Qualification: MBBS, DNB (Neurosurgery) Medical School: Madras Medical College, Madras, in December 1982 with a Frist Class in Surgery. Awarded the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree of University of Madras in February 1984 after completion of the Compulsory Rotatory. Training: National Board of Examinations Neurosurgery Residency Traning: General Surgery: 1984 – 1985: One year training in General Surgery at the Government General Hospital, Madras as per specifications of the National Board of Examinations towards the Five year Direct course in Neurosurgery. Residency: Neurosurgery: 1985 – 1990 Five years training in Neurosurgery at the Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Center VHS Medical Centre, Madras 600 113. India under Prof. B. Ramamurthi Chief Residency: Qualified in Neurosurgery and certified as a Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations in Neurosurgery in May 1990.