S. Amin Tabish is an Indian medical scientist,[1][2][3] physician, author,[4][5][6] poet, holding a Royal College of Physicians (London),[7] American College of Physicians[8] and New York Academy of Sciences Fellowships and a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bristol. Tabish has worked on University Planning, Medical Education, Scientific Research, and Healthcare Administration.[9] He has published over 500 scientific research papers and authored sixteen books. Tabish has been Editor for more than a dozen medical journals and won 60 awards for his contributions to healthcare, higher education, and scientific research.[10][11]

Syed Amin Tabish
Born (1957-03-30) March 30, 1957 (age 67)
India
Other namesS.A. Tabish
Alma materGovt. Medical College, Srinagar
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
University of Bristol (England)
Occupation(s)Medical scientist
Researcher
Author
Poet
EmployerSKIMS Hospital Kashmir
Known forHealth policy
Emergency medicine
Medical Management
Social science
AwardsAsian Admirable Achievers Award 2023. Rifacimento International, New Delhi
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award-2018
7th MT India Healthcare Award 2017
Award of Excellence in Educational Leadership (USA): 2014
Dr. Tabish at University of Oxford during 1996 (shortly after delivering a lecture during a conference)

Early life and education

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Born at Pattan in northern district of Kashmir Baramulla on March 30, 1957, and presently living in Sanat Nagar Srinagar Kashmir. Syed Amin Tabish obtained qualifications of MBBS, FRCP from London, FACP, FAMS FRCP (Edin), MD HA (AIIMS), FRIPH (England), FIMSA, MHSM (London) and Doctorate in Educational Leadership (USA). He is a fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences since 2003.[12]

Career

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Releasing ceremony of Music CD based on Dr. Tabish's lyrics. Left to right are Dr. Syed Amin Tabish, Khursheed Ahmad Ganai (IAS), Prof Rehman Rahi, and Dr. Aziz Hajini

Tabish has led the design and implementation of programs at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar and Qassim University in Saudi Arabia. The training covers a spectrum, from scientific research and recent advances to future trends in medical sciences, Evidence-based medicine, evidence-based healthcare (EBHC), Total quality management / continuous quality improvement (TQM/CQI), advanced techniques in specialized patient care, emerging perspectives in healthcare, traumatic brain injury, lifestyle diseases, and emerging infectious diseases. His expertise extends to medical education, Problem-based learning (PBL), quality improvement in higher academic institutions.[13]

Dr. Tabish has also represented India at the World Health Forum at Dallas Texas during 22-27 February 1998. This international event was organized by The Health Industry Council and the International Hospital Federation, to discuss the Emerging Infectious Diseases. Selection of the participants was based on national stature, academic contribution, and international recognition. At that time different countries were asked to nominate the medical scientists they had in the specified fields to gather and examine the issues related to their healthcare system. The recommendations of the global meeting of scientists formed the basis for designing the policy and planning for the emergency preparedness and long-term health facility development to tackle the challenges of emerging epidemics and pandemic.[14][15][16]

 
Dr. Tabish in scientific session during World Health Forum held at Dallas, Texas, USA 22-27 February 1998. Tabish represented India in this international event in the USA.
 
Dr. Tabish in scientific session. World Health Forum USA 1998.
 
S. Amin Tabish (centre) with Prof. Derek Pheby (Right), President International Hospital Federation. Dallas, Texas, USA. 1998.

Moreover S. Amin Tabish is a poet who has written a number of poems in English, Urdu and Kashmiri. Four Music CDs based on his lyrics - Doad te Dugg, Ake Omri Hound Souruye Safar, Sakoon Diluk, Mioth Zaher containing over 70 songs are released. The lyrics have been composed and sung by noted singers and artists of Jammu & Kashmir[17][18]

Social Sciences & Literature

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Dr. Tabish has contributed to English, Urdu and Kashmiri literature for over four decades. He has more than 300 literary publications. He has been the youngest author when he authored his first book " Hussaini Karvanuk Safar" (History of Karbala)  which was subsequently included in the Curricula of Masters in Kashmiri language.

