· AMC and PAN host 48th CME, uniting doctors for evidence-based discussions on diet, lifestyle, and preventive healthcare
Mumbai: In a move to strengthen preventive healthcare education and promote evidence-based clinical practice, the Association of Medical Consultants, Mumbai (AMC), in partnership with the Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), organised the 48th Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme, HEALTHCON 2025, in Mumbai. The full-day event brought together doctors from across specialties to engage in meaningful discussions on nutrition, lifestyle, and holistic wellbeing in modern medical practice.
HEALTHCON 2025 reflected the growing recognition that healthcare today extends beyond treatment alone and must place strong emphasis on prevention and everyday health choices. The programme opened with an introduction to AMC and its initiatives, setting the tone for a series of sessions exploring how dietary habits, food quality, and lifestyle factors influence long-term health outcomes.
The scientific agenda featured expert-led talks on topics including the impact of processed foods, decoding nutritional evidence, challenges in protein consumption, and an evidence-based perspective on dairy and health. Speakers such as Dr. Smriti Naswa, Dr. Anuja Pethe, Dr. Sharang Wartikar, Dr. Kiran Kulkarni, and Dr. Rupa Shah shared clinical insights supported by research and real-world experience. A hands-on session on translating nutritional principles into daily clinical practice helped clinicians bridge the gap between theory and patient counselling.
In addition, interactive panel discussions were held across the day, featuring experts including Dr. Ram S and Dr. Manali Rao, allowing participants to engage in open dialogue, case-based discussions, and Q&A sessions that encouraged active learning and exchange of perspectives. Beyond clinical nutrition, the CME also addressed areas impacting doctors’ professional and personal wellbeing. Sessions on financial fitness, insurance, and organisational health highlighted the importance of resilience and stability among healthcare providers, reinforcing the idea that healthier doctors are better positioned to deliver quality patient care.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, President, AMC, said, “Medicine is evolving rapidly, and today’s doctor must look beyond prescriptions alone. Understanding nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive health enables us to guide patients more responsibly and effectively. HEALTHCON 2025 was an important step in reinforcing these principles within the medical community.”
Adding to this, Dr. Prashant Kerkar, Hon. Secretary, AMC, emphasised the clinical relevance of nutrition, particularly in complex conditions. “Nutrition is a very important aspect of patient care, especially in cancer management. It plays a key role in deciding treatment modalities and has a direct bearing on outcomes. Integrating nutritional understanding into routine practice is no longer optional—it is essential,” he said.
The CME was led by the AMC leadership, including Dr. Prashant Kerkar, Dr. Navneet Desai, Programme Committee Chairperson, and Convenors Dr. Vivek Dwivedi and Dr. Rajendra Nagarkatti, with strong support from PAN India, under the guidance of Dr. Rajeena Shahin and Dr. Rupa Shah.
HEALTHCON 2025 reaffirmed AMC and PAN’s shared commitment to continuous medical education that is relevant, practical, and firmly rooted in scientific evidence—empowering doctors to adopt a more holistic, nutrition-aware approach to patient care and long-term health outcomes.
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