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To be a centre of excellence in women’s health, education, and research — advancing safe motherhood, reproductive rights, and evidence-based clinical practice through innovation, compassion, and ethical care.
MBBS, MD
Dr. Meenal Patvekar is a proactive and highly experienced academic and clinician with over 25 years of expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, encompassing both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Currently serving as Professor and Head of Department and Deputy Dean at Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune, she is recognized for her leadership in minimally invasive gynaecology and her commitment to academic excellence.
Karnataka Society Obstetric State Conference Award – First prize for paper on use of RU486 and Gemprost gel in termination of pregnancy up to 56 days of amenorrhea, Belgaum, 1994.
Dr. Sankholkar Award – Second prize for paper on teenage pregnancy and health consequences at Yuva FOGSI, National Conference, Pune, 2006.
Awarded Special Recognition Award by PCMC Police Commissioner for distinguishing work in the medical field in 2016.
Awarded Lokmat Dhanwantari Puraskar for distinguishing work in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pune, February 2023.
Awarded Best Case Report: Scientific Research Conference, UNMESH 2024.
The department implements the competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), emphasizing:
The postgraduate programme focuses on developing competent specialists proficient in clinical care, research, and teaching.
“SymbiScope” is a four-day comprehensive workshop in hysteroscopy designed for postgraduate students and practicing gynaecologists. Since 2024, it has been conducted successfully on four occasions, training more than 50 participants.
The School of Hysteroscopy was inaugurated on 6th April 2024 in the presence of national and international dignitaries.
A Symposium on Advances of Hysteroscopy was conducted with Prof. Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo (Italy) as Chief Guest.
A symposium on hysteroscopy was organized featuring Prof. Dr. Mark Hans Emanuel from the Netherlands.
Conducted in the presence of Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, President FOGSI and international leadership.
MBBS, MD (OBGY)
Professor & Head
hod.obgy@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS. MD (OBGY)
Professor & Medical Superintendent
prasad.bhanap@smcw.siu.edu.in
Professor
kalyani.mahajan@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS, DGO, DNB. (OBGY)
abhijit.ambike@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS, MS (OBGY)
Associate Professor
meghana.datar@smcw.siu.edu.in
supriya.jagdale@smcw.siu.edu.in
Assistant Professor
madhumita@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS, MS
divya.bhowte@smcw.siu.edu.in
purva.dhote@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS MS (OBGY)
archana.ashtekar@smcw.siu.edu.in
shweta.ghadge@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS, DNB, DGO
Senior Resident
arunima.mishra@smcw.siu.edu.in
adwaita.joshi@smcw.siu.edu.in
priya.deshmukh@smcw.siu.edu.in
neha.sethi@smcw.siu.edu.in
shweta.rathod@smcw.siu.edu.in
manish.patil@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS, MS OBGY
shravani.rautmare@smcw.siu.edu.in
tanvi.karambelkar@smcw.siu.edu.in
All faculty members of the department of are continuously contributing to the field of research by regularly publishing their work in national and international journals.
Comprehensive obstetric and gynaecologic services are provided at Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre (SUHRC).
Public Advisory – Beware of Unauthorized Admission Advertisements
It has come to the notice of Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW), Pune, that certain unauthorized social media posts and advertisements are circulating online claiming to offer admissions to SMCW under NRI/Management quotas through third parties.
SMCW hereby clarifies that the advertisement currently being circulated is not issued, authorized, endorsed, or approved by SMCW or Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
SMCW does not authorize any individual, agent, consultant, or external agency to guarantee, facilitate, or secure admissions on its behalf.
Admissions to SMCW are conducted strictly in accordance with the regulations and guidelines prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), MCC, and the competent regulatory authorities.
All admission-related information, notifications, fee structures, and counseling procedures are communicated only through the official channels of SMCW and Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
Students, parents, and stakeholders are advised to:
Verify all admission-related information only through official university sources. Ignore and refrain from engaging with unauthorized advertisements, agents, or intermediaries. Exercise caution before sharing personal information or making any payments based on such claims.
SMCW shall not be responsible for any transactions, commitments, or assurances made by unauthorized individuals or entities.
For authentic admission-related information, please refer only to the official communication channels of Symbiosis Medical College for Women and Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
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