Department Overview
The Department of Medicine in Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune established in July 2019. Department is committed to give excellence in education, innovation and research. It aspires to become leaders for change in health outcomes in the general population. The staff is committed to updating their own knowledge and skill to an international standard and remain comparable with the best.
Vision
To be a center of excellence in internal medicine, recognized nationally and globally for compassionate patient care, outstanding medical education, cutting-edge research, and innovation that advances health and well-being for all.
Mission
- The Department of Medicine is committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based, and patient-centered clinical care across all levels of complexity, while fostering a culture of continuous learning, professionalism, and empathy among students, residents, and faculty.
- We aim to provide exemplary undergraduate and postgraduate education that integrates clinical acumen, scientific curiosity, and ethical values, preparing future physicians to meet evolving healthcare challenges.
- Through collaborative research, technological innovation, and multidisciplinary teamwork, we strive to advance medical knowledge, improve health outcomes, and contribute meaningfully to the scientific community and society.
HOD Profile
Dr. Priti Dave
MBBS, MD, Medicine
MBBS, MD, General Medicine, FRCP Glasgow, Distant certificate course in Diabetology, MV Mohan institute of Diabetology.
Dr. Priti Dave has obtained her MBBS degree from Government Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She has obtained her MD General Medicine degree from Government Shyam Shah Medical College, Madhya Pradesh. She has completed her BCBR, Basic course in Medical education and Curriculum implementation support programme from NMC regional center at MUHS, Nashik. Presently She is serving as Professor and Head of the Department, General Medicine at Symbiosis Medical College for Women at Pune.
Experience
She is a dedicated and passionate educator with 28 years of postgraduate and 25 years of undergraduate teaching experience. She has guided more than 18 postgraduate students in their dissertations and holds extensive experience in OPD and IPD patient care. Her leadership roles include serving as Chairperson of the Local Inspection Committee appointed by MUHS, Nashik. Deeply committed to research, she actively encourages students to explore and engage in scholarly work. She has contributed to the formulation of the STP for PHCs for the Maharashtra Government. She has been active member of several committees including Ethical, Curriculum Implementation, Anti-Ragging, and Infection Control Committees in present and previous institutes. She has been Convener for Post graduate & Under graduate examinations as internal & external examiner.
Awards and Achievements
Cleared her BCBR Exam & have done BCME, & CISP workshop at NMC regional centre MUHS, Nashik. She is BLS and ACLS certified provider. Attended many conferences as chairperson and delegate. Was vertical head for a summer internship programme, Cardiology in day to day practise run by MUHS, Nashik
Paper Publications:
She has more than 30 Publications including original articles, review articles and case reports in various journals
Outreach activity:
Arranged many outreach activities for benefit of local communities. She also has given many awareness talks for patients.
Infrastructure Facilities
OPD Complex
It includes Computerized reception desk, patient seating area with LED screen, 4 patient examination rooms, X-ray viewing box and HMIS facility. Fully equipped dressing rooms one each for males and females. Clinical demonstration room with seating arrangement for 25 students, whiteboard and examination bed.
Inpatient Department
2 spacious and well ventilated wards for male medical patients with bed strength of 24 each and 1 ward for female medical patients with bed strength of 24 with attached examination and procedure rooms for each ward with patient examination bed and dressing trolley.
