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Sabesan Karuppiah, MD (Saby)
“Live
as if you were to die tomorrow. Gandhi
Growing up amidst ethnic violence in Sri Lanka, I knew I wanted to devote my life and career to providing help to those who otherwise might not ever receive it. Family medicine allows me to blend the art of healing with the science of medicine in a meaningful and productive way for the betterment of my community. It reinforces that one can do no great things but small things with great care. I love being a Family Doc! My residency in the South Bronx, an underserved community, where vast healthcare disparities exist from the rest of the country inspired me to step forward and make a difference for our patients and for family physicians. I was passionate about home visits during residency which were scary at times. I’ve walked the neighborhoods of Bronx on my way to see patients and observed bullet markings on apartment corridors. I’ve even been chased by pit-bulls. I won the 2008 AMA’s Paul Ambrose award for leadership in Public health which inspired me to get my Masters in Public Health. I realized very early in my career that teaching is where my heart belongs. Even as a Chief-resident, it was very evident that I would choose a career in academic family medicine. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Resident Teacher award further boosted my passion for teaching. During my Faculty Development fellowship, I experienced first-hand the value of teaching and mentoring family medicine residents and medical students. I had the wonderful experience of working with teachers who teach the teachers of family medicine. I’ve been actively involved in organized medicine serving in several leadership roles including the STFM’s Board of Directors and the AMA governing council. I’m married to the best Pediatrician in Blair county (she made me say this!), who taught me the art of circumcision. I love spending time with my family. Our 4 year old son, Ashwin, “energetic” and “imaginative”, often “impatient” and “silly” entertains us with his humor and childhood antics. I am often amazed by his “wild stories” and “exaggerations”. Facts Graduate
School: University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health Memberships American
Medical Association Honors/Awards American Medical
Association Foundation’s 2009 Leadership Award Areas of Interest Faculty
Development Areas of Responsibility in the Residency Evidence Based Medicine Publications Karuppiah S, Wilson SA, Narumoto K, NT-ProBNP-guided and Clinically Guided Treatment Reduced Short-term but Not Long-term Mortality in Chronic HF, Ann Intern Med. 2010 Apr 2010;152(8):JC 4-4 Karuppiah S, Rodgman C, Lombard J, Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome in Postcerebral Malaria, J Child Neurol 2009 24: 487-490 Karuppiah S, Wilson SA , A point System for Resident Scholarly Activity, J Fam Med, Mar 2010;42(3):158-159 Karuppiah S, Akwuba U, Lessons from Learners “Boiler Room”, J Fam Med, Feb 2010; 42(2):93-94 Karuppiah S, Farrah B, STEPS New Drug Series: Alvimopan(Entereg) for the Treatment of Postoperative Ileus, American Family Physician, pending publication Karuppiah S, Rodgman C, Nasal Perforation from Chronic Cocaine Abuse, Consultant, Jan 1, 2009, Vol.49 No.1, Page 61 Book Chapter Health Maintenance for Adults. In South-Paul JE, Matheny SC, Lewis EL, eds. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Family Medicine. New York: McGraw Hill, 2010
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