11th NBC

Clinical Ethics in India

Strengthening Trust in Changing Times

Pre-conference Events: January 20–21, 2027

Main Conference: January 22–24, 2027

📍 Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College, Pune, India

Patrons

Shivajirao S. Kadam

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Prof. Dr. Shivajirao Shripatrao Kadam, stands as a monumental figure in the landscape of Indian higher education—a visionary educationist whose life’s work serves as a masterclass in institution-building and selfless leadership. With a career spanning over five decades, he has redefined the contours of academic excellence, transitioning from his foundational role as the architect of the Poona College of Pharmacy to his current stewardship as the Chancellor of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University). Under his transformative guidance, a modest cluster of schools has flourished into a sprawling, multidisciplinary university network encompassing over 180 institutions, thereby democratizing access to professional education for thousands of first-generation learners and marginalized rural youth.
Dr. Kadam’s intellectual contributions are as profound as his administrative achievements. As a prolific researcher, his body of work—comprising over 180 scholarly papers with an H-Index of 32—demonstrates a commitment to scientific rigor that matches his strategic foresight. His influence extends to the national policy level, where his service on the UGC, NAAC, AIU, and PCI has been instrumental in shaping modern quality assurance frameworks and regulatory governance.
A recipient of the prestigious several National Awards and lifetime achievement honours, Dr. Kadam embodies the “Karmaveer” spirit of tireless, altruistic service. By seamlessly bridging the divide between high-level academic research, regulatory policy, and grassroots societal empowerment, he has not only advanced the cause of education but has deeply enriched the social fabric of the nation, standing as a distinguished teacher, researcher, administrator and social reformer.

Vishwajeet P. Kadam

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Dr. Vishwajeet Patangrao Kadam, is Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) and Secretary of Bharati Vidyapeeth, providing strategic leadership across its extensive multidisciplinary educational network. An engineer and management professional, he holds a B.E. in Computer Engineering from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in Management from Bharati Vidyapeeth University. His leadership has advanced academic quality, research, digital transformation, international collaboration, innovation, and industry-linked education, while helping sustain the University’s NAAC A++ accreditation and NBA recognition. Nominated by the Government of India, he became the youngest-ever member of the All India Council for Technical Education and subsequently contributed to the Planning Commission’s Working Group on Technical Education for the Twelfth Five-Year Plan. He also serves on the Managing Council of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha and is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization. Dr. Kadam remains committed to inclusive, ethically governed and future-ready education, community engagement, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged students.

Asmita Jagtap

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Dr Asmita Jagtap, is the Executive Director of Bharati Vidyapeeth Health Sciences and a distinguished healthcare leader with extensive experience in hospital administration, clinical practice, and institutional governance. A qualified psychiatrist (M.D.) with a Ph.D. in Hospital Administration, she also holds a Diploma in Labour Laws and a Post Graduate Diploma in Medico Legal Science. Her executive education includes programmes in Management from Cornell University and Healthcare Leadership from the Stanford Center for Health Education.Since assuming leadership, Dr. Jagtap has spearheaded strategic initiatives focused on strengthening healthcare delivery, operational excellence, financial sustainability, quality assurance, and digital transformation across Bharati Vidyapeeth Health Sciences. Her vision is to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible through a network of seven hospitals while advancing community outreach, preventive healthcare, and medical education.Beyond her executive role, she serves as Trustee of the Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Foundation, Patangrao Kadam Pratishtan, and Abhijeet Kadam Memorial Foundation, and is a Patron Member of Bharati Vidyapeeth. A recipient of several distinguished honours, Dr. Jagtap has also presented numerous research papers at national and international forums. She continues to champion patient-centric care, innovation, academic excellence, and compassionate leadership, carrying forward the enduring legacy of Founder Chancellor Hon’ble Dr. Patangrao Kadam.