- Attached clinical demonstration room and duty doctor room for each ward
- 2 nursing desks with computerized HMIS
- Procedure cum Injection Room 1 Attached pantry
Casualty
- Holding area for patients with oxygen beds
- Computerized nursing desk with ABG machine
- Duty doctor's room
Medicine OPD
Wards
Department office details
Seminar Room
Library facility pertaining to the Department/Specialty (Combined Departmental and Central Library data)
Equipment
Gastroenterology Department
MICU
SICU
Dialysis
Meet Our Faculty
Dr. V K Sashindran
MD, DNB (Med), M.Sc.(Inf Dis), FRCP Edin
Dean & Professor
dean@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Rajesh Ramesh Karekar
MBBS/MD (Medicine)
Professor
rajesh.karekar@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Rohidas T. Borse
MBBS, MD (Medicine)
Professor
rohidas.borse@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Saklecha Abhishek Ashok
MBBS, MD DNB Cardiology (Medicine)
Assistant Professor
abhishek.saklecha@suhrc.siu.edu.in
Dr. Sarang Barbind
MBBS, DNB (Medicine)
Assistant Professor
sarang.barbind@suhrc.siu.edu.in
Dr. Sushant Kadam
MBBS MD (General Medicine)
Assistant Professor
sushant.kadam@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Tehsim Memon
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), MRCP
Assistant Professor
tehsim.memon@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Tufayl Ahmed
MBBS MD (General Medicine)
Assistant Professor
tufayl.ahmed@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Meenakshi Bhakare
MBBS, MD Respiratory Medicine
Associate Professor & HOD Respiratory Medicine
meenakshi.bhakare@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Manasi Nagarkar
MBBS, MD (Medicine)
Associate Professor
manasi.nagarkar@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Amol suryakant Kulkarni
MBBS MD (General Medicine) Nephrology
Senior Resident
amol.kulkarni@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Krishna Patil
MBBS MD (General Medicine)
Senior Resident
imrealkrish@gmail.com
Dr. Mugdha Kadam
MBBS MD Respiratory Medicine
Senior Resident
kadammugdha21@gmail.com
Dr. Pawan Wadode
MBBS MD (General Medicine)
Senior Resident
pawan.wadode@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr.Aayush Makode
MD (General Medicine)
Senior Resident
aayush.makode@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Rohit Subhash Patil
MBBS MD (General Medicine)
Senior Resident
rohitspatil95@gmail.com
Dr. Chinmay Pishawikar
MBBS MD (General Medicine)
Senior Resident
pishawikarc@gmail.com
Dr Ankesh Rajesh Amle
MBBS MD (General Medicine)
Senior Resident
Amleankeshm@Gmail.Com
Services
Specialty clinics run by the Department of General Medicine with number of patients in each
| Name of the Clinic | Weekday/s | Timings | Number of cases (Avg.) | Name of Clinic In-charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | Wednesday | 9am to 1pm | 10 | Dr. Abhishek Saklecha |
| Nephrology | Monday | 9am to 1pm | 10 | Dr. Girish Kumthekar |
| Endocrine | Friday | 9am to 1pm | 10 | Dr. Sarang Barbind |
| Gastroenterology | Thursday | 9am to 1pm | 10 | Dr. Aniket Saoji |
Services provided by the Department of General Medicine
- Cardiology services (ICCU)
- ECG
- TMT
- Echo (with color Doppler)
- Holter
- Bronchoscopy
- Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
- Dialysis
- Investigative facilities
- Nerve conduction,
- EMG
- EEG
- Dietician
Services provided by the General Medicine department of SMCW
- OPD services
- IPD services
- Emergency Room duties
- ICU services
- Speciality Clinics available in OPD - Neurology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology.
- Research projects - 3 ongoing
- International Day celebrations like diabetes and hypertension days.
- Various disease detection camps like Diabetes detection, thyroid, anaemia, osteoporosis, hypertension camps etc.
- Health awareness lectures to patients (in OPDs), nurses, faculty and the future students.
- Teaching and curricular programs for MBBS students.
- FDPs (Faculty development programmes on relevant medical topics)
Key Focus Areas
- Develop a robust, innovative, and academically excellent post-graduate training department.
- Elevate patient care, diagnosis, and management to the highest professional standards.
- Promote community-oriented research on prevalent diseases (CKD, hypertension, diabetes) through interdepartmental and super-specialty collaboration for enhanced post-graduate learning.
Value added Course
- Mindful time skills for MBBS Students
- Department of General Medicine in Collaboration with Symbiosis Institute of emotional well being
UPCOMING DEPARTMENT FDPs, EVENT, CONFERENCE
FDP-1
- Title of the FDP: Challenges in Geriatrics
- Proposed by (Department/Unit/Individual): Dept. of Medicine
- Proposed Dates & Duration: March 2026
FDP-2
- Title of the FDP: Decoding the Rhythm: Cardiac Arrhythmias and its management.
- Proposed by (Department/Unit/Individual): (Department/Unit/Individual): Dept. of Medicine
- Proposed Dates & Duration: Tentative December ‘25/January ‘26
ELECTIVES
NAME OF THE ELECTIVE
- Nephrology: The Art And Science Of Kidney Transplantation
- Space Occupying Lesions : In The Brain If AIDS And Non- AIDS Patients
- Liver Transplant Counseling: Clinical, Ethical , And Communication Aspects
- Medical Oncology: Diagnosis, Therapeutics And Ethical Aspects Of Management
Department will have thrust on management of following cases:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Kidney Diseases
- Obesity disorders.
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology & Connective Tissue Disorders
- Geriatrics
- Adult Immunization
Steps to achieve this will be:
- Maintaining Records of each thrust area.
- Patient Health Education on Prevention, Identification & early treatment of these diseases.
- Disease Awareness camps & Lectures to public in OPDs.
- Community outreach activities.
- Disease specific International Day Celebration.
- Taking Help & Guidance of experts in & outside the city in their fields.