised about important hallmarks of world-class institutions. These are (i) outstanding faculty recruited based only on merit and competiveness, with no compromises(ii) scouting for the best merited students(iii) coexistence of fundamental research and scholarship in synchrony and mutual respect for applied and industry-relevant research(iv)promoting internationalization through faculty, strong postdoctoral culture and attracting international students and (v) most importantly, secured and regular flow of funds with continuous top-up for new initiatives and (vi) establishment of endowments and creation of chairs to attract distinguished and eminent scientists.
While discussing on connecting with social sciences he said that emphasis on good ethical practices in the sciences and taking responsibility for one’s own actions is a must. STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) should be rechristened as STEAM to include the “Arts” as well.
He advised the students to realize that the noble values of caring and sharing of knowledge and sacrifice have prevented human society from degeneration and extinction. As inheritors of a vibrant and healthy society, they must cultivate an intense concern for human development, constantly expanding your knowledge, learning to collectively work in a team and forever be guided by higher ethical values, beyond the boundaries of narrow and partisan outlook. They must stretch beyond the limits of their abilities.
Foundation Day
17th Foundation Day:-
Speaking from the chair, Chancellor Dr. Sanjay D Patil said that in 17 years, the university has taken the highest jump (Garuda Bharari). Employees have a notable contribution to this. Doctors who have graduated from this medical college are serving society well today.
An 18-storied medical college building for medical college will be constructed on the premises of Dr. D.Y. Patil Hospital at Kadamwadi and this project has recently received permission from the Municipal Corporation. Dr. Sanjay Patil said that his efforts are to complete this project as soon as possible. D.Y. Patil family has always maintained social commitment and many poor patients are being treated free of charge through D.Y. Patil Medical Hospital.</p
Free or discounted education is being provided to many students through Group. Henceforth, Dr. Sanjay Patil announced the launch of the “Ms. Shantadevi D Patil Merit Scholarship” in all institutes. There are 58 courses running in various colleges of the group and students with the highest marks in all branches except medical will be provided free education under this scholarship. Dr. Sanjay Patil announced that it will be started from this year and an expert committee will be formed for the execution of the same.
The chief guest of the program was Pro Vice-Chancellor of Shivaji University Dr. P. S. Patil said that the progress of the university is a matter of pride. The service rendered by Dr. D.Y. Patil Hospital to the patients during the difficult times of Corona is highly appreciated. He said that several professors and staff of Shivaji University were infected with Corona, and these employees were treated well at D. Y. Patil Hospital.
🔴 It is necessary to transform research into technology: Dr. P.S. Patil
The research field, academic work, and social work done for students through D.Y. Patil University is remarkable. Translating research into technology is challenging in the current era. It is necessary to create a system for this and everyone should do this work together. He also expressed his belief that Shivaji University and D. Y. Patil University will work together for the good course that needs to be done in the field of education.
🟣 On this occasion, the Vice-Chancellor of the University Dr. R. K. Mudgal gave an overview of the University’s work.
🔴 Lifetime Achievement of Shri R M Mohite
Dr. D.Y. Patil’s Lifetime Achievement Award was given on the occasion of the anniversary to senior entrepreneur R. M Mohite. The award was presented by Chancellor Dr. Sanjay D. Patil at Mohite’s residence.
🟣 Praise for excellent work
17 officers, faculty non-teaching staff, and 51 students who achieved academic and competitive success were honored on this occasion.
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Best Administrator Award
- Arun Pawar – Controller of Examinations
- Best Teacher Award
- Dr. Bipin Tiwale,
- Dr. Anjali Wagh,
- Dr. Vasudha Nikam,
- Dr. Balasaheb Patil,
- Sou. Shantadevi D. Patil Adarsh Librarian Award
- B. C. Patil
- Mrs. Aparna Shedge,
- Best Staff Award
- Padmaraj Patil,
- Sujata Patil
- Pandurang Kadurkar
- Adarsh Sevak Award
- Pandit Patil,
- Sadashiv Pawar,
- Anil Bharne
- Namdev Landge,
- Manoj Shinde,
- Subhash Jadhav
15 meritorious students from various colleges and 36 students who achieved success in various competitions were honored with certificates.
