Dr. Vaikunthan Rajaratnam - Singapore, Singapore
MBBS (MAL), AM(MAL), FRCS (ED), FRCS (GLASG), FICS (USA), MBA, DIP HAND SURGERY (EUR), PG CERT MEDED (DUNDEE), FHEA (UK)
Orthopedic Surgeon / Orthopedist
English
Singapore, Singapore
Consulting for medical conditions like Costochondritis , Knee joint pain , Joints and Bone and many more
- USD $25 per appointment
Introducing Myself
I am one of the highly qualified and an expert Orthopedic Surgery - Hand And Reconstructive Microsurgery with an invaluable experience of over 40 years. My residence is in Singapore. I can fluently communicate with you in English. I will be happy to assist you via video and audio online medical consultation.
With over 40 years of experience as a hand surgeon, medical educator, and instructional designer, I am deeply committed to advancing healthcare education through the use of technology. My expertise spans clinical practice, medical research, and healthcare education, where I empower learners and educators through innovative approaches, including online teaching programs and the integration of AI in education.
I serve as a Senior Consultant Hand Surgeon at KTPH National Healthcare Group and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore. I also lead the Program for Instructional Design and Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals at NHG College in Singapore, and I am an Adjunct Professor at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation in Malaysia. My research interests include hand surgery, microsurgery, and the application of generative AI in medical education and research.
In addition to my clinical and educational roles, I mentor teams in real-world action research and have developed ambulatory surgical centers. I advocate for democratizing education through blended learning approaches and open-access platforms. I am available for telemedicine consultations, offering expertise in hand surgery and healthcare education to guide and support patients.
Work & Experience
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Honorary Professor, RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus
Oct 2024 - Present (2 Months) -
Research Fellow at The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA) , Binary University · Part-timeBinary University
Sep 2024 - Present (3 Months) -
Honarary/Invited Professor, Faculty of Computing Engineering and Media, De Montfort University
Jul 2024 - Present (5 Months) -
Program Director AI FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, National Healthcare Group
May 2024 - Present (7 Months) -
Program Director for Instructional Design for Healthcare Professionals, National Healthcare Group
Mar 2020 - Present (4 Years 9 Months) -
Adjunct Professor, Innovative Digital Learning, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU / APIIT)
Sep 2023 - Present (1 Year 3 Months)
Education
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Royal College Of Surgerons Edinburgh
Fellow of Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FFSTEd), Surgery1984 - 2013 -
University of Dundee
Diploma MedEd, Medical Education2009 - 2013 (5 Years) -
Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
Diploma Hand Surgery, Hand Surgery2004 - 2006 (3 Years) -
FRCS Ed -Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Fellow of the Royal College, General Surgery1981 - 1984 (3 Years) -
University of Malaya
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Distinction, Pathology,1975 - 1980 (5 Years)