- Specialty : Cancer Care & Oncology
- Designation: Vice Chairman
- Experience: 44+ Years
- Max Institute of Cancer Care Lajpat Nagar
Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
About: Dr. Pramod Kumar Julka
Dr. Pramod Kumar Julka is a distinguished figure in the field of oncology with over 44 years of experience. He received advanced training at M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas, under a World Health Organisation fellowship and subsequently at Long Beach Memorial Cancer Centre, Long Beach, California. Dr. Julka served as the Dean of Academics and Professor in the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi, India. He has held leadership positions, including President of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (Northern Chapter) and Chairperson of the Indian College of Radiation Oncology from 2000 to 2009.
Dr. Julka’s expertise spans various areas within oncology, including cancer care, gynecologic oncology, hematology oncology, head & neck oncology, musculoskeletal oncology, neuro oncology, pediatric oncology, thoracic oncology, uro-oncology, gastrointestinal & hepatobiliary oncology, medical oncology, and breast cancer. He is renowned for his contributions to the field and commitment to advancing cancer treatment and research.
Work Experience
- Received higher training – M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas, under World Health Organisation fellowship & thereafter – Long Beach Memorial Cancer Centre, Long Beach, California
- Dean – Academics and Professor – Dept. of Radiotherapy and Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
- Former President – Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (Northern Chapter)
- Former Chairperson – Indian College of Radiation Oncology (2000-2009)
Education & Training
- M.D. (Radiotherapy & Oncology), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
- Fellow (FAMS) of the National Academy of Medical Sciences
Memberships
- Emeritus Member – American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Member – Society of Cancer Research & National Advisory Committee of Global Cancer Summit 2015
- Member – Indian Council of Medical Research Task Force (set up cancer research projects across the country)
Awards
- WHO Fellowship – MD Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas and Long Beach Memorial Cancer Centre, Long Beach, California, USA (1995)
- Performed a Peripheral Blood Stem Cell transplant following high dose chemotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer on May 9, 1995 (the first in the country – this feat has been featured in Limca Book of Records, 1998)
- IMA Award for Medical Education and Research (2000 – 2001)
- OISCA Foundation Award (UN Award) for outstanding contribution to cancer treatment and research (2001)
- ‘Leading Scientist of the World 2005’ Award – International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England (2005)
- NDB Oration Award (2005)
- Dr. G.D. Pandey Oration Award – Haldwani, Uttarakhand (2006)
- Indian Medical Association Award for Clinical Oncology (2006)
- Dr. P. K. Haldar Oration Award – AROI Conference on Translational Research (2007)
- Best Orator of the Year Award – Indian Medical Association (2009)
- Felicitated as Fellow (FAMS) of National Academy of Medical Sciences (2013)
- Life Time Achievement Award – Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (2013)
- Recipient of ‘Padma Shri’ Award, the fourth-highest civilian award in the Republic of India (2013)
- Bestowed ‘Emeritus Membership’ – American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Speciality Interest
- Cancer care/oncology
- Bone marrow transplant
- Breast cancer
- Blood Cancer
- Gastrointestinal oncology
- Gynecologic oncology
- Hematology oncology
- Head & neck oncology
- Musculoskeletal oncology
- Medical oncology
- Neuro-oncology
- Paediatric (Ped) oncology
- Thoracic oncology
- Skin Cancer
- Urology oncology
Research Papers & Publications
- Published over 250 articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals that have benefited eminent researchers across the globe.
- Published a book – Becoming A Successful Clinical Trial Investigator
