Dr Seema Rajesh Rao
Consultant
Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care
Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care
Qualification: MBBS, DPM, National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine, Master of Science Palliative Medicine
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consultant, Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care.
- Palliative Medicine Consultant, Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care, Asia Pacific Palliative Care Network, Singapore
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Karntak University, Dharwad | Feb 1993 | |
| DPM | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka | Sept 2001 | |
| National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine | Institute of Palliative Medicine, Calicut | July 2013 | |
| Master of Science Palliative Medicine | Palliative Medicine | Cardiff University, UK | Jan 2019 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMC, Manipal | Consultant | Mar 2019 till date | |
| Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care, Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Network, Singapore | consultant | Mar 2019 till date | |
| Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai | Senior Medical Officer | Aug 2015 – Jan 2019 | |
| Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai | Senior Clinical Research Fellow | Jun 2013 – Jul 2015 | |
| Various Hospitals in Mumbai | Consulting Psychiatrist | Aug 2007 – May 2013 | |
| Dr. Rao’s Clinic, Mumbai | Consulting Psychiatirst | Jun 2002 – Jul 2007 | |
| Father Muller’s Medical College, Mangalore | Resident | Sep 1999 – Oct 2001 | |
| Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai | Junior Resident | Dec 1994 – Dec 1995 | |
| Manipal Hospital, Bangalore | Junior Resident | Mar 1993 – Mar 1994 |
Sl. No |
Title |
Role |
Status |
1. |
Retrospective Audit of outcomes of palliative care referral in patients with serious COVID-19 illnesses |
PI |
Completed |
2. |
Prevalence and predictors of stress, anxiety and depression among health care workers who are in the front line management of COVID-19 Pandemic in India - a multicentre observational study |
CI |
Completed |
3. |
Retrospective evaluation of the prevalence and factors influencing Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) |
PI |
Ongoing |
4. |
Effectiveness of respite model of Palliative Care in the Indian setting |
Co-PI |
Completed |
5. |
Exploring the lived experience of adult family caregivers caring for malignant fungating wounds in head and neck cancer in India: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis |
Co-PI |
Completed |
6. |
Prevalence of depression in patients with advanced cancer referred to palliative care services |
CI |
Completed |
7. |
Assessment of palliative care needs in geriatric cancer care setting using a comprehensive cancer-specific geriatric assessment tool and evaluation of the feasibility of utilisation of the tool |
Co-PI |
Completed |
8. |
Does respite model of palliative care facilitate discussion and achievement of preferred place of death: A baseline audit |
CI |
Completed |
9. |
Palliative Prognostic Index in estimating survival in patients with advanced cancer in a tertiary palliative care setting – A Clinical Audit |
PI |
Completed |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
• Communication skills • Palliative Care • Psychooncology • Spiritual Care • Palliative Care in the ICU
Area of Expertise
Dignity Therapy in Palliative Care and End of Life in 2018,Mindfulness Therapy in 2018, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy in 2020, Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum (ISPEC) Trainer (George Washington Institute of Spirituality and Health, Washington, DC), Mentor for Cancer Treatment Centres Palliative Care Training Program,Geriatric Palliative Care
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Indian Association of Palliative Care. Member since 2017.
- Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network. Member since 2019.
- International Psychooncology Society since 2018
- European Association of Palliative Care since 2019
- Indian Psychiatric Society, Life Fellow since 2013
- Bombay Psychiatric Society, Life Fellow since 2007.
- Mentor – Cancer Treatment Centre Palliative Care Training Program in association with AIIMS New Delhi and APHN Singapore. from Mar 2019 – till date
- Honorary Tutor, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, UK from Mar 2019 – till date.
- Faculty, National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine from Mar 2019 – till date.
- National Faculty: Indian Association of Palliative Care; Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care; Essentials of Counselling in Palliative Care; IAPC Academy training.
- Contributing Faculty 2019-Palliative Care Always: India online certificate course in palliative care by Stanford School of Medicine
- Contributing Faculty 2020-Geriatric Palliative Care – Learning Module for Three-month Certification course in palliative care by BMJ