Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital, and Research Centre based in Pimpri, Pune, has been honored with the "Best BSD Award" and the "Best Organ Transplant Coordinator Award".
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre in Pimpri, Pune, has been honoured with two significant awards in recognition of its outstanding contributions to organ donation and transplantation.
The institution received the 'Best Brain Stem Death (BSD) Team in Maharashtra' award and the 'Best Organ Transplant Coordinator Award' at a ceremony organised by ROTTO-SOTTO (Regional cum State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization – Western Region & Maharashtra) on Indian Organ Donation Day.
The awards were presented to Dr. Yashraj Patil, Trustee and Treasurer of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, by Prakashrao Abitkar, Minister of Public Health & Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra. The ceremony took place at the Dr. Sen and Dr. Kinare Auditorium, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital in Mumbai.
Key representatives from the hospital, including Dr. H.H. Chavan (Medical Superintendent) and Dr. Vrushali Patil (Director, Organ Donation & Transplant Department), were present at the event. Two hospital staff members, Vasanti Musalde and Alishiba Wakde, received special recognition with the Best Organ Transplant Coordinator Award for their exceptional efforts.
This recognition highlights the leadership and excellence of Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College’s BSD team and its significant role in advancing organ donation and transplantation in Maharashtra. The awards come as a testament to the hospital's commitment to saving lives through organ donation.
Dr. Yashraj Patil expressed future goals for the medical college, stating that they aim to make advancements in transplant surgeries involving liver, kidneys, pancreas, eyes, heart, and lungs. He also emphasised the importance of public awareness about organ donation, urging every individual to come forward to accelerate the organ donation movement.
Dr. P. D. Patil, Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, expressed that this award further strengthens their organ donation and transplant mission. He added that the hospital follows international benchmarks that are performance-driven as well as patient-centric.
For more information about Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, visit medical.dpu.edu.in. The institution can also be found on Facebook (Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre) and Instagram (dpu.medicalcollege).
The medical college, which is ISO 2015 certified (ISO 9001: 2015) and NABH and NABL accredited, has been certified as a Green Hospital by the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI). It currently holds the 11th rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
This news marks a significant milestone for Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, as it continues to lead the way in organ donation and transplantation efforts in Maharashtra.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, known for its drive in organ donation and transplantation, aims to advance therapies and treatments in various medical-conditions, focusing on liver, kidneys, pancreas, eyes, heart, and lungs. The institution's commitment to health-and-wellness is reflected in its ongoing research and development in the field of science. This dedication has led to the recognition of two hospital staff members, Vasanti Musalde and Alishiba Wakde, with the Best Organ Transplant Coordinator Award, highlighting their exceptional efforts.
