Prof. Dr. M. Singaravelu

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Qualification and
Designation
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MBBS, DCH, MD (Pediatrics) – Thanjavur Medical College
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DNB (Pediatrics), MNAMS
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Trained in Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), IMNCI, F-IMNCI, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Professor & Head, Department of Pediatrics, Thanjavur Medical College
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Over 30 years of pediatric clinical experience
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Developed Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Thanjavur Medical College from 5 to 50 beds
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Spearheaded Pediatric Emergency Protocols
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Played a key role in reducing Infant and Neonatal Mortality Rates
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Regularly conducts public health activities like Breastfeeding Week, ORS Day, World Asthma Day
Clinician
Academician
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Best Teacher Award (2011) – TN Dr. MGR Medical University
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Teacher par excellence – trained 450+ medical officers, 2000+ Anganwadi workers in IMNCI
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Faculty in numerous medical colleges, CMEs, and workshops
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Authored chapters in textbooks on Obesity and Tropical Diseases
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Held key roles in IMA (President, Secretary, Treasurer – Thanjavur)
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Former State Council Member, IMA Tamil Nadu
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President, IAP Tamil Nadu (2013)
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Organizing Secretary for multiple CMEs and conferences
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Facilitated procurement of Mobile Blood Donation Vehicles and 2-wheeler ambulances
Administrator
Orator / Speaker
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Frequent speaker at IMA, IAP, Rotary, Red Cross, and other medical forums
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Delivered impactful lectures on Pediatric COVID-19 Management, Immunization in Challenging Scenarios, Breastfeeding during Pandemic, and Chronic Cough in Children
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Presented at prestigious national conferences including PEDICON 2022, Noida
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Conducted awareness sessions on Asthma, ORS usage, Sexual Abuse Prevention, and Hemophilia
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Trained over 6,000 ICDS workers through virtual lectures during COVID-19
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Chaired scientific sessions and presented papers at several national and state-level pediatric and academic forums
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Led community health talks for engineering students, paramedics, and public audiences during pandemic awareness campaigns
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Recognized with multiple oration awards including Dr. Jeyaraj Iyya Nadar Oration by IAP Tamil Nadu
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Published multiple papers in reputed indexed journals such as Indian Pediatrics, Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, Antiseptic Journal, and International Journal of Pediatric Research
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Recent research includes case studies and clinical papers on Scalp Infections in Children, Toxic Myocarditis due to Scorpion Sting, Dengue Management, and Neonatal Behavioral Assessment
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Co-authored a quality improvement initiative on enhancing breast milk expression among mothers of NICU-admitted neonates
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Contributed to Indian Pediatrics Case Reports (IPCaReS) with insights into rare pediatric conditions
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Played a pivotal role in community-based pediatric studies addressing antibiotic misuse and emergency preparedness
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Recognized for integrating academic research into clinical protocols to improve neonatal outcomes