Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Shila Pandey, a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, stands at the forefront of palliative care and nursing education. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rutgers University, and a specialized Master of Science in Nursing in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care with a focus on Palliative Care from New York University, she blends clinical expertise with a passion for teaching and scholarship. Currently serving as the Advanced Practice Provider Quality Assurance Chair at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Shila utilizes her extensive clinical expertise to streamline quality assurance processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting evidence-based practices. Her role intricately combines leadership, data analysis, and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes across departments.
As a committed educator, Shila holds an adjunct faculty position at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she co-develops curriculum, lectures on palliative care symposia, and inspires the next generation of nurses. Her contributions to professional development extend beyond the classroom, as seen in her role as a National Mentor for Hospice & Palliative Care Nurses, guiding both students and fellow practitioners.
Her scholarly contributions, which span numerous peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, reflect her commitment to advancing the field. Her recent publications delve into critical topics such as antimicrobial use at end-of-life and effective pain management strategies. Shila continues to be a pioneer in hospice and palliative care, shaping its narrative through mentorship, clinical excellence, and impactful research.
Rethinking Antimicrobials in End-of-Life Care: Navigating Evidence, Ethics, and Practices
Thursday, March 5, 2026
10:30am - 11:30am PST
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose