Dr. G Kiruthiga Punithakumar

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, 2011
• MD Pediatrics, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 2019
• NNF Fellowship in Neonatology, Kauvery Hospital, Trichy, 2023

Presentations:

• A case series of Genetic epilepsy in neonates – South Neocon Trichy 2022
• Non ketotic hypoglycemia in newborn – South Neocon Trichy 2022
• Varicella gangrenosa and post varicella necrotising fasciitis – South Zone Pedicon 2018

Delivered Lectures

• Breastfeeding awareness lecture for working women at ITC factory Trichy – August 2022
• Breastfeeding week celebration lecture at RANE industry Trichy – August 2022
• Lecture on Infection control in NICU – Neonatology association of Trichy – June 2023
• World breastfeeding week lecture at Cauvery women’s college, Trichy – August 2023
• Menstrual hygiene awareness lecture – Kendriya vidyalaya school,Trichy – November 2023

Strengths:

• Commitment to Empathetic, Ethical and Exceptional New born care.
• Decision making and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good rapport with the patient.
• Team player with leadership traits,inspiring the team members at all domains.

Clinical Achievements

• University rank holder and gold medalist in undergraduate and postgraduate degree examinations.
• IAP Pediatric quiz College round winner
• All India Top scorer in NNF fellowship exit examination

Future Vision:

• Neurologically intact survival of newborns.
• Holistic approach to neonates with
• Family integrated newborn care.