The Academy of Palliative Medicine is guided by a dedicated governing council, composed of healthcare professionals who are passionate about advancing the field of palliative medicine and improving the lives of seriously ill patients and their families. Our governing council members bring a wealth of expertise and experience to our organisation, and are committed to supporting our programs and initiatives. They provide guidance and leadership to ensure that our organisation is fulfilling its mission and serving the needs of our community. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, we are pleased to introduce our governing council members:
Chairperson
Dr. Sushma Bhatnagar, MD (Anaesthesiology), MSc (Palliative Medicine)
President, Indian Association of Palliative Care
Chief, Dr B.R.A Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital Head, National Cancer Institute, Jhajjar
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Secretary General
Dr. Naveen Salins, MD Gen Med (Manipal), PhD Palliative Care (Lancaster University, UK), FRCP (Glasgow), FRCP (London)
Clin Dip Pall Med (Adelaide), Clin Fellowship Pall Med (Adelaide)
Professor and Head, Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care
Coordinator, Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education,
Manipal, India
Members of the Governing Council
Dr. Srinagesh Simha, MS(Gen Surg), MSc Pall Med (Cardiff), FRCP Lon (Hon)
Medical Director, Karunashraya, Bengaluru India &
Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre Bhubaneswar, India
Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Dr. Mary Ann Muckaden, MBBS, MD(Radiotherapy), MSc(Palliative Medicine),Cardiff
EPEC Master Facilitator
Medical Lead, Sukoon Nilaya
Professor and Former HoD,
Department of Palliative Medicine,
TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
Dr. Santosh K Chaturvedi, M.D. (Psychiatry); FRCPsych [UK]
Former Dean & Senior Professor of Psychiatry,
National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, Vrindavan,
Barsana and Mangarh, UP, India
Prof. Fiona Rawlinson, SFHEA FRCP MSc
Post graduate course Director,
Cardiff University School of Medicine,
Cardiff,Wales, UK.
Dr. Atul Goel
Director General of Health Service
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Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi, India
Chairperson of the Board of Overseers
Prof. Gregory Crawford AM, MBBS, DipRACOG, DA, FRACGP, MPHC, FAChPM, MD
Senior Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Director of Research & Education,
Northern Adelaide Palliative Service, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, South Australia
Professor of Palliative Medicine,
Discipline of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Australia
Chairperson of the Board of Studies
Dr. Jenifer Jeba MD (RT), Dip Pall Med, MSc Pall Med (Cardiff)
Professor and Head,
Dept of Palliative Medicine
Christian Medical College Hospital,
Vellore, India
