About Apollo Healthcare Academy (AHA)
Apollo Healthcare Academy is a pioneering initiative by the Apollo Knowledge, dedicated to transforming healthcare education in India and beyond. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic excellence and real-world healthcare needs, equipping students with the skills, knowledge and values required to excel in healthcare. Backed by decades of healthcare leadership, AHA integrates advanced learning methodologies, global best practices and strong industry linkages to nurture the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.
Our Core Principles
Apollo Healthcare Academy serves as a skilling partner for various industry-aligned Bachelor of
programmes
offered and awarded by its partner universities. The Academy is built around three core
principles:
- Academic Excellence: Programmes offered by our university partners follow the latest UGC and healthcare sector guidelines, with simulation labs and experienced faculty.
- Career Outcomes: The curriculum is designed to meet the demands of employers. Students graduate with real-world skills that lead to jobs, not just degrees.
- Clinical Immersion: Every student is embedded into the Apollo Hospital ecosystem with structured internships and exposure to real cases.
Our Mission
- Undertake and promote translational and clinical research in major medical disciplines, focusing on translating research into practical applications.
- Bridge the gap between classroom learning and clinical reality.
- Offer students immersive training in actual healthcare settings.
- Build a high-quality, job-ready allied health workforce for India and the world.
Our Vision
To become India’s most trusted healthcare education network by setting new benchmarks in training allied health professionals who are skilled, ethical and globally competent.
Our Strengths
- Programmes designed with direct inputs from hospitals, diagnostics and health-tech employers
- Backed by Apollo Hospitals' Education and Research ecosystem spanning universities, hospitals and research centres
- Taught by experienced healthcare professionals with real-world clinical exposure
- Strong placement network across Apollo and partner institutions
- International career pathways with IELTS/OET coaching and support from Global Workforce Development (GWD)
- Simulation labs, hands-on training and industry internships from Day 1
- Flexible EMI options and scholarships offered by our partner universities to make quality education accessible
Our Promoters
Dr Prathap C Reddy
Founder-Chairman of the Apollo Hospitals Group
Dr. Preetha Reddy
Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
Dr. Suneeta Reddy
Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
Ms Shobana Kamineni
Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
Dr. Sangita Reddy
Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
Our Leadership
Mr. Karthik Anand Reddy
A dynamic entrepreneur with proven leadership in directing business strategies. He has over a decade of diverse experience in heading and being on the boards of organizations in education and learning.
Mr V. Sivaramakrishnan
Sivaramakrishnan is renowned for turning businesses around with new initiatives, bringing on board 30+ years of global experience in various sectors such as FMCG, Automobiles, e-Commerce and Education across the UK, Dubai, Malaysia and India. At AHA, he is focusing on brand building, marketing and alliance management, key accounts management, team management, and strategic planning for new and existing markets. He will also be looking to enhance market penetration, re-engineering plan executions and operational efficiency with P&I management. Prior to his current assignment, he worked with the likes of Ford Motor Company, Ford India, P&G India, HCL, Oxford University Press India and other prestigious institutions.
Dr. Neeraj Mahindroo
Dr. Neeraj is a senior academic leader with over 25 years of experience in Pharmacy and Health Sciences Education, spanning academia, clinical operations, research, and institutional governance. He holds a Ph.D. from Panjab University and has pursued post‑doctoral research in the USA and Taiwan. Renowned for advancing academic programmes, faculty development, and industry partnerships, he brings strong expertise in higher education leadership. Dr. Neeraj works closely with the Academic Councils to expand programmes and advance AHA’s strategic vision for Allied Health Education.