MY HISTORY
Academics
Eminent Teacher
Eminent Teacher for over three decades for M.B.B.S., M.D., D.M., Ph.D & Para Medical Students. Held the following teaching posts
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Tutor – 8 years
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Assistant Professor – 12 years
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Reader – 4 years
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Professor - 7 years
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H.O.D. - 7 years
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Emeritus Professor – 8 Years
Dissertations & Thesis
MD Dessertation & Ph.D thesis guidance - Successfully guided 3 MD dissertations of the Madras University and the Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University in topics related to Gastroenterology. Successfully guided the Ph.D. Thesis of the Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University on a Gastroenterology topic and the work was done in the Gastroenterology department of the Government Peripheral hospital.
Research
Conducted original research and was awarded Ph.D degree in the Faculty of Medicine by the Madras University in 1985 for the research thesis titled “Yellow Oleander Poisoning”. The Clinical work was done in the intensive medical care unit of the Governtment Royapettah Hospital Madras -14. The animal experimental work was done in the Madras Medical College Madras. The thesis work was supervised and guided by Professor K.V. Thiruvengadam. The Thesis was evaluated and commended by Professor John Goodwin of England and Professor Arnold Katz of USA.
Post Doctoral Research
Did original post doctoral research work and submitted a post doctoral research thesis titled “Development and Innovations in Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Endoscopy in a Government Peripheral Hospital”. Awarded the highest university research degree of D.Sc by the Tamilnadu DR. M.G.R Medical University in 2005. The first medical gastroenterologist in Tamilnadu and probably in India to receive such a research D.Sc degree for the original work in therapeutic endoscopy. The entire post doctoral research work was done in the Government Peripheral Hospital Anna Nagar, Chennai. One of the very few Medical professionals to obtain the D.Sc Degree by thesis presentation in India/World.
Drug Trials
Conducted 1 drug trial and 1 vaccine trial approved by the drug controller of India New Delhi. Conducted the first drug trial in the Gastroenterology department of the Government Royepettah Hospital, Chennai as a part of the all India Multicentric trial involving two other centers in Hyderabad and Bhopal. The result of the above drug trial was published in the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology in 1992. Conducted Hepatitis-B Vaccine trial in the Gastroenterology department of the Government peripheral hospital Anna Nagar Chennai. Scientific papers on the above vaccine trial were presented in the annual conference of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology in 2002 and in the 12th World Congress of Gastroenterology Bangkok 2002.
Hospital Up-gradation
Raj Bhavan
Totally renovated and improved the Raj bhavan Hospital, Guindy, Chennai. Had the unique distinction of serving the Raj Bhavan as a medical officer and personnel physician to the Governor of Tamilnadu. Had the life time experience of attending and assisting the medical teams and medical officers of the visiting VVIPs and dignitaries like the President of India, (Mr.Zail Singh) Prime Minister of India, (Mrs. Indira Gandhi), Vice President of India, (Mr. Hidayathullah) Central Ministers and visiting International dignitaries who stayed at the Raj Bhavan Chennai. A truly memorable personal and professional experience and life time achievement.
IMCU – GRH
Renovated expanded and created a state the art Intensive Medical Care Unit at the Government Royapettah Hospital, Chennai while officiating as the physician incharge of the Intensive Medical Care Unit.
GE Department – GRH
Started the first Medical Gastroenterology department in the Government Royapettah Hospital, Chennai in 1988. It is a Post Graduate Teaching Hospital attached to the Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai.
DDHD – GPH
Initiated all round development and improvement of the existing Gastroenterology department at the Government Peripheral Hospital Anna Nagar, Chennai. Added many extra facilities in the department and improved the infrastructure. Improved the gastrointestinal endoscopy services by replacing all the old equipments and endoscopes bought in 1986 by new generation equipments inclusive of the first video endoscopy unit, endoscopic laser unit etc at a cost of Rs.120 Lakhs. which is one of the largest financial sanctions by the Government of Tamilnadu for the Gastroenterology department of the Government Peripheral Hospital. This has immensely benefited the poor patient population attending the Government Hospital.
Knowledge Sharing
150 Lectures
Delivered more than 150 invited/guest lectures at different International, National and regional conferences and meetings of different scientific societies in Medicine, Gastroenterology and GI endoscopy.
IMGIM
Founder President of IMGIM – Inter Medical GI Meet. Started for the first time in Tamilnadu a teaching academic programme. called as IMGIM – Inter Medical GI Meet. Brought togather all the Gastroenterology departments in Tamilnadu under one umbrella to provide Continuing Medical Education programme. IMGIM started by Dr.S.Subash was inaguarated by Mr.Semmalai the honorable Health Minister of Tamilnadu, the Health Secretary and the Director of Medical Education. IMGIM head quarters was in the Gastroenterology Department of the Government Peripheral
Hostpital, Anna Nagar, Chennai.