Vivek Saoji

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Prof. Dr. Vivek A. Saoji, Vice Chancellor
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, Former Vice Chancellor
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Belgaum,
Dr. Vivek A. Saoji is MBBS and M.S. (Surgery) from IGGMC, Nagpur. After that he joined the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai for his advanced training in Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Saoji joined Bharati Vidyapeeth in December 1990 and rose to become is Principal and Dean in July 2007. He was the Principal for a period of 10 years. After that he went on to become the Vice Chancellor of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) Deemed to be University, Belgaum, Karnataka, one of the leading Health Sciences University in the country, from July 2017 to September 2022. During this period, he successfully launched a number of new innovative academic programs, took major initiatives in the automation process of the University, particularly the examination section. He was instrumental in fostering a number of national and international collaborations. Under his leadership the KAHER was successfully accredited by NAAC with A+ grade. He enhanced the research output of the university and established number of good practices. Under his leadership, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune has achieved a unique distinction of accreditation by NAAC with coveted A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.60 in its 4th cycle. Dr. Saoji has also initiated a number of innovative programs and practices in Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), since his assuming the charge as Vice Chancellor.
Dr. Saoji has more than 35 years of teaching and clinical experience and 25 years of academic administrative experience. Dr. Saoji was awarded the prestigious FAIMER fellowship in year 2003-04 for pursuing his advanced training in Medical Education & Leadership at International FAIMER Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Subsequently, he has also awarded the International Fellowship in Medical Education (IFME) in 2005-07 to pursue his masters in Health Professions Education (HPE) at the Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
Dr. Saoji is the past president of Academy of Health Professions Educators (AHPE) of India. He was the Governing Council Member of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi. He was also the member of Governing Council of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. He is empaneled as expert by NAAC for assessment and accreditation and also by National Board of Examination (NBE). Dr. Saoji is on the academic bodies, governing councils and advisory boards of various universities in the country.
He has a number of research publications in peer reviewed scientific journals, contributed book chapters and is reviewer for a number of scientific journals. Apart from being a renowned and skilled surgeon, he is known nationally and internationally for his work in health professions education. Dr. Saoji is an avid reader, gifted orator and well-known academic administrator. He is passionate about bringing meaningful change in higher education system and medical education. His mission is to make difference in the lives of students, patients, all the stakeholders in higher education and people in general.

Mandar D. Karmarkar

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Dr. Mandar Dattatraya Karmarkar, is Principal of BVDU Medical College, Pune, since 2 September 2022, Professor since 1 August 2007, and Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. He holds M.B.B.S., D.F.M. and M.D. (FMT) from Grant Medical College and J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai.
He served as Executive Committee Member of the Medico-Legal Association of Maharashtra (2016–2022) and Indian Society of Toxicology (2013–2014), and as Associate Editor of the Journal of MLAM (2017–2018).
At Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, he is a Governing Council Member (2022–present), Academic Council Member (2017–present), IQAC Member (2017–present), and Anti-Ragging Committee Chairman (2024–present). He was Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences (October 2019–2024); Chairman, Lapses Committee (2017–2024) and BOS–Para-clinical (2013–2015); and Member, Grievance Redressal Committee (July 2020–June 2022), Board of Studies–Para-clinical (2002–2019), and Faculty of Medical Sciences (2006–2008).
He is a guest speaker and faculty at workshops, conferences and CMEs, and has 23 publications, including two chapters and two editorials.

Sanjay K. Lalwani

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Dr Sanjay K Lalwani, MD, DNB (Pediatrics), is Vice Principal, Medical Director and Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College and Hospital, Pune. He is a member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics–Indian College of Pediatrics (IAP–ICP) Governing Council (2024–26), having served on the ICP Governing Council (2021–23), as West Zone Member of the IAP ACVIP Committee (2023), Chairperson of the IAP Medical Education Cell (2021–22), National Convener for IAP coordination with the subspecialty-chapter Fellowship Committee, and Coordinator of the IAP HOD Cell (2018–19). Awarded FIAP in 2019, he was National Advisory Board Member of Indian Pediatrics (2017), IAP Executive Board Member (2017–18) and IAP Executive Member (2007–08). At Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, he was Board of Management Member (2017–18), Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences (April 2015–April 2017), and Chairman, Board of Studies in Medicine (April 2011–April 2013). He has been principal investigator for over 70 clinical trials, faculty at numerous national and international conferences, and author and presenter of many national and international publications and posters.