- A step forward in advancing nursing education and standards in India
- Selected Nurses to undergo the 12-week intensive course to be conducted by the esteemed faculty of King’s College, London
- The program is launched in the memory of Late Srichand P. Hinduja, former Chairman of the Hinduja Group. The collaboration is the brainchild of GP Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group & Hinduja Foundation
Mumbai, May 29, 2025: P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre entered into a strategic services agreement with King’s College London, Guy’s andSt Thomas’ NHS Foundation in April 2024 to deliver training in clinical and non-clinical courses for doctors and nurses, research capacity building and executive education to health professionals in India and the UK. The inaugural academic initiative of this collaboration was launched on May 16th, 2025 —a tailored Clinical Nursing Leadership program aimed at empowering senior nursing professionals in India. This represents a bold step forward in advancing nursing education and healthcare leadership through global tie-ups.
The 12-week course, titled “Clinical Nursing Leadership,” is being conducted by the esteemed faculty of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King’s College London. Structured as a hybrid program, it combines online and in-person instruction and follows a synchronous, activity-based teaching methodology designed to engage and elevate experienced nursing leaders.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gautam Khanna, CEO, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, said, “This initiative reflects our deep commitment to advancing healthcare not just through treatment but through empowering the very individuals who form the backbone of patient care — our nurses. We believe that leadership in nursing is crucial for transforming healthcare delivery, improving patient outcomes, and fostering innovation. By integrating the world-class expertise of King’s College London’s faculty, we are ensuring that our nursing leaders are equipped with the latest knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a global perspective that will help them lead confidently in complex healthcare environments. This program marks the beginning of a sustained effort to elevate nursing education in India, and ultimately, to create a ripple effect that benefits communities at large.”
A cohort of highly qualified nurses currently serving in senior leadership roles at P. D. Hinduja Hospital have enrolled in this inaugural batch. The curriculum is designed not only to enhance clinical acumen but also to cultivate the strategic thinking and leadership competencies required to manage modern healthcare environments.
The teaching faculty for this program includes renowned educators and practitioners from King’s College London with deep expertise in clinical nursing, adult care, mental health, and pedagogy. The collaborative design of the program underscores a shared commitment to international excellence in nursing education.
Dr. Phalakshi Manjrekar, Director of Nursing, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, added, “The launch of the Clinical Nursing Leadership program is a milestone in our ongoing journey to integrate clinical excellence with academic innovation. Nurses are essential drivers of healthcare quality and safety, and by investing in their leadership development, we are investing in the future resilience of our health systems. Our collaboration with King’s College London brings a unique opportunity to blend international standards with local clinical realities, helping to bridge gaps in knowledge and practice. We envision this program not only as a training course but as a catalyst for culture change within nursing and healthcare leadership. As these senior nurses complete the program and move forward in their careers, we anticipate significant positive impacts on patient care, team dynamics, and organisational performance.”
Dr Julia Philippou, Vice Dean International in the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King’s College London said, “Our collaboration with P.D. Hinduja Hospital is based on our shared commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning, and it is these principles on which this forward-thinking nursing program has been built upon. This initiative goes beyond leadership development – it equips senior nursing professionals with the advanced knowledge, skills, and global perspective needed to lead, influence, and elevate nursing practice. As the world’s top-ranked nursing faculty, King’s remains dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare through high-quality, transnational education that empowers nurses to make a lasting impact across borders.”
This initiative also stands as a tribute to the late Mr. Srichand P. Hinduja, former Chairman of the Hinduja Group, whose vision and philanthropic spirit continue to inspire the Foundation’s commitment to education, healthcare, and social development. His death anniversary is commemorated on May 17th.
This collaboration, signed on 17th April 2024, was the brainchild of Mr. G.P. Hinduja, the visionary chairman of the Hinduja Group and the Hinduja Foundation, who envisaged this as a part of a long-term partnership to bring real positive healthcare and research outcomes to benefit India and the UK. This inaugural program for nurses is just the beginning of a series of collaborative initiatives planned to help address healthcare challenges faced by the two countries. Some of the other activities planned include research and capacity building, using technological and digital advances to develop effective healthcare solutions, scholarships for students in India in biomedical and imaging sciences, etc.
About P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre
P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, part of the Hinduja Group, started as a clinic in 1951 and is today ranked as one of the leading multi-specialty tertiary care hospitals in the country. For over seven decades, this institute has worked to ensure that world-class healthcare delivery is provided to all. It currently has two units, one at Mahim with 400 beds and the other at Khar with 100 beds. Both the units are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and has on-board some of the best nationally and internationally recognised doctors. P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mahim has always been an early adopter of technology in delivery of care; being amongst the first few hospitals in the country to bring in the most advanced fully integrated Robotics System, Gama Knife, Digital Broadband MRI with ambient themes, True Beam Linear Accelerator and more. Quality care being the focus, it was amongst the early few hospitals that has been accredited and certified by NABH, CAP, and ISO. It continues to partner with leading International Institutes, latest being an arrangement with The Division of AIDS (NIAID, NIH), U.S.A, to establish a centre of excellence for infectious disease research in India. P. D. Hinduja Hospital has consistently been bestowed with several Best Multi-Specialty Hospital awards by different industry bodies. In the Newsweek World’s Best Hospital Survey in 2020 and 2021, it was ranked No.1 in western India, 3rd amongst private hospitals in India and 6th amongst all hospitals in India. On the Charity front, the hospital provides free or concessional treatment to the needy and also runs the Serve with Passion rural health programme, under which free healthcare services are provided to the tribal areas in Maharashtra.
About King’s College London
King’s College London is amongst the top 40 universities in the world and top 10 in Europe (THE World University Rankings 2024), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities. With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s maintained its sixth position for ‘research power’ in the UK (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
In 2025, King’s rose to first place in the QS World University Rankings for nursing. King’s has more than 33,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff.
For nearly 200 years, King’s students and staff have used their knowledge and insight to make a positive impact on people, society and the planet. Focused on delivering positive change at home in London, across the UK and around the world, King’s is building on its history of addressing the world’s most urgent challenges head on to accelerate progress, make discoveries and pioneer innovation. Visit the website to find out more about Vision 2029, which sets out bold ambitions for the future of King’s as we look towards our 200th anniversary.
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