Department of Pathology

Over View

The department of Pathology started functioning with various activities including investigative services, teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates. Since then the department has progressed rapidly in terms of expansion in services, recruitment of capable faculty members, paramedical & supportive staff as well as installation of sophisticated and modern equipments.

The department has started a graduate research laboratory. In addition, range of various immunohistochemical stains which have been added now help in further making a more specific diagnosis. For better services a fully Automated Tissue Processor, a semi-automated microtome and a Cryostat have been added.

Vision

Mission

UG – Department of Pathology

Generic outcome

To provide the students with a comprehensive knowledge of the mechanisms and causes of disease in order to enable him/her to achieve complete understanding of the natural history and clinical manifestations of disease.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)-UG

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)-PG

At the end of the MD training program in Pathology, the postgraduate student should be able to

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Library

Departmental library is having more than 200 recent edition books on various sub-specialties. In central library having more than 700 books in pathology sections with 1100 e-journals.

Museum: The department has one of the best organized museum using ICD coding. The museum has about 400 mounted specimens. Another unique feature includes display of educational materials such as numerous line drawings of specimens, charts of pathogenesis, similes of common terms used in pathology and a gallery full of portraits of famous pathologists with their major contribution tracing the history of Pathology.

Diagnostic services

The pathology department caters laboratory services to the patients of the Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital as well as outside patients. The laboratory services with NABL accreditation are given under the following categories.

Clinical pathology & Haematology laboratory Clinical Pathology Laboratory of the department is located in the hospital close to the OPDs for patient’s convenience. It offers routine diagnostic services to the patients like

Hematology section
Clinical pathology
Routine hematology- Complete Haemogram which includes
Blood Center

Blood Bank works round the clock to serve the patients during emergency and elective therapeutic procedures. Apart from the routine Blood donation, cross matching and Coomb’s test, Blood Grouping camps in other institutes & companies are also conducted. The Blood Bank maintains a voluntary Blood donor database to help the patients. Recently the Blood bank has been upgraded for component separation. RBC concentrate, platelet concentrate and fresh frozen plasma are issued to the patients, depending on the indications.

Routine procedures -screening of donors, phlebotomy

Histopathology Laboratory

Histopathology laboratory receives specimens from the operation theatres in the hospital. After grossing, processing is done by Leica automated Electronic tissue processor and sectioning in semi automated microtome. Apart from the routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, special stains for fungus, bacteria, TB, Lepra bacilli, iron, melanin, and mucin are regularly used. Cryostat sections are available for the frozen reports.

Post graduates will be performing the day to day work in the department with the guidance of faculty, like:

Immunohistochemistry Laboratory
Autopsy section

Routine foetal autopsy techniques

Cytology laboratory

The departmental cytology laboratory is situated in the hospital in the other OPDs for patients’ convenience.

S. No.Faculty NameDesignationDepartment
1Dr. Erli Amel IvanProfessor and HeadPathology
2Dr. Srivani. SProfessorPathology
3Dr. Vimal. MProfessorPathology
4Dr. Sriram. VProfessorPathology
5Dr. Jayanthi. CProfessorPathology
6Dr. Thara. KAssociate ProfessorPathology
7Dr. Abinizha. SAssociate ProfessorPathology
8Dr. Revathi. GAssistant ProfessorPathology
9Dr. Narayana Vadivoo. RAssistant ProfessorPathology
10Dr. Megha. M. TAssistant ProfessorPathology
11Dr. Priya. SAssistant ProfessorPathology
12Dr. Arun Kumar. VAssistant ProfessorPathology
13Dr. Ashmi R PTutorPathology
14Dr. Rahini ATutorPathology
15Dr. Thivya TTutorPathology
16Dr. Soundarya STutorPathology
17Dr. Rasiga ATutorPathology
18Dr. Sudharsan Ramanujam NTutorPathology
19Dr. Proshoo ReddyTutorPathology
20Dr. Priyanka. STutorPathology
21Dr. O.KumaravelanTutorPathology
22Dr. Sheik Mohamed YasarTutorPathology
23Dr. ShanmugapriyaTutorPathology
24Dr. K.AbiramiTutorPathology
25Dr. GobaalanTutorPathology
26Dr. Abdoul RahmanTutorPathology
Events

A Personalized, AI-Driven Adaptive Learning Framework for Undergraduate Pathology Training

Organized by: Department of Pathology
Date: 18.12.2025
Time: 9.30 am – 10.30 am
Venue: Lecture Hall VI
Participants: 250 Undergraduate Students
Coordinator: Dr. Sriram, Professor of Pathology, SMVMCH
Guest Speaker: Dr. Oshan Saini, MD, DM (Histopathology), Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, P.I.M.S, Puducherry

Objectives
To introduce undergraduate students to AI-driven adaptive learning in pathology, emphasize personalized learning approaches, and highlight the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing competency-based medical education.

Programmer Overview
The programmer featured an expert lecture by Dr. Oshan Saini on the application of artificial intelligence in undergraduate pathology training. The session focused on adaptive learning frameworks, personalized assessment strategies, and the use of AI tools to identify individual learning gaps. The lecture was interactive and encouraged student engagement through discussion on practical applications and future prospects of AI in pathology education.

Outcomes
Participants developed an understanding of AI-enabled personalized learning systems and their relevance in pathology education. The session enhanced awareness of technology-assisted learning and promoted interest in innovative educational methods.

Conclusion

The programmer successfully provided insights into the role of AI-driven adaptive learning in undergraduate pathology training. It contributed to improved awareness of modern educational strategies and supported the adoption of learner-centric, competency-based approaches in medical education.

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UG Pathology training
UG Pathology training

Screen Vignette – “The Research Chronicles”

Organized by: Department of Pathology
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Demo Room – 1
Participants: Postgraduates
Organizing Secretaries: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan, Dr. Megha M. T.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Amol

The Department of Pathology organized an insightful and interactive Screen Vignette session titled “The Research Chronicles” on November 11, 2025, at Demo Room–1. The session was specially curated for postgraduate students to enhance their understanding of research methodology, data interpretation, and the practical challenges encountered during scientific investigations.

The program was initiated by the Organizing Secretaries, Dr. Erli Amel Ivan and Dr. Megha M. T., who welcomed the participants and introduced the objectives of the session. The event featured a series of visual case-based vignettes illustrating various stages of research—from topic selection and literature review to ethics approval, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Amol R Dongre enriched the session by sharing valuable real-world experiences and guiding students on common pitfalls, best practices, and effective strategies for producing quality research during postgraduate training. His interactive discussion encouraged students to ask questions and engage in reflective thinking about their research responsibilities.

Conclusion

The Screen Vignette session proved to be highly informative and beneficial for all postgraduate attendees. It not only strengthened their conceptual understanding of research processes but also motivated them to approach their ongoing and future projects with clarity, discipline, and scientific rigor. The event was well-received and contributed significantly to building research competence among postgraduate trainees.

Research week celebration

Event Name:
Debate on “Research in UG Curriculum – Boon or Burden?”
Organized By: Department of Pathology
Venue: Lecture Hall–6
Date: 10.11.2025
Time: 09.30 A.M

Participants: 250 Students
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Megha M. T.
Guest Speakers/Judges: Dr. Amol R Dongre, Dr. Venkatarangan K. S.

The Department of Pathology organized an engaging and thought-provoking debate on the topic “Research in the Undergraduate Curriculum – Boon or Burden?” on November 10, 2025, at Lecture Hall–6. The session witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 250 undergraduate students who actively contributed to the vibrant academic atmosphere.

The event commenced with a welcome address by the Organizing Secretary, Dr. Megha M. T., who highlighted the growing importance of research exposure in medical education. The debate featured teams arguing for and against integrating research into the undergraduate curriculum, presenting diverse perspectives backed by real-world examples and academic rationale.

Guest speakers Dr. Amol and Dr. Venkatarangan K. S. served as judges and enriched the discussion by offering valuable insights, emphasizing critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and balanced academic workload management. Their expert commentary helped students understand the practical implications and long-term benefits of early research involvement.

Conclusion:

The debate successfully fostered analytical thinking among students and provided a platform to voice their opinions on an evolving component of medical education. The session concluded with the judges commending the participants for their clarity of thought and encouraging them to pursue research with passion and responsibility. The event was well-received and contributed significantly to enhancing research awareness among undergraduates.

Seminar and Workshop on “Automation and Morphology in Hematology

Seminar and Workshop on “Automation and Morphology in Hematology
Event Name: Seminar and Workshop on “Automation and Morphology in Hematology
Organized By: Department of Pathology
Venue: Demo Room – 1 Dept of Pathology
Date: 03.11.2025
Time: 02.30 P.M

Participants: 20 participants, including Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Lab Supervisor, and Technician
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan
Speaker: Mr. Sathish, Senior Application Specialist

The Department of Pathology conducted a Seminar and Workshop on “Automation and Morphology in Hematology: Pathologist’s Role” on 3rd November 2025 at 2:30 PM in Demo Room–1. The session was organized to update the faculty and technical staff on the recent advancements in automated hematology and to emphasize the continuing importance of morphological correlation in diagnostic practice.

Mr. Sathish, Application Specialist, served as the resource person and delivered an informative session on the principles, operation, and interpretation of automated haematology analyzers. He highlighted the evolving role of automation in improving laboratory efficiency and accuracy, while underscoring the critical contribution of pathologists in validating automated findings through morphological evaluation.

The workshop segment included a live demonstration and discussion of case-based examples, enabling participants to understand the integration of automated results with microscopic morphology. The interactive nature of the session encouraged active participation and knowledge sharing among faculty and staff.

Conclusion:

The seminar and workshop provided a valuable learning experience by bridging technological advancements with traditional diagnostic skills. It reinforced the significance of the pathologist’s expertise in ensuring diagnostic accuracy in the era of automation. The event concluded with appreciation from all participants and acknowledgment of the Department’s initiative to promote continuous professional development.

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morphology in hematology 2025

National Voluntary Blood Donation Awareness

Event Name: National Voluntary Blood Donation Awareness
Organized By: Department of Pathology
Venue: 1st Floor Own Book Reading Hall
Date: 29.10.2025
Time: 10.30 A.M

Organizational Team

Organizing Chairperson: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Sriram.V
Nature of Delegates: AHS MLT & CPT 2nd year students.
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Sessions Conducted:

The Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry has celebrated “National Voluntary Blood Donation Awareness – 2025” dated on 29th October 2025. Conducted a Guest Lecturer event under the topic “Blood Donation Awareness Among Students” and Online Quiz and Model Presentation competition on the theme “Give Blood Give Hope, Together we save Lifes”.

Description of the report:

As per the schedule, on 29th October 2025 at 10.00 am, the Online Quiz competition was conducted on the theme “Give Blood Give Hope, Together we save Life’s” in Own Book Reading Hall, First floor College Block. Around 50 students are participated in the competition following by the Guest Lecture was conducted on the topic of “Blood Donation Awareness Among Students” by Dr. A VADIVEL MD Transfusion Medicine Chief Medical Officer, JIPMER Puducherry.

AHS MLT students were participated in Model and Poster presentation on the topic of “Give Blood Give Hope, Together we save Life’s” in Lecturer Hall Pathology department. The assessment was done by Dr.Vimal, Professor, Department of Pathology, SMVMCH, based on the results of the participants. Dr. A VADIVEL MD Transfusion Medicine Chief Medical Officer, JIPMER felicitated the winners of the competition (I, & II prize) with Medals and Certificates were given to the participants. At end of the secession Dr. PRAGASH, Medical Superintendent, SMVMCH, felicitated the Guest with Memento and Certificate.

