Simulated Dhanwantari Hospital
SIHS Conducts Thalassemia Awareness and Screening Program
Suryadatta Education Foundation’s Suryadatta Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), College of Physiotherapy, organised a Thalassemia Awareness and Screening Program in association with Jankalyan Raktapedhi, Pune, under the Thalassemia Awareness Project.
The awareness session was conducted by Mrs Manasi Thakur, Pune District Coordinator, Thalassemia Awareness Project, and Dr Vaishali Jathar, who educated students about the genetic nature of Thalassemia, its prevention, early diagnosis, and the importance of premarital screening. Students also took a pledge to support awareness and help build a Thalassemia-free society.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Dr Seemi Retharekar, Principal, emphasised the importance of preventive healthcare education in developing responsible healthcare professionals. The initiative was inspired by the vision of Prof. Dr Sanjay B. Chordiya, Founder President and Chairman of Suryadatta Education Foundation, to promote holistic education and social responsibility.
The program concluded with a Thalassemia Screening Camp, where blood samples were collected from participating students, reinforcing SIHS’s commitment to preventive healthcare and community well-being.
Suryadatta Group of Institutes launches Simulated Hospital Setup 2025 – “Suryadatta Dhanvantari Hospital: Navigating Healthcare in a Simulated Environment”
The Suryadatta Group of Institutes, under the visionary leadership of Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya, Founder President & Chairman, Suryadatta Education Foundation, proudly inaugurated the Simulated Hospital Setup – “Suryadatta Dhanvantari Hospital: Navigating Healthcare in a Simulated Environment” This pioneering initiative is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world healthcare practice. By creating a comprehensive, multi-department hospital environment, the project provides students with hands-on exposure to hospital operations, patient management, emergency preparedness, and interdisciplinary teamwork. The hospital setup replicates Multiple Outpatient (OPD), Inpatient (IPD), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Causality (Emergency), OT (Operation Theatre) labour Room, Blood Bank and Radiodiagnosis departments, Advance Physiotherapy department, Yoga & fitness, Alternate therapies, Deaddiction centre, along with administrative sections such as medical records, billing, and discharge processes. Special Patient Education Corners along with Pharmacy setup including Pharmacy store, community Pharmacy, Pharmacovigilance, Pharma Research & Development have also been created, where students promote health awareness through posters, presentations, and interactive stalls. Expected Outcomes- Improved clinical competence and confidence in patient handling.
- Better teamwork and coordination across health science professionals.
- Deeper understanding of hospital workflow and administrative functions.
- Recognition of outstanding healthcare service and humanitarian contributions.
- Enhanced public awareness of healthcare systems through open access to the simulated hospital.


