Indian Association Of Palliative Care

19/08/2026

IAPC's Gold Medal for Nurses 2026: Registration Closes on 28 August 2026

Only a few days remain to register for the IAPC's Gold Medal for Nurses 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in this prestigious national examination and compete for the Gold Medal!

The Online Screening Examination has been available since 1 August 2026 for all eligible applicants. The examination link will be provided only to registered candidates.

Not registered yet? Register now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLFhjl9U0Z7GSZ5zfsseLudlFfAAYH88bGOm7aoKsEJXlwdA/viewform

Two-Step National Examination Process

Step 1: Online Screening Examination

Free to participate
100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Examination closes: 31 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. IST

The top five rank holders from the Online Screening Examination will be invited to appear for the final examination.

Step 2: In-Person Final Examination

Date: 23 November 2026
Venue: Institute of Nursing Sciences & Shri GH Patel School of Nursing, Bhaikaka University Campus, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat
🏆 Award

The winner will receive:

🥇 IAPC Gold Medal
📜 Citation
💰 Cash Award of ₹25,000

📌 Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 28 August 2026

We encourage eligible nurses across India to participate and showcase their commitment to excellence in palliative care.

Register now and take the first step towards the IAPC Gold Medal for Nurses 2026!

17/08/2026

Join us tomorrow (18 August) for an evening of music; 'Singing for the Stars'

The Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) and Shankar Mahadevan Academy invite you to the August episode of Singing for the Stars — a musical concert under SMA Nirvana.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00–4:00 PM IST
🎤 Artist: Kumaran Muthuraman, Vocalist & Performing Artist

🔗 Join the program:
https://shankarmahadevanacademy.zoom.us/j/98141047902?pwd=bXKAO2n5tvXMPV4kUh9UXKgJGrpDYK.1

Meeting ID: 981 4104 7902
Passcode: 667334

We look forward to having you with us for an hour of music, connection and joy! 🎵

15/08/2026

11/08/2026

Applications Now Open!

IAPC’s Foundation Course in Palliative Care Pharmacy (FCPCP)

Strengthen your knowledge of medicines essential to palliative care and understand the legal, technical and clinical aspects of Essential Narcotic Drugs and Narcotic Drugs.

Course Mode: Online
Course Date: 26 September 2026 | Saturday
Last Date to Submit Application: 21 September 2026 | Monday

Eligibility: Diploma/Degree holders in Pharmacy & Doctors (MBBS/BDS)

👉 Apply Now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNe4ee_m85nElJ_BYDXPgCa86GXMcqQuxaW5YPRXnWH5xfhg/viewform?pli=1

08/08/2026

Ganga Prem Hospice, Rishikesh Invites Applications for IAPC's Fellowship in Home & Hospice Palliative Care (FHHPC)

Ganga Prem Hospice, Rishikesh, an accredited centre of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), invites applications for the on-site, full-time Fellowship in Home & Hospice Palliative Care.

👩‍⚕️ Who Can Apply?
* MBBS / MD / DNB from an NMC-recognised institution
* Valid State/NMC registration
* Selected candidates must enroll for IAPC Life Membership

🎓 No. of Seats: 2

Last Date to Apply: 20 August 2026
Venue: Ganga Prem Hospice, Rishikesh
First Batch Commences: September 2026

🔗 For details & application:
https://gangapremhospice.org/fellowship-in-palliative-care/

07/08/2026

Heads up!
Our website, www.palliativecare.in is getting a makeover!

The IAPC website is currently under maintenance for improvements.

Please visit again after a week to check out the new and improved version.

Our latest announcements are shared on social media; stay tuned.

You can reach out to us via email for any urgent queries:
[email protected]
[email protected]

To contact core team, please note:
Dr Geeta Joshi, President, IAPC: [email protected]
Dr Sanghamita Bora, Hon. Secretary, IAPC:
[email protected]
Dr Mayur Goghari, Treasurer, IAPC:
[email protected]

Please note: IAPC Membership registration page will be live by 20 August 2026.

Thank you for your understanding! 💙

02/08/2026

IAPC’s Infographic of the month: Palliative Care in Advanced Liver Disease
As a part of the ongoing series on “Integrating Palliative Care across Medical Specialities”, we are delighted to present the IAPC’s Infographic for August 2026: “Palliative Care in Advanced Liver Disease– Care today. Comfort always. Dignity Preserved.”

The IAPC’s monthly infographic series reflects its constant endeavour to promote palliative care education and awareness across the country.

Please feel free to share this infographic within your networks. The same will be available on our social media platforms and also on our website.

Please click here to access IAPC’s infographics published till date.

We thank Dr Wasim Hoda (Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia, Pain, Palliative and Critical Care, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand), for his valuable support towards this initiative.

01/08/2026

📢 The IAPC Newsletter – August 2026 is now live!

Stay updated with the latest developments in palliative care across India and beyond, featuring:

✅ IAPC Grants to Attend IAPCON 2027
✅ IAPC Awards for Best Oral and Poster Presentations
✅ IAPC Fellowship in Home and Hospice Palliative Care: Four Centres Accredited
✅ IAPC Gold Medal Examination for Nurses 2026
✅ Bruce Davis Gold Medal 2026
✅ Education, awards, organisational updates, and inspiring stories from across the country

📚 IAPC's Exclusive Articles feature:

📝 "Some Leave the Hospital, Some Never Leave Your Heart" – Dr Amit Jain, Delhi
📝 "When Words Fall Silent: Communication Beyond Words in Palliative Care" – Mr Anshid C. I., Chennai
📝 "A Cup of Coffee, A Cup of Gratitude" – Dr Rajith R., Coimbatore

📖 Read the newsletter here:
https://www.palliativecare.in/iapc-newsletter-august-2026/

Dear friends,

30/07/2026

📚 Textbook on Essentials of Palliative Care
Now available from online stores

We are delighted to announce that the Textbook on Essentials of Palliative Care, Fifth Edition (Reprint), published by the Indian Association of Palliative Care, is now available for purchase online.

Developed for doctors, nurses and allied health workers caring for patients with life-limiting illness, the book spans 29 chapters across six sections: getting to know palliative care, symptom management, palliative care in special situations, nursing issues, terminal and post-death care, and drugs in palliative care. It brings together contributions from leading faculty in the field, balancing evidence-based practice with the emotional, spiritual and social dimensions of care.

Available now on:
Notion Press: https://notionpress.com/in/read/textbook-on-essentials-of-palliative-care

Paperback, 400 pages, ₹825.

The book is also available on Amazon and Flipkart