Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Associate Professor Dr Anitha Ponnupillai


ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Member of the Vetting Committee Professional exam II, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor s University, 04/03/2016 to present
  • Senior Lecturer I, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, 03/07/2013 to 17/06/2021
  • OG 3 coordinator, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor s University, 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2020
  • Working committee member of the curriculum content review workshop in phase II, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor s University, 17/11/2015 to 31/12/2018
  • OG 1 coordinator, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor s University, 01/01/2012 to 31/12/2018
  • Head of the department, MBBS Programme, O&G department, MAHSA University, 01/09/2011 to 30/04/2013
  • OG coordinator, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical sciences, Taylor's University, 02/07/2011 to 31/12/2011
  • Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, O&G Department, AIMST University, 10/01/2008 to 31/08/2011
  • Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, C. S. I. Kalyani Multispeciality Hospital, Chennai, India, 01/04/2003 to 08/01/2008
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, India
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia, Annual Member, 2018 to 2019 (National)
  • Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, Annual Member, Since 2011 (International)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Gynaecology (obstetrics, gynaecology)
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (07/2013)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book
2022
  • Sivalingam N, Anitha P, Sachchithanantham K (2022) Obstetrics Today 3rd edition
2016
  • Menstrual Disorders Menarche to Menopause 2016 by Siva Achanna, Methil Kannan Kutty , Nik Nasri Ismail, Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy, Anitha Ponnupillai, Gauri Krishnaswamy
Book Chapter
2015
  • Dato' Dr. Sivalingam Nalliah et al, Clinical Protocols in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for Malaysian Hospital: A must have compendium for Practitioners of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015: Antenatal care in Malaysia (pp 85-94), Preconceptional counselling and care (pp 95-97), Cell free DNA in maternal plasma (pp 98-99), Chromosomal disorders (pp 100-108), Prenatal screening in Down, Nuchal thickness, soft markers, combined screening (pp 109-113), Prenatal diagnosis (pp 114-117), Air travel and pregnancy (pp 118), Alcohol and pregnancy (pp 134-135), Smoking in pregnancy (pp 136), Outpatient and inpatient procedures in gynaecology (pp 715-759). Colour box publishing house, Melaka.
2014
  • Dato' Dr. Sivalingam Nalliah et al, (2014). Excellence in Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Book 3: Management of third stage of labour (pp 67-70), Examination of Placenta (pp 71-75), Molar Pregnancy - counselling (pp 123-125), Ectopic pregnancy - History taking and physical examination (pp 132-134), Ectopic pregnancy - Interpretation and counselling (135-139), Polycystic ovary syndrome - history taking (pp 365-367), Polycystic ovary syndrome - data interpretation (368-371). Colour box publishers, Melaka.
2012
  • Dato Dr. Sivalingam Nalliah et al, (2012) Gynaecology today: Contraception, sterilization, termination of pregnancy : WHO eligibility criteria reversible, irreversible, emergency contraception ( pp. 274-286); Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and hyperandrogenism: Pathophysiology, clinical features, management options of PCOS, differential diagnosis of hirsutism and management (pp. 333-344), Colour box publishing house, Melaka.
Article in Journals
2022
  • 1. Bhargava, P., Khine P. P., Lim Y. S., Shanmuganathan, P., Samraj, B., Earnest Ponnupillai, A., …Lim S-Y. (2022). Impact of IR 4.0 on assessment at higher education institutes. Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society, 1(1), 97–113.
