Prof Muthusamy Palanisamy
Prof Dr Muthusamy Palanisamy is a senior ophthalmologist with over five decades of medical experience who remains actively engaged in clinical practice. An Indian diaspora born in Malaysia, he is deeply committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, and community service. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd) and previously served as an Overseas Advisor to its Ophthalmology Sub-specialty Board. In recognition of his contributions, he received the prestigious College Medal and instituted the Muthusamy Medal, awarded annually to the best candidate in Read More...
Prof Dr Muthusamy Palanisamy is a senior ophthalmologist with over five decades of medical experience who remains actively engaged in clinical practice. An Indian diaspora born in Malaysia, he is deeply committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, and community service. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd) and previously served as an Overseas Advisor to its Ophthalmology Sub-specialty Board. In recognition of his contributions, he received the prestigious College Medal and instituted the Muthusamy Medal, awarded annually to the best candidate in the Ophthalmology Final FRCSEd examination. He was also awarded the Gold Medal by the Ophthalmology Association of Malaysia for his distinguished services to the profession.
Beyond clinical practice, he is a passionate advocate for education and intellectual development. In 2022, he established the Muthusamy Virtual University in Postgraduate Ophthalmology—the world’s only free university of its kind. He is the founder of the Toastmasters Club of Kota Kinabalu, a Life Member of Lions International, and an active supporter of student mentorship initiatives. He is also the author and editor of educational poetry collections designed to strengthen memory, character, and linguistic discipline among school students.
At 82 years of age, he continues to practice independently, guided by the enduring principles of discipline, service, and lifelong learning.
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