CHANDRAMANI THURAISINGHAM
Salutation
Professor
School/Centre
School of Medicine
Department
Family Medicine
Appointment
Head of Department, Family Medicine
Position
Clinical Professor
Email
Education
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Masters in Health Professions Education (MHPE) (Health Professions Education), 2021
International Medical University
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Certificate in Teaching in Family Medicine (Training for teachers in Family Medicine), 2008
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
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Post-graduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Occupational Health), 2001
University Kebangsaan Malaysia
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Conjoint MAFP/FRACGP (Specialisation in Family Medicine), 1999
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia / Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Diploma in Reproductive Medicine (Reproductive Medicine), 1999
University Putra Malaysia
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MBBS (Medicine), 1977
Madras Medical College, Madras, India.
Memberships
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IMU Centre for Education (ICE)
Fellow
2023 - 2024
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WONCA Working Party on Education (WWPE)
Regional Executive for Asia Pacific Region
2020 - 2023
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World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA)
Life Member
2017 - Present
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The Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM)
Fellow
2005 - Present
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Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)
Life Member
2003 - Present
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Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Fellow
2000 - Present
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The Academy of Medicine Malaysia (AMM)
Life Member
1999 - Present
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The Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM)
Life Member
1995 - Present
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Fellow
1995 - Present
Research Funding
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Physical inactivity among diabetes patients: a systematic review of Malaysian studies
IMU Internal Research Grant | 21 Jun 2023 - 20 Aug 2024
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Assessing Effectiveness of a Text-based Mental Health Coaching Application in Improving Mental Well-Being among House Officers in Malaysia
ThoughtFull World Pte. Ltd. and Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) | 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2022
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Role of cultural factors in communication skills among medical students in the primary care setting
IMU grant | 01 Jul 2020 - 01 Dec 2020
Publications
Research Articles
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The state of Continuing Professional Development in East and Southeast Asia among the medical practitioners
THE ASIA PACIFIC SCHOLAR 2024
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Efficacy of a Text-Based Mental Health Coaching App in Improving the Symptoms of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH 2023
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Is menopause managed well enough in general practice?
MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2023
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Communication skills in primary care settings: aligning student and patient voices
EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY CARE 2023
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Mental Health Status Based on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21, Brief Resilience Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale among Corporate Staff in International Medical University
MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY 2022
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Reimagining medical education for primary care in the time of COVID-19: a world view
EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY CARE 2021
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Implementing the IMU professionalism education framework in the MBBS programme
SOUTH-EAST ASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021
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THE CHAPERONE IN A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP: A CRITICAL DISCUSSION
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERSON CENTERED MEDICINE 2017
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Narrative medicine: An unexplored perspective in the medical curriculum to enhance patient-centeredness and empathy in medical students
INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2017
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Stiff hands and feet, facial deformities: the appearance of the skin on this woman's face, hands, and feet helped us to recognize an advanced case of an autoimmune disease
JOURNAL OF FAMILY PRACTICE 2016
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ETHICS OF TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY (TOP) IN MYASTHENIA GRAVIS: A CASE REPORT
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERSON CENTERED MEDICINE 2016
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P63–Some unusual asthma triggers in tropical climes: an evidence-based review
CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL ALLERGY 2014
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A pilot study to explore if reading fictional works of medical writers can be used as a formative assessment tool in the learning of Humanism and Bioethics: A narrative report
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERSON CENTERED MEDICINE 2014
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Pateint confidentaility Reply
AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2013
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Pateint confidentaility/Reply
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE 2013
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Reply: To PMID 23550254
AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2013
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The pre-employment medical: Ethical dilemmas for GPs
AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2013
Other Publications
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WONCA Postgraduate Standards
FMER Advanced Research Webinar (Montreal, Canada) | 30 Nov 2023
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The Journey of Ethics Through Evolution, Animal Research and Emerging Science
Humanistic Approach to Patient-Centered Care through Interprofessional Education | 19 Oct 2023
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The Conjoint MAFP/ic FRACGP Parallel Pathway in Family Medicine
Exploring Medical Career Pathways (EMCP) | 23 Sep 2023
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Leadership in Academic Medicine
Raboan International Collaboration ( Universitas Gadjah Mada) | 06 Sep 2023
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GP22 -Conjoint Exam Partnership networking luncheon
GP22, Melbourne, Australia | 25 Nov 2022
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WONCA Undergraduate Standards in Family Medicine -Workshop Facilitator
WONCA World Conference, Abu Dhabi , Virtual | 25 Nov 2021
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Implementing the IMU Professionalism Education Framework in the MBBS Programme.
14th IMEC , Malaysia | 12 Mar 2021
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Family Doctors: Improving Care Management for Patients with Chronic Pain. Presented at , 23rd- 26th April 2020.
WONCA APR Virtual Conference, Auckland, New Zealand. | 23 Apr 2020
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WONCA Postgraduate Standards in Family Medicine -Workshop Facilitator
WONCA Europe 2019 Conference, Bratislava, Slovakia | 26 Jun 2019
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Workshop engaged in developing international standards for undergraduate medical school curriculum focusing on the delivery of the generalist principles and the role of Family and Community Medicine in healthcare delivery.