2021
  • Kang, P. W., Chua, S. S., & Ponnupillai, A. Knowledge of Malaysian University Students on Methods of Contraception, Assessed Using a Validated Instrument (Knowledge on Methods of Contraception). Mal J Pharm 7 (2) 2021, 22-31
Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,TV,Popular Magazine)
2022
  • Ponnupillai, A & Shanmuganathan, P (2022) It's time to put an end to child marriages
  • Ponnupillai, A & Shanmuganathan, P (2022) Legal marriage age should be 18
  • Ponnupillai, A (2022) Best start for baby
Digital Media
2022
  • Ponnupillai, A & Shanmuganathan, P (2022) Child marriage: unveiling its profound health consequences
  • Ponnupillai, A (2022) Give your baby the best start with breast milk
Other Publications
2023
  • Khine P P, Win M T, Lim S Y, Anitha P, Lim Y S, Roland G S, Ben K (2023). The Effectiveness of Game Based Teaching-Learning Approach in Undergraduate MBBS Course in Comparison with the Conventional Teaching-Learning Approach - Conference Abstract
2021
  • COVID-19 IN PREGNANCY - APPROACH TO DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT Ponnupillai A*, Madhavan P, Patil SS, Shanmuganathan P, Earnest BSP and Putane G - Conference Abstract
  • GENITAL CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS -AN APPROACH TO CONTROLLING A HIGHLY PREVALENT INFECTION Earnest BSP, Ponnupillai A, Madhavan P, Patio SS, Shanmuganathan P and Putane G - Conference Abstract
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
  • 1st international conference of medical goes public (ICON-MEGOPIC2021), Taylor's University and UPNM, 27/02/2021 to 27/02/2021, Committee Member (International)
  • O&G at Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Sungai Buloh, 22/11/2018 to 01/12/2020, Clinical Consultant  (Government Sector)
  • External examiner for semester 10 portfolio evaluation at Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka Manipal Medical College, 31/10/2016 to 03/11/2016, External examiner (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • External examiner for final MBBS examination at Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka Manipal Medical College, 22/03/2016 to 25/03/2016, External examiner (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • External examiner for final Professional examination MBBS in Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka Manipal Medical College , 06/04/2015 to 10/04/2015, External examiner (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • External examiner for final Professional examination MBBS in Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka Manipal Medical College , 10/02/2014 to 14/02/2014, External examiner (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • External examiner for OSCE for final MBBS in Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka Manipal Medical College, 22/08/2013 to 22/08/2013, External examiner (Private/Industrial Sector)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • GENITAL CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS -AN APPROACH TO CONTROLLING A HIGHLY PREVALENT INFECTION, 2nd World Conference on Public Health 2021 (WCPH 2021), 26/11/2021 to 27/11/2021, TIIKM (International)
  • COVID-19 IN PREGNANCY - APPROACH TO DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT, 2nd World Conference on Public Health 2021 (WCPH 2021), 26/11/2021 to 27/11/2021, TIIKM (International)
  • Integration of O&G curriculum: identifying elements with different models and degrees of integration, Taylor's 11th Teaching and Learning Conference , 22/09/2018 to 23/09/2018, Taylor's University (International)
  • Appropriate use of technology: How useful are calculations of discrimination index by optical mark readers in item analysis of single best answer MCQ tests with small student numbers?, Taylor's 9th Teaching and Learning conference, 12/11/2016 to 13/11/2016, Taylor's University (International)
INVITED SPEAKER
  • Early and long-term adversities of obesity on diabetic mother and the child, The international virtual conference on diabetes 2020, 15/11/2020 to 16/11/2020, TIIKM (International)
  • Pap smear and Management, Update O&G Management and Acute Obstetric Emergency, 03/08/2010 to 04/08/2010, O&G department Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim (National)
  • Pap smear and Management, Update in O&G, 23/07/2009 to 23/07/2009, O&G department, Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim (National)
PLEANARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  • Surgical infections in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Current concepts - Infections in surgical practice, 03/04/2008 to 04/04/2008, Aimst University (National)
