Honors & Awards
Dr. (Prof.) Vijay Patil is a preeminent figure in oncology, celebrated for his innovative spirit and patient-centered philosophy. His groundbreaking work has been recognized with numerous national and international honors, solidifying his reputation as a leader in his field. He was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal in Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial Centre, an honor that recognizes not only his academic excellence but also his clinical innovation. Furthermore, he has been honored with the National Young Oncologist Award for his exemplary leadership in clinical research and mentorship. A frequent keynote speaker at major oncology conferences, Dr. Patil is widely respected for his ability to translate complex, cutting-edge science into tangible, real-world treatment solutions that benefit patients.
Recognitions Received
Professor in Medical Oncology (2022 – Till Date, SunAct – Advanced Cancer Therapies)
- MANTHAN – AI R&D Leadership Symposium (2026)
- Nepal Cancer Foundation & Purbanchal Cancer Hospital Oration (2025) – Cellular Therapies for Solid Cancer
- ASCO Annual Conference – Oral Presentation (2024)
- Centre of Excellence Award for Cell & Gene Therapy (2024)
Professor in Medical Oncology (2020-2022, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai)
- ASCO Annual Conference – Oral Presentation (2020)
- ASCO Annual Conference – Oral Presentation (2022)
- ICON Oration (2022) – ICON’s Geeta Rameshchandra Gandhi Oration
- Shri Vijay Batra Research Foundation (Adley Group) Award (2022)
Associate Professor in Medical Oncology (2017-December 2019, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai)
- ISNO Best Paper (Poster) (2017)
- ISNO Best Paper (Oral) (2018)
- ASCO Annual Conference – Oral Presentation (2018)
- ESMO Asia Travel Grant (2018)
- FHNO Best Paper Award (2019)
Assistant Professor in Medical Oncology (2015-December 2016, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai)
- ISMPO Best Paper – Kala Venkat Award (2016)
- ESMO Asia Travel Grant (2016)
Assistant Professor in Medical Oncology (2013-2014, Malabar Cancer Centre, Kerala, India)
- ISO Best Paper Award in ICC (2013)
- ICON Best Geriatric Case Award (2014)
- ASCO IDEA Award (2014)
- Best of ASCO India Award (2014)
DM, Medical Oncology (2010-2013, TMH, Mumbai)
- Gold Medal for Standing First in Medical Oncology (2013)
- Best Poster Award – ISO Conference, Bhubaneswar (2011)
- Best Paper (Oral Presentation) Award – ISMPO Conference, Vizag (2012)
- ACORD Fellowship, Australia (2012)
MD (2006-2009, PGIMER, Chandigarh)
- Kataria Gold Medal for Best Postgraduate Student (2009)
- Bruce Davis Gold Medal in Palliative Medicine (2007)
(Awarded after a national-level screening test and final examination conducted by the Institute of Palliative Medicine, Kozhikode, Kerala)
MBBS (2000-2006, Seth GSMC & KEMH, Mumbai)
- Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Prize – Highest Marks in ENT (Oct 2003)
- Dr. V. G. Rao 1st Prize – Highest Marks in PSM (Oct 2003)
- Dr. G. W. Kane Memorial Prize – Highest Marks in Surgery (Oct 2004)
- Dr. R. H. Karmarkar Gold Medal – First Rank in General Surgery (Oct 2004)
- Dr. N. D. Patel Medicine Prize – Highest Marks in Medicine (Oct 2004)
- H. Sir Jaswant Singhji Limbdi Prize – Highest Aggregate Marks in 3rd MBBS (Oct 2004)