D.Y. Patil Education Society (Institution Deemed to be University), Kolhapur

Established Under: Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956

Established on: 1st September 2005

Discipline: Health and Allied Sciences

Motto: ‘Dnyanadheenam Jagat Sarvam’

Guided by a well-defined, clearly articulated Vision, Mission, and Goals the University offers contemporary & innovative programs through its Medical College, College of Nursing, School of Hospitality, College of Physiotherapy, and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research. Skill-based employability-driven programs include DMLT, OT Technician Training Certificate, and Dialysis Technician Certificate in addition to MBBS, MD/MS, Medical Fellowships, B.Sc. in Hospitality, B.Sc, PB. B.Sc. and M.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. programs in Medical Physics, B.PTh, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Medical Biotechnology, and Doctoral programs in Interdisciplinary and Medical subjects. Organizational values of transparency, participative management, and decentralization are reflected in internal quality assurance efforts, modernization of the examination system, regular meetings of the Heads of Departments, and various statutory and non-statutory bodies. The university has introduced an Annual Quality Assurance Exercise attesting to the pursuit of quality in all aspects at all times. Feedback from different stakeholders is used to assess, improve, and excel in performance. Through these efforts, the University has been re-accredited with an ‘A’ grade in 2017 which is valid for a period of five years. The University was ranked in the top 100 Universities in India in 2018 by NIRF.

An ISO:9001-2015 certified, 800-bedded multispecialty Hospital provides academic and clinical training and a research platform. Free, rural medical camps and subsidized treatment ensure that primary to tertiary services are available to the poorest of the poor.

In keeping with Digital India's mission, e-governance is instituted through the pervasive use of computerization and technology in all departments, moving towards paperless offices. Extensive use of ICT in education is supported by the latest in infrastructural requirements such as LCDs, Smart Boards, Visualizers, and Simulations. Digital Library, E-database subscription (Pro-Quest, Pro-Quest Ebrary, INFLIBNET, NKN, MUHS e-resources), Telemedicine, Wi-Fi campus, OPAC in the library and Radiology department, etc. contribute to the ‘Digital India’ vision. A customized Learning Management System allows for better curriculum delivery.

In keeping with global trends in higher education, the University imparts to all students a globally relevant and locally applicable curriculum of international standards. Outcome and Skill-based training is achieved through the Clinical Skill Labs, Cadaveric Skill Lab, an active Medical Education Training Unit, and adoption of the latest pedagogy and assessment methods. Incorporation of research in both UG and PG programs, evidence-based teaching, interactive and case-based learning, early clinical exposure, industry-academia collaborations, remedial classes, and emphasis on field and community-based visits ensure our graduates are competitive for both higher education and employment opportunities.

APJ Abdul Kalam Incubation Cell of the University was formed as a continuum of the Brainstorming Unit in the RICH Cell (Research in Comprehensive Health). Start-Up Hero (2018) of the State of Maharashtra was awarded by the Hon’ble Union Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari to Mr Abhinandan Patil our PhD student. In the Health Category at the same Start-Up camp, both first and second prizes were awarded to Ph.D. students Mr Deepak Sawant and Ms Priyanka Patil. Presently the University hosts a DST-Inspire Fellow Dr Umakant Patil and a Ramanujan Fellow Dr J. L Gunjakar. Ms. Shital Kale was awarded the SERB Overseas Fellowship. This has been possible due to experienced faculty, coordinated Comprehensive Research Promotion Practices, and requisite administrative and financial support. Research projects funded by ICMR, SEB-DST, CSIR, DRDO, BRNS, etc., and by the University are undertaken at facilities like Advanced Research Facilities, Animal House, Instrumentation lab, 3-D Printers, Stem Cell Research facility, Central Laboratory at the hospital, RICH Cell. Nineteen patents published/awarded, 17 books, 25+ chapters and 30+ conference proceedings, 1300+ publications and MOUs, and collaborations in India, Australia, Sweden, South Korea, Taiwan, Nigeria, UK are some outcomes. Last year, a total of 87 conferences and workshops and 103 Guest lectures were organized here and faculty attended 530 academic events in India and abroad. Other initiatives include Research certification of Undergraduates, annual research events for UG (Second MBBS Alliance for Research Training) and PG (Campaign Of University Research Training) students, Research Methodology workshops for UG, PG, and Pre-PhD students, student exchange, faculty exchange, hosting and invited talks. The complement of 220 Postgraduate students and 70 Ph.D. scholars and post-doctoral fellows carry out research in basic sciences and clinical areas as well as in emerging areas of nanomaterials, stem cell & regenerative medicine, medical physics, targeted drug delivery, nanobiotechnology, biosensors, etc.