Dr. Niranjan Chavan has received the prestigious FRCOG (ad eundem) fellowship from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), London, UK. The honour was conferred in October 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to women’s healthcare, medical education and research. The fellowship is one of the highest international honours in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It is awarded to selected senior doctors who have made significant contributions to women’s health and medical science.
35 Years of Experience in Medical Education
Prof. Dr. Niranjan Chavan is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Sion Hospital, Mumbai. He has 35 years of teaching experience and has contributed significantly to medical education and research. His professional achievements include more than 125 research publications and 42 book chapters. At Sion Hospital, he is involved in managing more than 12,000 deliveries every year. Sion Hospital is one of India’s largest public sector tertiary healthcare hospitals and provides medical services to thousands of patients.
Invitation to Receive Fellowship at RCOG World Congress 2027
RCOG President Ms. Alison Wright and CEO Dr. Kate Lancaster have invited Prof. Chavan to formally receive the fellowship at the RCOG World Congress 2027. The international medical conference will take place from April 22 to 24, 2027, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. More than 3,000 delegates from over 100 countries are expected to participate in the event.
Dr. Niranjan Chavan to Share His Experience on AI and Cervical Cancer
Apart from receiving the fellowship, Prof. Chavan has also been invited to join the World Congress as a faculty member. He will share his experience and work at Sion Hospital on two important medical topics: ‘Use of AI in Cervical Cancer’ and ‘Implementation of PPH Bundle’. His sessions will focus on the use of artificial intelligence in cervical cancer and the implementation of measures to manage postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a serious complication that can occur after childbirth.
Dr. Chavan Thanks Teachers, Students and Sion Hospital Team
Expressing his happiness over the recognition, Prof. Chavan said that the honour was not his alone but belonged to his teachers, students, colleagues at Sion Hospital and the thousands of women served by the hospital every day. He also thanked RCOG President Alison Wright and the RCOG Council for the recognition. He said he would continue working to strengthen cooperation between India and the UK in women’s healthcare. The international recognition is an important achievement for Mumbai’s medical community and highlights the contribution of Indian doctors to global healthcare, medical research and women’s health.
