Dr Vijayalakshmi Chandrasekhar

Driven Clinical Instructor with vast experience in clinical and classroom settings, excited to bring decade-long expertise in gynecology and education to a growing organisation. Highly proficient in developing strong education programs, robust curricula, and engaging students, with a focus on real-world experience along with academic excellence. Dedicated to helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care.

• Diabetes and Menopause- A review, Journal of Anaesthesia & Critical Care, 2016, 6(4), 233
• Menopause and the Mind, World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, 2017, 1223-1237
• George Papanicolaou (1883-1962): Discoverer of the 'Pap' smear, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India, 2018, 68(3), 232-235
• General Anaesthesia(TIVA) during brachytherapy for cervical cancer patients- a Retrospective Study, International Journal of Scientific Research, Apr 2018, 7(4), 244-245
• Region Specific reference levels for TSH in the first trimester of pregnancy: A three year retrospective study in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Aug 2019, 13(8), BC01-BCO3
• Philatelic releases commemorating Obstetric and Gynaecological Conferences, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India, 2020, True, 0971-9202
• Dr Ignaz Semmelweiss (1818-1865): A Saviour of Mothers, International Journal of Scientific Research, 2020, 9(3), 1-2
• Fever with Misoprostol; A clinical confounder in times of Covid-19 – A short Commentary, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Problems, 2020, 02(1)
• Ancient Concepts in Obstetrics: A Historical Review, Paripex Indian Journal of Research, 2022, 11(10), 24-27
• Ancient Concepts in Gynaecology: A Historical Review, Paripex Indian Journal of Research, 2022, 11(10), 28-31
• Maternal Hypothyroidism and its effects on neonatal thryroid function: A retrospective Study, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2023, 16(9), 70-72
• A Clincopathological Analytic study of ovarian tumours over a two year period in a Teaching Hospital, International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, 2023, 15(6), 77-80

• Actively involved in the development and implementation of Computerization of Obstetric Records of Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital, Mumbai 1989-91.
• Co-authored a paper titled 'Computers in Obstetrics' presented as a guest lecture at the annual conference of FOGSI at Nagpur 1990.
• Presented a paper titled 'An Interventional Programme for Tobacco Users in Pregnancy' at the annual conference of BOGS, 1991.
• Co-authored a paper 'Role of Ultrasonography in Monitoring Follicular Growth' presented at the First National Conference on Ultrasound at Bombay Oct. 1991.
• Presented a paper titled 'Ultrasound Evaluation of Fetal Growth Patterns of Tobacco Users in Pregnancy' at the annual conference of BOGS March 1992.
• Presented a paper titled 'Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Pregnancy- Management And perinatal Outcome' at the Ninth Congress of Perinatology, Baroda, Febuary 1992.
• Convener for a course in 'Randomised Clinical Trails' conducted by Sri Ness Wadia Research Society, at Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital, Mumbai, February 1992.
• Conducted an ICMR Research Project 'An Interventional Programme for Tobacco Users in Pregnancy' 1991-1992 at Sir Ness Wadia Research Society, Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital, Mumbai.
• Presented a paper titled 'Promotion of Family Planning and Maternal, Child Health through Mass Media Publicity' in 1993.
• Was awarded Jagadeshwsari Mishra Prize for the best poster titled 'Role of Prenatal Fetal Surveillance' at the annual conference of FOGSI at Coimbatore in 1994.
• Presented a paper titled 'Electronic Fetal Monitoring: An Analysis of 300 CTGs' at the Annual conference of FOGSI, December 1998 in Hyderabad.
• Presented a paper titled 'The Admission Test' at the annual conference of FOGSI, Jan 2002 at Bhubaneswar.
• Presented a paper at the Annual Conference of MOGS, Mumbai titled 'Development of a Care & Support Centre for the HIV & AIDS Affected at a Grassroots Level' in Mar 2004.
• Presented a paper titled “Savithri Prasoothi Pathakam: A Social Obstetric initiative” at the 61st All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Bhubaneshwar, 17-21 January, 2018.
• Presented a paper titled “Region specific TSH levels in antenatal patients during the first trimester of pregnancy” at the All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Bengaluru 8-12 January, 2019.

Late Dr NT Subrahmanyam, M.D., Retd Professor and HOD of Medicine, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam