Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. ANAND A/L SANMUGAM

Associate Professor
  • Department of Surgery
    Faculty of Medicine
  • anandshan
  • 03-79494422

BIOGRAPHY

Associate Professor Dr. Anand Sanmugam is a Consultant Paediatric & Neonatal Surgeon in University Malaya. His journey in the field of medicine began at Universiti Putra Malaysia, where he earned his Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Doctor in Medicine degrees in 2004. Anand became a a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland) in 2011.

He pursued training in paediatric surgery under the Master of Paediatric Surgery program, University Malaya. Furthering his expertise, he embarked on a Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Surgery at Perth Children’s Hospital in Western Australia. He has a keen interest in Minimal Invasive Surgery in children.

Anand undertook a second Master's degree in Medical Education earning him a pass with distinction His commitment to shaping the future of paediatric surgery in Malaysia is evident through his role as a member of the Paediatric Surgery Specialty Conjoined Board, which oversees all aspects related to the training of paediatric surgeons in the country. He is the program director of the Master of Paediatric Surgery Programme, University Malaya. He stands as one of the core authors responsible for shaping the National Postgraduate Medical Curriculum for Paediatric Surgery. 

In addition to his involvement in education, Anand contributes to the growth and development of medical professionals as part of the faculty development team within the Medical Education and Research Development Unit. He serves as a member of the University Malaya Medical Program, particularly within the Multiple Mini Interview (MBBS intake) taskforce and the Program Quality Assurance (ProAE) team for the Faculty of Medicine.

His research interests are diverse - focusing on surgical conditions affecting children, exploring innovative solutions to improve their well-being. Furthermore, he delves into the realm of medical education, working on the development of future physicians. His passion for translational research in tissue engineering demonstrates his commitment to finding practical applications for scientific discoveries.

Anand is committed to the cause of advancing healthcare and nurturing future medical professionals through his academic and clinical contributions.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
    Medical Education Research, Training Trainers, Program Administration and Quality Assurance
  • CLINICAL NUTRITION
    Parenteral nutrition, Paediatric Nutrition, Home Parenteral Nutrition
  • SURGERY
    Paediatric surgery, Neonatal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Fell.Paeds.Sur.(Perth), (Paediatric Surgery)
    Perth Children's Hospital, Perth
  • MSurgery, (SURGERI)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MD(2004), (Medicine)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Quality Assurance Expert - Clinical Masters Curriculum Review
    01 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Deputy Dean's (Research & Innovation) Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Vice Chairman, Research Committee
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Task Force Member UMExpert
    01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Penyelaras dan Wail Perantara UMExpert FOM
    28 Aug 2023 - 27 Aug 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Master of Paediatric Surgery Training Programme
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member - Quality Assurance FOM
    01 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • UMExpert Data Entry Coordinator
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • MMI Taskforce for UMMP 2023/2024
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • FOM Clinical Master Program Audit
    03 Jul 2023 - 15 Sep 2023 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Quality Manager
    01 Jan 2022 - 14 Aug 2023 (Department)
  • Administration Manager
    21 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Quality Manager
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2022 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY SELECTION & INTAKE COORDINATOR
    01 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • MEMBER OF OT COVID-19 TASK FORCE
    07 Oct 2020 - 30 Dec 2021 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY PART 1 AND FINAL EXAMINATIONS COORDINATOR
    01 Jun 2016 - 01 Dec 2021 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Quality Manager
