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Curriculum Vitae of Senior Vice-President for Global Programs, Research, and Academic
Affairs & Dean at IUSOM-Michigan Clinical Campus, Michigan, USA: Prof. Dr. Dewa Ramlu
CURRICULUM VITAE (C.V.)
Prof. Dr. Dewa Ramlu, PhD, MD, MD, MSc, MPH
ADDRESS
Detroit
MI
USA
E.-Mail: prof_dewa_ramlu@internationaluniversity-schoolofmedicine.org
EDUCATION
University of Western Sydney, Sydney Australia
PhD, Clinical Epidemiology
University of Wollongong, Australia
MPH (Masters of Public Health)
University of Wollongong, Australia
Graduate Diploma in Science – Major in Health Policy and Management
Board of Orthomolecular & Integrative Medicine, Canada
Doctor of Integrative Medicine
Flinders University of South Australia, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Kriger Research International
Certification in Clinical Trial Monitoring, Research Site Coordination, ICH, and GCP
International University School of Medicine (IUSOM), Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
International University School of Medicine (IUSOM), Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
M.Sc. in Clinical Cardiology
WORK EXPERIENCE
CLINICAL
International University School of Medicine (IUSOM)
DEAN of Clinical Sciences & Academic Affairs, Detroit USA
Duties of Dean for Clinical Sciences and External Academic Affairs include but not limited to:
Detroit Medical Center, Heart & Vascular Institute, Warrenfield Medical Center, MI, USA
Duties and Functions include but not limited to:
WORKCARE Medical Ltd
Director of Medical Services
Developed and disseminated “back-to-work” program for patients on long-term disabilities resulting from work-
place injuries based on evidence-based medicine. The program involved multidisciplinary assessments and
interventions based on understanding the patient’s medical, functional, and psychological status by reviewing
the patient’s medical record and medical certificates, face-to-face interview, and clinical assessment which
included functional and psychological assessments. Prof. Dewa Ramlu’s role included but not limited to:
General Medicine
Project Management & General Practitioner Training
Prof. Dewa Ramlu developed and disseminated educational programs and resources as part of continuous
medical education (CME) program for general practitioners and other stakeholders through educational
seminars and clinical workshops. These programs were developed and disseminated within the established
scope, schedule, and budget while meeting and surpassing required quality standards.
ACADEMIA
International Institute Education and Health Sciences, (IIEHS) Saline, MI, USA
Principal Executive Officer/ Dean
IIEHS was governed by a Trust, as provided by the constitution by a nine-member Board. State statutes
provided that the Trust have general supervision of the Institute’s control and direction of all funds
appropriation to IIEHS. IIEHS was composed of three campuses that served different parts of the State. Prof.
Ramlu was the principal executive officer of IIEHS who carried out the policies and programs established by
the Trust. Prof. Ramlu served the Trust by insuring that their directives and policies were carried out, and
their inquiries were answered. Prof. Ramlu was responsible for administration and compliance with all
applicable Federal and State Laws and policies. Prof. Ramlu was also required to be the chief academic
officer by state laws and was responsible for providing academic leadership in meeting the needs of the state
and in maintaining and advancing the academic policies of the IIEHS.
Duties of the Principal Executive Officer and Dean included:
University of Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Medical Science Course Coordinator
Developed and delivered lectures in the following courses:
RESEARCH
University of Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Principal Investigator
Clinical Research: “Falls Screening Instrument for Primary Care Physicians”
Identification of falls predicting instrument
Like most homeostatic control mechanisms muscle strength and contraction respond to loss of balance to
maintain balance and counteract falls. Based on this concept Prof. Ramlu developed an instrument that could
predict potential fallers by indirectly measuring the muscle strength by simulating loss of balance.
Development of normal values
Prof. Ramlu established the normal values for the above falls predicting instrument by opportunistically
recruiting normal healthy subjects using a cross-sectional study.
Validation of falls screening instrument
The falls predicting instrument was validated by using the desired population, community dwelling older
people over the age of 69 years, recruited through randomly selected primary care physicians using a
prospective study, which acted as the gold standard.
Drug trial
SUNPAB Health Products Pty Ltd
Principal Investigator
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled evaluation of the effects of glucose-lowering action of D616
was tested by adding D616 and a placebo to the treatment regime of patients with uncontrolled blood glucose
levels. The two groups were compared by monitoring pre and post HbA1c levels.
