Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. SIVAKUMAR A/L KRISHNASAMY

Associate Professor
  • Department of Surgery
    Faculty of Medicine

BIOGRAPHY

Assoc Prof Dr Sivakumar Krishnasamy is currently a senior lecturer and Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon in University Malaya Medical Centre. He graduated from University Malaya in 2002.  He was awarded the gold medal for MRCS Edinbrugh examination (2006) as the best overall candidate for the exam.In 2010 he was awarded the Al-Hadi gold medal as the overall best candidate for the Masters in General Surgery. He is the first Asian to be awarded the Gold medal and overall best performer in the esteemed European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2016 and was given the book prize for the exam as the highest overall achiever in the history of the European Cardiothoracic Surgery exam.

Assoc Prof Siva did his initial training in General Surgery in Ipoh General Hospital. He joined the Masters In General Surgery in 2006 and completed it in 2010. He subsequently worked as a General Surgeon in Kota Bahru before joining University Malaya as a senior lecturer in 2011. He did his initial years of Cardiothoracic training in University Malaya and went on to IJN in 2013. He left to the UK in 2014 and completed his FRCS (Edin )CTh in 2016. During his stay in the UK, he did a 1 year formal Aortic Fellowship under the guidance of Mr Jorge Masacro and 1 year of Thoracic fellowship in Heartlands Hospital which is a regional Thoracic Referral Centre for West Midlands. 

He has a keen passion for MDT and since coming back he has setup the Aortic and Endovascular MDT in UM and also is actively involved in the Thoracic and lung cancer MDT in UM. Recently in 2019 he was awarded the prestigious Francis Fontan Uniportal VATS Fellowship by the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (First in the world to receive the award). His fellowship was in the World’s largest Lung Cancer Hospital, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, where the centre does around 20000 lung resection cases per year. Since coming back he has developed the Uniportal VATS services in University Malaya.   

Since 2017 , he has organised the Annual International Aortic Symposium , which is an event that is jointly done annualy with IJN. He has also been instrumental in holding the International FRCS Cardiothoracic Examination in University Malaya since 2018 , where he is the local organiser for the exam in Malaysia. Since 2018 he has been organising the International Cardiothoracic Review Course , which is the KL Review course which has endorsement from the Birmingham Review Course UK and is attended by all regional cardiothoracic trainees. 

Besides that he is also the Department of Surgery Quality Manager and recently has been appointed as a member of the Subspeciality Education Committee for Cardiothoarcic Surgery by the Malaysian Medical Council. He is also a board member of the Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery which is the national training body for cardiothoracic surgery. Recently he has also been appointed as the chair for the National Curriculum writting group for Cardiothoracic Surgery. Being the Chair of the National Curriculum for Cardiothoracic Surgery , he has succesfully launched the Curriculum with members of the Cardiothoracic Society in April 2022. This was also done in conjuction with a memorandum of understanding with Royal College of Surgeons Edinbrugh to run the Parallel Pathway Programme for Cardiothoracic Surgery with University Malaya as the local Education Provider and Assoc Prof Sivakumar as the Administrator in Charge of it. 

With a busy clinical and academic portfolio, he also has been actively involved in various publications in peer reviewed cardiothoracic journals and has been an emminent national and international speaker in various local and international meetings. He is also a reviewer for the Malysian Medical Journal and is part of the editorial for Journal of Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinbrugh , Member of the European Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery , member of the Asian Cardiothoracic Society , Malaysian Cardiothoracic Society (MATCVS) and Southeast Asian Thoracic Society (SEATS).

Assoc Prof Sivakumar is also a visiting consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon to Penang GH and IJN for complex Aortic Surgeries. Over the years he has worked togather with the team in Penang GH to developed the Aortic Arch and Complex Aortic Surgery Programme. He is a trainer for the local trainees under the Parallel Pathway Training Programme with Royal College of Surgeons Edinbrugh and also an appointed trainer for Uniportal VATS Surgery by SouthEast Asian Thoracic Society.

His clinical experience cover the whole spectrum of adult cardiac surgery and the whole spectrum of Aortic Surgery ( open and endovascular). In thoracic surgery all aspects of thoracic surgery are done by him which includes minimally invasive thoracic surgery for all thoracic case like lung cancer and mediastinal tumours and complex thoracic cases which includles tracheal surgery , mesothelioma, chest wall resection and reconstruction.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • SURGERY
    Uniportal VATS Fellowship - Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital
  • SURGERY
    THORACIC FELLOWSHIP UK
  • SURGERY
    European Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship ( FETCS )
  • SURGERY
    FRCS ( Edinbrugh ) C-Th
  • SURGERY
    CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY ( AORTIC FELLOWSHIP UK )
  • SURGERY
    Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Expert Training, (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
    Birmingham Heartland Hospital
  • MSurg, (Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MRCSEd, (Surgery)
    Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
  • MBBS, (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Task Force Member
    21 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    08 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Administration Manager
    27 Apr 2022 - 27 Apr 2024 (International)
  • Committee Members
    21 Jan 2022 - 20 Jan 2024 (National)
  • Chairman
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 (National)
  • Quality Manager
    28 Dec 2016 - present (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Quality Manager
    14 Nov 2016 - present (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Quality Manager
    10 Aug 2011 - present (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • PROGRAM UMMP: PERLANTIKAN BAHARU AHLI- AHLI BARU COMMITTEE DAN PENYELARAS BAGI JABATAN SURGERI, FAKULTI PERUBATAN
    01 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Chairman
    15 Aug 2021 - 14 Aug 2023 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Task Force Member
    20 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kerja UMMC Cancer Registry
    04 Nov 2020 - 03 Nov 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    30 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 (Department)
  • Chairman
    08 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    01 Apr 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 (Department)
  • Publication , Congress , Workshop and Examination Committee MATCVS
    09 Jun 2020 - 08 Jun 2022 (National)
  • Assistant Secretary
    01 Jun 2020 - 31 May 2022 (National)
  • AJK Research Committee Department of Surgery
    01 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • AHLI SPECIALTY/SUBSPECIALTY EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE, MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE, MAJLIS PERUBATAN MALAYSIA (MPM)
    21 Jan 2020 - 22 Jan 2022 (National)
  • Committee Member SPECIALTY/SUBSPECIALTY EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE, MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE, MAJLIS PERUBATAN MALAYSIA (MPM)
    20 Jan 2020 - 20 Jan 2022 (National)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Vaksin Covid 19
    03 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Task Force 11 : Pointer System KPI
    12 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman Jawatankuasa Pembelian Ventilator CICU
    09 Sep 2020 - 09 Sep 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    15 Aug 2019 - 19 Aug 2021 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • AJK , Programme UMMP
    01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Interviewer MBBS 2021 Intake
    11 Jun 2021 - 14 Jun 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Examiner for EOP 3.1 Group B Surgery Posting
    04 Jun 2021 - 04 Jun 2021 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Examiner for Part 1 Masters (OSCE) in Surgery Exam
    03 Jun 2021 - 03 Jun 2021 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Panelist for Annual Review of Candidate Progress - MBCTS ( Cardiothoracic Surgery )
    27 May 2021 - 27 May 2021 (National)
  • JOINT COMMITTEE ON INTERCOLLEGIATE EXAMINATIONS - Cardiothoracic Surgery ( Coordinator )
    30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 (International)
  • Interview Panelist for Selection of National Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainees 2021
    03 Mar 2021 - 03 Mar 2021 (National)
  • Assistant Secretary Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery Parallel Pathway Training Program Meeting
    19 Feb 2021 - 19 Feb 2021 (International)
  • Acacdemic Tutor MBCTS
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Jan 2021 (National)
  • Preparation of Policy Document for Surgery Department
    27 Nov 2020 - 27 Nov 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Panel of Reviewer for National Cardiothoracic Training Programme ( MBCTS )
    28 May 2020 - 28 May 2020 (National)
  • Pemeriksa EOP 3.1 Group C
    08 May 2020 - 08 May 2020 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Chairman
    05 Apr 2019 - 06 Apr 2020 (National)
  • Chairman
    22 Feb 2019 - 03 Apr 2020 (National)
  • Panel Pemeriksa Re assessment Peperiksaan Profesional 3.2 MBBS
    13 Mar 2020 - 13 Mar 2020 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Quality Manager
    04 Mar 2019 - 04 Mar 2020 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Board Member for National Selection of Cardiothoracic Trainees
    24 Feb 2020 - 24 Feb 2020 (National)
  • Programme Coordinator
    24 Sep 2019 - 25 Sep 2019 (International)
  • Chairman
    20 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2019 (National)
  • Chairman
    06 Aug 2019 - 07 Aug 2019 (National)
  • Fellow
    01 May 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 (International)
  • Chairman
    25 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2019 (International)
  • Chairman
    24 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2019 (National)
  • National Coordinator for Universities for Lung Cancer Database
    14 Apr 2018 - 14 Apr 2019 (National)
  • Examiner
    27 Mar 2019 - 27 Mar 2019 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    22 Feb 2019 - 23 Feb 2019 (International)
  • Coordinator
    22 Feb 2019 - 23 Feb 2019 (International)
  • Advisor for the Neurosurgical Team for the 1st International FRCS Examination
    16 Jan 2019 - 16 Jan 2019 (International)
  • Chairman
    09 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018 (National)
  • Chairman
    07 Aug 2018 - 08 Aug 2018 (International)
  • Chairman
    31 Jul 2018 - 04 Aug 2018 (International)
  • Chairman ECMO programme University Malaya
    01 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Examiner
    06 Jul 2018 - 06 Jul 2018 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Supervisor
    30 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Organiser
    22 Feb 2018 - 23 Feb 2018 (International)
  • Coordinator
    22 Feb 2018 - 23 Feb 2018 (International)
  • Coordinator
    18 Jan 2018 - 18 Jan 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    18 Jan 2018 - 18 Jan 2018 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    08 Sep 2017 - 08 Sep 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coordinator
    13 Jun 2017 - 19 Jun 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Quality Manager
    03 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Chairman
    05 Nov 2012 - 05 Nov 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member for Organizing Conjoint Masters in General Surgery Exam , October / November 2012
    23 Oct 2012 - 04 Nov 2012 (National)
  • Organising Committee Member for 14th Scientific Meeting MATCVS
    03 Jun 2011 - 19 Nov 2011 (National)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AHLI BERSEKUTU MAJLIS PROFESOR NEGARA, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • AHLI SPECIALTY SUBCOMMITTEE FOR EDUCATION (SSC-EDU) BAGI BIDANG CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE, MAJLIS PERUBATAN MALAYSIA (MPM), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2022 to present (National)
  • MALAYSIAN BOARD OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY (MBCTS) , ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    Since 2020 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL, ACADEMIC COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • ACADEMY OF MEDICINE MALAYSIA, LIFE MEMBERSHIP
    Since 2019 (National)
  • SOUTH EAST ASIAN THORACIC SOCIETY, INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEMBER
    Since 2019 (International)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS EDINBURGH, FELLOW
    Since 2016 (International)
  • ASSOCIATION OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEONS OF ASIA, REGISTERED MEMBER
    Since 2012 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF THORASIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SOCIETY ( MATCVS ), MEMBER
    Since 2011 (University)
  • EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY ( EACTS ), FELLOWSHIP
    2019 to 2019 (International)
  • KL REVIEW, CHAIRMAN
    2018 to 2019 (International)
  • EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, REGISTERED MEMBER
    Since 2015 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • Lead Auditor Course Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015
    Tujuan Cahaya Resources Sdn Bhd, 2021 (University)
  • APPRECIATION LETTER
    Faculty of Medicine, 2021 (University)
  • ICH GCP Obligations of Investigators Conducting Clinical Trials ( GCP02 Ver 4.1)
    MERCK, 2021 (National)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control Safe Surgery Award
    Asia Pacific Society of Infection, 2020 (International)
  • Patient Satisfaction Award
    University Malaya Medical Centre, 2020 (Department)
  • Young Investigator Award
    MATCVS, 2019 (National)
  • Francis Fontan Scholarship
    European Board Of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2019 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Young Investigator Award
    Malaysian Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Society, 2017 (National)
  • Gold Medalist European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery Examination
    European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2016 (International)
  • Certification of Appreciation for Patient Care
    University Malaya Medical Center, 2013 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Young Investigator Award
    Malaysian Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Society, 2011 (National)
  • Al Hadi Gold Medalist for Conjoint Board Masters in General Surgery Examination Malaysia ( Overall Best Student )
    Conjoint Board General Surgery Examination and College of Surgeons Malaysia, 2010 (National)
  • Best MRCS candidate for Asia Centre ( Kuala Lumpur )
    Royal College of Surgeons Edinbrugh, 2006 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Mardziah, C. M.; Ramesh, S.; Chandran, Hari; Sidhu, Amritpal; Krishnasamy, S. (2023). Properties of sintered zinc hydroxyapatite bioceramic prepared using waste chicken eggshells as calcium precursor, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 49(8), 12381-12389. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.12.098
  2. Glasbey, James C.; Abbott, Tom E. F.; Ademuyiwa, Adesoji; Adisa, Adewale; AlAmeer, Ehab; Alshryda, Sattar; Arnaud, Alexis P.; Bankhead-Kendall, Brittany; Abou Chaar, M. K.; Chaudhry, Daoud; Costas-Chavarri, Ainhoa; Cunha, Miguel F.; Davies, Justine I.; Desai, Anant; Elhadi, Muhammed; Fiore, Marco; Fitzgerald, J. Edward; Fourtounas, Maria; Fowler, Alex James; Futaba, Kay; Gallo, Gaetano; Ghosh, Dhruva; Gujjuri, Rohan R.; Hamilton, Rebecca; Haque, Parvez; Harrison, Ewen M.; Hutchinson, Peter; Hyman, Gabriella; Isik, Arda; Jayarajah, Umesh; Kaafarani, Haytham M. A.; Kadir, Bryar; Lawani, Ismail; Lederhuber, Hans; Li, Elizabeth; Loffler, Markus W.; Lorena, Maria Aguilera; Mann, Harvinder; Martin, Janet; Mazingi, Dennis; McClain, Craig D.; McLean, Kenneth A.; Meara, John G.; Ramos-De La Medina, Antonio; Mengesha, Mengistu; Minaya, Ana; Modolo, Maria Marta; Moore, Rachel; Morton, Dion; Nepogodiev, Dmitri; Ntirenganya, Faustin; Pata, Francesco; Pearse, Rupert; Picciochi, Maria; Pinkney, Thomas; Pockney, Peter; van Ramshorst, Gabrielle H.; Richards, Toby; Roslani, April Camilla; Satoi, Sohei; Sayyed, Raza; Shaw, Richard; Simoes, Joana Filipa Ferreira; Smart, Neil; Sulliva, Richard; Sund, Malin; Sundar, Sudha; Tabiri, Stephen; Taylor, Elliott H.; Venn, Mary L.; Wickramasinghe, Dakshitha; Wright, Naomi; Yip, Sebastian Bernardo Shu; Bhangu, Aneel (2022). Elective surgery system strengthening: development, measurement, and validation of the surgical preparedness index across 1632 hospitals in 119 countries, LANCET. 400(10363), 1607-1617. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01846-3
  3. Goh, K. W., Wong, Y. H., Ramesh, S., Chandran, H., Krishnasamy, S., Sidhu, A., & Teng, W. D. (2021). Effect of pH on the properties of eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite bioceramic synthesized by wet chemical method assisted by microwave irradiation. Ceramics International, 47(7), 8879-8887. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.12.009
