Dr. Shivakumar Shivanna has vast experience in the field of Critical Care Medicine, with a distinguished career spanning clinical practice, academics, and healthcare administration. He earned his MD in Anesthesiology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and further enhanced specialist training in anesthesiology and intensive care in the United Kingdom. He holds fellowship qualifications from both the United Kingdom (FRCA) and Ireland (FCARCSI) Most recently, he served with the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, United Arab Emirates, as Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care and concurrently held the position of hospital Chief Medical Officer. His professional interests include hospital improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practice.