CHENNAI: Eminent Chennai-based neurologist and neuropsychiatrist Dr Ennapadam S Krishnamoorthy has been awarded a Royal College of Psychiatrists President’s Medal for the year 2011, for his significant contribution to policy, public knowledge and education in the sphere of metal health and wellness.
Dr Krishnamoorthy already holds the distinction of being the youngest Indian doctor to be directly elected Triple FRCP (the Fellowship of all three Royal Colleges of Physicians, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh).
With this new honour, Dr Krishnamoorthy becomes the first Indian to be recognised by the Royal Colleges (UK) for contributions to both neurology and psychiatry.
Dr Krishnamoorthy is presently the Honorary Secretary (Chief Executive) of The Voluntary Health Services Multi-specialty Hospital and Research Institute in Taramani here. He is a pioneer in the emerging field of Neuropsychiatry.
Dr Krishnamoorthy’s other decorations include the Mother Teresa Award by Loyola College in the year 2005 for excellence in Neuropsychiatric Social Work-training and placement, and the H C Bajoria Oration Award in the year 2008 by Indian Epilepsy Association for social contributions to epilepsy and disability.
In his letter, the President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Professor Dinesh Bhugra, noted that the awardees were recognised by the Royal College “for their contribution in diverse fields relevant to mental health”.
