Perceptive histopathologist with five years of experience and skills in assessing patient specimens using focused laboratory methods to diagnose diseases.
Applies cutting-edge laboratory techniques to identify diseases and provide diagnoses to aid physicians with patient care.
Cohesive in submitting pathology reports and communicating with patients' physicians to drive continuum of care.
Competent in developing reports and employing use of medical software to record and disseminate information to physicians.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Consultant
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Chennai
11.2021 - Current
Diagnosed diseases and studied medical conditions using gross pathology, histology, cytology, immunohistochemistry and molecular studies.
Grossed various Surgical Pathology specimens ( Explant Liver, Explant Heart, Explant Lung, resection specimens, radical oncology specimens) on an average of 4-5 large specimens and 6-7 small excision specimens per day.
Reported Surgical Pathology cases on an average of 10 cases per day.
Reported cytology smears on an average of 15-20 pap smears/day, 2-3 fluids/day and 1-2FNACs/day.
Performed fine needle aspiration of thyroid and lymph nodes.
Provided diagnosis in Rapid Onsite Evaluation of Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided FNAC procedures.
Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Assisted in laboratory's quality processes.
Assisted with clinical trials and research studies related to pathology topics.
Managed routine operation and upkeep of fast-paced medical laboratory.
Maintained knowledge base through continuing education courses and seminars.
Evaluated the accuracy of laboratory testing methods used by technicians.
Observership
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
Bangalore
01.2020 - 02.2020
Upskilled my knowledge in neuroinfections, neurodegenrative diseases and neurooncology.
Observed brain dissection procedures and muscle biopsy techniques.
Attended all available facilities and procedures to take advantage of learning opportunities.
Attended educational seminars on the role of electron microscope.
Education
DipRCPath Histopathology (UK) -
Diplomateship of The Royal College of Pathologists
12-2023
MD (Pathology) -
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences And Research (PSGIMSR), The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University
Tamilnadu
05-2021
M.B.B.S -
Annapoorana Medical College, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University
Tamilnadu
07-2017
Skills
Diagnostic Expertise
Grossing
Pediatric and perinatal autopsies
Cytology Analysis
Immunohistochemistry
Report Writing
Fine needle aspiration cytology procedures
Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) of endobronchial ultrasound guided FNAC procedures
Laboratory Management
Test Results Interpretation
Publications and CMEs
Update on the Pathology of Pediatric Liver Tumors: A Pictorial Review, Diagnostics (Basel), 11/2023, Bhagat P, Vij M, Raju LP, Gowrishankar G, Menon J, Shanmugam N, Kaliamoorthy I, Rammohan A, Rela M
Frequent expression of PD-L1 in lymphocyte-rich hepatocellular carcinoma: A report of 4 cases, Ann Diagn Pathol, 10/2023, Vij M, Veerankutty FH, Raju LP, Gowrishankar G, Rajalingam R, Jothimani D, Kaliamoorthy I, Rammohan A, Rela M
Pathologic and Immunophenotypic Characterization of Syncytial Giant Cell Variant of Pediatric Hepatocellular Carcinoma. A Distinct Subtype, Fetal Pediatr Pathol, 08/2023, Vij M, Menon J, Subbiah K, Raju LP, Gowrisankar G, Shanmugum N, Kaliamoorthy I, Rammohan A, Rela M
Strong PD-L1 expression and genomic characterisation of Primary Hepatic Sarcomatoid Carcinoma, Poster presentation, GUTsy Instincts: Advances in GI and Hepatobiliary Oncopathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2023
TFE3 expression in Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) - the first Indian case report, 27th AIPNA - ICP International CME in Pathology, 2022
BK Polyoma Virus driven bladder carcinogenesis in a renal transplant recipient, Poster presentation, SPARRC: Endowment oration, 2022
Immunocyte dyscrasia: a double edged sword, L-Pathcon 2022, Sree Balaji Medical college, Chennai, 2022
Squamous cell carcinoma arising from epidermal cyst in a case of DOWLING DEGOS DISEASE: THE FIRST CASE REPORT, poster presentation.
Attended 37th Annual National CME in Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, 2019
Attended CME in Pathology, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, 2019
Participated in CME on Kaleidoscope of Pathology-V, Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpet, 2019
Placental mesenchymal dysplasia: An unusual cause of Non immune hydrops foetalis (NIHF), Poster presentation, Chengalpet Medical College, 2019
The role of a Pathologist in unravelling rare placental cause of NIHF, The British Association of Gynaecological Pathologists (BAGP), 2020
Accomplishments
Secured 3 rd prize in quiz of “ TAPCON 2020” (Annual Conference of TN and Pondicherry chapter of
IAPM), 2020.
Secured 1st prize in poster presentation, Pathosphere 2023, Saveetha medical college, 2023.
Certification
Completed certified course on ISO 15189:2012 Medical Laboratories – internal audit course, 2022.
Certificate course by MEU INDIA, Molecular Pathology, Nov 2022-June 2023.