DEBORAH PURUSHOTTAM M
Amalapuram,AP
Summary
I am a qualified specialist Microbiologist with extensive experience in teaching and clinical Microbiology. Currently serving as Specialist Microbiologist, Professor in Microbiology & Infection control officer. I focus on infection control, quality assurance and training future healthcare professionals. I actively participate in workshops, conferences to enhance my knowledge and I am committed to applying best practices in laboratory settings. I Have DHA Eligibility.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor
Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented new microbiology curriculum, resulting in a 25% increase in student pass rates.
- Enhanced departmental research output by 35% by launching collaborative microbiology studies.
- Medical institution focusing on education and health care.
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum for medical courses, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Conducted research on emerging medical trends, contributing to academic publications and advancing institutional knowledge base.
- Led departmental meetings to align educational objectives with institutional goals, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Conducted microbial analysis using advanced laboratory techniques to ensure safety and compliance.
- Developed and implemented quality control protocols to enhance laboratory accuracy and reliability.
- Mentored junior microbiologists in best practices for sample collection and data interpretation.
- Optimized workflows for specimen processing, increasing efficiency in laboratory operations.
- Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.
- Developed and implemented infection prevention protocols to enhance patient safety.
- Conducted regular surveillance of healthcare-associated infections to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide education on best practices in infection control.
- Analyzed infection data to inform strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
- Reduced infection rates by implementing evidence-based infection control practices and policies.
Associate Professor
Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Increased student engagement by 40% by introducing interactive lab sessions and modern teaching methodologies.
- Conducted microbiological testing and improved validation and quality reporting by 60%.
- Participated in EQUAS for quality-control and achieved >95% accurate results.
- Compiled the culture-sensitivity data and analyzed antibiogram.
- Developed policies, guidelines, and SOPs for infection prevention control.
- Continues to support infection control protocols and ensure quality in microbiology practices.
- Increased student publication rate by 25% through mentoring programs.
- Taught over 500 students in microbiology courses annually.
- Obtained 100% student course satisfaction rating by incorporating interactive learning techniques.
- Participated in NABH audit with 100% success.
- Medical institution focusing on education and health care.
Assistant Professor
Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Taught MD Microbiology postgraduates, MBBS & BDS students, Medical Lab Technicians, Para medical and nursing students.
- Served as NABL signatory authority for Virology Laboratory.
- Implemented laboratory standard protocols and safety measures.
- Medical institution focusing on education and health care.
Senior Resident
Rangaraya Medical College
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked as a team to diagnose and prevent transmission of illnesses caused by pathogens.
- Optimized laboratory workflows, increasing sample processing efficiency by 40%.
- Achieved a 25% decrease in test result turnaround time by streamlining lab operations.
- Medical college providing education and healthcare services.
Education
MD MICROBIOLOGY -
Andhra medical college, NTR University
08-2016
MBBS - undefined
Siddhartha medical college, NTR University
05-2011
PG Diploma in Infectious Disease -
UNSW
12-2019
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- Student mentoring
- Classroom management
- Good laboratory practices
- Quality control procedures
- Microbial identification
- Infection risk assessment
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control
Accomplishments
- Leadership in Infection Control and Education
- Successfully implementing infection control policies in medical settings while also contributing to teaching future healthcare professionals.
Interests
Professional Development, Attending microbiology conferences and workshops to continuously update knowledge
Certification
- CHIC - Certification course in Hospital Infection Control
- DID - Diploma In Infectious disease
Timeline
Professor
Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation
02.2025 - Current
Associate Professor
Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation
02.2022 - 02.2025
Assistant Professor
Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation
09.2017 - 02.2022
Senior Resident
Rangaraya Medical College
08.2016 - 08.2017
MBBS - undefined
Siddhartha medical college, NTR University
MD MICROBIOLOGY -
Andhra medical college, NTR University
PG Diploma in Infectious Disease -
UNSW
PUBLICATIONS
- Bacterial isolates and their biofilm formation on contact lenses - IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases Official Publication of Khyati Education and Research Foundation
- Role of Microbial Agents in Reproductive Health - JK SCIENCE
- Bacterial Aetiology and Susceptibility of Pathogens Associated with Acne Vulgaris - JCDR
- Isolation of Fungal Contaminants from Various Working Surface Areas of a Tertiary care Teaching Hospital, Amalapuram - Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine
TRAINING / COURSES
- ISO 15189: 2022 NABL Standards - Trained in ISO 15189: 2022 NABL Standards.
- BCBR - Basic Course in Biomedical Research
- RBCW - Revised Basic Course Workshop in Medical education technologies as per NMC INDIA
- CISP II - Curriculum Implementation Support Program as per NMC INDIA
- BLS and ACLS - Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support training
Attending workshops and conferences and updating myself
online and offline
Certifications
- ISO 15189: 2022 NABL Standards Trained in ISO 15189 2022 NABL Standards.
- BCBR Basic Course in Biomedical Research
- RBCW Revised Basic Course Workshop in Medical education technologies as per NMC INDIA
- CISP II Curriculum Implementation Support Program as per NMC INDIA
- BLS and ACLS Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support training
- CHIC Certification course in Hospital Infection Control
- CICP Grade A