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Molecular Insight into Colorectal Cancer

Event Name: Molecular Insight into Colorectal Cancer
Organized By: Department of Pathology
Venue: 1st Floor Own Book Reading Hall
Date: 14.10.2025

Organizing Secretary: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan

The Department of Pathology conducted a guest lecture on “Molecular Insight into Colorectal Cancer” on 14th October 2025 at the First Floor Own Book Reading Hall. The lecture was well attended by 29 participants, including Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and Postgraduates.

The guest speaker, Dr. Ramya Natarajan, Oncopathologist, Neuberg Diagnostics, Chennai, delivered an engaging and informative session on “Pathological and Molecular Insights into Colorectal Cancer.” She discussed the recent advancements in molecular diagnostics, genetic mutations, and their implications in targeted therapy for colorectal cancer.

The guest speaker, Dr. Ramya Natarajan, Oncopathologist, Neuberg Diagnostics, Chennai, delivered an engaging and informative session on “Pathological and Molecular Insights into Colorectal Cancer.” She discussed the recent advancements in molecular diagnostics, genetic mutations, and their implications in targeted therapy for colorectal cancer.

The session was highly informative and provided participants with a deeper understanding of the integration of molecular techniques in cancer pathology. The program concluded with an interactive Q&A session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Erli Amel Ivan, Organizing Secretary, appreciating the speaker and participants for their enthusiastic involvement.

Conclusion:

The guest lecture on “Molecular Insight into Colorectal Cancer” proved to be highly enriching and informative. The session successfully enhanced the understanding of participants regarding the molecular mechanisms, diagnostic advancements, and therapeutic implications in colorectal cancer. The insightful presentation by Dr. Ramya Natarajan and the active engagement of faculty and postgraduates contributed to the success of the event. The Department of Pathology extends heartfelt appreciation to the speaker and all participants for making the program a valuable academic experience.

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colorectal cancer 2025

World Blood Donor Day Celebration

Event Name: World Blood Donor Day Celebration
Organized By: Department of Pathology
Venue: Blood Bank
Date: 24-06-2025
Time: 12 Noon

Organizational Team

Organizing Chairperson: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Sriram.V
Nature of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students.

Sessions Conducted:

The Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherryhascelebrated“WorldBlood donor Day – 2025”on 12thJune 2025. Under the topic“Basics in Immunohaematology”, Online Qiuz competition was conducted.

Description of the Report:

Online Quiz

As per the schedule, on12th June 2025 at 9.30 am, the Online Quiz competition was conducted on the theme“Basics in Immunohaematology” in Lecture Hall – II. Around 132 students participated in the competition. The assessment was done by Dr.Abinizha.S, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, SMVMCH, based on the results of the participants.

Report on Day 2 World Blood Donor Day Celebration

Date: 14.06.2025 (Saturday)
Venue: Blood Centre, SMVMCH
Name of the organizing department: Blood Centre, Department of Pathology

Organizational Team

Organizing Chairperson: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Sriram. V
Nature of Delegates: Voluntaries.

Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Sessions Conducted:

AThe Blood Centre, Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry has celebrated“World Blood donor Day – 2025”on 14th May2024. Voluntary blood donation was conducted under the theme “Give Blood, Give Hope Together We Save Lives”

Description of the Report:

Voluntary blood donation

As per the schedule, on 11th & 14th June from 8.30am to 03.30pm, the Voluntary blood donation and registration was conducted in Blood centre and the same event is registered in e-raktkosh portal for blood donation camp for public registration and donation. 15 students are participated in Blood donation and Blood grouping identification and voluntary registrations for donation. 05 voluntary blood donors from public and SMVMCH Staff are donated blood on the occasion. 15 Voluntary blood donors are appreciated with mementos by Dr. PRAGASH.M Medical Superintendent of SMVMCH.

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world blood donor day celebration
world blood donor day celebration
world blood donor day celebration

Genesis

Event Name: Genesis
Organized By: Department of Pathology
Venue: Lecture Hall IV
Date: 19-05-2025
Quiz Coordinator: Dr. Vimal M, Professor, Department of Pathology
Organizing Secretary: V Suriya Prakash (quiz club and curriculum secretary ), V Prakash ( quiz club secretary )
Prelims: 16.05.25
Finals: 22.05.25
Time: 8:30 A.M – 10:30 A.M

Objectives

To enhance students’ understanding of inherited disorders through an engaging quiz format.
To promote active learning and clinical correlation in pathology among MBBS students.
To encourage healthy academic competition across all phases of the MBBS curriculum.
To provide a platform for participants to showcase their diagnostic and conceptual skills in genetics.

Participation Details:

The preliminary round saw enthusiastic participation from 30 teams across all phases of MBBS. After a competitive screening, the top 5 teams advanced to the final round.

Programme Overview:

“Genesis”, a quiz event, focused on the theme of inherited disorders, aimed to deepen medical students’ knowledge of genetic diseases and their clinical implications. The preliminary round was conducted on 16.05.25, attracting 30 teams from various MBBS phases, where participants answered a series of challenging and concept-based questions. The top 5 scoring teams advanced to the finals held on 22.05.25, where the competition intensified with case-based and concept-integrated rounds. The quiz was so engaging and informative that even the audience could take away valuable insights into inherited conditions. It created a dynamic academic environment where learning extended beyond textbooks, allowing real-time discussion and reasoning. The diversity of questions ensured coverage of both common and rare genetic disorders, with a special focus on patterns of inheritance, molecular mechanisms, and clinical features. The audience also actively participated in bonus rounds, making the event lively and inclusive. Winners and runners were felicitated by the management.

Outcomes:

Participants demonstrated improved understanding of complex genetic concepts and clinical correlations.
The event boosted students’ confidence in applying theoretical knowledge to clinical scenarios.
It fostered teamwork, critical thinking, and time management under competitive conditions.
The quiz enhanced peer learning and cross-phase interaction among MBBS students.