CONSULTANT
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
The cost of specialist health care is for ever increasing due to changing and challenging business
environment and technological and legislative changes so healthcare stakeholders are increasingly
outsourcing business. There was a great opportunity for BPO to India as they had good domain knowledge,
process know-how, and competence with technological solutions to cater for Healthcare markets. Prof. Dewa
Ramlu has been involved in BPO of generic drugs for pharmaceutical companies in Australian, Hong Kong,
and Middle East; and specialist intervention in areas of radiology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and surgeries
with long waiting time in USA, Australia, and Canada.
Life Sciences
Prof. Dewa Ramlu provided consultations in areas of healthcare information systems; long and short term
strategic planning and implementation; project development; management problem solving; operational
analysis and improvements; organizational restructuring; developing outcome and performance measures;
professional staff recruitment; outsourcing specialist intervention; establishing sister-ship arrangements with
offshore institutions; provision of evidenced based management principles and systems; marketing and
research.
Pharmaceuticals
Prof. Dewa Ramlu has been involved with pharmaceutical companies in the areas of operations, coordination
and oversight of clinical trials. His role included: providing management consulting for clinical trials from start-
up to the final study report, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices and International Conference on
Harmonization (GCP/ICH) regulations and NHMRC, and TGA guidelines, budget management, project quality
assurance, and other similar duties pertaining to clinical trial project management. Prof. Ramlu provided
leadership in assuring compliance with SOP and TGA regulations for the reporting of adverse events. He
assisted in developing guidelines and implemented a system for the uniformity and timely reporting of adverse
events; preparation of NDA safety updates, safety reports, investigator communication, and products labeling
package inserts.
________________________________________________
IUSOM Main Campus and Headquarters
International University School of Medicine
Kaya Mòfi 1
P. O. Box # 59
Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands (Dutch Caribbean) 0000BQ
The Netherlands, European Union (EU)
Telephone: + 599 - 717 - 6792
Fax: + 599 - 717- 8385
CRIB (Tax) Number at Caribisch Nederland Belastingdienst: 303056514
info@InternationalUniversity-SchoolOfMedicine.org
All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be verified
by the viewer.
Copyright © 2005 - 2505 The Trustees of International University School of
Medicine
Affairs & Dean at IUSOM-Michigan Clinical Campus, Michigan, USA: Prof. Dr. Dewa Ramlu
CURRICULUM VITAE (C.V.)
Prof. Dr. Dewa Ramlu, PhD, MD, MD, MSc, MPH
ADDRESS
Detroit
MI
USA
E.-Mail: prof_dewa_ramlu@internationaluniversity-schoolofmedicine.org
EDUCATION
University of Western Sydney, Sydney Australia
PhD, Clinical Epidemiology
University of Wollongong, Australia
MPH (Masters of Public Health)
University of Wollongong, Australia
Graduate Diploma in Science – Major in Health Policy and Management
Board of Orthomolecular & Integrative Medicine, Canada
Doctor of Integrative Medicine
Flinders University of South Australia, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Kriger Research International
Certification in Clinical Trial Monitoring, Research Site Coordination, ICH, and GCP
International University School of Medicine (IUSOM), Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
International University School of Medicine (IUSOM), Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
M.Sc. in Clinical Cardiology
WORK EXPERIENCE
CLINICAL
International University School of Medicine (IUSOM)
DEAN of Clinical Sciences & Academic Affairs, Detroit USA
Duties of Dean for Clinical Sciences and External Academic Affairs include but not limited to:
- Participate in the development and implementation of the undergraduate clinical component of IUSOM
curriculum - Oversee the delivery of the curriculum at all clinical sites to ensure that it meets the mission of IUSOM
and that it occurs in a learning environment that emphasizes professionalism at all levels - Identify and recruit faculty physicians to serve in leadership, teaching, and mentorship roles to the
students - Meet regularly with administration and clinical leaders at the affiliated hospitals to ensure that needs of
the clinical sites are managed and addressed in a timely manner - Continually assess the relevance of the clinical educational program in light of the needs of the
students as well as the needs of the regional and national health care system - Consult with President of IUSOM to ensure that the delivery of the clinical curriculum is consistent
throughout all sites and delivered in a coordinated manner - Foster the dissemination of information between administration, faculty, and students at all clinical sites
- Ensure that IUSOM is in compliance with all LCME standards that relate to the clinical component of the
medical students' learning environment
Detroit Medical Center, Heart & Vascular Institute, Warrenfield Medical Center, MI, USA
Duties and Functions include but not limited to:
- Providing cardiac evaluation and management by performing history and physical examinations with
typed report and electronic file; and establishing and implementing intervention plans including
proactively managing cardiac patients and follow up as needed - Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, their families and caregivers, as