    15 Aug 2017 - 15 Aug 2021 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • UMMP OSCE (SURGERY) COORDINATOR
    01 Apr 2020 - 31 May 2021 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • PAEDIATRIC SURGERY AUDIT COORDINATOR
    01 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • UMMP PROGRAMME (SURGERY) COMMITTEE MEMBER
    19 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • UMMP 3.2 PAEDIATRIC SURGERY TEACHING FOR PAEDIATRIC BLOCK COORDINATOR
    01 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (IRELAND), MEMBER
    2024 to present (International)
  • MEMBER OF PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (International)
  • ASSISTANT SECRETARY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    2024 to present (National)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION IN THE MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES (MAEMHS), MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER, BOARD MEMBER
    2023 to present (University)
  • GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN'S SURGERY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to present (International)
  • BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • HONORARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY/ASSISTANT SECRETARY MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY (MAPS), ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    2022 to 2024 (National)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IRELAND MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • ACADEMY OF MEDICINE MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)
  • BOARD MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARD, JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (JUMMEC), BOARD MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    2022 to 2022 (National)
  • MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (IRELAND), MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (International)
  • RESEARCH COMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • NATIONAL CONJOINED BOARD : PAEDIATRIC SURGERY SPECIALTY, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (IRELAND), MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (International)
  • EDITORIAL COMMITTEE : JOURNAL OF HEALTH & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE , MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IRELAND, MEMBER
    2011 to 2020 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, AUDITOR
    2017 to 2018 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Best Oral Presentation
    ASEAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, 2023 (International)
  • Best Poster Awards
    UMMC, 2023 (University)
  • Best Poster Award
    American Association of Urology, 2023 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • Distinction in Master of Medical Education
    University Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons Travel Grant
    Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, 2016 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Jalunis, Mohamed Mustakim; Hng, Shih Ying; Eg, Kah Peng; Gowdh, Nadia Fareeda Muhammad; Sanmugam, Anand; Nah, Shireen Anne; Nathan, Anna Marie; de Bruyne, Jessie Anne (2024). Long-Term Respiratory Outcome of Children with Empyema, INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS. . doi:10.1007/s12098-024-05021-4
  2. Mahat, Nooraini; Chiang, Li Wei; Chen, Yong; Razak, Nazrul Hadi Abdul; Abdullah, Mohd Yusof; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Soe, Htoo Htoo Kyaw; Nah, Shireen Anne (2024). A prospective multicentre study evaluating the performance of the modified simple biliary atresia scoring system in predicting biliary atresia, PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL. 40(1). doi:10.1007/s00383-024-05830-w
  3. Rajasegaran, Suganthi; Ahmad, Nur Aini; Tan, Shung Ken; Lechmiannandan, Abhirrami; Mohamed, Omar Mazali; Cheng, Joo Qing; Hassan, Junaidah; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Khalid, Hazlina Mohd; Abdullah, Mohd Yusof; Nah, Shireen Anne (2024). Anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung's disease: a cross-sectional multicentre comparison of quality of life and bowel function to a healthy population, ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD. . doi:10.1136/archdischild-2023-326724
  4. Rajasegaran, Suganthi; Ahmad, Nur Aini; Tan, Shung Ken; Lechmiannandan, Abhirrami; Tan, Yew-Wei; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Nah, Shireen Anne (2024). A multi-center cross-sectional comparison of parent-reported quality of life and bowel function between anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung's disease patients with versus those without Down syndrome, PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL. 40(1). doi:10.1007/s00383-024-05792-z