On this occasion Mr. Meghraj Kakade, Mr. Devraj Patil, Executive Director Dr. A. K. Gupta, D. Y. Patil Agriculture and Technology University Talsande Vice-Chancellor Dr. K. Prathapan, Finance Officer Sridhar Swamy, Controller of Examinations Arun Pawar, Dr. Abhay Joshi, Principal Javed Sagar, Principal Rudhir Bardeskar, Dr. R. S. Patil, Principal Suchitrarani Rathod, CHRO Srilekha Satam, Adv. Ravi Shiralkar, Dilip Mohite, Shivaji Mohite, Annasaheb Mohite, and their families along with members of the university authorities board and dignitaries from the education sector were present.
- Twelfth Foundation Day:-
The University celebrated its 12th Foundation Day on 1st September 2017. The flag hoisting was conducted in the University campus at the auspicious hands of Dr. D. T. Shirke, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and in gracious presence of President Dr. Sanjay D. Patil and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Prakash B. Behere and others. Invitees and all teachers, non-teaching staff and students of all units of the University and D. Y. Patil Group attended the function. After flag hoisting all the guests, invitees and students proceeded to the auditorium.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Prakash B. Behere welcomed the guests. He spoke about the research activities being conducted in the university and also briefed those present about various achievements. From this year, the university has instituted and given three special awards as follows-
- Shantadevi D. Patil Best Employee Award – Shri. R.S. Patil, Administrative Officer, D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur
- D.Y.Patil Best Teacher Award- Dr. V. R. Wagh, Professor, Medicine, D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur
- D.Y.Patil Life-Time Achievement Award- Shri. Gurunath V. Mungale in recognition of his notable and exemplary work in the field of Religion, Social upliftment through Spiritual Literature.
Chief Guest Dr. D. T. Shirke expressed his views on responsibilities of Doctors in the society and their contribution towards total health care of our country.
Following students were felicitated:
| Sr. No. | Name |
| University Moral Guidance Scheme (UMGS) Best student awards | |
| 1 | Shete Sayali Shivkumar (Ist MBBS) |
| 2 | Patil Chaintanya Chandrashekhar (IInd MBBS) |
| 3 | Chetan Sharma (III/Ist MBBS) |
| 4 | Keswani Pranav Prakash (III/IInd MBBS) |
| Felicitation of meritorious students | |
| 5 | Shete Sayali Shivkumar (Ist MBBS) |
| 6 | Chetan Sharma (IInd MBBS) |
| 7 | Kulkarni Kalyani Vivek (III/Ist MBBS) |
| 8 | Lad Roshni Salimkhan (III/IInd MBBS) |
| 9 | Pawaskar Rachhanaa Satish (III/IInd MBBS) |
| 10 | Soudagar Needa Abubakar (Ist B.Sc. (N)) |
| 11 | Raveena Raman Mandlik (IInd B.Sc. (N)) |
| 12 | Kubade Preeti Anil (IIIrd B.Sc. (N)) |
| 13 | Kalyani Aishwarya Vilas (IVth B.Sc. (N)) |
| 14 | Nalawade Supriya Vilas (Ist P.B.B.Sc. (N)) |
| 15 | Faniband Mubina Rafik (IInd P.B.B.Sc. (N)) |
| 16 | Hemant Kumar (Ist M.Sc.(N)) |
| 17 | Patole Chandrala Shashikant (IInd M.Sc. (N)) |
- Eleventh Foundation Day:-
The University celebrated its 11th Foundation Day on 1st September 2016. The flag hoisting was conducted in the University campus at the auspicious hands of Dr. Sanjay Zodpey, Director, Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi and in gracious presence of President Dr. Sanjay D. Patil and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. P. B. Behere and others. Invitees and all teachers, non-teaching staff and students of all branches of the University and D. Y. Patil Educational Group attended the function. After flag hoisting all the guests and invitees and students were conducted in auditorium for further function.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. P. B. Behere welcomed the guests. He narrated about research activities being conducted in the university and also briefed about various achievements.
