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BAPS Charities Hosts Healthcare Conferencein Houston,

Uniting 1,150 Medical Professionals Across 30+ Specialties

OUR BUREAU means collaboration without bound-
aries,” said Mayank Amin, PharmD,
Houston, TX
RPh, MBA, from Philadelphia, PA.
APS Charities hosted its “This conference helped break down
first-ever Healthcare Profes- invisible walls between professions.”
Bsionals Conference (HPC25), “The experience expanded my
drawing more than 1,150 delegates understanding of patient-centered
from over 30 medical and allied dis- care and reminded me of the hu-
ciplines to Houston, Texas. manity behind healthcare,” said
This groundbreaking event of- Sneh Patel, a pre-med student.
fered a rare convergence of clinical “Surrounded by passionate pro-
excellence and spiritual insight, cen- fessionals, we left feeling empow-
tered on the theme “Enrich, Explore, ered, enriched, and deeply connect-
Empower.” ed to a shared purpose of selfless
With nine focused breakout service,” said Dr. Monica Patel, a
tracks, over 60 speakers and facilita- dentist from Robbinsville, NJ.
tors, and up to 14 CE/CME-accred- BAPS Charities also spotlighted
ited sessions, HPC25 set a new stan- international outreach initiatives in
dard for inclusive, interdisciplinary life with the skills to serve society.” Learn, Little Things Matter, and India, inspiring delegates to apply
healthcare education—while also Accredited sessions explored Larger Than Each of Us. His mes- their skills in rural and underserved
inspiring reflection on the deeper cutting-edge topics such as artifi- sage resonated with delegates striv- settings. These programs reaffirm
meaning of care. cial intelligence in medicine, clini- ing to maintain compassion amid the organization’s ethos: selfless
“This wasn’t just a conference,” cal burnout, health equity, and the growing technological complexity. service (seva) through professional
said Mahima Dave, PharmD, of Chi- future of patient-centered care. But “How to actually maintain spiri- excellence.
cago. “It was a reawakening of what the emotional tone of the confer- tuality, even in the rough experienc- “In a profession where burnout
it means to heal with compassion, ence also touched many deeply. es—I really thought that was excel- and detachment are common,” said
purpose, and humility.” “A truly inspiring gathering lent,” said Larry Wedekind, CEO of Rasesh Patel, a pharmacy consultant
At a time when burnout, detach- where clinical excellence met spir- IntegraNet Health, Houston. from Tampa, “this event offered
ment, and system fatigue challenge itual depth,” said Sara Rogers, a “What I appreciate about Indian something rare: healing, purpose,
the global healthcare profession, pharmacist and researcher from culture,” noted Prof. Juergen Scheele, and reconnection.”
HPC25 rekindled the original spir- Houston. “The reminder that heal- CMO of Innoplexus from Germa- “Every moment was meaningful,”
it that draws individuals to a life of ing is both a science and a service ny, “is how intelligently they com- reflected Ami Patel, PharmD. “And
healing. was powerful.” bine spirituality with the sciences.” ending with darshan made it unfor-
“Most other conferences focus “This conference gave me sci- From practicing clinicians to as- gettable.”
on what to do technically,” reflected ence—and also how to use it,” add- piring healthcare professionals, the As delegates return to their
Dr. Yagnesh Dave, an internist from ed Dr. Sachin Shah, PharmD, FACC, conference created space for col- hospitals, clinics, and communities,
Atlanta. “This one helped me reflect FAHA, of San Jose. “It reignited the laboration, mentorship, and intro- many carry a renewed commitment
on how to become a better physician spirit of service in every attendee I spection. Specialized tracks catered to deliver care with not just excel-
to treat my patients.” spoke with.” to physicians, nurses, dentists, phar- lence but empathy. HPC25 proved
“This experience was more than The keynote address by Jason macists, public health experts, and that when compassion guides tech-
just another conference,” said Niki Glover, CEO of Memorial Hermann students—encouraging new connec- nology and values shape leadership,
Patel, PharmD, MBA, CDCES, from Texas Medical Center, emphasized tions across regional and profession- healthcare becomes more than a
Robbinsville, NJ. “It was about finding the human element of care through al boundaries. profession—it becomes a service
your heartbeat and empowering your his “Four L’s” philosophy: Love, “True networking in healthcare rooted in humanity.

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