  4. Krishnasamy, S., Mokhtar, R. A. R., Singh, R., Sivallingam, S., Aziz, Y. F. A., & Mathaneswaran, V. (2021). 3D Rapid Prototyping Heart Model Validation for Teaching and Training - A Pilot Project in a Teaching Institution. Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 36(5), 707-716. doi: 10.21470/1678-9741-2020-0433
  5. Krishnasamy, S., Sivalingam, S., Dillon, J., Mokhtar, R. A. R., Yakub, A., & Singh, R. (2021). Syndrome of Ventricular Septal Defect and Aortic Regurgitation-A 22-Year Review of its Management. Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 36(6), 807-816. doi: 10.21470/1678-9741-2020-0207
  6. Lim, Y. S., Ganesan, P., Varman, M., Hamad, F. A., & Krishnasamy, S. (2021). Effects of microbubble aeration on water quality and growth performance of Litopenaeus vannamei in biofloc system. Aquacultural Engineering, 93, 10. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaeng.2021.102159
  7. Mardziah, C. M., Ramesh, S., Tan, C. Y., Chandran, H., Sidhu, A., Krishnasamy, S., & Purbolaksono, J. (2021). Zinc-substituted hydroxyapatite produced from calcium precursor derived from eggshells. Ceramics International, 47(23), 33010-33019. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.08.201
  8. Mardziah, C. M., Ramesh, S., Wahid, M. F. A., Chandran, H., Sidhu, A., Krishnasamy, S., Purbolaksono, J. (2020). Effect of zinc ions on the structural characteristics of hydroxyapatite bioceramics. Ceramics International, 46(9), 8. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.02.192
  9. Safarzadeh, M., Ramesh, S., Tan, C. Y., Chandran, H., Ching, Y. C., Noor, A. F. M., . . . Teng, W. D. (2020). Sintering behaviour of carbonated hydroxyapatite prepared at different carbonate and phosphate ratios. Boletin De La Sociedad Espanola De Ceramica Y Vidrio, 59(2), 73-80. doi: 10.1016/j.bsecv.2019.08.001
  10. Safarzadeh, Marjan; Ramesh, S.; Tan, C. Y.; Chandran, Hari; Ching, Y. C.; Noor, Ahmad Fauzi Mohd; Krishnasamy, S.; Teng, W. D. (2020). Sintering behaviour of carbonated hydroxyapatite prepared at different carbonate and phosphate ratios, BOLETIN DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE CERAMICA Y VIDRIO. 59(2), 73-80. doi:10.1016/j.bsecv.2019.08.001
  11. Krishnasamy, S., Sahid, S. M., Hashim, S. A., Singh, S., Chung, F., Mokhtar, R. A. R., Yin, W. C. (2019). Obstructive sleep apnoea and open heart surgery: a review of its incidence and impact to patients. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 11(12), 5453-5462. doi:10.21037/jtd.2019.11.44
  12. Qaid, T. H., Ramesh, S., Yusof, F., Basirun, W. J., Ching, Y. C., Chandran, H., . . . Krishnasamy, S. (2019). Micro-arc oxidation of bioceramic coatings containing eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite on titanium substrate. Ceramics International, 45(15), 18371-18381. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.06.052
  13. Safarzadeh, M., Ramesh, S., Tan, C. Y., Chandran, H., Noor, A. F. M., Krishnasamy, S., . . . Ramesh, S. (2019). Effect of multi-ions doping on the properties of carbonated hydroxyapatite bioceramic. Ceramics International, 45(3), 3473-3477. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.11.003
  14. Adeleke, S. A., Ramesh, S., Bushroa, A. R., Ching, Y. C., Sopyan, I., Maleque, M. A., . . . Sutharsini, U. (2018). The properties of hydroxyapatite ceramic coatings produced by plasma electrolytic oxidation. Ceramics International, 44(2), 1802-1811. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.10.114
  15. Adeleke, S. A.; Ramesh, S.; Bushroa, A. R.; Ching, Y. C.; Sopyan, I.; Maleque, M. A.; Krishnasamy, S.; Chandran, Hari; Misran, H.; Sutharsini, U. (2018). The properties of hydroxyapatite ceramic coatings produced by plasma electrolytic oxidation, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 44(2), 1802-1811. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.10.114
  16. Ramesh, S., Loo, Z. Z., Tan, C. Y., Chew, W. J. K., Ching, Y. C., Tarlochan, F., . . . Sarhan, A. A. D. (2018). Characterization of biogenic hydroxyapatite derived from animal bones for biomedical applications. Ceramics International, 44(9), 10525-10530. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.03.072
  17. Ramesh, S.; Loo, Z. Z.; Tan, C. Y.; Chew, W. J. Kelvin; Ching, Y. C.; Tarlochan, F.; Chandran, Hari; Krishnasamy, S.; Bang, L. T.; Sarhan, Ahmed A. D. (2018). Characterization of biogenic hydroxyapatite derived from animal bones for biomedical applications, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 44(9), 10525-10530. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.03.072
  18. Hossain, M. A., Ganesan, P. B., Sandaran, S. C., Bin Rozali, S., Krishnasamy, S. (2017). Catalytic microwave pyrolysis of oil palm fiber (OPF) for the biochar production. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24(34), 26521-26533. doi:10.1007/s11356-017-0241-6
  19. Roudan, M. A., Ramesh, S., Wong, Y. H., Chandran, H., Krishnasamy, S., Teng, W. D., Bang, L. T. (2017). Sintering behavior and characteristic of bio-based hydroxyapatite coating deposited on titanium. Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 18(9), 640-645.
  20. Hashim, S., Chin, L. Y., Krishnasamy, S., Sthaneswar, P., Mokhtar, R. A. R. (2015). Effect of sternal closure with biological bone adhesive on pain visual analogue score and serum cytokine, Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 10(), 7
  21. Johari, B., Aziz, Y. F. A., Krishnasamy, S., Looi, L. M., Hashim, S. A., Mokhtar, R. A. R. (2015). Metastatic Adenocarcinoma Presenting as Extensive Cavoatrial Tumor Thrombus, Iranian Journal of Radiology. 12(2), 6
  22. Abu Bakar, N., Aziz, Y. F. A., Sandhu, R. S., Fadzli, F., Yaakub, N. A., Krishnasamy, S., Mokhtar, R. A. R. (2013). Imaging of an Atypical Pericardial Cyst, Heart Lung and Circulation. 22(4), 305-308
Scopus
  1. Safarzadeh, M., Ramesh, S., Tan, C. Y., Chandran, H., Noor, A. F. M., Krishnasamy, S., Alengaram, U. J. (2019). Effect of multi-ions doping on the properties of carbonated hydroxyapatite bioceramic. Ceramics International, 45(3), 3473-3477. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.11.003
Others
  1. C.M. Mardziah, S. Ramesh, Hari Chandran ,Amritpal Sidhu, S. Krishnasamy (2022). Properties of sintered zinc hydroxyapatite bioceramic prepared using waste chicken eggshells as calcium precursor
  2. COVIDSurg Collaborative and GlobalSurg Collaborative. (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. Epub 2021 Aug 9.
  3. COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative (2021). Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2infection: and international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia, doi: 10.1111/anae.15458 (early view)
  4. COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative (2021).SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study.British Journal of Surgery, znab101, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znab101
  5. COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia 2021 Aug 24. doi: 10.1111/anae.15563. Online ahead of print.
  6. Krishnasamy S (2021).Syndrome of Ventricular Septal Defect and Aortic Regurgitation A 22-Year Review of its Management. Brazilian Journal Cardiovascular Surgery
  7. Krishnasamy S. (2021). 3D Rapid Prototyping Heart Model Validation for Teaching and Training A Pilot Project in a Teaching Institution
  8. C.M. Mardziah et al. ( 2020) Effect of zinc ions on the structural characteristics of hydroxyapatite bioceramics. Ceramics International
  9. Diego Gonzalez-Rivas ( 2020) .First Malaysia uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) masterclass. Journal of Visualised Surgery
  10. Krishnasamy, S. (2020). Left Subclavian Artery- Does it need attention during TEVAR for Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury. Journal of Medical Care Research and Review, 3(5), 359-364(2020)
  11. Sivakumar Krishnasamy, Ong Hao Siang, Ahmad Rafizi Hariz Ramli, Nur Adura Yaakup, Norshazriman Sulaiman, Ramesh Singh, Raja Amin Raja Mokhtar. Left Subclavian Artery - Does it need attention during TEVAR for Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury. Journal of Medical Care Research and Review 2020;3(5):359-364.
  12. Beh Z, Ng K, Md Hashim N, Krishnasamy S et al ESRA19-0499 Paravertebral block as surgical anaesthesia for thoracic surgery in high risk patients: a report of two cases. Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine 2019
  13. Krishnasamy S, Krishna Nair A , Hashim S A , Raja Mokhtar RA , Mediastinal Liposarcoma : a rare visceral mediasatinal tumour ( 2019 ). Interactiva Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery( 2019)1-2 doii:10.1093/icvts/ivz191
  14. Sivakumar Krishnasamy ( 2019 ) The bar that gave me my life back . J Thoracic Disease 2019 ; 11 ( Suppl 3 ): S478-S479
  15. Comparison of Predictive Value of Preoperative and Immediate Postoperative Proteinuria With Cardiac Surgery-associated Acute Kidney Injury Hashim, Shahrul et al. Heart, Lung and Circulation , Volume 27 , S522 - S523
  16. S.A Adeleke ( 2018 ) . The properties of hydroxyapatite ceramic coatings produced by plasma electrolytic oxidation. Ceramics International 44(2018) 1802-1811
  17. Hashim S, Amin MA, Nair A, Mokhtar RA, Krishnasamy S, Cheng K. A flowmeter technique to exclude internal mammary artery anastomosis error in an arrested heart. Heart, Lung Circulation
  18. Krishnasamy S ( 2015 ) Strategy for ventricular septal defect closure after prior gastric pull-through Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals 23(5) , 612-614
  19. Biomodelling Methods Employed to Reconstruct Three Dimension Anatomically Accurate Substructures of the Human Cardiac Anatomy
  20. Sivakumar Sivalingam & Sivakumar Krishnasamy & Tan Yau Hong & Pau Kew Kong & Mazeni Alwi & Mohd Azhari Yakub , 2014. Cavopulmonary anastomosis without concomitant valvoplasty in patients with single ventricle physiology . Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (DOI 10.1007/s12055-014-0265- 1)
  21. Norzailin Abu Bakar, Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz, Ravinderjit Singh Sandhu, Farhana Fadzli, Nur Adura Yaakup, Sivakumar Krishnasamy, Raja Amin Raja Mokhtar. Imaging of an atypical pericardial cyst. Heart, Lung and Circulation 2013; 22:305-308.
  22. Sivakumar Sivalingam, Sivakumar Krishnasamy , Nur Afeena Al Fahmi , Pau Kew Kong , Mazeni Alwi , Azhari Mohd Yakub 2013 ; Early and Midterm Outcome of Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) in a single institution
  23. Early Postoperative Hemodynamics and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Receiving Freedom Solo Aortic Valve Replacement in UMMC
Books
  1. Krishnasamy S ( 2022 ) Cardiothoracic Surgery Postgraduate Training in Malaysia, Guide for applicants
Other Publications
  1. Krishnasamy S, Basheer A, Dillon J, KM Chan, Sivalingam S. ( 2022 ). National Postgraduate Medical Curriculum - Cardiothoracic Surgery Postgraduate Training in Malaysia - Blueprint
  2. April C Roslani, Sivakumar K, Koh P S, Yeoh W S ( 2020 ) . Department of Surgery University Malaya Policy Paper - Policy Paper
  3. Uniportal VATS Surgery for treatment of lung cancer in PPUM - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Krishnasamy S - EACTS Francis Fontan Award in Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital - First Recipient - Live TV Interview with Kanka News Shanghai - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Krishnasamy S . Francis Fontan Award - Holiday or Work - Internet
  6. Krishnasamy S . The importance of detecting Lung Cancer Early . Sin Chew Jit Poh ( 3/6/2019 ) - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Krishnasamy S. First Recipient of Francis Fontan Award - EACTS , Shanghai News ( 4/6/2019 ) - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  8. Lung Cancer - Early detection and screening - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  9. Lung Cancer is a deadly disease- the importance of knowing it - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  10. Minnal FM (Radio talk show ) - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  11. New Technology for Lung Cancer - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  12. The importance of knowing Lung Cancer ( Tamil ) - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  13. Uniportal VATS - New Technology for Lung Cancer Surgery - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  14. World's First Recipient of Francis Fontan Uniportal VATS Award in Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  15. health.bernam.com - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  16. www.theborneopost.com - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  17. Sivakumar Krishnasamy, Hasrina Hassan, Abid Amir, Raja Amin Raja Mokhtar Early Postoperative Hemodynamics and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Receiving Freedom Solo Aortic Valve Replacement in UMMC The Heart Surgery Forum 2012 - Extended Abstract
  18. Sivakumar Krishnasamy, Sivakumar Sivalingam, Raja Amin Raja Mokhtar, Mazni Alwi, Hasri Samion, Mohd Azhari Yakob Surgical management of aortic valve prolapse associated with ventricular septal defects; Long term results comparing various techniques in aortic valve repair Heart Surgery Forum 2012 - Extended Abstract
  19. Sivakumar Krishnasamy, Sivakumar Sivalingam, Raja Amin Raja Mokhtar, Mazni Alwi, Hasri Samion, Mohd Azhari Yakob Moderate aortic valve regurgitation in the setting of vsd; Is concomitant aortic valve intervention warrented ? The Heart Surgery Forum 2012 - Extended Abstract

