B. Palaniappan

B. Palaniappan
Born Bhuvaraghan Palaniappan
5 November 1930
Died 23 March 2014(2014-03-23) (aged 83)
Occupation gynecologist

Bhuvaraghan Palaniappan (5 November 1930 – 23 March 2014) was an Indian gynecologist. In recognition of his contributions to medicine, Palaniappan received the Padma Shri award from then President of India, Abdul Kalam, on 29 March 2006.[1][2] In a recent interview Dr. B. Palaniappan presents in a terse fashion what he considers as his major contribution at the national level to the welfare of child-bearing women in the second most populous country of the world and about the powerful influence he had among his students as a role-model; some of his students write to express appreciation from different parts of the world, which expressions he regards as his major accomplishment. Links to the 3 part interview: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3.

Palaniappan was a Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Padmashree Prof. Dr. B. Palaniappa". Hindu Times. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  2. ↑ Padma Awardees 2006
  3. ↑ "List of Fellows - NAMS" (PDF). National Academy of Medical Sciences. 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
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