Dr. Priya Vijayakumar is the Professor and Head of the Department with over 21 years of teaching experience. She has extensive expertise in geriatric medicine, focusing on the management of geriatric syndromes, bed sore management, and geriatric rehabilitation. Dr. Vijayakumar is recognized for her commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly, with a distinguished career that includes leadership roles in geriatrics on national platforms.
- Geriatric Medicine
- Bed Sore Management
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- End of Life Care
MBBS
MD (Medicine)
PGDGM
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
Observership in Geriatric Medicine
University of Michigan
Certificate Course in Palliative Care
- English
- Malayalam
- 21 years of teaching experience in Geriatrics
- Core Member – Elderly Health Vertical in C20 (2022-2023)
- MD examiner in Geriatrics
- Published articles in national and international journals
- Recipient of the Distinguished Woman in Health and Medical Sciences award (2019)
Dr. Priya Vijayakumar is the Professor and Head of the Department with over 21 years of teaching experience. She has extensive expertise in geriatric medicine, focusing on the management of geriatric syndromes, bed sore management, and geriatric rehabilitation. Dr. Vijayakumar is recognized for her commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly, with a distinguished career that includes leadership roles in geriatrics on national platforms.
- Geriatric Medicine
- Bed Sore Management
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- End of Life Care
MBBS
MD (Medicine)
PGDGM
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
Observership in Geriatric Medicine
University of Michigan
Certificate Course in Palliative Care
- English
- Malayalam
- 21 years of teaching experience in Geriatrics
- Core Member – Elderly Health Vertical in C20 (2022-2023)
- MD examiner in Geriatrics
- Published articles in national and international journals
- Recipient of the Distinguished Woman in Health and Medical Sciences award (2019)