Shaik Arif Pasha
Head of Department, Critical Care Medicine, NRI Medical College
Vijayawada
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 23 years of dedicated service in Critical Care Medicine, featuring a strong foundation in clinical leadership, academic excellence, and system-based governance. Transitioning into a senior academic and administrative role at a developing medical college to leverage extensive expertise in fostering robust, ethically-driven systems of critical care and medical education. Currently serving as Head of the Department of Intensive Care Unit (ICU), leading clinical services and academic initiatives with a vision for long-term excellence while actively mentoring over 100 intensivists who have advanced into significant clinical and academic roles. Administrative leadership experience includes pivotal positions such as Chairman of the Life Support Training & CPR Committee and Joint Secretary of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM), demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and quality assurance in healthcare.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Professor & Head, Department of Critical Care Medicine
NRI Medical College and General Hospital
04.2016 - Current
- Oversee daily ICU operations with a focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and ethical care.
- Expanded ICU capacity from 16 to 28 beds, maintaining high utilization rates.
- Supervised postgraduate and nursing education through structured ICU rounds, skill training, and case discussions.
- Chief Examiner for IDCCM and IDCCN examinations; Examiner for DM and DNB Critical Care Medicine.
- Conducted numerous CME programs, simulation-based workshops, and national conferences.
- Regular faculty at national and zonal critical care conferences (CRITICARE, HICS, GICS).
- Established DM Critical Care Medicine program and played key roles in accreditation processes.
- Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary learning opportunities for students by collaborating with colleagues from other departments.
Associate Professor, Critical Care Medicine
NRI Medical College and General Hospital
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Delivered critical care services and mentored junior faculty and postgraduate students.
- Contributed to infection control practices and ICU protocol development.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
Assistant Professor, Critical Care Medicine
NRI Medical College and General Hospital
04.2007 - 04.2012
- Delivered bedside care and academic mentorship to IDCCM trainees and medical interns.
- Organized basic and advanced life support courses for nurses and interns.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Facilitated a supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
Senior Resident, Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
NIZAM Institute of Medical Sciences
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Rotations in trauma, surgical, neuro, and medical ICUs.
- Mentored junior residents and provided constructive feedback on performance, helping them enhance their clinical skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and active listening to address concerns and provide tailored care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care processes, resulting in better service delivery.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge through continuing medical education courses and attending conferences or seminars related to the field of expertise.
- Served as an educational resource for residents and medical students, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Performed surgical procedures under supervision when required, adhering to aseptic technique guidelines and maintaining patient safety at all times.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborating with various specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Contributed to research projects to advance medical knowledge, publishing findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Education
Fellowship - Critical Care Medicine
Fellowship of Indian College of Critical Care Medicine ICCCM
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
European Diploma -
Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC)
Indian Diploma - Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM)
ISCCM
Fellowship - Critical Care Medicine (FCCM NIMS)
NIMS
01.2005 - 01.2007
MD - Anesthesiology
Kurnool Medical College
01.2000 - 01.2003
MBBS - undefined
Siddhartha Medical College, NTR University
01.1993 - 01.1999
Skills
- Critical Care Protocol Development and Implementation
- ICU Administration and Quality Improvement
- Advanced Mechanical Ventilation Management (Invasive/Non-Invasive)
- Bedside Procedures: Intubation, Central Line, Arterial Line, Tracheostomy, Ultrasound
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership and Mentoring
- Teaching and Academic Curriculum Development (UG, PG, DM, Nursing)
- Public Speaking and National Level Faculty Engagements
- Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Simulation-based Training and Case-based Learning
- Journal Publications and Medical Writing
- Team leadership
- Course planning
- Critical thinking
- Research oriented teaching
Certification
American Heart Association Certified ACLS & BLS Instructor
Awards
In recognition of my work, I have received several prestigious honors including the Best Citizen Award (2015), Honorary Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine (2023) awarded by ICCCM and the Best Teacher Award in Critical Care (2024).
Activities and Contributions (2021–2024)
- 2021:
- Participated in the INDICAPS-II national study published in IJCCM.
- Delivered guest lectures on AKI nutrition and neurocritical care at major conferences.
- Led sessions on PK/PD and renal dysfunction at NRIGH and Reflect
- 2022:
- Contributed to the Journal of Acute Care’s Pro-Con debate.
- Led lectures and chaired webinars on sedation, oxygen therapy, and respiratory failure.
- Served as faculty in GICS, AP Pulmonology Conference, and CRITIC 2022.
- Delivered several MBBS-focused teaching sessions and curriculum-based modules.
- 2023:
- Organized COMPENDIUM 2023 for PGs; contributed lectures on ARDS/COPD.
- Chaired IDCCM/IDCCN exams and led PROGRESS 2023 skill workshop for nurses.
- Participated in ECOS, HICS, ACCORDION, and South Zone CRITIC conferences.
- Delivered lectures on neuroimaging, sepsis, stroke, and critical care monitoring.
- 2024:
- Chaired and delivered lectures at COMPENDIUM, REFLECT, and G-SPARC 2024.
- Led national and zonal workshops on toxidromes, BLS, occupational hazards in ICU.
- Participated in the AFPI Joint State Conference and National Conference on Toxicology.
- Conducted BCME workshops under NMC guidelines; acted as webinar moderator and faculty across multiple platforms including SATS and FAZ academies.
Additional Information
Currently serving as the Joint Secretary of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine and leading the School CPR Program, which is being conducted across India.
Timeline
Professor & Head, Department of Critical Care Medicine
NRI Medical College and General Hospital
04.2016 - Current
Associate Professor, Critical Care Medicine
NRI Medical College and General Hospital
04.2012 - 04.2016
Assistant Professor, Critical Care Medicine
NRI Medical College and General Hospital
04.2007 - 04.2012
Fellowship - Critical Care Medicine (FCCM NIMS)
NIMS
01.2005 - 01.2007
Senior Resident, Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
NIZAM Institute of Medical Sciences
01.2004 - 08.2005
Fellowship - Critical Care Medicine
Fellowship of Indian College of Critical Care Medicine ICCCM
04.2001 -
MD - Anesthesiology
Kurnool Medical College
01.2000 - 01.2003
MBBS - undefined
Siddhartha Medical College, NTR University
01.1993 - 01.1999
Indian Diploma - Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM)
ISCCM
European Diploma -
Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC)
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