IMGIM Publications
As the Chief of the Editorial Board of IMGIM has published the following- 42 IMGIM monthly Reviews, 6 IMGIM Seminar Booklets, 3 IMGIM Annuals. The preface and forward for the IMGIM annuals were written by Dr.C.V.Bhirmanandham, Vice Chancellor of Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University & Professor. S.P. Thyagarajan Vice Chancellor of the Madras University. IMGIM is the Brain Child of Dr.S.Subash from the Government Peripheral Hospital. The IMGIM publications were distributed free to all the post graduates, faculty members and others interested in gastroenterology. IMGIM is yet another significant unmatched academic contribution to the teaching society.
Scientific Programs
Sixty Programs
Organizing committee member of 5 International conferences and workshop, 4 National conferences and workshops. Conducted 42 CME programs, 6 seminars, 3 Anniversary Scientific meetings and many more at local and college levels.
Conference Attendance
Attended 18 International conferences & workshops
1. International Congress of Tropical Cardiology 1982.
2. First International Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy workshop 1993.
3. First South East Asian meeting of the International Gastrosurgical club (Indian Chapter) 1996.
4. 3rd World Congress on Budd Chiary Syndrome 1998.
5. 15th Asia Pacific Cancer conference 1999.
6. Indo British International Symposium on Gastroenterology 2000.
7. International workshop on Frontiers in Oncology 2000.
8. 7th South Asian Regional Conference on Clinical Ultra Sonography in Practice – CUSP 2000.
9. 12th World Congress of Gastroenterology 2002 - incorporating.
10. 10th World Congress of Digestive Endoscopy.
11. 2nd Asian Pacific Digestive Disease Week.
12. International Council of Surgical Gastroenterology.
13. 7th Biennial Congress of the Asian Society of Hepato Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery 2003.
14. International Workshop on Therapeutic Endoscopy 2004.
15. International Workshop on Capsule Endoscopy 2004.
16. 9th South Asian Regional Conference on Clinical Ultra Sonography in Practice – CUSP 2004.
17. 1st International live Symposium on Endoscopic Ultrasound 2005.
18. 1st International hands on training program on Endoscopic Ultrasound in Animate Lab – 2005.
Attended Many annual conferences of 7 National societies. Has been regularly attending various National conferences and workshop under the auspices of many National Socities and associations since 1982. General Medicine Period.
1. Annual conference of the Association of Physicians of India (API)
2. Annual conference of the Indian Society of Electrocardiology (ISE)
3. Annual conference of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
4. Annual conference of the Toxicological Society of India (TSI)
5. Gastroenterology period
6. Annual conference of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
7. Annual conference of the Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Society of India (SGEI)
8. Annual conference of the Indian Association of Study of Liver (INASL).
Conference Positions
Officiated as chair person, co chair person, panel member etc in 5 International, 6 National and 12 Regional conferences and many more positions in local meetings and college meetings.
Publications/Presentations
633 Scientific Contributions
Six Hundred and Thirty Three Scientific contributions in 42 scientific forums. Academically & actively involved from student days. Presented papers regularly in different scientific forums. Has made about 633 scientific contributions inclusive of 272 conference presentations and 361 publications at all levels in many scientific forums. 40 contributions in the general medicine period. 593 contributions in the gastroenterology period. Scientific contributions made in 42 academic bodies, societies etc at 12 Regional, 14 National and 16 International levels.
122 International Contributions
One Hundred and Twenty Two Scientific contributions in 16 International Forums. Has made 122 scientific contributions and presentations at different International scientific societies / forums / conferences / congresses / workshops.
