"Uniting Minds, Uplifting Medicine"
Pithapuram Academy for Clinical Excellence (PACE) is a non-profit academic body established in 2025 by a group of passionate healthcare professionals from Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Founded on the principles of collaboration, education, and clinical integrity, PACE aims to serve as a platform for continuous learning, research, and academic advancement, especially in rural healthcare settings.
To bridge the academic and clinical knowledge gap between rural and urban healthcare by fostering an ecosystem of shared learning, ethical research, and professional development.
To organize Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
To encourage medical research and publications relevant to rural healthcare.
To support young clinicians and postgraduate students with academic mentorship.
To publish the PACE Medical Journal (PMJ), a peer-reviewed, open-access platform for scholarly medical writing.
To promote ethical, patient-centered, and evidence-based medical practice.
PACE is governed by a dedicated team of clinicians, educators, and researchers. Our Executive Committee and Editorial Board represent various specialties and levels of experience, committed to improving healthcare through education and research.
We believe that knowledge shared is care multiplied, and by coming together as a medical community, we can create a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and practitioners alike.
As a sacred land known for its spiritual heritage and community strength, Pithapuram also holds a growing medical landscape. PACE recognizes this potential and strives to make it a hub of clinical excellence and rural research leadership in Andhra Pradesh.
Join us in this journey of academic empowerment and rural clinical excellence.