WONCA World Conference, Seoul, South Korea. | 17 Oct 2018
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Chairperson of oral presentation session
WONCA World Conference, Seoul, South Korea. | 17 Oct 2018
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Challenges of the family physician as a teacher: Developing a novel curriculum for the 21st century undergraduate medical education in Malaysia.
WONCA APR Conference in Pattaya, Thailand | 01 Nov 2017
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Role of the primary care doctor in the care of the elderly in two Orang Asli communities belonging to the Temuan tribe in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. 1st Prize
2nd IMU Cares Humanitarian Mission Conference, Malaysia. | 13 Jul 2017
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Challenges in the Delivery of Personalised Healthcare in Chronic Disease in the Current Malaysian Healthcare System: A General Practitioner’s Perspective.
GP16, Perth , Australia | 27 Sep 2016
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Some unusual asthma triggers in tropical climes: an evidence-based review.
3rd Paediatric Allergy & Asthma Meeting (PAAM) 2013. | 17 Oct 2013
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Contribution of IMU Nurses to Teaching of Family Medicine.
8th IMEC 2013, Malaysia. | 13 Mar 2013
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Interprofessional Education on Ethics, Professionalism, and the Law: Results of a SWOT Analysis. Concept Paper for Oral Presentation
8th IMEC Conference, Malaysia. | 13 Mar 2013
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Awareness of the rights of the child: a questionnaire survey.
15th Ottawa Conference, Malaysia. | 12 Mar 2012
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Adolescent Medicine: Sexuality & Adolescence - Overview of Focus Areas
Adolescent Medicine: Issues & Solutions by IMU Athena | 10 Dec 2010
Supervisions
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Snigdha Misra | Master (Mixed Mode) | 01 Jan 2022 - 01 Jan 2023
Thesis: Effect of Multinutrient Supplementation on maternal and child health during first 1000 days (F1TD) of life among selected urban B40 population group: a randomised control trial
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1).Priyadarsheni A/P K Ganesan 2).Muhammad Syakir Iman Bin Shahrudilizani 3).Muhammad Aimi Shahriman Bin Nor Hisham 4).Pang Min Yi 5).Ooi Yee Mun 6).Mikhael Bin Johari | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2022 - 01 Jan 2023
Thesis: Correlation of health literacy with health knowledge among adult diabetes patients
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1).Dominic Lim Tao Ran 2). K A Raveennath Julanjith Anusara Manuditha Imbulana 3).Puah Yi Xin 4).Sharifah Fadhlina Binti Hisham | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 01 Jan 2022
Thesis: Assessing Effectiveness of a Text-based Mental Health Coaching Application in Improving Mental Well-Being among International Medical University Corporate Staff
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1).Muhammad Affan Bin Azmi 2).Naomi Ranmali Abeyasinghe 3).Goh Zhi Ling 4).Nurfarahin Binti Mohd Fauzi | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2020
Thesis: A prevalence study on migraine and the health-seeking behaviour for migraine among medical students in International Medical University
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1).Abbiraame a/p Periyathamby 2).Eng Wei Peng 3).Leong Piem Jie 4).Ng Ai Chian 5).Sharvin A/L Ganason | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2019
Thesis: A study to explore factors that influence the choice of specialty of medical specialists currently working in Malaysia
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1).Alexander Soo Qwan Yew 2).Chia Jia Ee 3).Divya Kumari Lal Asokan 4).Khaw Cheng Jing 5).Ng Jun Woh | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2018
Thesis: Knowledge on oral hypoglycemic agents and its association with glycemic control among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients
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1).Adele Tan Huey Chen 2). Chew Ming Wei 3). Elysha Zarith Zailan 4).Mohamed Hazimin Khalaff 5).Yeo Swee Chin | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2016
Thesis: Doctors’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Medical Assisted Treament (MAT) in healthcare settings in Seremban (Hospital Tuanku Jaafar and government clinics)
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1).Amy Amalina Binti Mohd Yunus 2).Dhivya Dhyana 3).Lee Guan You 4). Ng Zhen Hao 5).Tham Shin Chyi | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2015
Thesis: Prevalence of Medical Stude Syndrome in medical students in International Medical University
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1).Adrian Lee Huan Han 2). Harris Bin Nasution 3). Krishanti A/P/ Rajendra 4).Moi Zjen Pang 5).Thushali Noelle Diloka Ranasinghe | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2014
Thesis: Tropical Fruits as a risk factor in exacerbation of asthma
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1).Cheah Hao Yi 2).Ho Wai Leng 3).Low Yee Thong 4).Renushah Devi A/P G.Vickneshwaran | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2013
Thesis: Correlation of doctor’s choice of student selected component (SSC) during their medical training to their final career preference
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1). Asvattha Kumaran Sachchithanantham 2).Lee Kho Nee 3).Millie Lee Xie Hui 4). Soh Wai Peng | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2011 - 01 Jan 2012
Thesis: Relationship between uncontrolled hypertension and antihypertensives adherence