  5. Rajasegaran, Suganthi; Nooraziz, Ayna Nadia; Abdullah, Ayesyah; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Gan, Chin Seng; Nah, Shireen Anne (2024). Parent-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes and Impact on Family of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Survivors After Repair: A Cross-Sectional Comparison to Healthy Controls, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY. 59(4), 577-582. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.12.007
  6. Vythilingam, Ganesh; Larsson, Hans M.; Sien, Yeoh Wei; Zainuddin, Saiful Azli Mohd; Engelhardt, Eva-Maria M.; Sanmugam, Anand; Foong, Yi-Xian; Harto, Khairul; Pinnagoda, Kalitha M.; Sothilingam, Selvalingam; Frey, Peter; Joshi, Pankaj M.; Kulkarni, Sanjay B.; Aik, Ong Teng (2024). OFF-THE-SHELF IMPLANT FOR URETHRAL RECONSTRUCTION: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A FIRST IN HUMAN STUDY, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY. 211(5), E52-E52. doi:10.1097/01.JU.0001009452.79331.fd.04
  7. Bal, Pavin Kaur; Nah, Shireen Anne; Noor, Wan Mohd Ruzaimie W. A. N. M. O. H. A. M. A. D.; Nor, Mohd Tarmizi M. D.; Singaravel, Srihari; Tan, Wei Sheng; Tan, Yew Wei; Sanmugam, Anand (2023). Suction rectal biopsy (SRB) in Hirschsprung's Disease: Is a single macroscopically adequate sample sufficient?, MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY. 45(3), 457-462
  8. Nah, Shireen Anne; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Zahari, Zakaria; Aziz, Dayang Anita (2023). Sociodemographic factors affecting paediatric surgical training in Malaysia: Gender matters, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY. 58(2), 299-304. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.10.032
  9. Tan, Wei Sheng; Hasan, Zulfitri Md; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Abdullah, Mohd Yusof; Nah, Shireen Anne (2023). Anal canal and sphincter function in children with Hirschsprung disease after definitive surgery, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY. 58(2), 241-245. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.10.031
  10. Vythilingam, Ganesh; Larsson, Hans; Sien, Yeoh Wei; Zainuddin, Saiful Azli Mohd; Engelhardt, Eva-Maria; Sanmugam, Anand; Nah, Shireen; Singaravel, Sri Hari; Foong, Yi-Xian; Harto, Muhd Khairul Akmal Wak; Pinnagoda, Kalitha; Rajandram, Retnagowri; Sothilingam, Selvalingam; Thambidorai, Rajendra C.; Abidin, Tunku Kamarul Zaman Tunku Zainol; Hubbell, Jeffrey A.; Frey, Peter; Aik, Ong Teng (2023). OFF-THE-SHELF IMPLANT TO BRIDGE A URETHRA, MULTICENTRE 8-YEAR JOURNEY FROM BENCH TO BED, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY. 209, E850-E850
  11. Chung, Kuet Jun; Chin, Yen Ming; Wong, Mei Shinq; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Nah, Shireen Anne (2022). Effectiveness of table salt versus copper sulphate in treating umbilical granuloma: A pilot randomized controlled trial, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY. 57(2), 261-265. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.032
  12. Li, E., Collaborative, C. O., & GlobalSurg, C. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Medical Journal of Australia, 215(6), 243-243. doi: 10.1111/anae.15563
  13. Rajasegaran, Suganthi; Tan, Wei Sheng; Ezrien, Don Evana; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Nah, Shireen Anne (2022). Utility of postoperative anorectal manometry in children with anorectal malformation: a systematic review, PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL. 38(8), 1089-1097. doi:10.1007/s00383-022-05152-9
  14. Thambusamy, Elango; Thambidorai, Conjeevaram Rajendrarao; Nah, Shireen Anne; Gan, Chin Seng; Wang, Justin; Singaravel, Srihari; Sanmugam, Anand (2022). Intra-abdominal hypertension in neonates following congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair: Correlation with early postoperative respiratory and gastrointestinal outcomes, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY. 57(2), 199-202. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.029
  15. Nah, Shireen A.; Singaravel, Srihari; Sanmugam, Anand (2021). Do-It-Yourself Surgical Simulation Kits: One Academic Medical Center's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia, ACADEMIC MEDICINE. 96(1), E3-E3
  16. Nepogodiev, D., Collaborative, C. O., & GlobalSurg, C. (2021). Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia, 76(6), 748-758. doi: 10.1111/anae.15458
  17. Only, G. A. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study. British Journal of Surgery, 108(9), 1056-1063. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znab101
  18. Simoes, J., Collaborative, C. O., & GlobalSurg, C. (2021). Effects of pre-operative isolation on postoperative pulmonary complications after elective surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia, 76(11), 1454-1464. doi: 10.1111/anae.15560
  19. Sanmugam, A., Vythilingam, G., Singaravel, S., & Nah, S. A. (2020). Assess, adapt and act: a paediatric surgery division's initial approach in a rapidly evolving pandemic. Pediatric Surgery International, 36(8), 925-931. doi: 10.1007/s00383-020-04704-1
  20. Yang, W., Lee, P. P. W., Thong, M. K., Ramanujam, T. M., Shanmugam, A., Koh, M. T., Chan, K. W., Ying, D., Wang, Y., Shen, J. J., Yang, J., Lau, Y. L. (2015). Compound heterozygous mutations in TTC7A cause familial multiple intestinal atresias and severe combined immunodeficiency, Clinical Genetics. 88(6542-549), Article
Scopus
  1. Tan C.Y., Theseira A.M., Ahmad Zubaidi S., Atiya N., Sanmugam A., Singaravel S., Nah S.A. (2022). Universal COVID-19 pre-procedural swabs in children in a developing country: A comparison of findings over two transmission waves, Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 31. doi:10.1177/20101058221131656
  2. Ho, C. A., Chin, F., Gunn, A., Alhagi, V. M., Sanmugam, A. A. (2013). Duodeno-jejunal intussusception due to a solitary Peutz-Jeghers polyp in a 3-year-old Malaysian girl, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. 1(8), 254-257
Others
  1. Shung K. Tan, Anand Sanmugam, Mahmoud Danaee, Tindivanam M. Ramanujam, Mohan A. Nallusamy, Zakaria Zahari, Thambidorai R. Rao (2019) Transition of Care in Paediatric Surgery: Current practices and perspectives of paediatric surgeons in Malaysia
  2. Choon Aik Ho, Flora Chin, Andrew Gunn, V. Muthu Alhagi, Anand a/l Sanmugam, Duodeno-jejunal intussusception due to a solitary Peutz Jeghers polyp in a 3-year-old Malaysian girl, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, Volume 1, Issue 8, August 2013, Pages 254-257, ISSN 2213-5766,
Other Publications
  1. Off-the-Shelf Implant to Bridge a Urethra: Multicenter 8-Year Journey From Bench to Bed - American Urological Association Retrieved December 30, 2023, from https://auanews.net/issues/articles/2023/august-extra-2023/closing-gender-gap-in-family-planning-post-dobbs - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. YW Tan, Sanmugam, SA Nah, WS TAn (2023)Surgical Simulation in Paediatric Surgery: A Valuable Resource for Teaching, Research & Innovation. Pulse@UM(2)2023 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. April C Roslani, Sivakumar K, Koh P S, Yeoh W S ( 2020 ) . Department of Surgery University Malaya Policy Paper - Policy Paper
  4. Policy On Home Parenteral Nutrition UMMC - Policy Paper

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2027, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Development And Validation Of Artificial Intelligence For Enhanced Diagnostic Capability In Hirschsprung's Disease. ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2023, ASTELLAS PHARMA GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.
    A Phase 3, Double-blind, Randomized, Multicenter, Parallel Group, Placebo-controlled Sequential Dose Titration Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Mirabegron in Pediatric Subjects from 5 to < 18 Years of Age with Overactive Bladder ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2021 - 2026, International Funding
    Initiation And Development Of A Sustainable Regional Paediatric Bowel Management Programme Via A Singapore-malaysia Collaborative Network ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2025, Regenosca SA
    Phase 3 Open-label, Multicenter, Randomized Study of ASP2215 versus Salvage Chemotherapy in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with FLT3 Mutation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2021 - 2023, Regenosca SA
    Utilisation of blood product derivatives to improve cell growth and protein secretion capacity of foreskin, bladder, and ureter cells with the final aim to improve medical device biocompatibility ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2021 - 2023, International Funding
    Analysis of the cell growth and protein secretion capacity of foreskin, bladder, and ureter cells with the final aim to improve medical device biocompatibility ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2020 - 2022, Regenosca SA
    Bioengineered collagen implant as an alternative to conventional buccal mucosa for substitution urethroplasty of distal urethral strictures - A pilot study ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2020 - 2023, Private Funding
    Anorectal Malformation And Hirschsprung's Disease: A Mixed Methods Population-based Study Of Functional Outcome And Quality Of Life ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Peri - Operative Nutritional Optimization in Children, Paediatric TPN Course 2024, Malaysian Medical Association (National) (20 May 2024 - 20 May 2024)
  2. Octreotide in Children: Use In Clinical Practice & Current Evidence, MMA Perak, MMA Perak (National) (18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2023)
  3. Perioperative Nutrition Assessment in The child, Northern Paediatric Nutrition Course, MMA Perak (National) (11 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2023)
  4. Intestinal Failure in Children, Northern Paediatric Nutrition Course, MMA Perak (National) (11 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2023)
  5. Paediatric Inguinal Hernia & Hydrocoele, Introduction to Paediatric Surgery in HTAR, Paediatric Surgery HTAR (National) (08 Dec 2023 - 08 Dec 2023)
  6. Undescended Testis, Introduction to Paediatric Surgery HTAR, Paediatric Surgery HTAR (National) (08 Dec 2023 - 08 Dec 2023)
  7. Paediatric Trauma in Malaysia, KKH Multidisciplinary Trauma Conference, Kandang Kerbau Children's Hospital Singapore (International) (08 Oct 2020 - 08 Oct 2020)
  8. Clinical Supervision, Training The Trainers - Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Surgery Unit PPUM (National) (10 Dec 2017 - 10 Dec 2017)
  9. Screening and assessment in Nutrition, UMMC 2nd Basic Nutrition Workshop , PPUM NST (University) (27 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017)
  10. Preventing Complications in Paediatric Surgery, Seminar Kejururawatan, Department of Nursing (University) (22 Sep 2016 - 22 Sep 2016)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Paediatric Bowel Management - A Paediatric Surgery Perspective, Paediatric Bowel Management - A Paediatric Surgery Perspective, Paediatric Surgey UMMC  (International) (27 Aug 2020 - 27 Aug 2020)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Endorectal Pullthrough Simulation Using Lamb Anus Model, GICS V: Children's Surgery as an Essential Component of Global Health, Global Initiative for Children's Surgery (International) (25 Feb 2024 - 26 Feb 2024)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Uncommon foreign bodies ingestion in children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
  2. Uncommon bronchial tumors in children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
  3. Colorectal Carcinoma in Children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
  4. Eosinophilic Cystitis Mimicking Bladder Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Male Child & Review of the Literature., World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
  5. Different Presentations of Thoracic Ganglioneuromas in Children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, WOFAPS (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)
  6. Our 40 year Experience with Omphalopagus Twins, 24TH BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS (International) (24 May 2016 - 26 May 2016)
  7. OUR EXPERIENCE WITH PAEDIATRIC TESTICULAR TUMOURS, 24th BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS (International) (23 May 2016 - 26 May 2016)
  8. Hereditary Multiple Intestinal Atresia Management Problems, 23RD BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS (International) (08 Oct 2012 - 10 Oct 2012)
  9. Management of Vaginal Atresia with Colovaginoplasty in Children, 14TH ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY, ASIA PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY (International) (04 Oct 2012 - 06 Oct 2012)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. PAEDIATRIC ABDOMINAL TRAUMA: DIVERSE CHALLENGES AND UNIQUE SOLUTIONS ACROSS CENTRES, Multi Disciplinary Trauma Conference, Kandang Kerbau Women & Children Hospital (International) (15 Jun 2023 - 15 Jun 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Master of Paediatric Surgery Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2024) Ecternal Examiner Mucm MBBS, International, (External Examiner)
  3. (2024) As a Panel Reviewer for Umsc-Rg & Mmrgresearch Grants 2024, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2024) Auditor for Fom Internal Audit 2024, University, (Internal Assessor)
  5. (2024) Evaluation of Master of Surgery, National, (Internal Evaluator)