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Investigating the landscape of regulatory long non-coding RNA in the human thymic epithelial tumors (Thymus)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HTM (Wellness)
    Biologic bone cement enhanced sternal closure following sternotomy in open heart surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HTM (Wellness)
    Unrecognized Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Cardiac Surgery Patients in the Asian Population ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2021 - 2023, NONE
    Investigating the landscape of regulatory long non-coding RNA in the human thymic epithelial tumors ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2020 - 2021, NONE
    In vitro and Ex vivo culture of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on human myocardium and lungs ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2020 - 2020, NONE
    Impact of Covid-19 on Cardiothoracic Services at University of Malaya Medical Centre - A Questionnaire-based Assessment ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Biologic Bone Cement Enhanced Sternal closure following sternotomy in open heart surgery patients : A Randomized Controlled Trial ( Consultant)
  7. 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Unrecognized Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Cardiac Surgery Patients in Asian Population ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2012 - 2013, High Impact Research (HIR)
    3D Heart Biomodel ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2020 - 2024, MSD Grant
    A Phase III, Randomized, Double-blind Trial of Platinum Doublet Chemotherapy +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Therapy for Participants with Resectable Stage II, IIIA, and Resectable IIIB (T3-4N2) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (KEYNOTE-671), University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) (Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya)(PPUM) ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2022, Population Health Research Institute
    Colchicine for the prevention of preoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing thoracic surgery ( COP-AF), University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) (Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya)(PPUM) ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2021 - 2022, MSD
    A Phase III, Randomized, Double-blind Trial of Platinum Doublet Chemotherapy +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Therapy for Participants with Resectable Stage II, IIIA, and Resectable IIIB (T3-4N2) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (KEYNOTE- 671), University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) (Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya)(PPUM) ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2020 - 2026, Private Funding
    A Phase III, Randomized, Double-blind Trial of Platinum Doublet Chemotherapy +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Therapy for Participants with Resectable Stage II, IIIA, and Resectable IIIB (T3-4N2) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (KEYNOTE-671) ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2024, Population Health Research Institute
    Colchicine for the Preventation of preoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing thoracic surgery, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2021 - 2023, Population Health Research Institute
    Colchicine for the prevention of preoperative atrial Fibrillation in patients undergoing thoracic surgery ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2019 - 2022, NONE
    LUNGS - Lung Cancer Full Genome Sequencing ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2020 - 2020, NONE
    GlobalSurg-CovidSurg Week: Determining the optimal timing for surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection ( Consultant)
  6. 2019 - 2019, Francis Fontan Grant from European Board Of Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Uniportal VATS Lobectomy ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, University Malaya Specialist Centre, Consultant
    02 Oct 2017 - 13 Dec 2037 (National)
  • Visiting Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh, Ministry of Health Malaysia
    01 Jun 2018 - 01 Jun 2025 (National)
  • Reviewer Medical Journal of Malaysia, Medical Journal of Malaysia
    01 Jun 2018 - 01 Jun 2022 (National)
  • Visiting Consultant for Complex Aortic Surgery Penang Gh, Ministry of Health Malaysia
    01 Jun 2021 - 01 Jun 2021 (National)
  • Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgery ( Complex Aortic Surgery - Open and Endovascular ) Ijn, Institute Jantung Negara
    01 Jun 2020 - 01 Jun 2021 (National)
  • Member Board of Governors Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery ( Mbcts ), Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
    01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2021 (National)
  • Aortic Arch Surgery - Frozen Elephant Trunk - Ministry of Health Malaysia, Ministry of Health Malaysia
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Lung Care Continuum - Setting Up a National Nodule Clinic and National Thoracic Database, Ministry of Health Malaysia
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Visiting Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Institute Jantung Negara
    01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (National)
  • Organising Chairman National Aortic Meeting, Institut Jantung Negara
    01 Feb 2017 - 01 Feb 2019 (National)
  • Organising Chairman Kl Review Course, MATCVS
    01 Feb 2018 - 01 Feb 2019 (International)
  • Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, University Malaya Specialist Centre
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Lung Care Continuum Malaysia, Medtronic Malaysia and Ministry Health Malaysia
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Organising Chairman 19th Annual Scientific Meeting Malaysian Association of Thoracic Cardiovascular Society ( Matcvs ), MATCVS
    01 Feb 2018 - 01 Feb 2018 (National)
  • Expert Advice On Surgical Safety Meeting in Taiwan, 3M Malaysia
    01 Feb 2017 - 01 Feb 2017 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