1 International Congress of Tropical Cardiology 1983
2 3rd World Congress on Budd Chiary Syndrome 1998
3 15th Asia Pacific Oncology Conference – 1999
4 6th Asia Pacific American Gastroenterology Association Conference 2000
5 7th South Asian Regional Conference on Clinical Ultra Sonography in Practice CUSP 2000
6 5th Congress of the Asian Society of Hepato Biliary, Pancreatic Surgery 1999
7 International Symposium of the Indo British Medical Society 2000
8 12th World Congress Gastroenterology 2002-incorporating
9 10th World Congress of Digestive Endoscopy 2002
10 International Council of Surgical Gastroenterology 2002
11 2nd Asian Pacific Digestive Disease Week 2002
12 2nd International Work Shop on Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – 2000
13 7th Biennial Congress of the Asian society of the Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery 2003
14 13th World Congress of Gastroenterology 2005
15 11th World congress of Digestive Endoscopy 2005
16 International Council of Surgical Gastroenterology 2005
Publications/Presentations
289 National Contributions
Two Hundred and Eighty Nine Scientific Contributions in 14 National Forums. Has made 289 presentations & Publications in different National Societies / Forums / congresses / journals
1 Associating physicians of India annual conference
2 Annual conference of Neurotological Equilibriomet Society
3 Indian Society Electrocardiology
4 Cardiological Society of India
5 Toxicological society of India
6 National Biomedical Conference IIT Chennai
7 Indian Society of Gastroenterology
8 Indian Association for Study of Liver
9 Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
10 IAP – Pediatric Gastroenterology Annual Conference
11 Journal of Association of Physicians of India
12 Indian Journal of Radiology
13 Tropical Gastroenterology Journal
14 2nd Biennial Congress of Indian Society of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery
Publications/Presentations
222 Regional Presentations
Two Hundred and Twenty two scientific contributions in 12 regional forums. Made 222 presentations and publications in 12 Regional Scientific forums
1 IMGIM Monthly Reviews
2 IMGIM Seminars Reviews
3 IMGIM Annuals
4 Kilpauk Medical College-CME
5 Stanely Medical College – CME
6 Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute – CME
7 Madras Medical College – GEMS meet
8 Madurai Medical College- Gastro meet
9 Indian Medical Association
10 Madras Medical College Magazine
11 Kilpauk Medical College Magazine
12 The Antiseptic Journal
Memberships & Fellowships
Memberships - National Academy
National Member Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of India since 1976. Appointed as a Member by virtue of passing the examination conducted by the National Academy of Medical Sciences of India. First candidate from Tamilnadu & South India to pass the examination. One of the 2 candidates in the whole of India to qualify and become a Member in 1976.
National Societies
Scientific Society & Institutions Distinction. Has been a member of different scientific societies. Held important positions. Founder Member, International Gastroenterology Club Indian chapter – 1998. Member – Hepatitis Study Group , Christian Medical college Vellore 1998-99. Visiting Faculty Member & Selection committee member Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) Tirupathy Andhra Pradesh. Founder president – IMGIM. Member – Indian Medical Association (former). Member – Cardiological Society of India (former). Member – Endoscopic Society of India. Member – Indian Society of Electrocardiology (former).
Fellowships - National Fellowship
First Assistant Professor of Medicine from Tamilnadu Medical Services to be honored with direct Fellowship of the Indian Society of Electrocardiology in 1983.
International Fellowships
Five International Fellowships. Only medical gastroenterologist in Tamilnadu Medical Services and one of the very few in India/World to be directly elected and honored with five International Fellowships from world famous prestigious Colleges. One of the very few in the world to have all the Fellowships from the United Kingdom. FRCP (Edinburgh) - Fellow of the Royal College of Physician of Edinburgh. Honoured, conferred and elected as a Direct Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 2004. Received the Fellowship from the president of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in the annual convocation at Edinburgh. FACG (USA) – Fellow of the American College of gastroenterology. Honored and elected as a direct Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology in 2004. Very few eminent Gastroenterologist in the World are given the direct Fellowship by recognizing the outstanding academic and scientific achievements and contributions in Gastroenterology. FRCP (LONDON) – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London. Elected, conferred and honored with the direct Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London in 2005. One of the 20 eminent Medical Professionals in the World to be bestowed with the prestigious Fellowship of the College in 2005 under BYE LAW 39B Governing the Election of Fellows by The Royal College of Physicians of London. The first and the only Gastroenterologist from Tamilnadu and India to be honored with this Fellowship in 2005. FRCP (Glasgow) – Physician Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Elected, conferred and honored with the direct Physician Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2010. FRCP (Ireland) – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Elected, conferred and honored with the direct Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in 2010.
History and Records
DM – All India History
DM Course & All India Medical History. Created all India Medical history by starting the first DM Super Speacilty post graduate course in Medical Gastroenterology in the Government Peripheral Hospital Gastroenterology department. This is the first DM course in the Medical Specialties in the history of the Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai. This is the only Pheriperal Hospital in India to have the DM post graduate course approved and regognised by the Government of India, Medical Council of India, Government of Tamilnadu and the Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The Gastroenterology department of the Government pheriperal hospital now admits four students which is the maximum in the state of Tamilnadu & probably in India. The starting of the DM Super specialty post graduate course in the Government Pheriperal Hospital by Dr.S.Subash is an unparalleled land mark achievement in the Medical history of Tamilnadu and India. It is one of the greatest contribution to the Medical Education and the student society.
History in World Congress
(1) Created history by presenting peer committee approved 11 high quality scientific papers in the 12th World Congress of Gastroenterology Bangkok 2002
(2) Created another history by presenting 9 scientific papers in the 13th World Congress Gastroenterology, Montreal, Canada
(3) The poster paper titled “Interventional ERCP Spectrum in complicated acute liver abscesses in a tertiary referral centre” was rated and honored as a Poster of Distinction.
