His academic qualifications include |
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MBA in Hospital Management (Alagappa University, Karaikudi) |
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Diploma in Training & Development from Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) – Recognized by HRD, Govt of India. |
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An executive diploma in Healthcare Management (Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai). |
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PG Diploma in Operations Management, IGNOU, New Delhi |
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Bachelor of Science in Ophthalmic Assistant (BITS, Pilani) – University distinction - CGPA is 9.9 /10 and best outgoing candidates from BITS |
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Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing Assistant – Medical Research foundation Collaborative Program with Connestoga College, Ontario, Canada |
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BSc Mathematics (University of Madras) |
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Diploma in Computer Applications |
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Certificate Course in Hospital Management, Medical Reseatch Foundation, Chennai. |
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Certificate Course in Training & Development from Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD), Chennai Chapter. |
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He is also a certified internal auditor for ISO quality systems |
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Programmes conducted/ Lectures delivered/ attended |
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Marketing Seminars for Hospitals |
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Certificate Course in hospital Managements |
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Hospital Management Seminars in various disciplines |
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Attended the All India Ophthalmology and Optometry conferences |
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“Life saving Skills” (Fire safety & Safety precautions) program by Usha Fire Services attended.-2004 |
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Workshop on “Modern Approaches in Patient / Nursing Management” by Apollo College of Nursing participated- 2005 |
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“Operation Room protocol for Nursing Staff” by Johnson & Johnson, Medical Division of India, participated – 2006 |
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Participated in the “Indo Israel Ophthalmic Congress” , organized by Aravind Eye Hospitals, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Sri Ganapathi Netralaya and Sri Sankara Deva Nethralaya –2005 |
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Participated the CME on “Paediatric Anesthesia & Medicine , organized by Sankara Nethralaya- 2005 |
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Attended CME Course on “Care of Vascular Access Catheters” organized by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine – 2004 |
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Attended and successfully completed a Course on “Geriatric Health Care” by Dr S Sivakumar, Geriatrician, Madras Medical College – 2002 |
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Attended and successfully completed a course on” Principles of Emergency Patient Care” from Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation – 2002 |
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Attended workshop on “Communication Skills for Nursing & Paramedical Staff” at Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, conducted by Madras Management Association – 2000 |
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Attended & Participated in the one week Training Program titled on “UMMILANAM – Training program for working more effectively in the Organization” by Dr Sundari Krishnamoorthi at Kodaikanal in year 2000 |
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Appreciation Received from Medical Research Foundation for the best KAIZEN suggestion on Patient Discharge Summary – 2000 |
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Attended Total Quality Management (TQM) – Awareness & Tools programe , conducted by Management Consultants – Dr T V Subramaniam & Mr M V Jayaraman at Medical Research Foundation |
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Lecture delivered on “The changing Role of Ophthalmic Nursing / Technology in India” at ORBIS INTERNATIONAL – FLYING EYE HOSPITAL, CHENNAI, 2000 |
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Lecture delivered on “Tele ophthalmology for Paramedical staff “through Sankara Nethralaya – Tele Ophthalmology unit to various reputed eye institutes / District Hospitals |
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Awards/ Recognitions / Appreciations |
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Social Service Award from Sri Suki Sivam, eminent scholar and expert in literature and Shri Lena Tamilvanan, founder editor of Kumudam,owner of Kalkandu magazine and the Editorial Board of Manimekalai Prasuram, Chennai organized by Nambikai Vaasal Trust, Salem on December 30, 2018. |
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Helping Hand Award from Lions Club of Central Madras for exceptional services – 2012 |
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20 years – long serving award from Sankara Nethralaya |
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‘Man of the Year’ Award from Sankara Nethralaya for exceptional services rendered – 2011 |
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Appreciation and award received from Chennai Mayor at the Science City festival – Jan 2012 |
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Outstanding Employee Award of the Foundations (MRF & VRF), Chennai for the exceptional services rendered for the patients – 1998 |
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An Appreciation received from Sankara Nethralaya for maximum Number of Eye donation pledges collected during the year – 1999 – 2000 |
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Actively participated in the activities of the FRCS Examination organization Committee conducting FRCS examinations at Sankara Nethralaya, India – in the years 1999, 2000 & 2001 |
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An appreciation Note received for completing the “Donation Computerization Project” from Medical Research Foundation – 2000 |
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Many Appreciations from Patients / Sankara Nethralaya for exceptional services rendered / organized |
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Articles / Publications |
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Article written on “Care of Surgical Instruments” in Scientific Magazine of Medical Research Foundation – 2003 |
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Article written on “Needle Stick Injuries & Prevention” in Scientific Magazine of Medical Research Foundation – 2003 |
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Article written in Health Watch of HINDU on “ Aging Changes of Eye” – 2004
(http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mag/2004/06/27/stories/2004062700340600.htm) |
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Article written on “ Post Operative care for Eye Surgery” |
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Teaching: |
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Healthcare Management program faculty, The TN Dr MGR Medical University affiliated institutions |
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Allied health Science course faculty at Sankara Nethralaya Academy |
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Chief Superintendent of Examination for The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University to conduct affiliated courses university examination |
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Distinguished Adjunt Faculty - Saveetha University`s Dental College, Chennai. |
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PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIPS / ASSOCIATIONS: |
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MEMBER - ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (INDIA) – AHPI, NEW DELHI |
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ADMIN : ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS( AHMP) |
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MEMBER - SOCIETY OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH (SPER) |
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MEMBER - CONSORTIUM OF ACCREDITED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS (CAHO) |
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MEMBER – OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION OF TAMIL NANBARGAL (OATN) |
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DIRECTOR - COMMON WEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY FOR RESEARCH |
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NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER - INDIAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (ISTD) |
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MEMBER - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (NIPM) |
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BOARD OF STUDY MEMBER - UNIVERSITIES / HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS |
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International Visits |
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Singapore & Malaysia for an official to visit attend Hospital management Conference & Inspection of institutions for tie ups. |
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Projects Handled / Participated |
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Many Total Quality Management – Projects done in relation to Patient care at Medical Research Foundation, Patient Satisfaction Level, Effective utilization of OT , Study on Patient waiting time and patient discharge delay time are few examples |
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