CONFERENCE
  1. EACTS Annual Scientific Meeting 2020, EACTS Annual Scientific Meeting, EACTS (International) (08 Oct 2020 - 10 Oct 2020)
  2. Imaging In Thoracic Surgery, 2nd KL Review Course, UM-IJN- Birmingham Review Course UK (International) (25 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2019)
PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Frozen Elephant Trunk Tips and Tricks, Aortic Arch Replacement Workshop, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Hospital Pulau Pinang (National) (02 Jun 2021 - 02 Jun 2021)
  2. MDT Discussion on Lung Cancer Treatment, CTS Forum for Lung Cancer, Astra Zeneca  (National) (10 Apr 2021 - 10 Apr 2021)
  3. Aortic Valve Replacement and Bentall Surgery, Basic and Advance Cardiac Skill Workshop, Medtronic Malaysia (National) (20 Mar 2021 - 09 Apr 2021)
  4. Opening Speech from Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, World Heart Day Pusat Perubatan University Malaya, Unit Cardiology PPUM (University) (11 Oct 2017 - 11 Oct 2017)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Surgical Management of Primary Lung Cancer, Intensive Course Series 12 - UiTM, UiTM Cardiothoracic Surgery (University) (18 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2021)
  2. Leaning into Lung Cancer, Cancer & I, National Cancer Society Malaysia (National) (17 Nov 2021 - 17 Nov 2021)
  3. Introduction to Surgical Oncology in the Cardiothoracic region, THE NATIONAL ANATOMY AND PATHOLOGY SUMMIT 2021, IMU and NAPS (National) (23 Oct 2021 - 23 Oct 2021)
  4. Cardiothoracic Surgery in PPUM, World Heart Day 2021, Cardiology Division , University Malaya Medical Centre (University) (01 Oct 2021 - 01 Oct 2021)
  5. Aortic Valve Patient Treatment Strategy In Cleveland Clinic, MATCVS Annual Scientific Meeting Tea Symposium, Edwards Life Science (International) (10 Sep 2021 - 10 Sep 2021)
  6. TEVAR Current Updates, 21st MATCVS Annual Scientific Meeting, UiTM and IJN (National) (09 Sep 2021 - 11 Sep 2021)
  7. Lung Cancer Screening, 21 st Annual Scientific Meeting Malaysian Association of Thoracic Surgery, UiTM and IJN (National) (09 Sep 2021 - 11 Sep 2021)
  8. Important Journal Articles for FRCS-CTS Exam Time: 2:30pm 4:00pm, FRCS Quad-partite Residency Weekly Teaching Session, National University Hospital Singapore (International) (04 Sep 2021 - 04 Sep 2021)
  9. Evolution of Wound Healing, Clash of Times: Traditional and Modern Medicine , MAHSA Medical Society (National) (22 May 2021 - 22 May 2021)
  10. Lets Talk About VATS, NURSING WEBINAR SESSION 8/2021 (SURGERY) , NURSING DEVELOPMENT, NURSING DEPARTMENT & TRAINING DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT UMMC (National) (19 May 2021 - 19 May 2021)
  11. A multidisciplinary team case forum to optimize treatment outcomes in stage III lung cancer patients, A multidisciplinary team case forum to optimize treatment outcomes in stage III lung cancer patients, Astra Zeneca  (International) (26 Apr 2021 - 26 Apr 2021)
  12. A Day in the life of a Surgeon , AstraZeneca s Lung Cancer Team Workshop , Astra Zeneca (National) (18 Jan 2021 - 18 Jan 2021)
  13. Multidiscipline team approach in preoperative care of patient - Malaysian Surgical Student's Society, MSSM Annual General Meeting, MSSM (National) (19 Dec 2020 - 19 Dec 2020)
  14. SPECIALTY SPOTLIGHT WEBINAR: CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, SPECIALTY SPOTLIGHT WEBINAR: CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY - MALAYSIAN SURGICAL STUDENT'S SOCIETY, MSSS (National) (30 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2020)
  15. Aortic Root Pathophysiology, Bentall Procedure - Two Part Webinar Series, Abbott (International) (21 Nov 2020 - 21 Nov 2020)
  16. Multiportal, Uniportal and Microportal Lobectomy - Advantages and Disadvantages, UM-CGMH Joint Webinar on Lung Cancer, University Malaya and Chang Gung Medical Foundation (International) (20 Nov 2020 - 20 Nov 2020)
  17. Post COVID Return to Surgical Practice - RCSEd Webinar Series, Royal College of Surgeon Edinburgh Covid 19 Webinar Series, RCSEd (International) (24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2020)
  18. Expert Panelist - Surgicel Powder Forum Discussion, Surgical Powder - Clinical Experience, Johnson and Johnson Malaysia (International) (19 Aug 2020 - 19 Aug 2020)
  19. Lung Cancer Screening, South East Asia Thoracic Society (SEATS) Webinar ( Weekly), SEATS (International) (15 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2020)
  20. Training in the NHS, Training in the NHS: What does it take ?, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (International) (17 Jan 2020 - 17 Jan 2020)
  21. Surgical Treatment in early lung cancer , Lung Cancer Workshop - Back to Basic, Department of Respiratory Medicine University Malaya (University) (30 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019)
  22. Meet the Experts, Malaysian Students Surgical Symposium 2019 , Malaysian Student Surgical Society (National) (16 Nov 2019 - 16 Nov 2019)
  23. Panelist for 2 MDT sessions, ECHO Malaysia 2019, Society of Cardiac Imaging Malaysia (National) (02 Nov 2019 - 03 Nov 2019)
  24. Uniportal Vats Fellowship - Carrier Development, 33rd Annual Meeting European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery , EACTS (International) (03 Oct 2019 - 05 Oct 2019)
  25. Lecture: The natural history and genetic basis of thoracic aneurysms Lecture: Setting up an Endovascular Team: How we did it in Malaysia, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh MATCVS Inaugural Aortic Symposium, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (International) (22 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2019)
  26. Coronary Anastomosis and OPCAB Workshop, MATCVS 20th Annual Scientific Meeting, and 1st Joint Biennial Southeast Asian Regional Congress on Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, MATCVS (International) (20 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2019)
  27. Surgical therapies for Mesotheliomas - An update, 22nd Asian Congress of Surgery in Conjunction with the Annual Scientific Congress of the College of Surgeons, Malaysia, College of Surgeons, Malaysia (International) (02 Aug 2019 - 04 Aug 2019)
  28. The Role of TEVAR in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection, Weekly Hospital CME PPUM, PPUM (University) (20 Mar 2019 - 20 Mar 2019)
  29. Lung Cancer Awareness and Surgical Options for Lung Cancer, Evolving Options in the Management of Lung Cancer, University Malaya Specialist Centre (National) (23 Feb 2019 - 23 Feb 2019)
  30. Cryoflex lesion stratergy and Case Presentations, Lunch Symposium Talk in MATCVS - Cryoablation for MAZE procedure, Medtronic Malaysia and MATCVS (National) (11 Aug 2018 - 11 Aug 2018)
  31. SoTM Stappling, Pre Congress MATCVS - Science of Tissue Management , MATCVS , College of Surgeons Malaysia and Johnson and Johnson Malaysia (National) (09 Aug 2018 - 09 Aug 2018)
  32. Updates and Guidelines in TEVAR, IJN REVIEW COURSE IN THORACIC AND THORACOABDOMINAL AORTIC SURGERY & BENTALL'S WORKSHOP and VALVE SPARING ROOT REPLACEMENT WET LAB , UMMC and IJN (International) (04 Aug 2018 - 04 Aug 2018)
  33. Proposal for Lung Cancer Gene Screening Study, 5th National Lung Care Continuum Meeting, Medtronic Malaysia (National) (13 Jan 2018 - 13 Jan 2018)
  34. VATS Bullectomy , Pleurectoomy and Lung Biopsy techniques, 1st Malaysian Animal VATS workshop, Johnson and Johnson Malaysia and MATCVS (National) (14 Nov 2017 - 15 Nov 2017)
  35. Myocardial Protection, Pre Congress MATCVS, MATCVS (National) (12 Oct 2017 - 12 Oct 2017)
  36. Heart Team as a team approach in patient management, World Heart Day PPUM, Unit Cardiology (University) (11 Oct 2017 - 11 Oct 2017)
  37. Moderator Bio Bentall Workshop, Bio Bentall Workshop, MATCVS and Abbot Medical (National) (11 Oct 2017 - 11 Oct 2017)
  38. Reduction of SSI in Cardiovascular Surgeries, 6th 3M Safety in Surgical Services Leadership Summit, 3M Health Care Academy (International) (31 Aug 2017 - 03 Sep 2017)
  39. Valve sparing Aortic Root Replacement, IJN Review Course in Aortic Surgery - Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement, IJN (International) (29 Jul 2017 - 29 Jul 2017)
  40. Heart Team Approach to Treat Patients, Weekly Hospital CME PPUM, University Malaya Medical Centre (University) (31 May 2017 - 31 May 2017)
  41. Setting up a nodule clinic in PPUM, 4th Lung Care Continuum Malaysia, Medtronic Malaysia and Ministry of Health Malaysia (National) (13 May 2017 - 13 May 2017)
  42. Thoraflex Hybrid Experience, Thoraflex Hybrid Workshop, Vascutek Terumo (National) (06 Mar 2017 - 07 Mar 2017)
  43. Surgical Management of Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiac Critical Care Nursing Seminar, Nursing School University Malaya (University) (21 Sep 2012 - 21 Sep 2012)
  44. Life as A Master Student, IMU Surgical Meeting - A Step onto the Surgical Ladder, IMU Surgical Society (National) (16 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012)
  45. Surviving Surgical TRaining - from a recent survivor ( Life , Family and the Surgical Lifestyle - Postcards from the front line ), 81st Annual Scientific Congress , Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (International) (06 May 2012 - 10 May 2012)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. My Uniportal VATS Journey, 1st Uniportal VATS Masterclass, Cardiothoracic Division University Malaya (National) (06 Aug 2019 - 07 Aug 2019)
  2. Landmark Trials in Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2nd KL Review Course, UM-IJN-Birmingham Review UK (International) (25 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2019)
  3. Pre operative Workup for Thoracic Surgery, 2nd KL Review Course, University Malaya - IJN - Birmingham Review Course UK (International) (25 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2019)
  4. Mesothelioma Management - Current Updates, 2nd KL Review Course, UM-IJN-Birmingham Review UK (International) (25 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2019)
  5. Current Updates in TEVAR, 3rd National Aortic Symposium, University Malaya Medical Centre and IJN (National) (29 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2019)
  6. Thoracic MDT Case discussions, Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS 2018, MATCVS (National) (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  7. Thoracic Instruments Station Viva, KL Review Course 2018, MATCVS and Birmingham Review Organisers (International) (07 Aug 2018 - 08 Aug 2018)
  8. TEVAR in Current Setting, KL Review Course 2018, MATCVS and Birmingham Review Course Organiser (International) (07 Aug 2018 - 08 Aug 2018)
  9. Landmark Trials in Cardiothoracic Surgery - Interactive Viva, KL Review Course 2018, MATCVS and Birmingham Review Course Organisers (International) (07 Aug 2018 - 08 Aug 2018)
  10. Mesothelioma - Management Based on Current Best Evidence, Kuala Lumpur Review Course 2018, MATCVS and Birmingham Review Course Organisers (International) (07 Aug 2018 - 08 Aug 2018)
  11. MAZE Workshop with Cryoablation probe, MAZE workshop , MEDTRONIC- PPUM Cardiothoracic Surgery (University) (19 Sep 2017 - 20 Sep 2017)
  12. Total Aortic Arch Replacement and Redo sternotomy with Bentall Surgery Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair Surgery Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement, 1st National Aortic Workshop, IJN - UMMC (National) (24 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2017)
  13. Emcee for Opening Ceremony and Activity for Day 1 of Conferrance, Annual Scientific Meeting College of Surgeons Malaysia 2013, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (National) (31 May 2013 - 02 Jun 2013)
  14. introduction to the event and case summary of patient, Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Workshop, Braun Medicals and Cardiothoracic Surgery University Malaya (National) (05 Nov 2012 - 05 Nov 2012)
  15. Metatatic Adrenal Carcinoma presenting as intracardiac mass with SVC obstruction, 14th Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS 2011, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery University Malaya (National) (17 Nov 2011 - 19 Nov 2011)
  16. Awake Single Port VATS Pleurodesis for Malignant Pleural Effusion - Initial Experience in UMMC, 14th Anual Scientific Meeting MATCVS 2011, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery University Malaya (National) (17 Nov 2011 - 19 Nov 2011)
  17. Case Report of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thymus, 14th Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS 2011, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery University Malaya (National) (17 Nov 2011 - 19 Nov 2011)
  18. Excision of Askin Tumor of the chest wall - A combined approach between Cardiothoracic and Plastic Team UMMC, 14th Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS 2011, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery University Malaya (National) (17 Nov 2011 - 19 Nov 2011)
  19. A 6 year review of surgically resected lung carcinoma - UMMC experience, 14th Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS 2011, Departemnt of Cardiothoracic Surgery University Malaya (National) (17 Nov 2011 - 19 Nov 2011)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. A flowmeter technique to exclude internal mammary artery anatomises error in an arrested heart, Young Investigator award MATCVS 2018, MATCVS (National) (11 Aug 2018 - 11 Aug 2018)
  2. MODERATE AORTIC VALVE REGURGITATION IN THE SETTING OF VSD ; IS CONCOMITANT AORTIC VALVE INTERVENTION WARRENTED ?, 22nd ATCSA 2012, National Heart Institute (International) (15 Nov 2012 - 17 Nov 2013)
  3. Awake Single Port VATS pleurodesis - Initial Experience in UMMC, 6th General Assembly Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Preventation, Asian Pacific Organization for CAncer Prventation  (International) (26 Apr 2012 - 29 Apr 2012)
  4. Moderate aortic valve regurgitation in the setting of vsd; Is concomitant aortic valve intervention warrented ?, The 4th Congress of Asia - Pacific Peditric Cardiac Society, Taiwan Society of Pediatric Cardiology , Cardiac Children's Foundation Taiwan (International) (04 Apr 2012 - 07 Apr 2012)
  5. Early Postoperative Hemodynamics and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Receiving Freedom Solo Aortic Valve Replacement in UMMC, 8th Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery(UCCS) , Turkey Cardiovascular Society (International) (01 Mar 2012 - 04 Mar 2012)
  6. Surgical management of aortic valve prolapse associated with ventricular septal defects; Long term results comparing various techniques in aortic valve repair, 8th Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery(UCCS), Turkey Cardiovascular Society (International) (01 Mar 2012 - 04 Mar 2012)
  7. Surgical Management of Aortic Valve Prolapse in the setting of VSD ; Long term results comparing various techniques of aortic valve repair., Kuala Lumpur Valve Summit 2011, National Heart Institute (International) (06 Oct 2011 - 08 Oct 2011)
  8. Surgical management of aortic valve prolapse associated with ventricular septal defects; Long term results comparing various techniques in aortic valve repair, Joint Meeting of 19th Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery ( ASCVTS ) and 21st Annual Congress of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia ( ATCSA ), The Society of Thoracic Surgeons of Thailand (International) (26 May 2011 - 29 May 2011)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (QIP): CARDIAC AND THORACIC HANDBOOKS AND ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY (ERAS) FOR CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY (CTS) UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE (UMMC, Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS 2022, MATCVS (National) (01 Sep 2022 - 04 Sep 2022)
  2. An Unusual Place to be : Metastatic Pericardial Liposarcoma, 27th Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Society ( ASCVTS ) and 65th IACTS CON, Indian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Society (International) (21 Feb 2019 - 24 Feb 2019)
  3. Case Series : Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Patient Care and Management in a Local Hospital, 19th Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS, MATCVS (National) (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  4. Case Presentation Axillary Artery Cannulation on a Case of Dilated Ascending Aorta, 19th Annual ScientificMeeting MATCVS 2018, MATCVS (National) (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  5. Nerve Sheath Tumour in Neurofibromatosis - A thoracic Surgical Approach, 19th ANNUAL scientific Meeting MATCVS, MATCVS (National) (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  6. Management of Concomitant Lung Cancer and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, 19th MATCVS Annual Scientific Meeting, MATCVS (National) (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  7. CICU Experience in Creating CICU Protocol Book in PPUM, 19th Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS 2018, MATCVS (National) (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  8. Lung Cancer and Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm Management in A Single Patient - An MDT Approach for Holistic Care, Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting, ASCVTS (International) (25 May 2018 - 27 May 2018)
  9. Partial Sternectomy and Chest wall Reconstruction Done for Metastatic Follicular Cancer of Thyroid Gland, Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting, ACVTS (International) (24 May 2018 - 27 May 2018)
  10. Creepy Carcinoid : An Asymptomatic Typical Low Grade Neuroendocrine Tumour of the middle lobe of the right lung, Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS, MATCVS (National) (12 Oct 2017 - 14 Oct 2017)
  11. My Follicular Breast Bone : Partial Sternectomy done for a curious case of metastatic Follicular Cancer of the Thyroid Gland, Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS, MATCVS (National) (12 Oct 2017 - 14 Oct 2017)
  12. An Unusual Place to be : Metastatic Pericardial Liposarcoma, Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS, MATCVS (National) (12 Oct 2017 - 14 Oct 2017)
  13. My Follicular Breast Bone : Partial Sternectomy Done for A curious Case of Metastatic Follicular Cancer of the Thyroid Gland : A case Report, College of Surgeons Malaysia Annual Scientific Meeting, College of Surgeons Malaysia (National) (19 May 2017 - 21 May 2017)
  14. Creepy Carcinoid An Asymptomatic Typical Low Grade Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Middle Lobe : A case report, College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, College of Surgeons Malaysia (National) (19 May 2017 - 21 May 2017)
  15. The use of SILS for Bullectomy and Sympathectomy - An initial experience in UMMC, ATCSA 2012, National Heart Institute (International) (16 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012)
  16. A Non Tuberculous Mycobacterium cause of pericardial effusion in a immunocompetent patient - a rare entity, ATCSA 2012, National Heart Institute (International) (16 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012)
  17. The use of SILS for Bullectomy and Sympathectomy - An initial experience in UMMC, ATCSA 2012, National Heart Institute (International) (16 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012)
  18. Supraclavicular Abscess as an Apical Lung Mass A Case Report, 22nd ATCSA , 2012, National Heart Institute (International) (15 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012)
  19. The Importance of DVT Prophylaxis in Pregnancy, 22nd ATCSA , 2012, National Heart Institute (International) (15 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012)
  20. Moderate aortic valve regurgitation in the setting of vsd; Is concomitant aortic valve intervention warrented ?, 8th Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery(UCCS) , Turkey Cardiovascular Society (International) (01 Mar 2012 - 04 Mar 2012)
PRESENTER
  1. Complex Thoracic Oncology - Pushing the Boundaries of Conventional Surgery, Breakfast@FOM Episode 2 / 2021, Faculty of Medicine (University) (20 Jan 2021 - 20 Jan 2021)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Aortic Valve Replacement - Case Review, 6th Singapore Valve - Lecture Series, Medtronic (International) (08 Mar 2022 - 08 Mar 2022)
OTHERS
  1. Chairperson for symposium plenary lectures and video in a box, Annual Scientific Meeting MATCVS, MATCVS (National) (12 Oct 2017 - 14 Oct 2017)
  2. Open Saphenous Vein Harvest Versus Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest: A Histology and Immunohistochemistry Study Comparison, European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery Meeting Annual Scientific Meeting, EACTS (International) (07 Oct 2017 - 11 Oct 2017)
  3. Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery, Kuala Lumpur Valve Summit 2013, National heart institute (International) (22 Aug 2013 - 24 Aug 2013)
  4. Efficacy in controlling bleeding post coronary artery bypass surgery using combination of local application of tranexamic acid and intravenous tranexamic compared to intravenous tranexamic acid alone.: A randomized clinical trial, Ethicon prize presentation , College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting 2013, College of Surgeons Malaysia and Ethicon Johnson and Johnson (National) (01 Jun 2013 - 01 Jun 2013)
  5. Assessment Of The Native Left Internal Mammary Artery In Patients In Ummc( best poster presentation ), Annual scientific meeting , college of surgeons 2013, College of surgeons malaysia (National) (30 May 2013 - 02 Jun 2013)