At the age of 24, Dr. Tabish  served as Secretary General of Kashmir Cultural Organization (Representative Body of Writers, Poets, Artists & Intellectuals) during 1982-1987 and was the Editor of Koshur Akhbar (first weekly Kashmiri Newspaper in India).[19]

Healthcare

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Dr. Tabish worked as Head of Accident & Emergency Services at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar from 1997 to 2010 and held office of its Chairman from 2010 - 2012. He established a 100 bedded Emergency Department with the unique "Level System", which is first of its kind in the World. Amin Tabish also established a world class Disaster Management Program with a concept of a separate Disaster Management Ward at SKIMS, Srinagar. As Medical Superintendent and Head of Hospital Administration he introduced facilities like Total Quality Management, Hospital Infection Control, Stoma Care.[19]

During 2000-2005, Tabish introduced some essential training programs for doctors and nurses at SKIMS, Srinagar including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to further strengthen Emergency and critical Care Services in the hospital.

Medical Education & Scientific Research

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Dr. Tabish with Sir A W Macara, Chairman British Medical Association, London, 1996.

Dr. Tabish organized various conferences (National, International, Regional, State level) at SKIMS, AIIMS New Delhi, Saudi Arabia. He delivered lectures on diverse issues in Health and Medical Education in the United Kingdom, Middle East, India and the USA. He chaired several Scientific sessions in various international conferences. He has published scientific research focused on Traumatic Brain Injury, Lifestyle Diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Pandemics and Epidemics, Health Policy & Planning, Recent Trends in Medical Education.[19]

Academics

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Tabish has been a Medical Council of India Inspector/Assessor during 2010 -2020. He has been on the panel of Experts for the Selection of Faculty at AIIMS New Delhi, SGPGI Lucknow and Qassim University.

He has also been a Visiting Professor of premier Universities of Saudi Arabia. He has been External Examiner of some top Universities of India   Like AIIMS New Delhi, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, National Board of Examinations (India). [19]

Tabish has contributed chapters to Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education syllabus for 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th classes. [20][21]

Accomplishments

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He achieved the status of a fellow at the International Medical Sciences Academy in India in 1998, followed by becoming a fellow at the National Academy of Medical Sciences in New Delhi in 2003 and American College of Physicians (USA) in 2006. He was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians in London (2002), as well as at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (2004). Tabish is the Founder Editor in Chief of International Journal of Health Sciences, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia: January 2007- December 2009[22] [2]

Bibliography

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Book Cover of Health Care Management: Principles and Practice
 
Book Cover of Saqafat. 2022
 
Book Cover of Hospital and Health Services Administration. 2000
 
Book Cover of Hospitals and Nursing Homes: Planning, organization and Management Second edition. 2020

A complete listing of books by Syed Amin Tabish:

 
Book Cover of Ilm Te Irfan
 
Book Cover of Chan I Anmana Aftab Pakav
No. Title Publisher Year
1 Handbook of Emergency Medicine Valley Publishers 1998
2 Textbook of Hospital and Health Services Administration, Oxford University Press New York. 2000
3 Planning, Organization & Management of Hospitals Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers 2003
4 The Future of Health Paras Medical Publishers 2004
5 Hospital Infection Control: Conceptual Framework. Academia Publishers 2005
6 Evidence Based Nursing Practice SKIMS Publication 2005
7 Chani Anmana Aftab Pakav. Kashmir Markazi e Adab wa Saqafat 2019
8 Ilm Te Irfan[23] Al-Hyat Publishers, Srinagar 2020
9 Hospitals and Nursing Homes, a textbook on planning, organisation and management[24] Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers 2020
10 Saqafat[25] Bazm e Saqafat Kashmir 2022
11 Health Care Management: Principles and Practice[26][27] Springer Nature 2024
12 Sourmali Shaam Al Hayat Publications Srinagar 2024

Awards & Honors

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Dr. Tabish felicitated with Dr APJ Abul Kalam Award
 
Dr. S Amin Tabish Receiving Sri Ram Memorial Award of NAMS
 
Dr. Tabish receiving FRCP (United Kingdom) in 2002
 
Dr. Tabish with Dr. U KoKo Regional Director WHO SEARO at AlIMS during International Conference presenting Memento to a speaker.