Way Froward:

The Quiz Club is dedicated to enhancing student knowledge and fostering academic excellence through a variety of constructive activities. We will organize regular quizzes, contests, and interactive sessions that encourage teamwork and promote peer learning. These engaging events are designed to stimulate intellectual curiosity and analytical thinking, helping students deepen their understanding while also inspiring them to turn their learning into innovative ideas and solutions. We believe that by creating a supportive and interactive environment, we can empower students to reach their full potential.

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Report on “AI IN MEDICAL CARE” –Digital arts Competition

Date: 05.12.2024 (Tuesday)
Venue: , Lecture Hall –IV, College block.
Name of the organizing department: Department of Pathology

Organizational Team
Organizing Chairperson: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Ramya. G, Dr. Revathi. G
Nature of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students.

Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Sessions Conducted:
On the occasion of first Research week celebration 2024, Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry has conducted Digital arts competition titled “AI IN MEDICAL CARE” on 5th December 2024.

Description of the Report:
As per the schedule, on 5th December at 2.00 pm, the digital arts competition was conducted on the title “AI IN MEDICAL CARE” in Lecture Hall – IV. Forty-one students participated in the competition. The assessment was done by Dr. Sanjay.P, Dean Research and Dr.Thambi Cherian, HOD, Department of ENT, SMVMCH based on the Creativity, Innovation, Future oriented thinking and Presentation skills of the participants. Dr.R.N.Kagne Dean, SMVMCH felicitated the judges. Dr.Sanjay and Dr.Thambi Cherian congratulated the winners and distributed the prizes. Certificates were given to all the participants.

Report on Day 1 World Blood Donor Day Celebration
Date: 11.06.2024 (Tuesday)

Venue: Department of Pathology, SMVMCH

Name of the organizing department: Department of Pathology

Organizational Team
Organizing Chairperson: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Sriram.V
Nature of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students.

Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Sessions Conducted:
The Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry has celebrated “ World Blood Donor Day – 2024” on 11th June 2024. Under the topic “Basics in Immunohaematology”, an Online Qiuz competition was conducted.

Description of the report:
Online Quiz

As per the schedule, on11th June at 8.30am, the Online Quiz competition was conducted on the theme “Basics in Immunohaematology “in Lecture Hall – II. .Around 132 students participated in the competition. The assessment was done by Dr.Abinizha.S, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, SMVMCH, based on the results of the participants.

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ai in medical care dec
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ai in medical care dec

Report on Day 2 World Blood Donor Day Celebration

Date: 12.06.2024 (Wednesday)

Venue: Blood Centre, SMVMCH

Name of the organizing department: Department of Pathology

Organizational Team

Organizing Chairperson: Dr.Ramya G
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Sriram. V
Nature of Delegates: B.Sc., M.L.T Students, Allied Health Science

Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Sessions Conducted:

The Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry has celebrated “World Blood donor Day – 2024”on 12th June 2024. The workshop on Quality assurance & Safety practices in Blood banking was conducted.

Description of the report:

Workshop
As per the schedule, on12th June 2.00 pm onwards, the workshop was conducted on the topic of “Quality assurance & Safety practices in Blood banking” in Blood Centre, SMVMCH. Eighteen students were participated in the Workshop. The Workshop was conducted under the supervision of Dr.Sriram.V, Professor and Mr.Ganesh V ,Techanical Suprvisor ,Blood Centre, SMVMCH. Mrs Mohana ANS from HIC had an interaction and gave talk on Safety practices in Blood banking.

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blood donor day celebration

Report on Day 3 World Blood Donor Day Celebration

Date: 13.06.2024 (Wednesday)

Venue: MIT Auditorium.

Name of the organizing department: Department of Pathology

Organizational Team

Organizing Chairperson: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Sriram
Nature of Delegates: MIT II year students.

Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Sessions Conducted:

The Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry has celebrated “World Blood donor Day – 2024”on 13th May2024. Under the theme “Awareness Talk on Voluntary Blood Donation”, was conducted.

Description of the report:

Awareness Talk
As per the schedule, on13th June at 10.30 am, the Awareness talk was conducted on the topic of “Voluntary blood donation” in MIT Auditorium. 150 students are participated in the talk and given willingness for voluntary blood donation. The awareness talk was given by Dr.Narayana Vadivoo.R, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, SMVMCH.

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blood donor day celebration
blood donor day celebration

Report on World Thalassemia Day Celebration

Date: 08.05.2024 (Wednessday)

Venue: Lecture hall II, college block, SMVMCH

Name of the organizing department: Department of Pathology

Organizational Team

Organizing Chairperson: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Thara K
Nature of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students, Post Graduates, and faculty.

Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Sessions Conducted:

The Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry has celebrated “World Thalassemia Day – 2024” on 8th May 2024. A guest lecture was conducted on the topic “Lab diagnosis and management of Thalassemia”. The guest lecture was delivered by Dr. Arul Kumaran, Professor of Paediatrics, SMVMCH

Description of the report:

As per the schedule, on 8th May at 9.30 am, the guest lecture was conducted on the topic “Lab diagnosis and management of Thalassemia” in Lecture Hall – II. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Arul Kumaran, Professor, Department of Paediatrics, SMVMCH. A total of 170 people including MBBS students, postgraduate students and faculty attended the session. Dr.R.N.Kagne, Deputy Director & Dean, SMVMCH felicitated the speaker with Certificate and momento.

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day Celebration Thalassemia

Report on World Hemophilia Day Celebration

Date: 07.05.2024 (Tuesday)

Venue: Department of Pathology, SMVMCH

Name of the organizing department: Department of Pathology

Organizational Team

Organizing Chairperson: Dr. Erli Amel Ivan
Organizing Secretary: Dr. Revathi.G
Nature of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students, Post Graduates.

Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Sessions Conducted:

The Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry has celebrated “World Hemophilia Day – 2024” on 7th May 2024. Under the theme “Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders”, E-Poster competition was conducted.

