Dr.Rachula Daniel

Dr.Rachula Daniel

Professor
Department : Physiology
Email : rachulaj@srmist.edu.in

Qualifications: MBBS, DO, MD, AFIH

Registration No. 47069

Experience: 20 Years

Area of interest: Physiology, Simulation, Ophthalmology

Introduction: Dr. Rachula Daniel is currently Professor - Physiology at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur. She is also the Head , SRM Stratus Centre for Medical Simulation, Centre of Excellence of SRMIST and an American Heart Association (AHA) International Training Centre. She has been serving our Institution since 2004.

Educational Details:

Degree Year Name of College & University Registration number with
date of registration		 Name of State Medical council
MBBS 1989 Kilpauk Medical College, Madras University 47069
27.01.1990		 Tamil Nadu Medical Council
DO 1996 RIO, GOH, Madras Medical College, Dr. MGR Medical University 47069
1.3.1997		 Tamil Nadu Medical Council
MD/MS 2014 SRM MCH & RC, SRM University 47069
19.06.2015 		Tamil Nadu Medical Council
AFIH 2011 SRM School of Public Health, SRM University 47069
1.4.2011		 Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Experience Details

Designation Department Institution From To Total
Tutor Physiology SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre 31.05.2011 30.05.2014 3 Years
Tutor Physiology SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre 22.09.2014 31.08.2015 11 Months
Assistant Professor Physiology SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre 01.09.2015 31.08.2019 4 Years
Associate Professor Physiology SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre 01.09.2019 16.09.2022 3 Years
Professor Physiology SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre 17.09.2022 Till Date 2 Years to date

Research and Publication:

  • How to Design a Research Study at Your Clinic?TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 0.977 Index Copernicus, Index Scopemed, Google scholar etc.
  • Papilledema dn Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Due to Polycythemia Vera TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Sciences and Research 0.977 Index Copernicus, Index Scopemed, Google scholar etc.
  • Study of visual evoked potentials in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy doi: 10.5455/njppp.2017.7.0824424082016
  • Impact of simulation-based teaching of applied physiology of the cardiovascular system on the undergraduate medical student DOI:10.5455/njppp.2017.7.1132517122016
  • Impact of simulation-based basic life support training among the medical students DOI:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0930629092018
  • Impact of simulation-based training on basic life support in improving the knowledge and skills of fire and rescue services personnel Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2020;10(06):478-483.
  • A study on the impact of simulation-based training, on retention of knowledge and skills of medical interns, for patient care, during the COVID-19 pandemic Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2022;12(06):875-879.
  • A comparative study of changes in ocular tear function among patients with Type II diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy DOI: 10.5455/njppp.2023.13.11563202205122022

Awards and Achievements:

  • AASAAN '24 Award at the 3rd Annual Medical Teachers Day Celebration 2024 held on 29th September 2024 in Chennai ( by Medical Students Network and Junior Doctors Network) 
  • Heros of TNOA - Award was awarded to Dr. Rachula Daniel, at CHEN EYE CON 2024 - the 71st Annual State Conference of the Tamilnadu Ophthalmic Association ( TNOA) by the Tamilnadu Hon'ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Mr. Ma. Subramanian on 17th Aug 2024, at Chennai Trade Centre.
  • Doctors Day Award 2024- Social Services Excellence Award , by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in recognition of services to better Healthcare, on 21st July 2024 at the Tamilnadu State Headquarters.
  • Appreciation Award for Manyata at Fogsi VP Southzone International Conference : 18 July 2024 – SRM Hippocrates auditorium
  • AWARD FOR BEST PAPER PRESENTATION : Study of Visual Evoked Potentials in type 2 Diabetic Mellitus : APT International Conference ENVOCCON 2016, Environment & Occupational Health, Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai , 10th September 2016
  • 73rd NHB Award given at State Conference - North Zone - Chairperson , Trendsetter e-newsletter on 21 August 2022
  • AWARD OF APPRECIATION – MERITORIOUS SERVICE as VICE PRESIDENT IMA TBM - 2020 - 2021
  • REVIEWER CERTIFICATE AWARD FOR JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMIC SCIENCE AND RESEARCH - WORK IN THE FIELD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY BY Dr. J. RADHAKRISHNAN, HON’BLE HEALTH SECRETARY, DEPT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( TAMILNADU) IN THE TNOA 68TH ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE : 2021
  • APPRECIATION AWARD for Exemplary performance in IMA e – Journal during the 77th Annual State Conference of IMA – TIMACON 2022 held on 17th December 2022 in Chennai.
  • Best Editor Award for IMA Newsletter – received fro State President on 6 Feb 2022 at IMA HQs , Tambaram.
  • BEST PAPER PRESENTATION : Study of Visual Evoked Potentials in type 2 Diabetic Mellitus : APT International Conference ENVOCCON 2016, Environment & Occupational Health, Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai , 10th September 2016
  • BEST POSTER PRESENTATION : 2nd National Conference in Medical Simulation, SRM Medical College, June 2013
  • AWARD FOR BEST POSTER PRESENTATION : 2nd National Conference in Medical Simulation, SRM Medical College, June 2013