Monthly Academic Program

The IAPMR Kerala Chapter proudly hosts monthly online academic programs, designed to foster continuous learning and professional development within the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. These sessions feature insightful topic presentations by veteran faculty, who bring years of experience and expertise to the discussions.

Each session is enriched by interactive dialogues, where experts share their opinions and delve into thought-provoking discussions. These programs serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, ensuring that our members stay at the forefront of advances in rehabilitation medicine.

Upcoming Program

September 2024

We are excited to announce this month’s online academic program, featuring a presentation on Approach to the Neurological Patient reporting Urinary Symptoms by Dr. Jalesh Panicker, Professor of Neurology and Uro-Neurology at University College London (UCL) and Clinical Lead at the Department of Uro-Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London.

This insightful session will take place on 27th September 2024 at 7:30 pm via the Zoom platform. Dr. Panicker’s expertise in uro-neurology will offer valuable perspectives on managing neurological patients with urinary symptoms, making this an unmissable event for our community. We look forward to your participation in this enriching academic exchange.

About the Speaker

Dr Jalesh Panicker

Jalesh Panicker is a Professor of Neurology and Uro-Neurology at University College London (UCL), and Clinical Lead of the Department of Uro-Neurology at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London. He has grown a multidisciplinary team of specialists across Neurology, Urology, Uro-gynaecology and Neuro-Gastroenterology including Specialist Nurses, Clinical Scientists, Pelvic health physiotherapist and Health psychologist that offers a holistic approach to the management of bladder, sexual and bowel dysfunction in individuals with known and suspected neurological disorders. He is also involved in delivering Uro-Neurology teaching and training for junior doctors and other health care professionals across Neurology, Urology, Gynaecology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from the UK and abroad.

Despite full time clinical commitments on the NHS, he leads an active research programme evaluating non-surgical treatment options for managing the neurogenic bladder. He has developed a comprehensive pelvic neurology protocol including pelvic neurophysiology testing for patients presenting with unexplained pelvic symptoms where a neurological cause is suspected. Professor Panicker has published more than 200 peer reviewed papers, 25 book chapters and published two books. He is currently the Educational Officer of the International Neuro-urology Society, building collaborative bridges between Neurology and Urology. He chairs the international NEUROGED multidisciplinary taskforce that is establishing guidelines for the management of neurogenic urogenital dysfunction for practicing neurologists.