Description of the report:

E-Poster Competition
As per the schedule, on 7th May at 8.30 am, the E-Poster competition was conducted on the theme “Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders” in Lecture Hall – II. Seven students participated in the competition. The assessment was done by Dr.Preethi, Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, SMVMCH, based on the Uniqueness of the case, Content knowledge, Legibility,Clarity and Presentation skills of the participants. Dr.D.Rajagovindan Director, SMVMCH felicitated the winners of the competition (I, II and III) with
Medals and Certificates were given to all the participants.

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Workshop on Laboratory Evaluation Hemostasis & Workshop on Coagulation Studies

Workshop on – Laboratory Evaluation Hemostasis & Workshop on Coagulation Studies was conducted by Department of Pathology on 22.05.2024 from 2.00-4.00pm at Haematology Lab. It was delivered by Mr. Devasigamani from Diagnostica Stago gave a brief talk above about laboratory evaluation of hemostasis & basic coagulation studies. The faculty, Postgraduates and lab technicians attended the Programme. Followed by workshop on coagulation studies at haematology lab which was attended by post graduates and lab technicians. Welcome address was given by Dr.Erli Amel Ivan, Professor & HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Jayanthi, Professor, Department of Pathology.

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LEH workshop
LEH workshop

a. Conference- Update in Pathology Recent trends and Concepts

Update in Pathology Recent trends and Concepts – 2019 was conducted by Department of Pathology on 23 &24th Aug 2019 from 9.00am to 4.00pm at SMVMCH Auditorium. The academic sessions on-‘Bone marrow-Interpretation’ was given by Dr.Debdatta basu followed by academic sessions on ‘Dr. Krishna M Bhargav Memorial Oration’, was given by Dr. Shashikala.P. The Endoscopic Biopsy interpretation upper GIT’ was delivered by Dr.Rajendiran.S. session on ‘Autopsy on Brain- was delivered byDr. Anita Mahadevan.A session on ‘Slide seminar on Lymphoma was delivered by Dr.C.S. Premalatha. The topic “Bone tumour and synovial biopsy” was delivered by Dr. C.N Srinivas. Oral and Poster presentations were done by postgraduates. 163 delegates including faculty and Postgraduates attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. N.Gandhi, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

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Pathologyevents 2023
Pathologyevents 2023

b. Guest Lecture – Safe Transfusion Save lives

Gust lecture on – Safe Transfusion Save lives was conducted by Department of Pathology on 29.10.2019 from 2.15 pm onwards. It was delivered by Dr.Kingsley about Safe Transfusion Save lives. The faculty, Postgraduates from various clinical departments and blood bank technical staff attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Director Dr. Rajagovindan, Medical Superintendent Dr. Pragash, and Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr. Girirja were present for the scientific session. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Ramya.G, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

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Pathologyevents 2023

d. Webinar –Brain Autopsy

Webinar on – Brain Autopsy Technique was conducted by Department of Pathology on 27.1.2021 from12.00-1.00pm. It was delivered by Dr.P.Rajalakshmi about Introduction and brain autopsy techniques and important brain lesions. The faculty, Postgraduates attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Ramya, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

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c. Webinar: Apheresis in current clinical practice- Removal, Replacement and Restoration of blood and Blood components

Webinar on – Apheresis in current clinical practice- Removal, Replacement and Restoration of blood and Blood components was conducted by Department of Pathology on 17.11.2020 from02.00-4.00pm. It was delivered by Dr.Kingsley, PIMS about the topic. The faculty, Postgraduates attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Ramya, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

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e. Webinar – Cytology of matrix producing salivary gland

Webinar on – Cytology of matrix producing salivary gland was conducted by Department of Pathology on 22.2.2021 from12.00-1.00pm. It was delivered by Dr.P.Neelliah Siddaraju about cytology of matrix producing salivary gland tumours with approach to diagnosis of salivary gland lesions. The faculty, Postgraduates attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Srivani, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

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f. Breast and cervical cancer screening Programme

Breast and cervical cancer screening Programme was conducted by Department of Pathology along with Department of OBG from 6.3.2.21 to 20.3.21.The programme was conducted in OBG OPD where screening was done for breast and cervical cancers FNAC and PAP smears were taken. The faculty, Postgraduates attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of OBG. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Ramya, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the patients are discussed and action has been taken.

Pathologyevents 2023

g. Webinar – Thromboelastogram

Webinar on – Thromboelastogram was conducted by Department of Pathology on 14.6.21 from 2.00-4.00pm. It was delivered by Dr.B.Abhishekh about introduction and interpretation of thromboelastogram and its uses in patient management. The faculty, Postgraduates attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Vimal, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

h. Webinar – Strategies for safe blood transfusion

Webinar on – Strategies for safe blood transfusion was conducted by Department of Pathology on 27.10.2021 from 11.30am-1.00pm. It was delivered by Dr.Kingsley about Strategies for safe blood transfusion and transfusion transmitted infections. The faculty, Postgraduates attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Jayanthi, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

Pathologyevents 2023
Pathologyevents 2023
Pathologyevents 2023

i. CME on Basics in immunohematology and Blood banking.

CME on Basics in immunohematology and Blood banking was conducted by Department of Pathology on 11/06/2022 from 9.00am to 4.00pm. It included poster presentation by postgraduates, followed by two academic sessions by Dr.Kingsley and Dr.Abishekh about Basics in immunohematology and Blood banking. Finally a quiz was conducted for postgraduates. The faculty, Postgraduates attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Sriram, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

Pathologyevents 2023

j. Conference- Haem fest- 2022

Haem fest- 2022 was conducted by Department of Pathology on 27.8.2022 from 9.00am to 4.00pm at SMVMCH Auditorium. The academic sessions on-‘Morphology and beyond in blood and marrow- case based approach’ was given by Dr.Debdatta basu followed by academic sessions on ‘Surviving good the flow- case based learning in haematology’, ‘The haematology puzzle- missing thesis of flags and alarms’ was delivered by Dr.C.N.Srinivas.A session on ‘Basic and new concepts in coagulation- case based discussion’ and a session on ‘Quality assurance in hematology’ was delivered by Dr.Febe Renjitha Suman and by Dr.Moses Ambroise respectively. Poster presentations were done by postgraduates. 131 delegates including faculty and Postgraduates attended the Programme. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Jayanthi, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

Pathologyevents 2023
Pathologyevents 2023
Pathologyevents 2023

k. Webinar – World blood donor day 2023

Webinar on –Safe blood transfusion practice was conducted by Department of Pathology on 13.6.2023 from 11.00 am-1.00pm. It was delivered by Dr.Kingsley about Safe blood transfusion practices and transfusion reactions. The faculty, Postgraduates and Undergraduates attended the Programme. The Undergraduates did e-poster presentations. Welcome address was given by HOD, Department of Pathology. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr.Abinizha, Department of Pathology. Feedback given by the delegates are discussed and action has been taken.