POSTER PRESENTER
  • Morning sickness in husband: An interesting case of Couvade Syndrome in Malaysia , MISCOG 2018, 26/07/2018 to 29/07/2018, Obstetrical and gynaecological society of Malaysia (International)
  • Comparison of end of posting (EOP) and end of semester (EOS) assessment in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) posting , Taylor's 8th Teaching and Learning Conference, 28/11/2015 to 29/11/2015, Taylor's University (International)
  • Level of assessment according to Bloom s taxonomy in Ophthalmology SBA papers, Taylor's 8th Teaching and Learning Conference, 28/11/2015 to 29/11/2015, Taylor's University (International)
  • Level of assessment according to Bloom s taxonomy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology SBA papers, Taylor's 7th Teaching and Learning Conference, 15/11/2014 to 16/11/2014, Taylor's University (International)
OTHERS
  • Hues and Blues of Online Learning: What Medical Students Opine, Taylor's 13th teaching and learning e-conference, 14/10/2020 to 16/10/2020, Taylor's University (International)
  • A case of Secondary Amyloidosis in Uterine leiomyosarcoma, Faculty of Medicine Academic Programme [FOMAP], 24/06/2008 to 24/06/2008, AIMST University (University)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Internation University Carnival on E-Learning IUCEL 2022 Silver award, Competition, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2022 (Best Presentation)
  • Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff (EMAS) Award 2021 (Special Edition) in Taylor s 14th Teaching and Learning e-conference , Conference, Taylor's University, 2021 (Best Presentation)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • Essentials of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology, Research, 25/09/2021 to 25/09/2021 (National)
  • 1st international conference of medical goes public (ICON-MEGOPIC2021), Research, 27/02/2021 to 27/02/2021 (International)
  • Taylor's 13th teaching and learning e-conference, Research, 14/10/2020 to 16/10/2020 (International)
  • 1st OGSM virtual scientific conference 2020, Research, 05/09/2020 to 06/09/2020 (International)
  • Quantitative Research Methods for Health Research , Research, 24/04/2019 to 25/04/2019 (University)
  • Quantitative research methods for health research workshop 2019, Research, 24/04/2019 to 25/04/2019 (University)
  • New Programme Specifications and Accreditation Documentation, Research, 23/04/2019 to 23/04/2019 (University)
  • A Simple Guide to Writing a Journal Article, Research, 22/04/2019 to 22/04/2019 (University)
  • International health and medical sciences conference 2019 Ultrasound for general practitioners, Non research, 10/03/2019 to 10/03/2019 (University)
  • Ultrasound for general practitioners, Non research, 10/03/2019 to 10/03/2019 (University)
  • International health and medical sciences conference 2019, Research, 08/03/2019 to 09/03/2019 (International)
  • International health and medical sciences conference, Research, 08/03/2019 to 09/03/2019 (International)
  • Newer horizons in obstetric practice: What's new, Research, 23/02/2019 to 23/02/2019 (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • Newer Horizons In Obstetric Practice: What s New, Research, 23/02/2019 to 23/02/2019 (National)
  • MISCOG 2018, Research, 26/07/2018 to 29/07/2018 (International)
  • Secrets to Healthy Ageing, Research, 05/05/2018 to 06/05/2018 (National)
  • Sun Workshop, Research, 15/08/2017 to 16/08/2017 (International)
  • HPV&HPV vac.inH&N cancer and Getting IN&OUT OF CRANIUM P,P&F(SoM only), Research, 14/06/2017 to 14/06/2017
  • Abdominalpregnancy,Chemocervicalcancer,OSCErating&Standardsetting (SoM only), Research, 17/05/2017 to 17/05/2017
  • Head Injury Approach to D&M & Radiology in Head Injury (SoM only), Research, 17/03/2017 to 17/03/2017
  • Outcome Based Assessment in Integrated System Based Curriculum (SoM only), Research, 10/03/2017 to 10/03/2017
  • Taylor's 9th Teaching Learning Conference, Research, 12/11/2016 to 13/11/2016 (International)
  • SimMan 3G Basic User Training, Non research, 29/03/2016 to 30/03/2016 (National)
  • Taylor's 8th Teaching and Learning conference, Research, 28/11/2015 to 29/11/2015 (International)
  • Harvey workshop 2015, Non research, 25/11/2015 to 25/11/2015 (National)
  • Taylor's 7th Teaching and Learning conference, Research, 15/11/2014 to 16/11/2014 (International)
  • International Medical Education Conference 2014, Research, 11/03/2014 to 13/03/2014 (International)
  • Polymerase chain reaction, Research, 21/12/2010 to 21/12/2010 (University)
  • Ethics for educators, Non research, 07/05/2010 to 07/05/2010 (University)