(4) Till date this in the largest number of scientific papers presented from Tamilnadu and India in 2 World Congresses of Gastroenterology
(5) All the 20 papers were from the Government Peripheral Hospital Anna Nagar Chennai which has been placed at the highest academic pedestal in the World Congress.
History and Records
History in Asian Conference
Created history and records by presenting the largest number of 26 papers and lectures in the 7th Biennial Congress of the Asian Society of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery in 2003. Created yet another history in the same conference when one full scientific session was allotted for the exclusive presentation of papers from the Gastroenterology Department of the Government Peripheral Hospital, Anna Nagar, Chennai. This unparalleled historic scientific contributions was acknowledged by the conference Secretary of the Biennial Congress of the Asian Society.
History in National Conferences
History in National Conferences. Created history by regularly presenting the largest number of scientific papers from Tamilnadu in the annual conferences of: The India Society Gastroenterology – ISG, Indian National Association for the Study of Liver – INASL. Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India – SGEI. Created history of winning 5 national best paper/poster awards for scientific papers related for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
History in KMC Chennai
Created History in the Kilpauk Medical College Chennai by starting the first Medical Super Specialty Post Graduate DM Course in Gastroenterology. First Gastroenterologist to officiate as the vice principal and Dean incharge of the Kilpauk Medical College.
History in DDHD Chennai
Golden Era of Gastroenterology & Therapeutic Endoscopic Services in the government organization. The outstanding contributions made by DR.SUBASH from 1997-2005 where in there has been an in all-round development and improvement resulting in global recognition and appreciations for creating many histories in medical education, patient care, paper presentations, national awards , research, works Post doctoral research work and the large volume of diagnostic and high quality therapeutic Gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures done for all age groups on a regular basis has created many records in the scientific world. It has benefited the poor patients attending
the Government Hospital. The period between 1997 and 2005 is now considered as the “GOLDEN ERA OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND THERAPEUTIC ENDOSCOPY” of the Gastroenterology department in the Government Peripheral Hospital in the
Tamilnadu Medical Services.
Historical Innovations
Subash Stent
Created History in Tamilnadu/India by innovating and home made Oesophageal non metallic stent for cancer oesophageal patients after getting the original idea from seeing the common house old tap adapter. A special dye was made and stent manufacture locally and successfully deployed to many poor patients free of cost as a social service. Scientific papers presented at Regional National Asian and World Congresses of Gastroenterology.
4 New Endoscopic Techniques
Historical Technical Innovations. Innovated and introduced new techniques and gadgets which has immensely benefited the patient population. Many innovations are related to gastrointestinal endoscopy work done in the Government Peripheral Hospital. The innovations are: Subash Technique 1. Innovated a new technique of Oesophageal stricture dilatation by a Non endoscopic method. Subash Technique 2. Innovated a new twin system dilation technique for achalasia cardia dilation. Subash Technique 3. Innovated a new technique for endoscopic deployment of expanded metal Oesophageal stent. Subash Technique 4. Innovated a new technique for extra hepatic T-tube accessed extra hepatic rendevouz hepatic procedure. Scientific papers relating to be above 5 technical innovations have been presented in various national and peer committee accepted international conference including the 7th Asian Biennial Congress of Asian Society of Hepatic Biliary Pancreatic Surgery and the World Congress of Gastroenterology Bangkok 2002 and Montreal 2005 and winning distinctions and several awards. The technical innovations forms one of the out standings life time contributions and achievements of Dr.Subash. The innovations reflect the skill, capacity, talent and ability of Dr. Subash to do high quality work in a small Government Peripheral Hospital.
5 New Academic Classifications
Historical Academic Classifications. Five new academic / scientific classifications have been proposed and presented from the gastroenterology department of the Government Peripheral Hospital. This represents one of significant contributions to the medical literature. The new classification are:- Subash Classification
1. A new classification of acute complicated liver abscesses based on the spectrum of ERCP observations
2. A new classification of the diagnostic ERCP Changes in Tropical Calcific Pancreatitis
3. A new classification of the Therapeutic ERCP interventions in Tropical Calcific Pancreatitis
4. A new Classification based on pancreatic Duct volume changes in tropical calcific pancreatitis
5. A new 4-‘C’ classification of Budd Chiary Syndrome.
The proposed and presented academic classifications based on the work done in the Gastroenterology department of the Government Peripheral Hospital have enriched the academic societies and the world literature. This is one of the significant scientific contribution and life time achievements of Dr.S.Subash where the above classifications have been presented at the national, Asian and the World Congress of Gastroenterology and has given a new dimension and recognition to the Government Gastroenterology department in Tamilnadu.
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