Pathologyevents 2023
Pathologyevents 2023

Undergraduates

Teaching & Training undergraduates (CBME Batch from 2019)

Teaching of undergraduate students is done by modern methods by use of audio-visual aids, projection slides, seminars and group discussions. Separate practical classes for morbid anatomy and clinical pathology are conducted in different lab with individual microscopes and demonstration. Notified and remedial theory, practical examinations, OSPE and viva are conducted regularly for assessing.

Academic Activities/Faculties for Under Graduates

Lecture classes – Didactic lectures are taken with usage of power point presentation and necessary illustrations.

Practicals– 2 hours duration in a week for each batch

They are conducted using various modalities

Small group discussion under each faculty

Slide/gross specimen demonstration

Group discussion/clinicopathological case discussion

Record work

PhaseDayTime
IITuesday8.30am – 9.30am (Theory)
Wednesday9.30 am – 10.30 am (Theory)
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday2.30 pm – 4.30 pm (Practical)
PhaseDayTime
IITuesday, Thursday, Saturday8.30am – 10.30am (L/SGT/IL/Tut/SDL)
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday2.30 pm – 4.30 pm (Practical)

AETCOM- 6 hours (Interview with patient attender, using questioner, small group discussion and presentation with moderator, Reflective writing and feedback analysis.

Seminars– 2 hours per month on ongoing topics Quiz/ symposium/OSPE– Once in month for each.

Academic evaluation – notified and remedial exam for theory and practicals. Separate classes for slow learners. Quiz, MCQ test, seminars, different small group teaching are done for advance learners.

Blue print of question papers, mapping and course exit feedback with analysis are doing regularly in the department

Research activities – ICMR Short term projects

Lecture halls – 200 seating capacity. Air conditioned with LCD, OHP facilities with continuous internet connection.

Practical hall – there are 2 fully equipped practical halls – one for surgical pathology slides and specimen demonstration and the other for clinical pathology and hematology exercises. Students are provided with individual monocular microscopes – 65 in morbid anatomy practical hall and 40 in clinical pathology students’ practical hall.

Demonstration rooms – 2 in number one with LCD, OHP Facilities. Other one equipped with CCTV attached Trinocular microscopes for slide demonstration.

Post Graduate Training

Teaching & Training of Postgraduates.

There are 6 NMC recognized postgraduates available per anum. Postgraduates training include in histopathology, cytology, clinical pathology, haematology, Immunohistochemistry, cryostats, microphotography, transfusion medicine and autopsy. Research papers, case presentation, dissertation and short time projects are mandatory in their training period. They are very well trained in clinicopathological case presentation, seminars, journal clubs and technique discussions in the department.

Weekly Schedule for Post Graduates

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
TutorialsTheorySeminarGroup discussionJournal club

3 months rotational postings in Histopathology and Cytology, Clinical Pathology & Blood bank sections

Log book is maintained to record individual PG activity and periodically evaluated.

Interdepartmental Meeting – Case Discussions

Clinicopathological meetings are conducted with the departments of Medicine,Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dermatology and Orthopedics

Mortality meeting and scientific society meeting once in a month.

Trem test conducted for both theory and practical

Research Activities

Departmental research activities include Dissertation of postgraduate students, paper presentations- oral, poster and publications in various journals and participation in scientific committee meetings

Scientific Meetings

Ongoing hospital scientific committee meeting is conducted on last Friday of every month

Recent advances in Pathology

Clinicopathological case presentations.

Teaching activity

Lecture classes for BSc nursing, AHS, B.Sc MLT, CPT, BPT

Practical classes for 2nd MBBS

CPC Meet

Sl. NoDate of CPCDepartment of CPCPresented by
121.01.2019General MedicineDr. Revathy
220.02.2019DermatologyAll Ist year and IInd year PG’s
320.08.19OBGDr. Pooja, Dr. Shanmugasundari
423.04.2019General SurgeryDr. Vignesh Dr. Hemavathy
529.05.2019DermatologyDr. Revathy, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Vignesh, Dr. Shafna
619.07.2019ENTDr. Vignesh, Dr. Shafna Dr. Shanmugasundari
723.09.2019OrthopedicsDr. Savithri
806.11.2019OBGDr. Savithri, Dr. Vignesh
919.11.2019DermatologyDr. Savithri, Dr. Vignesh, Dr. Shafna Dr. Shanmugasundari
1024.01.2020DermatologyDr. Savithri, Dr. Vignesh, Dr. Shafna Dr. Shanmugasundari
1124.02.2020General MedicineDr. Savithri, Dr. Vignesh
1216.07.2020OBGDr. Vignesh
1321.07.2020DermatologyDr. Vinola, Dr. Manikandan Dr. Savithri, Dr. Vignesh, Dr. Shafna
1411.11.2020DermatologyDr. Savithri, Dr. Vignesh, Dr. Vinola, Dr. Shafna, Dr. Revathy, Dr. Sushmitha
1512.01.2021OBGDr. Vinola, Dr. Manikandan
1605.02.2021DermatologyDr. Vinola, Dr. Manikandan
1703.03.2021General MedicineDr. Vinola
1831.08.2021DermatologyDr. Vinola, Dr. Manikandan
1930.11.2021General MedicineDr. Vinola, Dr. Manikandan

