Career Objective
Composed, patient-focused emergency physician with over 5 years of emergency department experience. Skilful in executing strategically the best treatment acquired through diligent learning and keeping abreast with the latest research protocols. Seeking a consultant position to contribute to high-quality acute care in your institution.
Education & Training
- 2025 - Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine (GDSM), Lee Kong Chian Medical College, Nanyang Technical University, Singapore.
- 2021 - Member of Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM), The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, United Kingdom.
- 2020 - Masters in Emergency Medicine (MEM), Christian Medical College, Society for Emergency Medicine of India, Vellore, India.
- 2014 - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), ACS Medical College & Hospital, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute University, Chennai, India.
Employment History & Professional Experience
- August 2022 - August 2024: Clinical Associate, Department of Emergency Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
- Worked under Level 3 supervision in an Emergency Department with 150+ daily presentations.
- Conducted initial assessment to disposition of medical, surgical, and trauma emergencies.
- Liaised with consultants and other departments regarding treatment plans for higher acuity patients.
- Independently managed lower acuity patients.
- Managed airways and performed endotracheal intubation.
- February 2021 - May 2022: Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
- Managed the triage room, resuscitation room, and emergency department back-wards.
- Supervised and trained postgraduates and interns during clinical shifts.
- Involved in academic teaching, mock resuscitation drills, and assessment of trainees.
- January 2017 - January 2020: Post Graduate Registrar, Department of Emergency Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
- Gained extensive exposure to resuscitation, trauma management, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), and toxicology.
- Rotated through medical, surgical, paediatric, coronary, and neuro-intensive care units.
- October 2015 - October 2016: Resident Medical Officer, Department of Accident & Emergency, Sri Narayani Hospital & Research Centre, Vellore, India.
- Provided initial screening and resuscitation for primary care emergency presentations.
Clinical Skills & Procedural Competencies
- Advanced Airway Management & Endotracheal Intubation
- Resuscitation and Trauma Management
- Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Accident & Emergency Care
- Central Venous and Arterial Line Insertion
- Tube Thoracostomy (Chest Tube Insertion)
- Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
- Management of Toxicological and Environmental Emergencies
Research, Publications & Quality Improvement
- Book Chapter: Madhiyazhagan M, Gutta S. "Point of Care ultrasound (POCUS) in Accident and Emergency Care." Recent Advances in Healthcare: Scieng Publications; 2022. pp. 63-69.
- Journal Publication: Madhiyazhagan M. "Time is brain: Review of emergency management of status epilepticus in adults." Curr Med Issues 2021; 19:269-73.
- Journal Publication: Sayanpal SG, Ganesan P, Prabhakar Abhilash KP. "Medication - A boon or bane: Emergencies due to medication-related visits." Indian J Pharmacol. 2021 Mar-Apr;53(2):103-107.
- Journal Publication: Madhiyazhagan M, Abhilash KP, Chandy G, Mathew D. "Gas in the abdomen." Curr Med Issues 2018; 16:22-3.
- Quality Improvement Projects: Cellulitis and Asthma management protocol at ED short stay unit of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore (2023).
Languages Known
- English: Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Tamil: Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Hindi: Limited Working Proficiency