well as other members of the professional health care team both within the institution and with other
agencies - Maintaining patient records and complete other required paperwork in a legible and timely fashion
- Coordinating patient care with other clinicians as needed to insure continuity of care
- Maintaining and updating patient list with code status, allergies, abbreviated problem list, and other
relevant information - Attending clinical ward rounds and team meetings
- Documenting visits and other services in support of billing
- Completing all required forms for ongoing patient care
WORKCARE Medical Ltd
Director of Medical Services
Developed and disseminated “back-to-work” program for patients on long-term disabilities resulting from work-
place injuries based on evidence-based medicine. The program involved multidisciplinary assessments and
interventions based on understanding the patient’s medical, functional, and psychological status by reviewing
the patient’s medical record and medical certificates, face-to-face interview, and clinical assessment which
included functional and psychological assessments. Prof. Dewa Ramlu’s role included but not limited to:
- Reviewing psychological reports to identify psychological factors impacting on the re-employment
process and vocational training - Reviewing functional reports to identify work tolerances and the patient’s functional abilities like lifting,
carrying, sitting, standing, etc - Developing and implementing intervention plans to return these patients to meaningful employment in
accordance with the NSW Worker’s Compensation Act - Recommending multidisciplinary intervention plans to primary care physicians to upgrade the medical
certificate so that patients could legally participate in vocational training programs - Chairing advisory boards to provide and facilitate scientific information and follow-up reports to all
stake-holders including surgeons, lawyers, insurance companies, and rehabilitation clinicians for timely
intervention
General Medicine
- Internship - Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics, and orthopedics
- Medical Practitioner Accident and Emergency Department – attend to all kinds of accidents and of
emergencies - General Practitioner – provide out-patient consultations at Out Patient Clinics
Project Management & General Practitioner Training
Prof. Dewa Ramlu developed and disseminated educational programs and resources as part of continuous
medical education (CME) program for general practitioners and other stakeholders through educational
seminars and clinical workshops. These programs were developed and disseminated within the established
scope, schedule, and budget while meeting and surpassing required quality standards.
ACADEMIA
International Institute Education and Health Sciences, (IIEHS) Saline, MI, USA
Principal Executive Officer/ Dean
IIEHS was governed by a Trust, as provided by the constitution by a nine-member Board. State statutes
provided that the Trust have general supervision of the Institute’s control and direction of all funds
appropriation to IIEHS. IIEHS was composed of three campuses that served different parts of the State. Prof.
Ramlu was the principal executive officer of IIEHS who carried out the policies and programs established by
the Trust. Prof. Ramlu served the Trust by insuring that their directives and policies were carried out, and
their inquiries were answered. Prof. Ramlu was responsible for administration and compliance with all
applicable Federal and State Laws and policies. Prof. Ramlu was also required to be the chief academic
officer by state laws and was responsible for providing academic leadership in meeting the needs of the state
and in maintaining and advancing the academic policies of the IIEHS.
Duties of the Principal Executive Officer and Dean included:
- Prof. Dewa Ramlu worked with the Trust, fostering communication with and among all members of the
Trust; respected the priorities and furthered the initiatives of the Trust; engaged the Trust in the
formulation and implementation of strategic and budget plans to advance IIEHS’s mission and goals;
consulted with the Trust and considered alternative views of Trust members in the development of
major policies; and kept the Trust informed of significant issues and conditions that had implications for
IIEHS. - Prof. Ramlu also worked with a wide range of internal and external constituencies and provided
leadership; developed productive relationships with people of diverse interests and affiliations;
increased institutional resources and support, including private investments; and protected and
furthered the excellence of all the campuses. Prof. Ramlu also promoted IIEHS’s image and reputation
as a premier research institution statewide, nationally, and internationally. Prof. Ramlu fostered and
built upon the strengths of IIEHS and provided leadership to guide its future course; respected the role
of the faculty, staff and students in IIEHS governance as described in the Laws; provided leadership in
developing academic priorities and programs; worked with the faculty to enhance the quality in delivery
of teaching and services; supported and encouraged diversity throughout the IIEHS community and led
them in establishing a clear, singular vision for IIEHS. - Prof. Ramlu was responsible for fiscal management and compliance with applicable policies, laws, rules,
regulations, contracts, grants, and donor restrictions; recruited, built, and retained a professional
executive team to achieve prudent and effective management of IIEHS’s intellectual, human, and
financial resources; and in collaboration with the executive team established an environment focused
on achieving IIEHS’s vision while promoting strong business acumen, integrity, and accountability.