Following awards have been felicitated to S. Amin Tabish for his contribution in the field of medical science, culture and literature.[28]

  • Asian Admirable Achievers Award 2023. Rifacimento International, New Delhi - 110002[29]
  • AHA Rattan 2023, Academy of Hospital Administration Delhi
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: International Awards in Medicine. VDGOOD Technology, Kolkota (in recognition of the accomplishments of professionals and organizations around the world.) 2020
  • Sharf e Kashmir Award by JK Saqafatee Markaz: 2021
  • Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award-2018 presented to only one individual throughout world in a year to a great achiever of Indian origin: at India International Centre New Delhi [30]
  • 7th MT India Healthcare Award 2017: Iconic Personality of the Healthcare – for outstanding contribution in Healthcare, Medical Education, Scientific Research Medical Literature: presented by Union Minister of State for Health, at International Conference held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, 6 April 2017
  • Bharat Excellence Award in the field of Medical care, presented by Ex Governor of SIKKIM: 19 December 2016
  • Award of Excellence in Educational Leadership (USA): 2014
  • Certificate of Distinction for outstanding performance in Research, Bakerville University: 2015
  • Best Personalities of India Award by Friendship Forum of India: 2015
  • Best Paper Award by International Journal of Civil, Structural, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Research and Development in recognition of the research paper 2015
  • Healthcare Excellence Award by Medgate Today in the 4th MT India Healthcare Awards 2014 for being Best in Academics & Medical Education and for the outstanding services and contribution to the healthcare sector.[31]
  • Global Achievers Development Award in the Field of Educational Excellence: March 2013 by Economic Growth Society of India
  • Lifetime Achievement Award 2012 from Academy of Hospital Administration for being Eminent Author
  • Mother Teresa Excellence Award: September 2012 by Integrated Council for Socio-Economic Progress, New Delhi
  • Sir Sriram Memorial Award of 2004 from National Academy of Medical Sciences, for outstanding contribution to healthcare and distinguished services to Medical Education[32][33]
  • Awarded by J&K Waqf Board for facilitating advancement of Nursing Practice through Bibi Halima College of Nursing and Technology: May 2012
  • Excellence Award 2011 by International Friendship Forum, New Delhi
  • The Gold Medal for India, by American Biographical Institute, for advocating Scientific Cause: 2009
  • Awarded the 2000 Millennium medal for extraordinary achievement, by American Biographical Institute, USA
  • Rashtriya Gaurav Award by India International Friendship Society: 2007
  • Best Citizens of India Award: 2008
  • Man of the Year award by American Biographical Institute Inc. USA

Sahitya Akademi New Delhi honoured Dr. Syed Amin Tabish by inviting him for a daylong function held at MET Srinagar on 19 November 2024, as a writer, poet, author and researcher. His book Sormali Shaam (Dusky Evening) - collection of poems, was released on the occasion[34]

