Tharsan Sivakumar

Tharsan Sivakumar

MD, MPH, M.Sc., FRCPC

ON, CANADA
A physician whose talks are insightful, funny and inspirational.

Tharsan Sivakumar completed his post-graduate residency training in Internal Medicine through the Mount Sinai School of Medicine program in New Jersey. Subsequently, Dr. Sivakumar obtained his Master of Public Health degree at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. He also completed a second residency program in Leadership & Preventive Medicine, as well as his fellowship training in Endocrinology, through Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire.

Dr. Sivakumar is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism as well as Internal Medicine. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. In addition, he is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine as well as Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Dr. Sivakumar is the director and founder of the Institute of Diabetes & Endocrinology, and the President Elect of the AACE (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists) Canadian Chapter.  His areas of clinical and research interest include diabetes, lipidology, and general endocrinology. He has publications in a number of prominent peer-reviewed medical journals.

Dr. Sivakumar speaks English and Tamil.

Tharsan Sivakumar completed his post-graduate residency training in Internal Medicine through the Mount Sinai School of Medicine program in New Jersey. Subsequently, Dr. Sivakumar obtained his Master of Public Health degree at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. He also completed a second residency program in Leadership & Preventive Medicine, as well as his fellowship training in Endocrinology, through Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire.

Dr. Sivakumar is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism as well as Internal Medicine. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. In addition, he is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine as well as Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Dr. Sivakumar is the director and founder of the Institute of Diabetes & Endocrinology, and the President Elect of the AACE (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists) Canadian Chapter.  His areas of clinical and research interest include diabetes, lipidology, and general endocrinology. He has publications in a number of prominent peer-reviewed medical journals.

Dr. Sivakumar speaks English and Tamil.

Eating Smart: The Science of Weight Loss and Eating Healthy

Losing weight is about Working Smart, more so than Working Hard.  This is not to say that hard work will not be required.  Losing weight is relatively easy, but maintaining weight loss is one of the most challenging endeavours that one can pursue.  

It is vital to change one's understanding of healthy eating, rather than to go on a "fad diet" or "boot camp" style exercise program which will usually only result in short term weight loss.  Knowledge will...
HealthEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

A Healthy Healthcare Business

Let us think of an institution of healthcare delivery as one organism.  As with all living organisms, this one too will need to be healthy in order to fulfill its full potential. 

A healthy organism will benefit all stakeholders.  It will deliver efficient, innovative and safe healthcare to patients, provide a profitable and comfortable work setting for healthcare providers and will grow over time.

This organism...
Healthcare businessEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Pharmaceutical Challenges: Understanding the MD patient equation

Delivering effective healthcare is a challenging endeavour to which physicians and other healthcare providers have devoted their lives.  We are fortunate to live in a time where science is growing by leaps and bounds, and each day we are learning of new therapies to assist us in healing, curing and preventing disease.

The pharmaceutical industry has the arduous task of balancing the needs of patients, healthcare providers, scientists, governments and shareholders. 
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Diabetes 101

Everything that you ever wanted to know about diabetes is condensed into this informative, engaging, humorous and inspiration program full of science, anecdotes, patient and personal stories.

The program includes a 15 minute question and answer period.

Dr. Sivakumar a physician who specializes in Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, and is board certified in both the United States and Canada.  He is the director and founder of the Institute of Diabetes...
Medical / DentalEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Getting Into Medical School / Surviving in Medical School

Through sharing informative, engaging, inspirational and humorous stories of personal trials and tribulations as well as countless others he has counseled, Dr. Sivakumar's program will set you on the right path.

The program includes a 15 minute question and answer period.

Dr. Sivakumar a physician who specializes in Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, and is board certified in both the United States and Canada.  He is the director and founder of the...
Medical / DentalEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

The Science of Happiness

The ultimate goal in life is the attainment of happiness.  Happiness improves our health, makes us more efficient in the workplace, and more constructive citizens.

What is happiness, and what does science tell us about happiness? 

As a physician, Dr. Sivakumar has counseled thousands of patients in their quest to find happiness.   Using inspiration stories, anecdotes, personal experiences and looking at the scientific...
MotivationEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny