Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. KULENTHRAN S/O ARUMUGAM

Honorary Professor
  • Dean Office
    Faculty of Medicine
  • 79673791

BIOGRAPHY

Professor Kulenthran Arumugam is a Malaysian national, born on January 30th 1949.  He is married and has two children.  He graduated from University of Singapore Medical School in 1975 and completed his internship at the University Hospital Kuala Lumpur.  After serving 2 years as a Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy, University of Malaya he commenced his career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology as a Registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur and at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland for two years before sitting for and passing the Membership Examination to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists  (MRCOG), London at its first attempt in January 1982.(He was elevated to a Fellow of the Royal College in 1995). He resumed his Academic and Clinical career as a Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Malaya Medical Centre in 1982.  He rapidly rose through the ranks and was appointed Associate Professor and Consultant in 1986 and to Professor and Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologistin 1991. He was elevated to a Fellow of Academy of Medicine of Malaysia in 2008

In 2003 he found his niche in Clinical Epidemiology having read the Post Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene.  Completing his tenure in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, in 2008 he moved to Head the Research Development Unit of the Faculty in order to guide the Faculty Staff into Research in the Clinical Sciences. Also, because of his legal expertise in having read the LLB Hons (Lond), he teaches Health Law, Ethics and professional development to the Faculty. However he continues to keep in touch with Clinical Medicine with his colleagues in the Clinical Departments. Since his retirement from the University Malaya in 2015 he continues, as Professor Kehormat, to teach in the Faculty, Health Law, Ethics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Furthermore, as a Consultant to the Research Training Unit of the Faculty he guides and trains the medical officers and academic staff in clinical research.  

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • MEDICAL LAW
    medical law
  • MEDICAL EDUCATION
    medical education
  • EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATICTICS
    clinical epidemiology
  • GYNAECOLOGY
    infertility, paediatric gynaecology, gynae endocrinilogy

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • POST.DIPLOMA(LON), (Principles and Practice)
    University of London, UK
  • PHD(UM), (Medicine, Obstetrics and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • LLB Hons ( Lond), (Law)
    University of London, UK
  • FRCP(UK), (Obstetriks dan Ginekologi)
    Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologist
  • MD(UM), (Infertility)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MRCOG(LOND), (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
    Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologist
  • MBBS(S'PORE), (Medicine and Surgery)
    Singapore University, Singapore

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Assistant Director
    24 Jun 2015 - 23 Jun 2017 (University Malaya)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2005 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Bustam A, Noor Azhar M, Singh Veriah R, Arumugam K, Loch A. Performance of emergency physicians in point-of-care echocardiography following limited training. Emerg Med J. 2014; 31(5): 369-73. doi: 10.1136/emermed -2012- 201789.Epub 2013 Feb 21.
  2. Ida Hilmi, K Sundaresan, Vijay Ananda, SA Sarji, Kulenthran Arumugam, KL Goh. Increased fracture risk and osteoporosis not associated with vitamin D levels in Malaysian patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism. DOI: 10.1210/jc.2013-1147
  3. Mahadeva Sanjiv, Mahfudz Anis Shafina, Vijayanathan Anushya; Kulenthran Arumugam et al. Performance of transient elastography (TE) and factors associated with discordance in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Journal of Digestive Diseases 2013; 14: 604-610
  4. Cheng KP, Roslani AC, Sehha N, Kueh JH, Law CW,Chong HY, Arumugam K. 2012. ALEXIS O-Ring Wound Retractor versus Conventional Wound Protection for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal Resections. Colorectal Disease 14(6):e346-51. doi:10.111/j.1463-1318.2012.02943.x.
  5. Kulenthran Arumugam. 2012. Acute puerperal inversion of uterus: a simplified and effective method of hydrostatic replacement. European J Obstet Gynecol and Reprod Biol. 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2012.07.012
  6. Roslani AC, Abdullah T, Arumugam K. 2012. Screening for colorectal neoplasias with fecal occult blood tests: false-positive impact of non-dietary restriction. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 13(1):237-41.
  7. Kulenthran A, Nathira Abdul Majid. 2011 Glycated haemoglobin is a good predictor of neonatal hypoglycemia in pregnancies complicated by diabetes. Malaysia J Path. 33:21-24
  8. Asmah Mansor, Kulenthran Arumugam , Siti Zawiah Omar. Macrosomia is the only reliable predictor of shoulder dystocia in babies weighing 3.5 kg or more. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 149 (2010) 44 46
  9. CK Kong, AC Roslani, CW Law, DS Law, K Arumugam. Impact of socioeconomic class on colorectal cancer patient outcomes in Kuala Lumpur and Kuching, Malaysia. Asian Pacific J Cancer Prev 2010. 11:1-6.
  10. Mahfudz A, Anusya V, Goh KL, Arumugam Kulenthran Cheah PL. 2010 Accuracy of liver stiffness measurement in an Asian population with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease- a prelimanry report. J Gastroenterol hepatol 25: Suppl A79-A176
  11. Tay YST, Mohan VR, Kulenthran A Sitizawiah O. Prognositc factors influencing pregnancy rate after stimulated intrauterine insemination. Medical Journal of Malaysia. 2007;62: 286-287
  12. Kulenthran A. CPGs: are they legally binding?. Med J Mal. 2004, 59 Sppl 4. 28
  13. Kulenthran A and Damodaren P. Endometriosis and estrogen replacement therapy. Med Science Res. 1998: 26: 333-334
  14. Kulenthran A and YC Yeap. Free radical reactions, lipid peroxides and pelvic pain. Med Sci Res. 1998. 12. 845-846.
  15. Kulenthran A. Pathogenesis of endometriosis. J Obstet Gynaec Res. 1998 24: 41 Suppl 3
  16. Kulenthran A and Jason MH Lim. Menstrual characteristics associated with endometriosis. Brit J Obstet Gynecol. 1997; 104:948-950
  17. Ratnavale M and Kulenthran A. Emergency cervical circlage for cervical J Obstet Gynecol, 1997; 17: 49-50
  18. ENDOMETRIOSIS AND INFERTILITY - THE ROLE OF EXOGENOUS LIPID PEROXIDES IN THE PERITONEAL-FLUID. Fertility and Sterility, 63(1), 198-199
  19. Kulenthran A and Yim CY. De novo formation of adhesions in endometriosis: the role of iron and free radical reactions. Fertil Steril. 1995;64: 62-64
  20. Kulenthran A. Endometriosis and infertility: raised iron concentration in the peritoneal fluid and its effects on the acrosome reaction. Human Reprod. 1994; 9: 1153-1157
  21. Kulenthran A. Endometriosis and social class: A Malaysian experience. Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynecol. 1993; 19:231-234
  22. Kulenthran A. Improved perinatal outcome amongst the Malays in an urban environment. Asia-Pacific J Pub Health. 1993; 6:32-35
  23. Kulenthran A. Sperm dysfunction in partners of infertile patients with minimal of mild endometriosis. Clin. Exp. Obstet Gynejcol. 1993; 20:43-47
  24. Kulenthran A, Siti Zawiah. The use of semen analysis in predicting fertility outcome. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynecol. 1992; 32:154-157
  25. Kulenthran A, Templeton AA. Endometriosis and Race. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynecol. 1992; 32:164-166
  26. Kulenthran A. Efficacy of danazol treatment in infertile patients with endometriosis. Med J Malaysia. 1992; 47:11-14
  27. Kulenthran A. Endometriosis and obesity. J. Obstet Gynecol 1992; 12:266-268
  28. Kulenthran A. Endometriosis and oral contraceptions. J. Obstet Gynecol 1992; 12:337-338
  29. Kumarasamy S and Kulenthran A. Combined pregnancy - a case report. Med J Malaysia. 1992; 46:252-253
  30. Kulenthran A and Christina FM Tai. Fertility after removal of multiload Cu 250 intra-uterine device. Brit. J Family Planning. 1991; 16:130-131
  31. Kulenthran A, R Urquhart. Causes of infertility. A comparative study. Annals of Acad. 1991; 20:351-352
  32. Kulenthran A, Tai FM Christina. Return of fertility after long term use of the intrauterine device. Med. Sci. Research. 1991; 19:183
  33. Kulenthran A, Urquhart R. Efficacy of laparoscopic electrocoagulation in infertile patients with minimal or mild endometriosis. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1991; 70: 236-238
  34. Kulenthran A. Does minimal or mild endometriosis reduce fecundability. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 1991; 3:204-206
  35. Kulenthran A. Relationship between endometriosis and semen analysis. Sing. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 1991; 22:17-22
  36. Kulenthran A. Serum prolactin levels in infertile patients with endometriosis. Mal. J. Path. 1991; 13:10-11
  37. Kulenthran A. The use of Sulprostone in postpartum haemaorrhage due to uterine atony - a controlled trial. Med. Sci Research. 1991; 19:359-360
  38. Mahmood, T. A., Arumugam, K., & Templeton, A. A. (1991). OOCYTE AND FOLLICULAR-FLUID CHARACTERISTICS IN WOMEN WITH MILD ENDOMETRIOSIS. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 98(6), 573-577.
  39. F Hasan, A Kulenthran, Sivanesaratnam V. Uterine leiomyomata in pregnancy (1990) Int. J. Obstet Gynecol 34:34-45
  40. Kulenthran A, Razak M Yusof. Efficacy of medical treatment in infertile patients with minimal or mild endometriosis. Aust. NZ. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 1990; 30:4:389
  41. Kulenthran A, Templeton AA. Endometriosis and social class. Med. J. Aust. (1990); 153-507
  42. Kulenthran A. Prolactin levels in the peritoneal fluid of infertile patients with endometriosis. Med Sci Res. (1990); 18:591-592
  43. Arumugam, K., Mahmood, T. A., & Kong, Y. F. S. (1989). THE ASSOCIATION OF ANOVULATION AND ENDOMETRIOSIS IN THE INFERTILE FEMALE. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 29(3), 350-351.
  44. Kulenthran A, Jeyalakshmi P. Dissemination of endometrial cells at laparoscopy and chromotubation - A preliminary report. Int J Fertil (1989); 34:256-258
  45. Dutta R, Kulenthran A, Sivanesaratnam V, Chan SP, A. Zaini and Sinnathuray TA. Management of pregnancy complicated by diabetes millitus: Experience at the University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. Asia-Oceania J. Obstet Gynecol (1988); 14:307-311
  46. Kulenthran A and Sivanesaratnam V. Recurrent uterine myomata in three sisters - an uncommon occurrence. Int. J. Gynecol Obstet (1988); 27:289-291
  47. Tan GJS, Lee SI, Kulenthran A and Wong WP. Lack of effect of peritoneal fluid from endometriosis patients on in-vitro spermatic function. Med Sc Res (1988); 16:1263
  48. Kulenthran A, Amrik Dillon, Sivanesaratnam V and Khairuddin Yusof. Trends in Caesarean section. Mal. J. Rep. Health (1987); 5:89-94
  49. Kulenthran A, Ng Kwee Boon. Hysterosalpingography - A Malaysian Experience. Mal. J. Rep. Health (1987); 5:85-88
  50. Kulenthran A, Sivanesaratnam V. Dysgerminoma of the ovary associatedd with pregnancy. Asia-Oceania J Obstet Gynecol (1986); 12:217-220
  51. Kulenthran A and Clark JC. Granulosa cell tumour of the ovary - a clinico-pathological review of 20 cases. Sing. J. Obstet & Gynecol (1984); 15:38-42
  52. Kulenthran A, Raman S, Sinnathuray TA. A study of triplet pregnancy - a Malaysian experience. Med. J. Malaysia (1984); 39:73-75
  53. V. Sivanesaratnam, Ahmad Adlan TA Sinnathuray, Khairuddin Yusof, Kulenthran A, Looi LM. Carcinoma of the vulva - a Malaysian Experience. Med. J. Malaysia (1982); 37:170-172
Books
  1. Kulenthran Arumugam. A practical approach to problems in Gynaecology for the undergraduate. 5th Edition. University Malaya Press.
  2. Kulenthran Arumuigam. A practical approach to obstetric problems for the Undergraduate. 5th Edition University Malaya Press 2012

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Risk of asthma in children delivered via LSCS ( Consultant)
  2. 2008 - 2009, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    An Exploratory Mixed-methods Study of Malaysia Women's Understanding and Perceptions of Hysterectomy ( Co-Inventor)
  3. 2007 - 2008, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    A prospective comparison of faecal occult blood tests in a Malaysian population ( Consultant)
University
  1. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    A randomized controlled trial comparing Alexis versus conventional wound protection in the prevention of surgical site infection ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, University Malaya Specialist Centre Sdn Bhd
    01 Nov 2004 - 01 Nov 2009 (National)
  • Medical Writing, Mead Johnson Nutrition Malaysia Sdn Bhd
    01 Nov 2009 - 01 Nov 2009 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PRESENTER
  1. Awareness, Perceptions and Practices of Medical Databases and Journals as a Source of Information among Medical Students., 11th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), APMEC (International) (15 Jan 2014 - 19 Jan 2014)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2010) Ob Gyn, candidates from a number of disciplinesc

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2009) MTGW6108 - Principles and Methods of Epidemiology