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)
Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead, Palliative Medicine,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
Immediate Past President of IAPC
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
Ex-Officio (President IAPC)
Dr. Geeta Joshi (MBBS, DA, MD, PGDHHM)
Chief Executive Officer, Community Oncology Centre, Gujarat Cancer Society,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Ex-Officio (Secretary IAPC)
Dr. Savita Butola, MBBS, MSc (Palliative Medicine), PG Diploma (Health and HospitalAdministration), PG Diploma (Maternal and Child Care), NFPM
Chief Medical Officer, Selection Grade,
Sector Headquarter, Border Security Force,
Panisagar, North Tripura.
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
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
Consultant at Mumbai Children’s Palliative Care Centre, Shanthi Avedna Sadan, a hospice for Cancer Patients.
Former Professor & HoD, Department of Palliative Medicine,
TATA Memorial Hospital,
Mumbai, India
Prof. Fiona Rawlinson, SFHEA FRCP MSc
Post Graduate Course Director,
Cardiff University School of Medicine,
Cardiff,Wales, UK.
Dr Pankaj Singhai, MBBS, MD Palliative Medicine
Associate Professor,Dept of Palliative and Supportive Medicine,
Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PG Institute,
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Dr Krithika S Rao, MBBS, MD Palliative Medicine
Associate Professor, Dept of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care,
Kasturba Medical College,
Manipal, India
Dr Puneet Rathore, MBBS, MD Palliative Medicine (AIIMS), Pain Medicine Fellow (AIIMS)
Assistant Professor, NCI, AIIMS, Jhajjar, Haryana
Dr Shamali Poojary, MBBS, MD Palliative Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Palliative Medicine, Tata Memorial Hospital,
Mumbai, India
