More than 1,100 medical professionals attend BAPS Charities healthcare conference in Houston

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BAPS Charities hosted its first-ever Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25), drawing more than 1,150 delegates from over 30 medical and allied disciplines to Houston, TX. The theme of the conference was “Enrich, Explore, Empower,” a press release from the organization said.

With nine focused breakout tracks, more than 60 speakers and facilitators, and up to 14 CE/CME-accredited sessions, HPC25 organizers claimed the conference “set a new standard for inclusive, interdisciplinary healthcare education—while also inspiring reflection on the deeper meaning of care.”

“This wasn’t just a conference,” attendee Mahima Dave, PharmD, of Chicago, is quoted saying in the press release. “It was a reawakening of what it means to heal with compassion, purpose, and humility.”

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“Most other conferences focus on what to do technically,” said Dr. Yagnesh Dave, an internist from Atlanta. “This one helped me reflect on how to become a better physician to treat my patients.”

“This experience was more than just another conference,” said Niki Patel, PharmD, MBA, CDCES, from Robbinsville, NJ. “It was about finding your heartbeat and empowering your life with the skills to serve society.”

Accredited sessions explored cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence in medicine, clinical burnout, health equity, and the future of patient-centered care.

“A truly inspiring gathering where clinical excellence met spiritual depth,” said Sara Rogers, a pharmacist and researcher from Houston. “The reminder that healing is both a science and a service, was powerful.”

“This conference gave me science—and also how to use it,” added Dr. Sachin Shah, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, of San Jose. “It reignited the spirit of service in every attendee I spoke with.”

The keynote address by Jason Glover, CEO of Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, emphasized the human element of care through his “Four L’s” philosophy: Love, Learn, Little Things Matter, and Larger Than Each of Us.

“How to actually maintain spirituality, even in the rough experiences—I really thought that was excellent,” said Larry Wedekind, CEO of IntegraNet Health, Houston.

“What I appreciate about Indian culture,” noted Prof. Juergen Scheele, CMO of Innoplexus from Germany, “is how intelligently they combine spirituality with the sciences.”

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

From practicing clinicians to aspiring healthcare professionals, the conference created space for collaboration, mentorship, and introspection, organizers said in the press release. Specialized tracks catered to physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, public health experts, and students.

“True networking in healthcare means collaboration without boundaries,” said Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, from Philadelphia, PA. “This conference helped break down invisible walls between professions.”

“The experience expanded my understanding of patient-centered care and reminded me of the humanity behind healthcare,” said Sneh Patel, a pre-med student.

“Surrounded by passionate professionals, we left feeling empowered, enriched, and deeply connected to a shared purpose of selfless service,” said Dr. Monica Patel, a dentist from Robbinsville, NJ.

Global Service, Local Impact

BAPS Charities also spotlighted international outreach initiatives in India and encouraged  delegates to apply their skills in rural and underserved settings.

“In a profession where burnout and detachment are common,” said Rasesh Patel, a pharmacy consultant from Tampa, “this event offered something rare: healing, purpose, and reconnection.”

“Every moment was meaningful,” reflected Ami Patel, PharmD. “And ending with darshan made it unforgettable.”

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