Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani
Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya
Address:
AIIMS Kalyani, NH-34 Connector, Saguna, Basantapur, Kalyani, West Bengal 741245, India
Research Interests:
- Medical Ethics & Bioethics
- Palliative Care & End-of-Life Care
- Family Medicine
- Narrative Medicine
- Medical Humanities
- Patient Autonomy
- Clinical Ethics
- Spirituality in Medicine
Biography:
Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya is a distinguished physician-ethicist and academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani. His work is profoundly centered at the confluence of medicine, ethics, and humanities. Dr. Baidya is a leading voice in the fields of bioethics, palliative care, and end-of-life decision-making within the Indian context. He explores complex ethical dilemmas faced by clinicians and patients, advocating for a more compassionate and humanistic approach to healthcare. His research also delves into narrative medicine, using storytelling to better understand the patient experience. As a dedicated educator and prolific writer, Dr. Baidya has authored numerous articles and books, contributing significantly to the discourse on ethical medical practice and compassionate care in modern medicine.
Education Details
- MD in Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, India
- MBBS, R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
Professional Background
- Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Kalyani (Present)
- Senior Resident, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
- Junior Resident, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Achievements
- Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners (FCGP)
- Author of several books on medical ethics and narrative medicine.
- Serves as an editor and reviewer for various national and international medical journals.
Current Research Projects
His current work focuses on the ethical challenges in end-of-life care, the role of spirituality in palliative medicine, and the application of narrative ethics in clinical practice. He is also actively involved in developing curriculum and training modules on bioethics for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
Publications:
Dr. Baidya is a frequent contributor to medical journals, focusing on the ethical and humanistic dimensions of healthcare. His recent publications explore themes of suffering, empathy, and the doctor-patient relationship in the context of palliative and end-of-life care.
List of Recent Publications:
- Baidya, O. P. (2024). Understanding death and dying in the context of palliative care. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University, 19(2), 433-434. DOI: 10.4103/jdmimsu.jdmimsu_96_24
- Baidya, O. P. (2024). Exploring the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence in palliative care. Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 30(2), 231-232. DOI: 10.25259/IJPC_27_2024
- Baidya, O. P. (2024). Reflecting on Faith and Spirituality in Palliative Care. Journal of Religion and Health. DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02052-1
- Baidya, O. P. (2024). Exploring the relevance of narrative ethics in modern medicine. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, 9(3), 260-262. DOI: 10.20529/IJME.2024.015
- Baidya, O. P., & Singh, S. (2024). Exploring the role of hope in palliative care. Journal of Palliative Care, 40(2), 209-211. DOI: 10.1177/08258597231189454
Last Updated on October 11, 2025