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ "Our Guest Editor" (PDF). Journal of the International Medical Sciences Academy. 25 (3): 135. July–September 2012. ISSN 0971-071X.
  2. ^ a b "International Medical Sciences Academy". Journal IMSA - International Medical Sciences Academy.
  3. ^ "Socio-Demographic and Clinical Profile of Patients Suffering from Severe Depressive Disorders in Kashmir Valley" (PDF). International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research.
  4. ^ "Publication of Syed Amin Tabish". Semantic Scholar.
  5. ^ Tabish, S. A. (2020). "Covid-19 Pandemic: Emerging Perspectives and Future Trends". Journal of Public Health Research. 9 (1): 1786. doi:10.4081/jphr.2020.1786. PMC 7282311. PMID 32550223.
  6. ^ "List of published research papers of Syed Amin Tabish". Jaypee Digital.
  7. ^ RCP fellowship for Valley Doctor. The Kashmir Times, Saturday July 17, 2004.
  8. ^ "American Physicians College Fellowship to Kashmiri Doctor". Daily Excelsior. August 5, 2007.
  9. ^ "Hospital and health services administration: principles and practice by S. Amin Tabish". World Health Organization. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Masoodi, Owais (2017). "Face in the Crowd". Kashmir Magazine.
  11. ^ "Bazam-e-Saqafat organises book release function". 28 November 2022.
  12. ^ "State Wise list of fellows" (PDF). National Academy of Medical Sciences India.
  13. ^ "Achievers: Books Authored by Amin Tabish Part I" (PDF). JK-Practitioner. Vol. 13, no. 3. July–September 2006. p. 178.
  14. ^ Arlington Metro, USA. February 24, 1998 Experts Pursue Plan To Combat New Diseases
  15. ^ Fort Worth Star-Telegram, USA: February 24, 1998 Experts Devising Plan To Fight New Diseases www.star-telegram.com
  16. ^ Tabish, S. Amin (2003). "The delicate balance of world health. Emerging plagues & resurrected pestilence. A report from the World Health Forum 1998". World Health Forum. 22 (10): 6–10, 12. PMID 14603854 – via pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
  17. ^ "Ganai Releases Tabish's Album Doad Te Dug". Daily Excelsior. 7 October 2018.
  18. ^ "Two books of Dr Amin Tabish released at GMC Srinagar". Kashmir News Service. 22 November 2021.
  19. ^ a b c d Masoodi, Owais (2017). "Face In The Crowd". Kashmir Magazine.
  20. ^ "Kashmiri 9th Book. Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education Official Site" (PDF). JKBOSE.
  21. ^ "Kashmiri Book 7th Class" (PDF). JKBOSE.
  22. ^ Tabish, S. A. (2007). "Is Diabetes Becoming the Biggest Epidemic of the Twenty-first Century?". International Journal of Health Sciences. 1 (2): V–VIII. PMC 3068646. PMID 21475425.
  23. ^ "Alimte Irfan, Hospitals & Nursing Homes of Dr Tabish Released". Kashmir Observer.
  24. ^ "Dr Amin Tabish's Books Released In GMC Auditorium". Kashmir Life.
  25. ^ "Bazam-e-Saqafat organises book release function". Asian Mail.
  26. ^ Tabish, Syed Amin. "Health Care Management".
  27. ^ Health Care Management: Principles and Practice. Springer Nature Singapore, 2024. 14 September 2024. p. 737. ISBN 9789819738786.
  28. ^ Masoodi, Owais (30 November 2017). The Kashmir Magazine (Volume 5, Issue 11 ed.). M-6, Govt Quarters Magarmal Bagh, Srinagar J&K: Muhammad Aslam Bhat. p. 28.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  29. ^ "Vidwan | Profile Page". vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  30. ^ "Dr Tabish conferred APJ Abdul Kalam award". Greater Kashmir.
  31. ^ Medgate Today: International Magazine of Healthcare. New Delhi 17-23 April 2017. Dr. Tabish conferred 7 th. Medgate Award “Iconic Personality of the Healthcare 2017” for his outstanding contribution to Healthcare, Medical Education and Scientific Research
  32. ^ The Indian Express. June 21, 2005. Dr. Tabish Selected for Sir Shriram Memorial Award.
  33. ^ "Shriram Memorial Award for Dr Tabish". Hindustan Times. June 18, 2005. p. 4.
  34. ^ "Sahitya Akademi organises literary event at MET Baghat". Greater Kashmir.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

Further reading

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  • Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 15th Ed (1998), USA

Reference Asia: Asia’s Who’s Who of Men & Women of Achievement. Vol 9. Rifacimento International (1995) Indo-European Who’s Who. Vol First (1996). FI Publications Asian Admirable Achievers, vol. XI [www.asianadmirableachievers.in]

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