TAPASUThe Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Association of Urologists (TAPASU) has had many distinguished members who have contributed significantly to the field of urology and the association itself. Some of the notable stalwarts include:
Dr. P. Avudaiappan
- A past president of TAPASU, known for his contributions to urology in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. His leadership has been instrumental in organizing various educational programs and conferences within TAPASU NU Hospitals.
Dr. Krishnasamy
- A former honorary secretary of TAPASU, Dr. Krishnasamy has been a key figure in promoting urological advancements and guiding young urologists through TAPASU's platforms.
Prof. K. Thiyagarajan
- One of the most respected urologists in the region, Prof. Thiyagarajan was a past president of TAPASU and has been recognized for his contributions to both academic and clinical urology.
Dr. N. Sethuraman
Born on 6th April 1943, Dr.Sethuraman had on outstanding undergraduate career and graduated from Madurai Medical College in 1969, being the Best Outgoing Student and receiving Dr.C.K.P.Menon Gold Medal. He got the First Rank in MBBS from Madras University and later secured Dr.Vadamalayan’s Gold Medal for getting First Rank in MS from Madurai University. He also secured First Rank in MCh (Urology) from Madras University. He is the Founder President of S.R. Trust, a public charitable trust which has organized a 600 bed charitable multi-speciality Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre at Madurai. He is also the Founder of Mahasemam (Federation of Womens Group with 2.5 Lakh members), Founder and Managing Partner of MeenakshiBhavan Group of Hotels and Founder, Patron/President of a large number of Social Organizations in Tamil Nadu. Being the Founder Patron of Humour Club in Madurai, he achieved success in all fields with sense of humanity and humour in his deeds. He was also the State Vice President of IMA, Tamil Nadu Branch (1994 -1995), National Vice President of Indian Society of Health Administrators and Chairman of Senthamil College Committee. He has also been a member of various voluntary and professional bodies aiming at delivering Health Care. He was also the publisher of Madurai Medical Journal and Meenakshi Maruthuva Malar. He was the first man in Associaton of Southern Urologists to volunteer instituting an award and generously contributed at the Annual Conference held at Yercaud for giving the Best Paper Award during the Conference. Dr.Sethuraman was the recipient of Dr.B.C.Roy National Award from the President of India for Medico Social Relief in the year 1998 and the Life Time Achievement Award of the Federations of Tamil Sangams in North America.
Prof. P.B. Sivaraman
Prof.P.B.Sivaraman was born on 10 August 1947. He graduated in Medicine in 1969, MS (General Surgery) in 1974 and MCh in Urology in 1978 from the University of Madras. He joined Tamilnadu Government Medical Service in 1974 as Assistant Professor, got promoted to Associate Professor of Urology in various Medical Colleges in Tamilnadu and finally held the post of Professor from 1997- 2001 and Head of Department of Urology in Madras Medical College from 2001 till his superannuation in August 2005. He has been an eminent teacher for undergraduates, postgraduates and Urology superspeciality course for more than 30 years. He has been an examiner for MCh and DNB (Urology) for most of the Universities in India. He was deputed for expert training in Renal Transplant Surgery and Endo-urology for 5 years in United Kingdom from 1980-84. During this training, he acquired FRCS at the University of Edinburgh in 1983. He was also deputed for Cadaver Kidney Transplantation Training at the Medical Centre and Transplant Laboratory, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland, as a scholar of the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi. He underwent training in ABO incompatible renal transplantation at Tokyo Medical College, Tokyo, Japan. Since returning, he was involved in live and cadaver kidney transplantation for the past 2 decades. He was the first person to start cadaver kidney transplantation in Govt. Medical College Hospitals in Tamilnadu. Of his several attributes, his approachability was the hall mark. A friend more than a professor, he introduced a paradigm shift in the way students were trained. A teacher in Urology and more importantly a teacher who taught by example, inculcated into his students that patient welfare was of utmost importance. Appreciating this, the Rotary Club honoured him with 'Vocational Excellence Award'. He has been the past President of Madras Urological Society and Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Association of Urologists. He is the founder member of the Cancer of Prostate Endeavour (COPE) and Urosphere. In remembrance of his services in the field of Urology, the students and well-wishers instituted Prof.P.B.SivaramanEndowent Guest Lecture in ASU.
These leaders have played a pivotal role in establishing TAPASU as a key regional association, fostering collaboration, research, and education in urology. They continue to inspire future generations of urologists in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.