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DR.DON ZACH CHERIAN

DR.DON ZACH CHERIAN

Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology and critical care
CHENGANNUR

Summary

Pursued MD in anaesthesiology at Father Muller Medical College Hospital 2018-2021. Proven ability to not only perform job duties at the highest standard, but also make appropriate decisions in high stress and high risk situations. Committed to ensuring the safety and wellness of patients through rigid attention to detail and closely following proper procedure and guidelines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assistant Professor in Department of Anaethesia

Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
08.2024 - Current


  • Continuously updated and enhanced teaching methodologies by incorporating the latest advancements in medical education and anesthesia practices.
  • Fostered critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in postgraduate and undergraduate medical students through case-based discussions, problem-based learning, and interactive teaching sessions.
  • Provided academic mentorship and career guidance to students, advising on specialization choices, research opportunities, and postgraduate training pathways.
  • Integrated real-world clinical scenarios into lectures and bedside teaching, enhancing student engagement and bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, innovation in anesthesia education, and the implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies to improve learning outcomes.


Senior Resident in Department of Anaethesia

Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
09.2021 - 08.2024


  • Independently administered anesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, gynecological, and emergency surgeries.
  • Managed perioperative anesthesia care, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthesia administration, and postoperative pain management.
  • Gained expertise in airway management techniques, including endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airway insertion, and difficult airway handling.
  • Performed regional anesthesia techniques such as spinal, epidural, and nerve blocks for pain management and surgical procedures.
  • Worked in high-acuity settings, including ICUs and emergency departments, providing critical care support and ventilatory management.
  • Managed anesthesia-related complications and perioperative emergencies, collaborating closely with surgical, ICU, and emergency teams.


Junior Resident, Department of Anaesthesia

Father Muller Medical College Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2021


  • Provided perioperative care and anesthesia management for various surgical procedures.
  • Assisted in preoperative patient assessment, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative pain management.
  • Gained experience in airway management, regional anesthesia, and critical care.
  • Managed anesthesia-related emergencies and worked closely with surgeons and ICU teams.



Junior resident in department of General Surgery

Tiruvalla Medical Mission Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to aid physicians in making accurate diagnoses.
  • Learned to evaluate and manage patients in stressful environments.
  • Collaborated with attending physicians to develop individualized patient care plans, resulting in improved health outcomes.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.

Education

MD - ANAESTHESIOLOGY

MANGLORE, KARNATAKA
01.2018 - 01.2021

MBBS -

GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE

PRE DEGREE

MMARS
Chengannur, India
03-2008

Skills

Endotracheal intubation

Accomplishments

Conducted a research study on

1. Ultrasound guided ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks for postoperative analgesia in unilateral inguinal hernia surgeries under spinal anaesthesia published in International Journal of Scientific Research, Volume -13, Issue 3, March 2024

2. Comparison between intrathecal 1% 2-chlorprocaine and 0.5% bupivacaine in ambulatory lower limb surgeries on Indian Journal of Applied Research), Volume 11, Issue -1,Jan 2021

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/08/90
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Presentations

  • 02/09-02/10/19, PGEXCEL, Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction with limb myoclonus following intravenous methylergometrine, Rajarajeshwari Medical College, Bangalore
  • 12/16/20, ISA Karnataka Virtucon, Assessment of VAS scores following ultrasound guided ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks in inguinal hernioplasty.
  • 03/14/21, CEOT, Case discussion on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Training

  • PGEXCEL, 02/09-02/10/19, Rajarajeshwari Medical College and Hospital
  • CEOT, 02/22-02/23/20, Father Muller Medical College
  • ISA Karnataka Virtucon, 12/16/20
  • CEOT, 03/14/21, Father Muller Medical College

Certification

European diploma in anaesthesiology and intensive care (EDAIC) Part I

Timeline

European diploma in anaesthesiology and intensive care (EDAIC) Part II

03-2025

European diploma in anaesthesiology and intensive care (EDAIC) Part I

10-2024

Assistant Professor in Department of Anaethesia

Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Senior Resident in Department of Anaethesia

Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
09.2021 - 08.2024

Junior Resident, Department of Anaesthesia

Father Muller Medical College Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2021

MD - ANAESTHESIOLOGY

01.2018 - 01.2021

Junior resident in department of General Surgery

Tiruvalla Medical Mission Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018

MBBS -

GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE

PRE DEGREE

MMARS
DR.DON ZACH CHERIANAssistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology and critical care