BIO

Dr. Priyanka Malaiyappan is a dedicated healthcare professional and public health researcher with an interdisciplinary background in medicine, public health, women’s health, and community health. She currently serves as the Research and Innovation Coordinator at the Institute of Health and Management (IHM), Australia, where she leads research development, supports academic initiatives, and fosters healthcare education innovation.

She holds a Master of Public Health (Gold Medalist) from Vinayaka Mission University, India, and a Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery from Dr. MGR Tamil Nadu Medical University, India. Her career blends clinical practice and research, with prior working experience as a Consultant Homeopath, Physician Assistant, and Visiting Doctor in hospital settings, with a focus on women’s health. She has also contributed to community health through NGO and public health initiatives.

Currently, she manages research projects, supports students and faculty in scholarly activities, and collaborates with external partners and healthcare organizations. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in public health and enhanced her expertise through numerous workshops, WHO programs, and national conferences. As a Registered Medical Practitioner, she is committed to advancing healthcare through innovation, evidence-based practice, and education, with a strong passion for improving health outcomes across diverse communities.

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

Position	Institution	Period
Research & Innovation Coordinator	Institute of Health & Management (IHM), Australia	Current
Consultant Homeopath	Manam Healthcare Hospital, India	Nov 2023 – Nov 2025
Public Health Intern	Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society, India	May 2024 – Aug 2024
Visiting Doctor	Newlife NGO (Special School for Mentally Challenged Children), India	Oct 2022 – Oct 2023
Physician Assistant	Meenakshi Mission Multi-speciality Hospital, India	Apr 2021 – Aug 2021
Medical Intern	Venkateswara Homeopathy Medical College & National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, India	May 2019 – Aug 2020

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Public Health (MPH) – Gold Medalist
  School of Allied Health Science, Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation, India — 2021–2023
• Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
  Dr. MGR Tamil Nadu Medical University, India — 2014–2020

RESEARCH INTERESTS

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Registered Medical Practitioner – Tamil Nadu Medical Council, India

Healthcare Professional Registrar – National Health Authority of India