Prof. Dr. Sankaara Subramanian Anandan, born on 21st September 1958 in Vadiveeswaram, Nagerkoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, has had an illustrious career in the field of dermatology. His educational journey began at SLB High School, Nagerkoil, followed by his PUC from Scott Christian College, Nagerkoil. He cleared the All India Entrance Exam conducted by JIPMER, Pondicherry, and commenced his MBBS at JIPMER in August 1974. He successfully completed his MBBS exams in December 1979 and his internship from February 1980 to February 1981. Following this, he served as a non-PG Junior Resident from March 1981 for one year. In April 1982, he joined the MD (Dermatology) program at JIPMER and graduated with distinction in April 1984.

He continued his career as a Senior Resident in the Department of Dermatology at JIPMER from April 1984 to July 1985. He then took on the role of Project Coordinator for the VHS AID project in Adyar, Chennai, until November 1986. In December 1986, he joined Sri Ramachandra Medical College as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology. His dedication and expertise led to his promotion as Associate Professor in December 1992 and later as the Head of the Department of Dermatology in December 1996. He has held the position of Professor and HOD of Dermatology at SRMC & RI, Porur, for 28 years. Additionally, he served as Deputy Medical Superintendent at Sri Ramachandra Hospital from 1996. In 2008, he was appointed Dean of Sri Ramachandra Medical College, a role he fulfilled with distinction until January 2023.

In January 2023, he  assumed the position of Dean of Students at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) (Deemed University). By June 2024, he was honored with the title of Professor of Eminence in the Department of Dermatology. During his tenure as Dean at SRMC & RI, he initiated new postgraduate courses and significantly increased the number of PG seats in various specialties, contributing greatly to the institution’s academic growth.

His  exemplary service has been recognized with numerous awards. In 2022, he received the Outstanding Service Award from the Chancellor of SRIHER (DU). Other accolades include the Lifetime Achievement Award by Tamil Nadu ADVL in 2019, the Best Principal of the Year Award in 2021, and the Indian Icon of the Year Award in 2022. He has delivered over 100 guest lectures and seven orations at national conferences, sharing his knowledge and expertise with a broad audience.

As an examiner of MD (DVL) and DNB (DVL) courses for AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, JIPMER, and various universities across India for the past 32 years, he has played a crucial role in shaping the careers of numerous dermatology professionals. His commitment to the field and contributions to medical education have made him a respected and influential figure in dermatology.

His  career is marked by his dedication to advancing medical education, his exceptional leadership, and his unwavering commitment to his field. His contributions continue to inspire and impact the medical community, establishing him as a distinguished figure in Indian dermatology.

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