  6. (2024) Master of Paediatric Surgery Examinations, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2023) Early Research Grant, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  8. (2023) Evaluation and Accreditation of Clinical Master Program (Mqa), National, (External Assessor)
  9. (2023) Eop Ummp 3.1 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2023) Master of Paediatric Surgery Thesis (Research Project) Evaluation, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) Master of General Surgery Clinical Evaluation, University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2022) Master of General Surgery Part I Osce (Repeat Exam), University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2022) Penaksiran Khas Calon Sarjana Surgeri, University, (Reviewer)
  14. (2022) Umsc C.a.R.E.S Cycle 1/22 Proposal 094, University, (Reviewer)
  15. (2022) Umsc C.a.R.E.S Grant Cycle 1/22 Proposal 079, University, (Reviewer)
  16. (2022) Master of General Surgery Research Evaluation, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2021) Master of Paediatric Surgery Part I : National UM & UKM, National, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2021) Crest Prototype Grant Evalation Committee, National, (Reviewer)
  19. (2021) Master of Pediatric Surgery Part Ii (Final) Examinations - National : UM & UKM, National, (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2021) CREST Prototype Grant Evalation Committee, (Advisory Committee)
  21. (2020) Editor of Journal of Health & Translational Medicine , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Scientific Committee, International, (Technical Advisor)
  2. (2024) Medical Specialist Pre-Entrance Examination (Medex) Preparatory Programme 2024, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2024) Ahli Jawatankuasa National Joint Trainee Evaluation, National, (Technical Advisor)
  4. (2024) Chair, Specialty Subcommittee for Education (Paediatric Surgery) Mmc, National, (Technical Advisor)
  5. (2024) Clinical Practice Guidelines for Foreign Body Ingestion in Children (Malaysia), National, (Resource Person)
  6. (2023) Training The Trainers Npmc Course, National, (Resource Person)
  7. (2023) Master of Paediatric Surgery Intake 2023 - Interview Panel, National, (Technical Advisor)
  8. (2022) National Joint Trainee Evaluation, National, (Technical Advisor)
  9. (2022) Part 1 Examination, Doctor of Paediatric Surgery UKM, National, (Technical Advisor)
  10. (2022) Part 2 Examination, Doctor of Paediatric Surgery, UKM, National, (Technical Advisor)
  11. (2022) Pelantikan Sebagai Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyaringan Kertas Soalan Bagi Peperiksaan Medex (Pembedahan Kanak-Kanak), National, (Technical Advisor)
  12. (2022) National Joint Trainee Evaluation, National, (Technical Advisor)
  13. (2022) Interview Panel - Postgraduate Intake Interviews, Paediatric Surgery, 2022, National, (Technical Advisor)
  14. (2022) Part 1 Conjoint Examinations, Doctor of Paediatric Surgery UKM, National, (Technical Advisor)
  15. (2022) Part Ii Examination, Doctor of Paediatric Surgery, UKM, National, (Technical Advisor)
  16. (2021) Organising Committee Member 'Bowel Management : A Surgical Team's Perspective' , University of Malaya & Malaysian Association of Paediatrc Surgery
  17. (2020) MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY EXAMINATION COMMITTEE, UNIVERSITY MALAYA
  18. (2020) NATIONAL CURRICULUM PROJECT; MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY CURICULLUM WRITING TEAM, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
  19. (2018) MAPS MasterClass in Paediatric Surgery 2018, Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Speaker:Preoperative Care: The Importance of Nutritional Rehabilitation, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2024) Panelist: Underlying Learning Theories in Postgraduate Training, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2024) Panelist (Speaker) : Teaching Clinical Reasoning in a Busy Practice, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2024) Moderator : Meet-The-Expert 3 Home Parenteral Nutrition, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2024) Panel of Judges for Moderated Poster, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2024) Facilitator, National, (Course Facilitator)
  7. (2024) Co-Organiser, National, (Event Organiser)
  8. (2024) Chairperson : Optimising Perioperative Care in The Child, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  9. (2024) Training for Interviewers Mmi Ummp/MBBS Intake, University, (Course Facilitator)
  10. (2024) Bowel Anastomosis Workshop Facilitator/Speaker, National, (Course Facilitator)