Interesting Cases

Sl. NoDateDepartmentInteresting Cases
122.03.2022OBGVaginal angiomyxoma Low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma Primary TCC
229.03.2022PediatricsALL
322.04.2022OncologyMelanoma
419.05.2022RadiologyNHL, SCC
531.05.2022DermatologyTuberous xanthoma Keratoacanthoma Soft tissue fibroma
606.09.2022DermatologyBowen’s disease Actinic prurigo BCC
709.12.2022General MedicineMAHA, HUS
807.03.2023General MedicineHereditary Spherocytosis
908.05.2023OBGSTUMP, Leiomyoma
1026.05.2023DermatologyLeiomyoma cutis Lupus vulgaris
1121.08.2023ENTTonsillar lymphoma Inverted papilloma

2019

S. NoTitle of the paperName of the author (First/corresponding)DepartmentName of the journalDate of AcceptanceDate of publicationISSN numberLink of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the JournalName of the indexing databaseType
1Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet and Lymphocyte Counts in Assessing the Severity of Disease in Valvular Heart DiseasesYogita Devi, Kalaivani Selvi ‘PathologyJournal of Medical Science And clinical Research2.2.20192.2.2019ISSN (e)-2347-176x ISSN (p) 2455-0450https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i2.93Index Copernicus,CrossrefInternational
2 A study of High Risk Operational Link for Gastritis Assessment (OLGA) Stages in South Indian Subjects.Keloth T, Ambroise MM, Alexander T, Kurian SS.PathologyIndian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice6.6.201829.11.2019ISSN 2278-148Xhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.7618.12Index Copernicus, Google scholarNational
3Cutaneous granular cell tumor clinically mimicking ectopic breast diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytologyKeloth T, Sreerekha J, Gochhait D, Kekade S, Siddaraju N, Sistla S.Pathology Diagn Cytopathol18.12.201801.04.2019 ISSN 10970339, 87551039https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30561159/Indexed for medline,PubmedNational
4“Anusual presentation of follicular dendritic cell sarcoma as a cystic neck swelling case reports”. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine Volume 2018, Article ID 4038250, 6 pagesG. Chidananda-Murthy, P. Babu, J. Chandran, G. RajaPathologyCase reports in Oncological Medicine10.9.201824.10.2018ISSN 2576-3857https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4038250Google scholarNational
5 Liquid-based cytology of pigmented phaeohyphomycotic lesion of the palm masquerading as a metastatic tumor.Keloth T, Gochhait D, Sivaranjani S, Siddaraju N.PathologyDiagn Cytopathol201922.4.2019ISSN 10970339, 87551039https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31009173/Indexed for medline, PubmedNational
6 Diagnostic Problems Created by Dysplastic Follicular Dendritic Cells in Castleman’s Disease on a Trucut Biopsy. Keloth T, Sreerekha J, Srinivas BH, Gochhait D, Basu D, Pottakkat B.PathologyIndian J Hematol Blood Transfus15.12.201929.11.2019ISSN 09714502, 09740449https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6646493/Google scholarNational
7 Cytology of Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) – a rare unanticipated finding in the lymph node of an undiagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia case.Devi D, Keloth T, Manivannan P, Gochhait D, Kekade S, Gudivada V, Siddaraju N.PathologyCytopathology3.1.201927.1.2019ISSN 13652303, 09565507https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cyt.12683#:~:text=The%20development%20of%20EMH%20in,haemogram%2C%20peripheral%20blood%20smear%2C%20andIndexed for medline, PubmedNational
8 Plasmacytoid morphology of poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma: Diagnostic approach with a brief review of the literatureGochhait D, Edura P, Ganesh NR, Siddaraju N, Rangarajan V, Keloth T.Pathology Cytopathology21.11.201821.1.2019ISSN 13652303, 09565507https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30712289/Indexed for medline, PubmedNational
9Intraosseous ganglion diagnosed on cytology: A familiar entity in an exotic locationSelvaraj S, Keloth T, Stephen SN, Gochhait D, Siddaraju NPathology Cytopathology23.4.201929.7.2019ISSN 13652303, 09565507https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cyt.12758#:~:text=An%20intraosseous%20ganglion%20is%20a,may%20not%20be%20very%20useful.Indexed for medline, PubmedNational
10Microfilaria and Strongyloides larva diagnosed in cerebrospinal fluid and ascitic fluid respectively: Approach to their morphology on cytologyKeloth T, Rajkumari N, Gochhait D, Gudivada V, Toi PC, Siddaraju NPathologyDiagn Cytopathol18.6.201929.11.2019ISSN 10970339, 87551039https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31211515/Indexed for medline, PubmedNational
11 Nitroblue tetrazolium test as an assay of neutrophil function in diabetes mellitus.Srivani S, Arnold APJ, Varadarajan U.PathologyJ Evol Med Dent Sci201912.2.2019ISSN 2278-4802https://www.jemds.com/data_pdf/jonathan%20arnold–june-24-O.pdfGoogle scholarNational
12Histopathological Evaluation of Collagen Profiles in Spongiotic DermatitisAnjali Patankar, Ramya Gandhi, Erli Amel Ivan,Pathology JMSCR20193.3.2019ISSN (e)-2347-176x ISSN (p) 2455-0450https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i3.51CrossrefNational

