Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 19 2009:
Dr Shyamkishore, who is the first Manipuri to have obtained the Post-doctorate degree in Cardiology from India's premier medical institute, AIIMS, New Delhi in 1988 has been appointed as Royal College of Physicians Tutor, London on March 19, 2009 .
He has also been awarded the Fellowship of Royal College of Physician London in a special ceremony held on June 16, 2009 .
Dr Shyamkishore is currently employed as Consultant Cardiologist at BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust, London.
He is the only Manipuri to have become a Consultant Cardiologist in the National Health Service of Great Britain.
In addition to his usual role to treat heart patients in London, Dr Shyamkishore teaches MBBS students of the University of London and Post-Graduate Trainee Doctors of London Deanery.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements in the field of medical science and contribution to the contemporary society, Dr Shyamkishore was honoured and included in the US based Marquis' Worlds' Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare in its Millennium editor.
Dr Shyamkishore will be available during his visit to Imphal in June 2009 for career and professional advice, according to a statement issued by SKY Hospitals and Research Centre, RIMS Road, Imphal.