About Apollo AHA
Apollo AHA is a pioneering initiative by the Apollo Hospitals Education and Research, 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, Apollo AHA integrates advanced learning methodologies, global best practices and strong industry linkages to nurture the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.
Our Core Principles
Apollo Allied Health Academy offers industry-aligned B.Sc. programmes in fields like Medical Lab Technology, Radiology, Critical Care and Operation Theatre Technology.The Academy is built around three core principles:
- Clinical Immersion: Every student is embedded into the Apollo Hospital ecosystem with structured internships and exposure to real cases.
- Academic Excellence: Programmes follow the latest UGC and healthcare sector guidelines, with simulation labs and experienced faculty.
- Career Outcomes: Our curriculum is designed to meet the demands of employers. Students graduate with real-world skills that lead to jobs, not just degrees.
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 to make quality education accessible
Our Promoters
Dr Prathap C Reddy
Founder-Chairman of the Apollo Hospitals Group
Ms Preetha Reddy
Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
Ms Suneeta Reddy
Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
Ms Shobana Kamineni
Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
Ms Sangita Reddy
Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
Our Leadership
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 Apollo 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 H Vinod Bhat
Prof. H. Vinod Bhat took charge as the Vice Chancellor of The Apollo University in the year 2022. He has been a medical doctor, teacher, researcher and administrator for the past 34 years. He has been an institution builder par excellence, setting up two campuses, five University departments and over 100 University centres. He has very strong international University networks, having been the Co-Chair for the FICCI Higher Education Committee in the year 2017-18. His aspiration is to make The Apollo University one of the best in the country in health sciences – combining Apollo’s strengths in Hospital networks, rural outreach through Total Health, Research in Clinical Sciences & MedTech and Healthcare Management – in the next five years.
Dr Jagadeswaran
Dr. Jagadeswaran, a pioneer in Allied Health Professions, has over 22 years of experience in academia, clinical practice, research, and administration. He is the first in India to earn a Doctorate in Renal Sciences and Dialysis Technology. He has held leadership roles at institutions like Sri Ramachandra University and Saveetha University, and worked in the corporate sector with Baxter. A key figure in national policy, he currently serves as Lead Coordinator of the Provisional Regulations Committee and Council Member of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. He is also the former Chairperson of its Curriculum Committee.