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Reviewer of Article, National, (Reviewer)
  2. (2022) Reviewer for Article :Relationships Between Systemic Inflammation, Intestinal Damage and Postoperative Organ Dysfunction in Adults Undergoing Low-Risk Cardiac Surgery ( Hlc-D-22-00270r2 ), International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2022) Interview for Lecturer Position Dr Vethunan a/L Tamalvanan, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2022) Reviewer of Article :Thoracic Surgeries for Patients Affected by Covid-19 in Hospital Kuala Lumpur ( Mjm-D-22-00138r1 ), National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2022) Panel Pemeriksa Peringkat 3.3 MBBS Sesi 2021/2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2022) Pemeriksa Dalam ( Peperiksaan Utama dan Tambahan ) Bagi Peperiksaan Profesional Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Sesi 2021/2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2022) Panel Reviewer for Umsc Ca.R.E Fund (Research Grant) Cycle 1/2022, University, (Reviewer)
  8. (2022) External Assessor for Annual Review Competency Progression (Arcp) 2022 for Parallel Pathway Training for Cardiothoracic Surgery, National, (External Assessor)
  9. (2022) Panel Penemuduga Kemasukan Ke Program Pengajian Ijazah Sarjana Muda Ambilan Sesi 2022/2023 Fakulti Perubatan, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2022) Examiner Joint Speciality Fellowship Cardiothoracic Examination 28th & 29th May 2022, International, (External Examiner)
  11. (2022) Interviewer for Parallel Pathway Training Programme for Cardiothoracic Surgery Selection Interviews for July 2022 Intake, National, (External Examiner)
  12. (2022) Panel Penilai Skim Geran Penyelidikan Transdisiplinari ( Trgs ) Fasa 1/2022 UM, University, (Reviewer)
  13. (2022) Single Best Answer Questions Setting for Frcs Cardiothoracic Examination by Royal College of Surgeons Edinbrugh, International, (External Examiner)
  14. (2022) Research Committee Department of Surgery ( Member AJK ), University, (Internal Assessor)
  15. (2021) Observer External Examiner Fellowship Royal College of Surgeon Edinburgh Cardiothoracic Examination, International, (External Examiner)
  16. (2021) Examiner Ummp Posting 3.1, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2021) Examiner for Part 1 Masters in Surgery, University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2021) Panel Reviewer for Umsc Ca.R.E Fund (Research Grant) Cycle 1/2021, University, (Reviewer)
  19. (2021) Panel Reviewer for Umsc Ca.R.E Fund (Research Grant) Cycle 1/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  20. (2021) Journal of Health and Translation Medicine ( JUMMEC), (Reviewer)
  21. (2018) 19th Annual Scientific Meeting Malaysian Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Society, (Scientific Committee)
  22. (2017) Malaysian Medical Journal , (Reviewer)
  23. (2017) Journal of Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery, (Editor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Proctorship for Vascutex Terumo Malaysia, National, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  2. (2023) Ahli National Transplant Technical Committee, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2023) Visiting Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, National, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  4. (2022) Early-Stage Nsclc Patients and to Facilitate The Group Discussion Sessions, National, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2022) Key Opinion Leader ( Kol ) - Perceval Valve, National, (Expert Advisor)
  6. (2022) Expert Clinician to Assist in Complex Cardiac Case, National, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  7. (2022) Presented On Patient Journey in Early Stage Lung Cancer, National, (Expert Advisor)
  8. (2022) Technical Advisor for Frcs Exam Organzation , National Curriculum Writting Group , and Organizer for Sba Workshop, National, (Expert Advisor)
  9. (2022) Early Lung Cancer Screening Consensus Advisory Board Meeting, National, (Expert Advisor)
  10. (2022) Visiting Consultant for Complex Aortic Cases in Penang Gh ( January 2022 Till Dec 2022 ), National, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  11. (2022) Proctor for Terumo Malaysia Device Company, International, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  12. (2022) Visiting Consultant for Complex Aortic Surgery, International, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  13. (2022) Visiting Consultant Complex Aortic Surgery, International, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  14. (2021) Assistant Secretary Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National, (Expert Advisor)
  15. (2021) Lead Auditor Course Quality Management System Iso 9001:2015, University, (Auditor)
  16. (2021) Member Board of Governors Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National, (Expert Advisor)
  17. (2018) Chairman National Curriculum Project for Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Curriculum Project
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Moderator and Speaker Bleeding Control in Surgery, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2022) Speaker and Facilitator for Aortic Dissection Symposium, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2022) Speaker as Guest Surgeon in 3rd Malaysian Students Surgical Symposium | Meet The Surgeons (Cardiothoracic Surgery), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2022) Co Chairman of Scientific Program, International, (Course Facilitator)
  5. (2022) Aorta Disease (Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Pathology, National, (Course Facilitator)
  6. (2022) Lecture On Aorta Disease (Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Pathology, National, (Course Facilitator)
  7. (2022) Panelist New Paradigms in Early Stage Nsclc Management: Unmet Needs, Biomarker Testing & Treatment Considerations, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2022) Speaker Principles of Exercise and Functional Testing and Its Applications, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  9. (2022) Speaker - Resection of Mediastinal Tumours by Vats, Thoracotomy or Sternotomy: Which Approach?, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  10. (2022) Csamm Pre-Congress Workshop, National, (Course Facilitator)
  11. (2022) Organiser and Speaker 4th Kl Aorto-Vascular Symposium, National, (Event Organiser)
  12. (2022) Organiser and Chairman 4th International Aortic Workshop, National, (Event Organiser)
  13. (2022) Speaker and Facilitator for Surgery for Arrhythmia Workshop, National, (Course Facilitator)
  14. (2022) Speaker in Ncsm S Lung Cancer Support Group Meeting, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  15. (2022) Organiser and Chair for The Mou Signing Ceremony Between , Matcvs-Rcsed-UM-Aam, International, (Event Organiser)
  16. (2022) Appointment as Organiser and Chair for Kl Review 2022, International, (Event Organiser)
  17. (2022) Lecture On Prep Evaluation of Thoracic Surgical Patient - Thoracic Trauma., International, (Course Facilitator)
  18. (2021) Chairman National Curriculum Writting Group for Cardiothoarcic Surgery, International, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Supervisor Masters in Surgery Dr Sivanesan a/L Ramasamy S2030932, University, (Mentor)
  2. (2022) Supervisor for Medical Graduate - Dr Janice Ong Ying Qian Under Mgrep, University, (Mentor)
  3. (2022) Supervisor for Medical Graduates - Dr Ong Hai Siang Under Mgrep, University, (Mentor)
  4. (2022) Ahli Postgraduate Committee Jabatan Surgery , Faculty Perubatan, University, (Mentor)
  5. (2021) Facilitator for Hands On Training Valve Repair and Valve Replacement Wetlab Workshop, National, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2022) Supervising Student Selected Components ( SSC ) New Castle University
  2. (2022) Parallel Pathway Training Program in Cardiothoracic Surgery - Royal College of Surgeons Edinbrugh
  3. (2022) Epidemiology of Aortic Dissection in Malaysia
  4. (2022) Elective Posting Programme Student from UNIMAS
  5. (2022) Development of Uniportal VATS Surgery after Francis Fontan Fellowship
  6. (2022) Development of Uniportal VATS after Francis Fontan Fellowship
  7. (2021) Stage 3.2 Elective Posting
  8. (2021) Clinical Fellowship Cardiothoracic Surgery Parallel Pathway
  9. (2018) Pre Internship UMMP
  10. (2010) Tricuspid valve surgery a review of cases in a single institution
  11. (2010) Elective Posting Phase 3 a
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2012) NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS ON EFFECTS OF REHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES IN BLOOD FLOW, AMIRUL FAIZ BIN ABDUL MUTHALIB
Master
  1. (2023) FEASIBILITY OF A PHYSIOTHERAPY OUTPATIENT EXERCISE TRAINING POST COVID-19, ANMOL KAUR
  2. (2021) -, NIGEL LOKE CHUN HOE
  3. (2020) Lung Cancer Screening - Public , Medical and Administrative View, Sivanesan a/l Ramasamy
  4. (2020) ENHANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTION IN THORACIC SURGERY IN UMMC: PULMONARY REHABILITATION IMPACTS, ANMOL KAUR
  5. (2020) -, SIVANESAN RAMASAMY
  6. (2019) THE USE OF CELL SAVER IN MINIMIZING POST-OPERATIVE INFLAMMATION AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION IN ELECTIVE CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS SURGERY IN UMMC, NURHAMIZAH BINTI ZULKIFLI
  7. (2019) Home Based Exercise Training As A Continuation of Out-Patient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program For COPD: A PILOT STUDY, ANMOL KAUR A/P MANJIT SINGH
  8. (2019) THE USE OF CELL SAVER IN MINIMIZING POST-OPERATIVE INFLAMMATION AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION IN ELECTIVE CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS SURGERY IN UMMC, NURHAMIZAH BINTI ZULKIFLI
  9. (2017) -, SIM CHIEN CHUEN
  10. (2011) Prospective Study Comparing the Role of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery, Dr Yusma
  11. (2011) Prospective Review of Unrecognised Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Cardiac Patients, Dr Saidah
  12. (2011) -, SAIDAH BINTI MOHD SAHID
  13. (2010) Retrospective Review of Management of Aortic Regurgitation in the setting of VSD, Dr. Kiran Kaur a/p Amer Singh
  14. (2010) Assessment of the native left internal mammary artery in patients in UMMC, Ashraf Cadersa
  15. (2010) 3D Prototype Rapid Printing Heart Model as a teaching tool for medical students, Dr Nanthini Ponnuvelu
  16. (2010) -, KIRAN KAUR A/P AMER SINGH
  17. (2010) -, NANTHINI PONNUVELU