Dr. Sanjay Zodpey, Director, Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi expressed his views on “Advancing the agenda of Health Assurance for moving towards Sustainable Development Goals”. He recapped developmental goal for India and world at large. He elaborated India’s current position in world developmental scenario. He tried to establish that though India is conquering on various aspects though it is lacking health related indices. He elaborated India’s current health development scenario with appropriate statistics. There is significant amount of efforts required to be done to improve critical health indices like IMR, Female feticide, literacy, communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Dr. Zodpey also discussed health economy of India and also stressed on need of improvement in health budgeting. Health professionals need to be champions for pushing appropriate health policies by active participation in various policy sectors.
Dr. Zodpey, further, stressed that it is the need of the hour that not only health sector but all other sectors also work optimum to reach sustainable developmental goals. To achieve universal developmental goals he recommended Universal health coverage which will induce positive efforts in health development. Radical changes in health budgeting and increasing it by 4% to 5% will insure Universal health coverage.
In conclusion, he said that India’s health problem is a matter of concern. Health assurance is requiring approaches beyond health sectors and we will have to develop India in other systems. He also asserted creating Swachchh Bharat with Swastha Bharat.
Following students were felicitated:
| Sr. No. | Name |
| University Moral Guidance Scheme (UMGS) Best student awards | |
| 1 | Ms. Priyanka Nagaonkar, MBBS-I Student |
| 2 | Ms. Neha Mohite, MBBS-II Student |
| 3 | Ms. Rachhanaa Pawaskar, MBBS-III Student |
| 4 | Ms. Priti Shahapure, MBBS-III/II Student |
| Felicitation of meritorious students | |
| 5 | Nishu Sharma (First MBBS) |
| 6 | Kulkarni Kalyani Vivek (Second MBBS) |
| 7 | S. Josephine (Third/First MBBS) |
| 8 | B. Sivaranjani S. Balraj (Third/second MBBS) |
| 9 | Raveena Raman Mandlik (First B.Sc.(N)) |
| 10 | Bhosale Namita Shrikant (Second B.Sc.(N)) |
| 11 | Kalyani Aishwarya Vilas (Third B.Sc.(N)) |
| 12 | Gaikwad Gloria Samson (Fourth B.Sc.(N)) |
| 13 | Faniband Mubina Rafik (First P.B.B.Sc.(N)) |
| 14 | Rodrigues Karolina Wilson (Second P.B.B.Sc.(N)) |
| 15 | Patole Chandrala Shashikant (First M.Sc.(N)) |
| 16 | Deepthi Thankachan (Second M.Sc.(N)) |
- Tenth Foundation Day:-
The D. Y. Patil University has celebrated its 10th Foundation Day on 1st September 2015. The flag hoisting was conducted in the University campus at the auspicious hands of Dr. Arun Nigavekar, Raja Ramanna Fellow, Former Chairman, UGC, Former Vice-Chancellor, Pune University, Founder Director NAAC and Dr. Vedprakash Mishra, Chancellor, KIMS Deemed University, Karad and in gracious presence of Chancellor Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, President Dr. Sanjay D. Patil, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. S. H. Pawar. Invitees and all teachers, non-teaching staff and students of all branches of D. Y. Patil University and D. Y. Patil Educational Group attended the function. After flag hoisting all the guests and invitees and students assembled in auditorium for further function.
