About Dr. Manoj Zalte

Qualifications 

1.  DNB (Diplomat of National Board in Pediatrics) Pediatrics 

2.  D.C.H. (Diploma in Child Health)  

3.  M.B.B.S (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) 

Leadership & Contributions

Dr. Manoj Zalte has held several key leadership positions within the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), Pune Branch, reflecting his long-standing commitment to pediatric advancement and professional development:

• President: IAP Pune 2025

• President Elect: IAP Pune: 2024

• Secretary: Pune IAP 2017 & 2018

• Joint Secretary: IAP Pune 2014 & 2015

• Treasurer: IAP Pune 2020 & 2022

• EB Member: IAP Pune 2023

  
  

Organizing Roles in Major Conferences & CMEs

• Mahapedicon 2017 – Conference Co-Secretary

• Pediquest 2014 – IAP Pediatric Infectious Disease CME

• Pedimeet 2024 - Secretary IAP Pune annual conference

• Pedimeet 2014, 2015, 2016 – Pune IAP Annual CMEs

• Neuropedicon 2014 – National Conference of the Pediatric Neurology Subchapter (Central IAP)

• PHOCON 2015 – National Pediatric Hematology Conference

Faculty & Speaker Engagements

• PEDICON 2016, Hyderabad – National Conference of Indian Academy of Pediatrics

• PEDICON 2019, Indore – National Conference of Indian Academy of Pediatrics

• Mahapedicon 2017, Pune

• Speaker and faculty at numerous CMEs and academic sessions organized by:

  • Central IAP

  • IAP Specialty Chapters

  • Hadapsar Pediatric Association, Pune

Dr. Manoj Zalte has a strong aptitude for learning, teaching, and research in both primary and secondary levels of pediatric care. He is deeply committed to the principles of preventive and curative pediatrics, with a dedicated focus on providing comprehensive care to sick and vulnerable children.

His interests extend beyond medicine to include hiking, physical and mental well-being, reading, sports, music, social work, computers, and information technology—reflecting a holistic approach to life and healthcare.

Dr. Zalte’s early years were marked by active participation in drama, dance, scouting, and the National Cadet Corps (NCC), as well as sports at inter-school, university, and state levels—nurturing qualities of leadership, discipline, and teamwork.

During his internship and postgraduate training, he played an active role in school health initiatives, medical camps, and community-based healthcare activities, reinforcing his passion for outreach and service to children at the grassroots level.