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) MTA27300 - Advanced Clinical Training
  2. (2022) MID2013 - Clinical Sciences I
  3. (2021) MTA27300 - Advanced Clinical Training
  4. (2021) MTA27600 - Advanced Clinical Training
  5. (2021) MTA27800 - Advanced Clinical Training
  6. (2021) MTA27100 - Basic Clinical Training
  7. (2021) MTA27800 - Advanced Clinical Training, National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore 
  8. (2020) ME501 - Me501 Nursing Critical Care
  9. (2020) MED301 - Masters in General Surgery
  10. (2020) MSGD6108 - Masters in Surgery
  11. (2020) SGD1001 - Masters in General Surgery
  12. (2019) MEF5004 - Advance Nursing Diploma
  13. (2019) MG301 - Mbcts
  14. (2018) MACC3001 - Masters in General Surgery Intensive Course
  15. (2018) MG301 - Mbcts
  16. (2018) MG302 - Masters in General Surgery
  17. (2017) ME501 - Me501 Post Basic Critical Care Nursing Teaching
  18. (2016) MED3102 - Masters in General Surgery
  19. (2016) MG301 - Mbcts
  20. (2016) MG301 - Mbcts
  21. (2016) MG301 - Mbcts
  22. (2016) MG301 - Frcs -Mbcts Cardiothoracic Weekly Teaching
  23. (2016) MG301 - Mbcts
  24. (2016) MWKA1001 - Workshop Attendance - Nursing Critical Care Cicu
  25. (2015) MG301 - Mbcts Cardiothoracic Surgery Masters
  26. (2015) MG301 - Masters in General Surgery
  27. (2015) MG301 - Mbcts Cardiotoharic Surgery Masters
  28. (2015) MG301 - Mg301 Mbcts Cardiothoracic Surgery Masters
  29. (2014) Masters in General Surgery
  30. (2013) Masters in General Surgery
  31. (2013) MSGD6121 - Viva-Voces ( Masters in General Surgery )
  32. (2012) Nursing Critical Care
  33. (2012) Masters in General Surgery
  34. (2011) Master in General Surgery
  35. (2011) Masters in General Surgery
  36. (2011) Nursing Post Basic Critical Care
  37. (2010) Critical Care Post Basic Nursing Teaching
  38. (2010) Masters in Surgery
  39. () MG301 - Mbcts Cardiothoarcic Masters Programme
  40. () MWA8001 - Frcs Teaching
Bachelor
  1. (2022) MIA - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  2. (2022) DSED3101 - Oral Maxillofacial and Surgery
  3. (2021) MIA - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  4. (2021) MID2013 - Clinical Sciences I
  5. (2021) DSED3101 - Oral Maxillofacial and Surgery
  6. (2021) DXED1301 - Oral Health
  7. (2020) MIA - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  8. (2020) DAED2101 - Dentistry
  9. (2020) MG301 - Mg301
  10. (2020) MG301 - Mg301 Ummp 3b
  11. (2020) MG301 - Mg301ummp 3b
  12. (2020) MG301 - Stage 1 Education Day Teaching Ummp
  13. (2019) DEED3101 - Oral Pathology
  14. (2019) DGGD6180 - Oral Pathology
  15. (2019) MG301 - Mg301 Ummp 3 B
  16. (2019) MG301 - Ummp 3.1
  17. (2019) MG302 - Ummp 3 .1 Education Day Lecture
  18. (2019) MG303 - Ummp 3 B Clinical Teaching
  19. (2018) DGGD6180 - Oral Pathology ( Dental Lecture )
  20. (2018) MG301 - Ummp Stage 3.1 Education Day
  21. (2018) MG301 - Mg301 Ummp 3.1 Group A1 and A2
  22. (2018) MG302 - Ummp 3.1 Clinical Teaching On Line
  23. (2017) DEED3101 - Dentistry
  24. (2017) MG301 - Ummp 3b Teaching Clinical
  25. (2017) MG301 - Ummp 3 B Clinical Teaching
  26. (2017) MG301 - Stage 3.2 Education Day Teaching Ummp
  27. (2016) DEED3102 - Oral Medicine
  28. (2016) DIA2004 - Pathology
  29. (2016) DXED3102 - Human Disease
  30. (2016) PBL - Pbl - Stage 1 Ummp ( 4 Sessions )
  31. (2016) UMMP - Ummp 3.2
  32. (2015) UMMP1001 - Ummp 3.1
  33. (2015) UMMP1001 - Ummp 3.1 Group B3 and B4
  34. (2014) MBBS - Ummp 3.1
  35. (2012) Teaching Phase Iiia Medical Students in Klang Campus
  36. (2012) Dentistry
  37. (2012) Phase III a Klang Pbl Teaching
  38. (2012) DXED3102 - Penyakit Manusia
  39. (2011) Introduction to Clinical Teaching
  40. (2010) Phase Iiia MBBS General Surgery Posting

