Message
As Dean and as an Ex- officio Vice President of the research society it gives me dual pleasure to write message for the Research society of SKNMC, Pune. There is a growing need to sensitize students as well as medical faculty to undertake research projects of societal relevance as well as an mandatory requirements of Maharashtra University of Health science to have in-house Research society of medical institutions the Research Society of SKNMC, Pune was established in Feb 2018. I appreciate the efforts of all founder members of the society for formulating the structure and fundamental rules and regulations of the society. I sincerely wish sustained growth in research related activities as well as research enthusiasm in the faculty of SKNMC&GH towards the cherished goals of the society.
I sincerely thank the management and administration for giving me this opportunity to take the lead in establishing the Research Society of SKNMC, Pune. Medical Research is the backbone of the patient care. Fundamental, Clinical and community research are the three pillars. Brainstorming and discussion of ideas are the seeds and Dedication Perseverance and Hard work are fertilizers. With all these characters the medical faculty of, Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital Pune have registered Research Society of SKNMC, Pune in February 2018. The objectives are to inculcate research aptitude amongst faculty and the students, to provide platform for presentations during conferences, workshops and continued medical education organized by the research society. Furthermore to publish original research work and interesting cases in the multidisciplinary medical journal published by the society. For this endeavour I give my best wishes to all the members of society and hope that the society will grow and will reach to its peak of excellence in future.
Past Data - Academic Year (2018 - 2021)
The names and designation of the members
| Members | Designation | Designation in Society |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anand Pandit | Consultant paediatrician, KEM hospital, Pune. | President |
| Dr. Shalini Sardesai | Dean SKNMC | Vice President |
| Dr. Leena S. Phadke | Professor of Physiology & Chairman, Central research Lab | Secretary |
| Dr. Siddhi G S Khandeparkar | Professor of Pathology | Joint Secretary |
| Dr. Bageshri P. Gogate | Professor and Head of Pathology | Treasurer |
| Dr. Shreepad M. Bhat | Professor and Head of Medicine | Member |
| Dr. Sanjay A. Natu | Professor of Paediatrics | Member |
| Dr. Renuka S.Ahankari | Associate Professor of Anatomy | Member |
The first Editorial board of the journal is as follows
| Name | Designation | Designation in Society |
|---|---|---|
| Dr D.B. Kadam | Professor of Medicine | Editor in Chief |
| Dr Leena Phadke | Professor of Physiology | Associate editor |
| Dr. P.S. Chawla | Professor and Head Community Medicine | Associate editor |
| Dr Snehal Purandare | Professor of Surgery | Member |
| Dr Khalid Khatib | Professor of Medicine | Member |
| Dr Priya Mardikar | Professor and Head of Physiology | Member |
| Dr Poonam Ghodki | Professor of Anaesthesiology | Member |
| Dr Yogita Karandikar | Professor of Pharmacology | Member |
Project Selection Committee
| Name | Designation in Society |
|---|---|
| Dr Leena Phadke | Secretary |
| Dr. Manas kumar Behera | Member |
| Dr. Jitendra Ingole | Member |
| Dr. Samir Singru | Member |
| Dr .Avinash Joshi | Member |
| Dr. Sanjana Nemade | Member |
| Dr. Rajendra Bangal | Member |
Fund Raising Committee
| Name |
|---|
| Dr Ajay Naik |
| Dr Shreepad Bhat |
| Dr Pramod Lokhande |
| Dr Bahar Kulkarni |
| Dr Prashant Bhandari |
| Dr Madhukar Jagtap |
| Dr. Snehal Purandare |
| Dr Leena Phadke |
| Dr Bageshri Gogte |