Key Features:
- Affiliation: MUHS, Nashik
- Duration: 1-year (Full-Time)
- Fees: As per MUHS guidelines
- Intake Capacity: 03 seats per academic year
- Eligibility: MBBS/MD/MS or equivalent recognised medical qualification
- Curriculum: Integrated training in pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support, and end-of-life care.
Faculty & Mentors:
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Our faculty comprises experienced palliative care physicians and educators with extensive clinical and teaching backgrounds:
- Dr. Jayarajan Ponissery (MBBS, PGDPM, NFPM) – Medical Director, 8 years in general medicine and 17+ years of experience in palliative medicine.
- Dr. Vivek Nirabhawane (MBBS, PGDPM, FPM) – Palliative Care Physician, 15+ years of experience in palliative medicine
All mentors have done advance course in palliative medicine from Cardiff University, United Kingdom.
Infrastructure & Clinical Exposure:
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- Hospital Beds: 49 dedicated palliative care beds and caregiver accommodation.
- OPD & IPD: Over 1,252 OPD and 956 IPD annual patient load
- Specialised Equipment: Syringe drivers, oxygen supply, suction machines, nebulisers, air mattresses, wheelchairs, ECG, pulse oximeters, and more
- Support Services: Psycho-social counselling, physiotherapy, dietetics, and medical social work
- Library & Digital Resources: Access to Indian and international palliative care journals, online databases, and a dedicated departmental library
Institutional Credentials:
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- Registered under: Bombay Nursing Home Registration Act.
- Nursing Home Registration: LCBP/2021-00105
- Year of Establishment: 1997
- Location: Warje, Pune, Maharashtra – 411058.
- Google Map Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kq2wxqLfGVMuezNU8
Admission Process:
Admissions are conducted as per MUHS norms and guidelines. Eligible candidates may apply through the university’s centralised admission process or as notified by CPC. Details of the course syllabus can be found by clicking the following link https://www.muhs.ac.in/website/courseAndSyllabus
Course Fees:
- Stipend: As per Cipla Palliative Care and Training Centre guidelines.
- Course Fee: One-time ₹100,000 per fellow (all candidates).
- Registration Fee: ₹3,000 per fellow.
- Examination Fee: ₹5,000 one-time per fellow.
Course Administration & Inquiries:
Director: Click here to View Annexure 'E'
Dr Natasha Verma
Tel: 020 2952-5444 / 5445 | 
Mobile: 9011763061
Email: natasha.verma@ciplacare.com
Course Mentor: Click here to View Annexure 'F'
Dr Jayarajan Ponissery
Tel: 020 2952-5444 / 5445 | Mobile: 919745067733
Email: jayarajan.ponissery@ciplacare.com
Course Coordinator:
Dr Saju Joseph
Tel: 020 2952-5444 / 5445 | Mobile: 9145286035
Email: training.education@ciplacare.com
Contact Information:
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For enquiries regarding the fellowship programme, please contact:
Cipla Palliative Care and Training Centre
Address: Off Bangalore-Pune Highway, Near Suyog Aura, Warje, Pune, MH – 411058.
Website: www.ciplapalliativecare.org
Google Map Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kq2wxqLfGVMuezNU8