  11. (2023) Systematic Literature Review Workshop -, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  12. (2023) A Primer for Workpplace Based Assessments (Wpbas) - Enhancing Utilisation of Authentic Assessments, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  13. (2023) Organising Committee for Bowel Management Workshop, International, (Event Organiser)
  14. (2022) Help Me Breathe : Management of Chest Anomalies in Newborns, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  15. (2022) Help Me to Survive: Overview of Abdominal Surgical Conditions in The Neonate, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  16. (2022) Specialty Representative, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  17. (2022) Pre-Congress Workshop 4 Workplace Based Assessment, National, (Course Facilitator)
  18. (2022) Ummp Mmi (MBBS Candidate Intake ) Interview Training Facilitator 2022, University, (Course Facilitator)
  19. (2021) Octreotide in Children - Use in Clinical Practice & Current Evidence : Invited Speaker, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  20. (2021) Invited Speaker : "Step by Step Approach to Paediatric Parenteral Nutrition" Maps Fkm2021 : Optimising Paediatric Nutrition Therapy Weekly Live Webinars, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  21. (2021) "Life as a New Specialist - What I Wish I Had Known " Forum : Trainer/ Junior Specialist Engagement Session Organised by Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Ummp Mentor for 3.1 Student, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) Anorectal Malformation & Hirschsprung’s Disease: A Mixed Methods Study of Bowel Functional Outcome and Quality of Life, SUGANTHI A/P RAJASEGARAN
Master
  1. (2022) Anorectal malformation and hirschsprung's disease: a mixed methods population based study of functional outcome and quality of life, SUGANTHI A/P RAJASEGARAN
  2. (2017) Hydrogel dressings VS Conventional SSD Dressings in Paediatric Burns, Vigneswaran A/L Kandiah
  3. (2014) A SURVEY OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS' PRACTICES AND PERSPECTIVES ON TRANSITION OF CARE FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH COMPLEX SURGICAL CONDITIONS IN MALAYSIA, TAN SHUNG KEN

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) MSM27700 - Advanced Clinical Training
  2. (2022) MSM27800 - Advanced Clinical Training
  3. (2022) MSM27100 - Basic Clinical Training
  4. (2022) MSM27200 - Basic Clinical Training
  5. (2021) MGU7001A - Pembedahan Kanak-Kanak Bahagian 1a
  6. (2021) MGU7002A - Pembedahan Kanak-Kanak Akhir A
  7. (2016) MTGW6103 - Master of Nursing - Health Assessment
Bachelor
  1. (2023) MIA3001 - Ummp Stage 3.1 Surgery Posting
  2. (2023) MIA3003 - Ummp Stage 3.3 Surgery & Paediatric (Paediatric Surgery)
  3. (2022) MIA - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  4. (2021) MIA 3001 - Ummp 3.1 Surgery Posting B
  5. (2021) UMMP3212 - Pediatrics
  6. (2019) MIA 3001 - Ummp 3.1 Surgery Posting E
  7. (2019) UMMP3102 - Surgery
  8. (2017) MIA2001 - Ummp Stage 2 - Block 10 Gastroeneterology & Nutrition Posting
  9. (2017) MIA 3001 - Ummp 3.1 Surgery Posting F
  10. (2017) MIA 3002 - Paediatrics Block : - Paediatric Surgery Posting
  11. (2016) UMMP 3.1 - Ummp 3.1 Paediatric Surgery
Others
  1. (2017) MEE1003 - Advanced Diploma in Perioperative Nursing
  2. (2017) ADNS4005 - Advance Diploma in Perioperative Nursing

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Organiser - Updates in Paediatric Urology 2022, (22 Nov 2022 - 25 Dec 2022) (National)
  • Invited Speaker : "Step by Step Approach to Paediatric Parenteral Nutrition" Maps Fkm2021 : Optimising Paediatric Nutrition Therapy Weekly Live Webinars, (24 Jun 2021 - 24 Jun 2021)
  • Invited Speaker: Research Proposal Lecture Series "How to Deliver An Effective Presentation", (17 Jun 2021 - 17 Jun 2021)
  • "Life as a New Specialist - What I Wish I Had Known…" Forum : Trainer/ Junior Specialist Engagement Session Organised by Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery, (05 Jun 2021 - 05 Jun 2021)
  • Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery (Maps) - Complex Case Discussions (Presenter), (09 Mar 2021 - 09 Jun 2021)
  • Kkh Multidisciplinary Trauma Conference : Speaker, (08 Oct 2020 - 08 Oct 2020)
  • Co-Organiser : Bowel Management - a Surgical Team'S Perspective, (27 Aug 2020 - 27 Aug 2020)
  • Conceptualisation ,Planning and Chairing of Management Engagement and E-Townhall (Meet) Initiative for Healthcare Workers and Staff During Covid-19 Pandemic for Ummc Management, (14 Apr 2020 - 15 May 2020)
  • Member(Ordinary) Sri Subrahmanyam Temple, Jalan Kolam Ayer, Johor Bahru, (01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)