Pankaj Madan appointed as President of Royal Society of Medicine’s Pain Section Council

September 21, 2026

Pankaj Madan from Exchange Chambers has been appointed as President of the Royal Society of Medicine’s Pain Section Council.

Pankaj takes over as President of the Pain Section Council following the completion of Professor Ashish Shetty’s term in office. It is believed to be the first time in the Royal Society of Medicine’s long history that a lawyer has been appointed President of the Pain Section Council.

The Royal Society of Medicine is one of the UK’s leading providers of continuing learning for healthcare professionals with a global network of 20,000 members.

A registered charity and membership organisation, it delivers multidisciplinary, specialist and general education, as well as professional development, drawing on the support of leading experts in over 50 specialist areas of medicine.

The Pain Section’s purpose is to advance the understanding of the mechanisms and treatment of pain in all of its presentations and clinical settings and to provide educational activities that cover a wide range of medical and non-medical disciplines, exploring the impact of pain and delivering high-quality learning opportunities.

Commenting on his appointment, Pankaj Madan said:

“I am honoured to take on this magnificent and interesting role. Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent problems in modern medicine and in personal injury litigation.”

Called to the Bar in 1997 and with over two and a half decades at the forefront of personal injury law, Pankaj’s career is marked by a deep commitment to catastrophic injury cases. He specialises in severe and catastrophic injury cases, some with a potential value of over £20m. Most involve brain injury in particular. His practice is rooted in a profound understanding of the intricacies of brain injuries, severe pain, FND and amputation cases, ensuring meticulous representation for the side he is instructed for. His role extends beyond the courtroom as a writer and lecturer, contributing to the body of knowledge with recent publications such as “A Practical Guide to Catastrophic Brain Injury Claims”, published in June 2024. He has also contributed to the recently published 18th Edition of Munkman on Employer’s Liability (LexisNexis).

Pankaj, who sits as a Deputy District Judge, was named as Personal Injury Junior of the Year at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025 and is also shortlisted for Personal Injury Junior of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026.

Pankaj’s full-time legal practice will continue throughout his time as President of the Royal Society of Medicine’s Pain Section Council.