Dr. Vedprakash Mishra expressed his views on “Trained Health Manpower, Key to Global Supremacy”. In his speech he stated that after 2020 nearly 30% of the global requirement of the health manpower will be fulfilled by the Indian Medical graduates. It is therefore, not only that the responsibility of catering to the needs of our own country is vested on us but we are also supposed to contribute to the noble global cause when it comes to health and manpower. Recently England has invited a large number of Indian doctors to serve their Country.
Medical schools at present are expected to accept challenges at the national level and global contexts. We are not just graduate and post graduate production schools. We have to ensure that we are competent to contribute excellent service and expertise to the entire globe.
Every medical college in this country has to be quality based. Therefore, the quality concerns need to be addressed promptly more than quantity expansion. Here lies the trinity: 1) Objectives of medical education 2) The curriculum design 3) The capacity building.
There is the need of continual medical up-gradation. So for global competence to evolve there is pertinent need of autonomous, credible, transparent and accountable accreditating agency exclusively for health professional education. There should be an outcome based evaluation mechanism. There is the need to frame the policy on time frame and definite period schedule as well. The academic revolution has never taken place. So academic anatomy is necessary and vital, which could be ensured by an amendment to section 33 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, to the effect that regulations on academic issues can be notified without the requirement of prior approval by the Government of India.
There should be a new plan for effective utilization of the manpower generated by medical schools. The Universities such as D.Y. Patil University is expected to be a centre of excellence to play a significant role in the global context. This healthy approach alone will take us to the global supremacy in medical care and practice.
Dr. Arun Nigavekar offered his views on “India Needs to go for disruptive innovation in Higher Education Sector”. He stated that the scenario is becoming complex mainly because of the rise in number of students in higher education and increasing pressure from employing agencies, industries and businesses. Today there are 13 million students in the higher education sphere; this number would rise to 50 million by 2020 due to the impact of Right to Education Act and a major push to primary education. Industries are demanding skills education for workers at various stages, namely lower-level, mid-level, upper-level workers and graduate experts. The new government has the opportunity and absolute power to take a proactive approach. Today state governments only bear the financial load connected with payment of teachers and supporting staff salaries. We are stuck in annual, semester and mini-modular structure for decades. The need is to be flexible. Innovation-and that too disruptive innovation-should be worked out as the backbone for an India education policy. We are in a phase where complexity is leading to indignity for our country’s education sector.
Following students were felicitated:
| Sr. No. | Name |
| Felicitation of Outstanding Alumni | |
| 1 | Dr. Arjun Adnaik, Cardiologist |
| 2 | Dr. Jignesh Gandhi, General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon |
| 3 | Dr. Arvind Ganpule, Laparoscopic and Robotic Urosurgeon |
| University Moral Guidance Scheme (UMGS) Best student awards | |
| 4 | Ms. Priyanka Nagaonkar, MBBS-I Student |
| 5 | Ms. Neha Mohite, MBBS-II Student |
| 6 | Ms. Rachhanaa Pawaskar, MBBS-III Student |
| 7 | Ms. Priti Shahapure, MBBS-III/II Student |
| Felicitation of meritorious students | |
| 8 | Attar Faiz Imtiyaj (First MBBS) |
| 9 | S. Josephine (Second MBBS) |
| 10 | B. Sivaranjani S. Balraj (Third/First MBBS) |
| 11 | Chavan Digvijay Ganpatrao (Third/second MBBS) |
| 12 | Bhosale Namita Shreekant (First B.Sc.(N)) |
| 13 | Kalyani Aishwarya Vilas (Second B.Sc.(N)) |
| 14 | Gaikwad Gloria Samson (Third B.Sc.(N)) |
| 15 | Bodekar Sunayana Gangaram (Second P.B.B.Sc.(N)) |
The special issue of MJDYPU was released on this occasion. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. S. H. Pawar welcomed the guests. He also narrated about research activities being conducted in the university and also briefed about various achievements. The Chancellor Dr. Vijay Bhatkar gave presidential address. He highlighted on challenges before the today’s youths and he advised the students to shape their proper career. He also offered blessings to the meritorious students.