World Bioethics Day 2022
DPU unit of International Chair in Bioethics, Haifa (formerly UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, University of Haifa) was established on 18th of May, 2015. With the ambition of inculcating principles and values of Bioethics in healthcare providers, we at Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth had seen the establishment of the First Students’ Wing of Bioethics in the country, on 16th March 2015, and so far we have observed immense success at national and international level; Along With our constituent sister colleges (Medical, Dental, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Pharmacy, Biotechnology and Optometry) our vision is carried out through programmes and workshops that prepare the next generation of practitioners and leaders, conduct normative and empirical research to address bioethical questions in clinical care, research, and public policy, and engage the general public in understanding and addressing bioethical issues surrounding health care and allied branches.
The purpose of establishing this unit is to assimilate and promote education in medical ethics and bioethics amongst students and faculty, ultimately aiming to mend the relationship between caregivers and patients in order to improve the healthcare system.
the unit was re-established on 12th of august 2022 under the new International Chair in Bioethics with World Medical Association at the hands of Dr. Russel D’Souza - Head, Asia Pacific region, Director, Dept. of Education, Melbourne, Australia.