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Dr. Priya Vijayakumar

Professor, Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, Kochi

Qualification: MBBS, MD
priyavijayakumar@aims.amrita.edu

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Dr. Priya Vijayakumar currently serves as Professor at the Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, Kochi.

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

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2012

Clinical And Laboratory profile of dengue fever in geriatric patients: A south Indian perspective

Cite this Research Publication : R. Unnikrishnan, Faizal, B., Paul, G., Vijayakumar, P., Senan, S., and .N.Sharma, R., “Clinical And Laboratory profile of dengue fever in geriatric patients: A south Indian perspective”, Abstract of original article: Journal of the Indian academy of geriatrics, vol. 8, 2012.

Publisher : Abstract of original article: Journal of the Indian academy of geriatrics

Area of Expertise
  • Geriatric Medicine 
  • Bed Sore Management 
  • Geriatric Rehabilitation 
  • Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment 
  • End of Life Care 
Qualification
  • MBBS 
  • MD Medicine 
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) 
  • Observership in Geriatric Medicine, University of Michigan 
  • Certificate Course in Palliative Care 

 

Awards
  • 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) 
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