University of Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Medical Science Course Coordinator
Developed and delivered lectures in the following courses:
- Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology
- Forensic medicine
- Clinical and social medicine
- Basics of public health and health promotion
- Health policy and planning
- Health research methodology
- Epidemiology and biostatistics
- Biology of health and disease
- Law for medical professionals
RESEARCH
University of Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Principal Investigator
Clinical Research: “Falls Screening Instrument for Primary Care Physicians”
Identification of falls predicting instrument
Like most homeostatic control mechanisms muscle strength and contraction respond to loss of balance to
maintain balance and counteract falls. Based on this concept Prof. Ramlu developed an instrument that could
predict potential fallers by indirectly measuring the muscle strength by simulating loss of balance.
Development of normal values
Prof. Ramlu established the normal values for the above falls predicting instrument by opportunistically
recruiting normal healthy subjects using a cross-sectional study.
Validation of falls screening instrument
The falls predicting instrument was validated by using the desired population, community dwelling older
people over the age of 69 years, recruited through randomly selected primary care physicians using a
prospective study, which acted as the gold standard.
Drug trial
SUNPAB Health Products Pty Ltd
Principal Investigator
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled evaluation of the effects of glucose-lowering action of D616
was tested by adding D616 and a placebo to the treatment regime of patients with uncontrolled blood glucose
levels. The two groups were compared by monitoring pre and post HbA1c levels.
CONSULTANT
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
The cost of specialist health care is for ever increasing due to changing and challenging business
environment and technological and legislative changes so healthcare stakeholders are increasingly
outsourcing business. There was a great opportunity for BPO to India as they had good domain knowledge,
process know-how, and competence with technological solutions to cater for Healthcare markets. Prof. Dewa
Ramlu has been involved in BPO of generic drugs for pharmaceutical companies in Australian, Hong Kong,
and Middle East; and specialist intervention in areas of radiology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and surgeries
with long waiting time in USA, Australia, and Canada.
Life Sciences
Prof. Dewa Ramlu provided consultations in areas of healthcare information systems; long and short term
strategic planning and implementation; project development; management problem solving; operational
analysis and improvements; organizational restructuring; developing outcome and performance measures;
professional staff recruitment; outsourcing specialist intervention; establishing sister-ship arrangements with
offshore institutions; provision of evidenced based management principles and systems; marketing and
research.
Pharmaceuticals
Prof. Dewa Ramlu has been involved with pharmaceutical companies in the areas of operations, coordination
and oversight of clinical trials. His role included: providing management consulting for clinical trials from start-
up to the final study report, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices and International Conference on
Harmonization (GCP/ICH) regulations and NHMRC, and TGA guidelines, budget management, project quality
assurance, and other similar duties pertaining to clinical trial project management. Prof. Ramlu provided
leadership in assuring compliance with SOP and TGA regulations for the reporting of adverse events. He
assisted in developing guidelines and implemented a system for the uniformity and timely reporting of adverse
events; preparation of NDA safety updates, safety reports, investigator communication, and products labeling
package inserts.
________________________________________________
IUSOM Main Campus and Headquarters
International University School of Medicine
Kaya Mòfi 1
P. O. Box # 59
Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands (Dutch Caribbean) 0000BQ
The Netherlands, European Union (EU)
Telephone: + 599 - 717 - 6792
Fax: + 599 - 717- 8385
CRIB (Tax) Number at Caribisch Nederland Belastingdienst: 303056514
info@InternationalUniversity-SchoolOfMedicine.org
All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be verified
by the viewer.
Copyright © 2005 - 2505 The Trustees of International University School of
Medicine
- Curriculum Vitae of Senior Vice-President for Global Programs, Research, and Academic
Affairs & Dean at IUSOM-Michigan Clinical Campus, Michigan, USA: Prof. Dr. Dewa Ramlu
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