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Lead for Royal College of Surgeons Edinburg (Rcs-Ed) Inspection for Accrediting University Malaya Medical Centre as Cardiothoracic Training Centre, (20 Sep 2022 - 20 Sep 2022) (International)
  • Organising Chairman of Mou Signing Ceremony UM - Rcsed - Kkm - Amm for The Parallel Pathway Training Program in Cardiothoracic Surgery, (27 Apr 2022 - 27 Apr 2022) (International)
  • Advisor for Parallel Pathway Activities in Matcvs, (05 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) (National)
  • Organising Chairman National Retreat for National Curriculum Writing Group for Cardiothoracic Surgery, (04 Dec 2021 - 05 Dec 2021) (National)
  • Observer Quadripartite Frcs ( Edinburgh) Cardiothoracic Surgery, (23 Oct 2021 - 24 Oct 2021) (International)
  • Assistant Secretary , Board Meeting , Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery, (30 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2021) (National)
  • Panel Penemuduga Bagi Kemasukan Ke Program Pengajian Peringkat Ijazah Sarjana Muda Ambilan Sesi Akademik 2021/2022, (13 Jul 2021 - 15 Jul 2021) (University)
  • Parallel Pathway Year 1 Induction Meeting, (23 Jun 2021 - 23 Jun 2021) (National)
  • Examiner Part 1 Ijazah Sarjana Surgery Osce Sesi Jun 2021, (03 Jun 2021 - 03 Jun 2021) (University)
  • Panel Reviewer for National Cardiothoracic Surgery Programme Annual Review Assessment ( Arcp ), (27 May 2021 - 27 May 2021) (National)
  • Appointment as a Panel Reviewer for Umsc Ca.R.E Fund (Research Grant) Cycle 1/2021, (11 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2021)
  • Assistant Secretary Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery ( Mbcts ) - Meeting On Parallel Pathway Training, (19 Feb 2021 - 19 Feb 2021) (National)
  • Cardiothoracic National Curriculum Round Table Discussion, (12 Dec 2019 - 12 Dec 2019)
  • Sabri Malai Yatra Group, (18 Nov 2019 - 21 Nov 2019)
  • Chairman National Curriculum for Cardiothoracic Surgery, (05 Apr 2019 - 06 Apr 2020)
  • National Trainer for Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Monthly Teaching for The Mbcts Candidates, (14 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2021)
  • University Represenatitive At National Level for National Thoracic Database, (13 Jan 2018 - 12 Jan 2019)
  • Journal of Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery - Editorial, (01 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2018)
  • 1st National Aortic Workshop - Organising Chairman, (24 Jul 2017 - 29 Jul 2017)
  • Reviewer of Articles Malaysian Journal Medicine, (01 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2017)
  • Organiser National Aortic Mdt, (13 Jan 2017 - 21 Apr 2017)
  • Frcs Cardiothoracic Teaching - National Level for Masters in Cardiothoracic Surgery ( 1st Batch ), (13 Jan 2017 - 13 Jan 2017)
  • Sabrimali Yatra Group, (21 Nov 2013 - 24 Nov 2013)
  • Sabri Malai Yatra Group, (15 Oct 2012)
  • Bukit Gasing Ambulance Service, (17 Jan 2011)

COURSE ATTENDED

External Course
NATIONAL
  1. Lead Auditor Course, Virtual (12 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021)
  2. Annual Scientific Meeting College of Surgeons, On Line Platform (27 Aug 2021 - 29 Aug 2021)
INTERNATIONAL
  1. 6th Singapore Valve 2021, Singapore (14 Aug 2021 - 22 Aug 2021)
  2. IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer 2021, Virtual Platform (08 Sep 2021 - 14 Sep 2021)
  3. 35th European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting, Barcelona , Spain (13 Oct 2021 - 16 Oct 2021)