2nd April, 2023

1st BAPI Symposium & Installation Ceremony

Theme – Obesity Indian perspectives and challenges

Lamp lightening at the hands of

Chief Guest

Shri. Rajesh Narvekar (IAS)

Commissioner - Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation

Summary of the 1st BAPI symposium

The inaugural BAPI Symposium, held on April 4, 2023, marked a significant milestone with over 120 delegates in attendance. The event was graced by Shri. Rajesh Narvekar (IAS), Commissioner of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, who served as the chief guest. The symposium garnered praise from the physician community, and its success was evident as numerous metabolic physicians expressed keen interest in acquiring new knowledge and skills.


The event served as a valuable platform for the exchange of ideas and information within the medical fraternity. The positive response from attendees highlighted the symposium's effectiveness in promoting learning and collaboration. The presence of Shri. Rajesh Narvekar added prestige to the occasion along with speakers across states of India, reflecting the importance of the symposium in the medical community. Overall, the 1st BAPI Symposium emerged as a successful and impactful gathering, laying the foundation for future conferences and fostering a spirit of continued education and professional growth among metabolic physicians.

PROGRAMME AGENDA

Time Programs
9:00 am - 9:50 am REGISTRATION
9:50 am - 10:00 am WELCOME ADDRESS
Dr. Nitin Patankar
10:00 am - 10:15 am Obesity-Indian Scenario: Challenges and Rewards
Dr Jayashri Ghanekar, Dr Nitin Patankar (MODERATOR)
Dr Sanjay Khare (SPEAKER)
10:20 am - 10:35 am Obesity is a Chronic Disease: Convincing the Patient
Dr Bharat Agarwal, Dr Rajesh Patil (MODERATOR)
Dr Sanjay Godbole (SPEAKER)
10:40 am - 12:10 pm INDUSTRY SPONSORED SESSION
Dr SM Bandukwala, Dr Akshay Challani (MODERATOR)
10:40 am - 10:55 am Barriers to Optimum Obesity Care - Action India
Dr Sanjay Khare (SPEAKER)
10:55 am - 11:10 am Looking Closer at Appetite Regulation
Dr Vimal Pahuja (SPEAKER)
11:15 am - 11:35 am Benefits of weight loss on Diabetes and CV Risk Factors
Dr Nitin Patankar (SPEAKER)
11:35 am - 11:50 am Redefining Obesity Care with GLP1 RA
Dr Shreerang Godbole (SPEAKER)
11:50 am - 12:10 pm Panel Discussion Recognising Obesity as a Disease
Dr Vimal Pahuja (MODERATOR)
Dr Sanjay Khare, Dr Nitin Patankar, Dr Shreerang Godbole (SPEAKER)
12:15 pm - 01:00 pm INAUGURATION AND INSTALLATION
01:00 pm - 01:30 pm LUNCH
01:30 pm - 01:45 pm "CALM" with Metabolic Syndrome
Dr Vaishali Lokhande, Dr Vimal Pahuja (MODERATOR)
Dr Ketan Pakhale (SPEAKER)
01:50 pm - 02:15 pm DEBATE: "FAT BUT FIT" IS POSSIBLE
S.V. Kulkarni (MODERATOR)
01:50 pm - 02:00 pm Yes
Dr Sanjay Khare (SPEAKER)
02:00 pm - 02:10 pm No
Dr Nitin Kapoor (SPEAKER)
02:10 pm - 02:15 pm Balanced View and Audience Interaction
02:20 pm - 02:40 pm Case Scenarios- Exercise Prescription In Obesity
Dr Siddharth Yadav, Dr Anup Krishnan J (MODERATOR)
Dr Anjali Bhatt (SPEAKER)
02:45 pm - 03:00 pm Yog in Obesity
Dr Sandeep Rai, Dr Anjali Bhatt (MODERATOR)
Dr Nitin Patankar (SPEAKER)
03:05 pm - 03:25 pm Present and Future Pharmacotherapy of Obesity
Dr Rajesh Shinde, Dr Vimal Pahuja (MODERATOR)
Dr Nitin Kapoor (SPEAKER)
03:30 pm - 03:50 pm Strategies for Maintenance after Weight Loss
Dr Archana Bhate, Dr Anita Soni (MODERATOR)
Dr Neeta Deshpande (SPEAKER)
03:50 pm - 04:05 pm Clinical Assessment of Obesity
Dr Jaylaxmi, Dr Neeta Deshpande (MODERATOR)
Dr Vimal Pahuja (SPEAKER)
04:05 pm - 04:20 pm QUIZ
Dr Nitin Kapoor (Quiz Master)
04:20 pm - 04:30 pm VALEDICTORY
  • Time:

    9:30AM - 4:30PM

  • Date:

    2nd April, 2023

  • Location:

    Apollo Hospital Audotorium, Navi Mumbai, India

Members - Rs. 500/-

Non Members

- Registration before 15th Marth, Rs. 2500/-

- After 15th Marth Rs. 4000/-

- Spot registration Rs. 5000/-

- Registrations for PG Students will be Free