D Pharmacy Hospital Visit 2025 at Government Hospital Phaltan

D Pharmacy Hospital Visit 2025 was organized by Phaltan Education Society’s College of Pharmacy & Research Center, Phaltan for First Year D. Pharmacy students at Government Hospital, Phaltan, on 18 February 2025 during the Academic Year 2024–25.

The D Pharmacy Hospital Visit 2025 introduced students to hospital operations, patient care services, different clinical departments, generic medicines, the hospital store, and vaccination services. Students received direct exposure to the functioning of a government healthcare facility and learned about several pharmacy-related services in a hospital environment.

The visit was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Anushuman Dhumal, Medical Superintendent, with Prof. P. K. Kadam serving as the faculty coordinator. The organizing committee included Principal Dr. Vikram Tanaji Deshmukh, Prof. Priya Kiran Kadam, and First Year Diploma Pharmacy staff members.

Objective of D Pharmacy Hospital Visit 2025

The main objective of the D Pharmacy Hospital Visit 2025 was to familiarize First Year D. Pharmacy students with the functioning of a hospital and its various healthcare services.

Students visited different hospital departments and observed services related to patient care, medicines, vaccination, and the hospital store. The activity gave students an opportunity to understand the working environment of Government Hospital, Phaltan and interact with healthcare professionals.

D Pharmacy Hospital Visit 2025 at Government Hospital Phaltan — First Year D. Pharmacy students and faculty members of PES College of Pharmacy & Research Center, Phaltan during their visit to Government Hospital, Phaltan.

Visit to Different Departments of Government Hospital

During the hospital visit, students were introduced to various departments and services available at Government Hospital, Phaltan.

Students visited the Emergency Room, Outpatient Department (OPD), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Operating Room. This gave them an overview of how different sections of a hospital are organized according to patient requirements.

The OPD demonstrated how patients receive consultation and routine medical services, while the Emergency Room introduced students to facilities designed for urgent medical situations. The ICU and Operating Room provided further insight into specialized areas of hospital care.

Visiting these departments helped students understand the structure and working environment of a government hospital.

Visit to the Vaccination Department

Students also visited the Vaccination Department as part of the programme.

They were introduced to the vaccination services provided through the hospital and observed the functioning of this important public healthcare section.

The session gave students useful information about preventive healthcare services and allowed them to observe how vaccination-related activities are carried out within the hospital.

D Pharmacy students visiting vaccination department during Hospital Visit 2025 in Phaltan — First Year D. Pharmacy students visiting the Vaccination Department at Government Hospital, Phaltan.

Guidance About Generic Medicines

An important session during the visit focused on generic medicines.

Mr. Kiran Taklae provided students with detailed information about generic medicines and interacted with them during the session.

As medicines form a major part of pharmacy education and professional practice, this session was particularly relevant for D. Pharmacy students. Students had an opportunity to understand generic medicines in the context of a working healthcare facility and discuss their questions with hospital personnel.

Kiran Taklae guiding D Pharmacy students about generic medicines at Government Hospital Phaltan — Mr. Kiran Taklae providing information about generic medicines to First Year D. Pharmacy students during the hospital visit.

Learning About the Hospital Store

The hospital store was another important area covered during the visit.

Mr. Ganesh Lawand shared detailed information with the students about the hospital store and its functioning.

This session was particularly useful for pharmacy students because medicines and healthcare supplies are important components of hospital services. Students gained an overview of how the hospital store supports the requirements of different departments and contributes to the availability of necessary medical supplies.

The interaction also helped students understand the practical environment in which medicine-related services operate within a hospital.

Ganesh Lawand explaining hospital store to D Pharmacy students at Government Hospital Phaltan — Mr. Ganesh Lawand sharing information about the hospital store with First Year D. Pharmacy students.

Interactive Question and Answer Session

The programme also included an interactive question-and-answer session for students and staff members.

Participants asked questions regarding various medical issues and interacted with healthcare personnel. The session gave students an opportunity to clarify their doubts regarding hospital services and the topics discussed during the visit.

Such direct interaction made the visit more engaging and allowed students to gain information from professionals working in the hospital environment.

Key Learning Outcomes of the Hospital Visit

The visit covered several important areas of hospital and pharmacy practice. Students gained exposure to:

Functioning of different hospital departments
Emergency Room and OPD services
Intensive Care Unit and Operating Room
Vaccination services
Generic medicines
Hospital store operations
Patient care and healthcare services
Interaction with healthcare professionals

The combination of departmental visits and professional guidance made the programme informative for First Year D. Pharmacy students.

Importance of Hospital Exposure for D. Pharmacy Students

The visit offered students an opportunity to see healthcare services that are directly connected with their future profession.

Observing hospital departments, medicine-related services, vaccination facilities, and the hospital store gave students a clearer picture of the environment in which pharmacists and other healthcare professionals work.

The programme also introduced First Year students to professional healthcare settings early in their D. Pharmacy course, helping them understand the relevance of subjects related to medicines, pharmacy practice, and patient services.

Successful Completion of Hospital Visit 2025

The Hospital Visit to Government Hospital, Phaltan was successfully completed with the participation of First Year D. Pharmacy students and faculty members of PES College of Pharmacy & Research Center, Phaltan.

Under the guidance of Principal Dr. Vikram Tanaji Deshmukh, faculty coordinator Prof. P. K. Kadam, Diploma Pharmacy staff members, and healthcare professionals at Government Hospital, students received useful information about different hospital services.

The visit covered the OPD, Emergency Room, ICU, Operating Room, Vaccination Department, generic medicines, and hospital store. Students also participated in an interactive question-and-answer session.

The activity provided students with a valuable opportunity to observe the working environment of a government hospital and understand several areas related to pharmacy and healthcare services.

PES College of Pharmacy & Research Center, Phaltan continues to organize academic and professional activities that provide students with opportunities to expand their knowledge and prepare for their future careers in pharmacy.