Prominent Alumni

Dr. Dnyaneshwar Shelke

Batch 2002-03

Chief Operating Officer, Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services.

Symbiosis has pioneered education in Emergency Medical Services in India and I am privileged to be a part of this prestigious world renowned institute as a Foundation batch student. With this program many healthcare professionals have had various channels opened up for them to work in the vast EMS field. It has done wonders and has brought a new life in the current healthcare sector.  

Dr. Paresh Navalkar

Batch 2002-03

Director, Lifesupporters Institute of Health Sciences, Mumbai.

PGDEMS Course revolutionised the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care in India, making a remarkable difference in approach to medical and trauma treatment thus reducing mortality and morbidity. Dr Paresh V Navalkar


Dr. Vinay Yadav

Batch 2002-03

Maternity and Neonatal Quality and Compliance Lead, Newham University Hospital (NHS, UK)

I am a student of first batch of PGDEMS in 2002. This short course has laid the foundation to and has shaped my career. I worked as a Project Manager in the NHS (UK) for 3 years, and currently am Head of West Zone (Maharashtra) EMS

Dr. Rajendra Jagtap

Batch 2002-03

President- Society Of Emergency Medical Services,
Indian Faculty Of Disaster Medicine-Saving Lives, Birmingham U K
Medical Director - Pune International Marathon

I was a General Practitioner (GP) and then pursued PGDEMS in 2002 (1st batch). This course changed my life and now I am a successful International Emergency & Disaster Medicine Faculty.


Dr. Gajanan Puranik

Batch 2002-03

Project Head,108 Andhra Pradesh EMS.

It was the PGDEMS course from Symbiosis that not only fulfilled my wish to serve critical patients but also paved way to lead Emergency Medical Service as Head in Andhra Pradesh and further as Operations Head for Maharashtra Emergency Medical Service (MEMS). Really proud to be a student of Symbiosis.

Dr. Percy Bharucha

Batch 2002-03

It is an amazingly enriching programme and recommend to all the healthcare graduates to undergo this programme before embarking on their clinical practice. It would be equipping them with extremely life saving techniques, skills and to think in a situation of emergency in a very prudent way.


Dr. Saket Tilekar

Batch 2005 – 06

Head of Medical Training Department,SaveFast Training Academy- Dubai

I can guarantee that PGDEMS program will prepare the students with the mindset and work habits that will contribute to success towards their EMS/EM career and enable them to work in the field of Administration, Academics and Research or in overall Healthcare profession.

Dr Ujjwal Satish Bhambare

Batch 2003-04

Medical Administrator, Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre

The course has helped me to achieve the skills required to manage emergencies as per the standard protocols. It has also elevated my confidence to handle my current job profile efficiently.


Dr. Roshan Patil

Batch 2006-07

Trainer, Babasaheb Ambedkar Research & Training Institute Pune.

I can guarantee that PGDEMS program will prepare the students with the mindset and work habits that will contribute to success towards their EMS/EM career and enable them to work in the field of Administration, Academics and Research or in overall Healthcare profession.

Dr. Abhijit Jirage

Batch 2007-08

Operation and Quality - Assistant Head, Ashwini Sahakari
Rugnalaya Ani Sanshodhan Kendra Niy. Solapur, Maharashtra

In my career, this is one of the best learning experience I have come across. They emphasize critical thinking, provide constructive criticism, and make you feel confident. I had a great experience and learned a lot.


Dr. Sunil Kulkarni

Batch 2008-09

District Manager, BVG - MEMS

Symbiosis is a great platform for EMS and since a long time is creating a cadre of EMS providers who spread out in the world and serve as frontline health warriors.

Dr. Nilesh Mhaske

Batch 2009-10

Assistant Intensivist, Vishwaraj Hospital, Pune.

This course helped me a lot to develop my skills in Emergency Services & Critical Care and overcome anxiety & gain confidence. It is an overwhelming experience to treat patients in emergencies. So this course is very much useful & every doctor should do this Course.