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About Us

Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM)

A Constituent Unit of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC)

The Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM) is a dedicated academic initiative under the aegis of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC). Established in July 2022, APM represents a vibrant community of healthcare professionals committed to advancing the research and practice of palliative medicine in India.

Our mission is to empower and equip the country’s multidisciplinary palliative care workforce through structured and high-quality education, training, and mentorship. By fostering academic excellence and clinical competence, APM aims to ensure that every patient with a serious or life-limiting illness receives compassionate, appropriate, and evidence-based care.

Palliative care is no longer a choice—it is an urgent and essential component of comprehensive healthcare. As the burden of chronic and terminal illnesses grows in India, there is an increasing need to build a skilled and future-ready cadre of professionals who can lead the delivery of person-centered, holistic care.

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Vision – Mission – Core Values

Our Vision

To be the leading academic and research body of Palliative Medicine…
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Our Mission

The Academy of Palliative Medicine, as the academic and training arm…
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Core Values

Compassion, Excellence, Innovation
Collaboration, Integrity, Sustainability.
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Our Courses

The Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM) hosts a Weekly Online Lecture Series every Monday from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM IST.
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Research

Research in Palliative Medicine is a rapidly evolving field of medicine that focuses on providing compassionate
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Announcement

Announcement of the 3rd Cohort

Announcement of the 3rd Cohort

by | Nov 11, 2025 |

The Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM) organized the first Palliative Medicine Post Graduate (PG) Assembly 2025 on Saturday, 20th September, 2025, and Sunday, 21st September, 2025, at Karunashraya - Bangalore Hospice Trust, Bengaluru, Karnataka. The two-day academic...

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Testimonials

{ I had an opportunity to attend APM’s ANSPC Batch 2 during September 2024 – April 2025. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from the... Advanced Nursing Skills in Palliative Care course, which comprised 17 informative modules. I’d like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each teacher for their valuable contributions, encouragement, and commitment to […]Read MoreRead Less
Ms Sabina Louis Fernandes
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Ms Sabina Louis Fernandes
Nurse at Novi Survat (Goa NGO)
{ It was a great experience joining and successfully completing the Advanced Nursing Skills in Palliative Care with the Academy of Palliative... Medicine during September 2024 to April 2025. The course helped me gain a lot of knowledge, and helped me to correlate with my patients who are admitted in palliative care… It also helped me […]Read MoreRead Less
Ms Rashmi Jose Therattil
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Ms Rashmi Jose Therattil
Psychiatry matron at Command hospital, Bangalore
{ Recently I’ve completed my 6 months distance learning training program in Palliative Care, offered by Academy of Palliative Medicine. This... is a brand-new course that was painstakingly designed by APM. The faculty members that were involved are highly skilled, with more than 20 years of individual experience in Palliative Medicine. This course is unique in […]Read MoreRead Less
Dr Rajanikanth
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Dr Rajanikanth
{ It was a wonderful experience to be part of the BLCC Cohort 2.0. The course was exceptionally well organized, with each module leading us to a... deeper understanding of palliative care. The coordinators, Ms Sharmila and Ms Arya, were extremely supportive and approachable. Whenever we called or texted them, they were always ready with prompt […]Read MoreRead Less
Dr Namrata Sharma
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Dr Namrata Sharma
MBBS, MD Anaesthesiology, Haldwani, Uttarakandh
{ “Completing the certificate course in the Basics of Palliative Care has been a truly transformative journey. The most profound part of the... experience was the ‘unlearning’—shifting my perspective to better serve patients in need. The faculty were exceptional, building a strong foundation through interactive sessions and role-plays that brought theory to life. The administrative staff […]Read MoreRead Less
Dr Godwin Thomas
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Dr Godwin Thomas
Resident Medical Officer, Bethany Hospital, Thane, Maharashtra
{ I sincerely appreciate the EGPC course team and faculties for the outstanding expertise, dedication and commitment to teaching us. The program... was well structured and clinically relevant with more emphasis on Comprehensive geriatric assessment and end of life care. This course help to enhance my clinical skills and holistic approach to caring for elderly patients […]Read MoreRead Less
Dr. Santhamma A N
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Dr Santhamma A N
Senior consultant physician and HOD, Dept of Internal Medicine, Muthoot Hospital, Kozhencherry. Kerala
{ The ANSPC course organized collaboratively by APM, HPNA, TNAI, and IAPC was an excellent learning experience. The content was very impressive and... well structured, and the inclusion of daily clinical scenarios made the sessions highly practical and valuable for real-life patient care. The facilitators were knowledgeable and experts in the field, which made the sessions […]Read MoreRead Less
Ancy M Das
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Ancy M Das
Nursing Officer, ESIC Medical College and Hospital Gulbarga, Karnataka