2020

S.NoTitle of the paperName of the author (First/corresponding)DepartmentName of the journalDate of AcceptanceDate of publicationISSN numberLink of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the JournalName of the indexing databaseType
1Analysis of histomorphological study in Hansen’s disease: A hospital based study done in rural population,Dr. Ramya Gandhi, Dr. Erli Amel Ivan, Dr. Shafna Azeez and Dr. Sriram VPathologyInternational Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology16.9.20202020ISSN (P): 2617-7226,ISSN (E): 2617-7234https://doi.org/10.33545/pathol.2020.v3.i4a.309Index Copernicus.International
2Histopathological Study of Gastric Endoscopic Biopsies,Srivani Saravanan, N GandhiPathologyIndian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice29.02.2020January – April 2020ISSN 0975-2366http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.9120.39Google ScholarNational
3Immunohistochemical subtyping of Hashimoto thyroiditis with Respect to IgG4 MarkerRevathi G, Erli Amel Ivan, Vimal MPathologyIndian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice26.04.20202020p-ISSN-2278-148Xhttps://www.rfppl.co.in/view_abstract.php?jid=&art_id=10711SCOPUS Indexed journal,Journal Indexed in Index CopernicusNational
4Motivating and deterring factors for repeat blood donation among donors of blood BankMourouguessine Vimal,, Bhuvana J, Anandabaskar NishanthiPathologyIP Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology30.11.201920202581-3714https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ScholarlyInternational
5Comparison of cell based and solid phase assays in detecting pre transplant donor specific antibody and impact of its results on graft outcome, Mourouguessine Vimal, Mary Purna Chacko, Basu Gopal and Dolly Daniel,PathologyInternational Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology3.12.20192020ISSN (P): 2617-7226,ISSN (E): 2617-7234https://doi.org/10.33545/pathol.2020.v3.i1a.144Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, Open Academic Journal Index[OAJI]International
6Mural nodule of anaplastic carcinoma in an ovarian mucinous Cystadenoma- A rare case report,K. Subashree, Lavanya M., C. Jayanthi, MariaPathologyTropical Journal of Pathology & Microbiology 01/04/2020ISSN: 2456-9887, Online ISSN: 2456-1487https://pathology.medresearch.in/index.php/jopm/article/view/464Index Copernicus.National
7Bilateral Axillary Accessory Breast tissue in a Male- A Case ReportJayanthi CPathologyIndian Journal of Medical Case reports July-December 2020ISSN: 2319-3832http://www.cibtech.org/jcr.htmGoogle Scholar, Thompson ReutersNational
8Monocyte CD36 expression associates with atherosclerotic burden in diabetes mellitusJayanthi Chandran, Neelam Wadhwa, S.V. Madhu, Rajive Kumar, Satendra SharmaPathologyDiabetes research and clinical practice14.04.202022.04.2020ISSN: 0168-8227https://www.diabetesresearchclinicalpractice.com/article/S0168-8227(20)30406-X/pdfPubMed/Medline, Elsevier BIOBASE, BIOSIS Citation Index, ScopusInternational
9Histopathological patterns of ovarian lesions in various age groups-3 year study in a rural populationDr. Ramya Gandhi, Dr. Sriram V, Dr. Jayanthi. C and Dr. Erli Amel IvanPathologyInternational Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology22.06.20202020ISSN (P): 2617-7226https://www.patholjournal.com/articles/275/3-3-26-265.pdfGoogle Scholar, Crossref, J AccessInternational
10A study to assess the completeness of informed consent documents for biomedical research on human participants submitted to the institutional ethics committee of a tertiary care hospitalNishanthi Anandabaskar1, Mourouguessine Vimal, Amol Rambhau Dongre3, Rajendrakumar Nivaratirao Kagne4PathologyInternational Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology5.12.20199.1.2020pISSN 2319-2003 | eISSN 2279-0780http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20195776ScholarlyInternational
11Sunrays and Granules: Rare Presentation of a Great MimickerMourouguessine Vimal, Abinizha Satchidanandam, Aishwarya RPathologyOnline Journal of Health and Allied Sciences8.9.202020.9.2020ISSN 0972-5997https://www.ojhas.org/issue74/2020-2-13.htmlScopusInternational
12Cystic Primary Ovarian Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumourJayanthi C, Priyadharshini Dehuri, Giridhar CMPathologyOnline Journal of Health and Allied Sciences20.11.202020.12.2020ISSN 0972-5997https://www.ojhas.org/issue75/2020-3-11.htmlScopusInternational
13Study of Association Between Human Epidermal growth factor receptor2/neu Expression with modified bloom richardsons grading in Breast cancer at A Tertiary Care Hospital PuducherryPooja K, Ramya G, Erli Amel IvanPathologyIJPRP26.4.2020January – April 2020p-ISSN-2278-148Xhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.9120.36SCOPUS Indexed journal,Journal Indexed in Index CopernicusInternational
14Categorisation and Risk Stratification of Salivary Gland FNA using the Milan system for Reporting Salivary Gland CytopathologyHemavathy R, Sriram V, Erli Amel IvanPathologyIJPRP20.4.2020January – April 2020p-ISSN-2278-148Xhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.9120.35SCOPUS Indexed journal,Journal Indexed in Index CopernicusInternational

2021

S. NoTitle of the paperName of the author (First/corresponding)DepartmentName of the journalDate of AcceptanceDate of publicationISSN numberLink of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the JournalName of the indexing databaseType
1Study to know the utility of HBME 1 and CK 19 in thyroid neoplasm: A tertiary care hospital and studyDr. Ramya Gandhi, Dr. Erli Amel Ivan, Dr. Vigneswaramoorthi V and Dr. SriramPathologyInternation Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology12.12.20202021ISSN (P): 2617-7226https://www.patholjournal.com/articles/316/3-4-26-191.pdfGoogle Scholar, Crossref, J AccessInternational
2Drug utilization pattern and factors associated with poly pharmacy and excessive poly pharmacy in geriatricmedical out‑patients at a rural health training centre in IndiaS. Nitya1, G. Ramya2, Sivagourounadin Kiruthika1, R. Meenakshi1, Jayabalan Nalini Devi3, Ganesan Suganya4, S. Pravin5Pathology Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care8.1.20212021ISSN: 2249-4863 Online ISSN: 2278-7135https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34568148/PubmedNational
3Lymphangioma of popliteal fossa, masquerading as Baker’s cyst, Padmanaban et al.Elamparidhi Padmanaban1* , Sanika Suryawanshi1, Umamageswari Amirthalingam1, Thara Keloth2 and Rintu George1PathologyEgyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine07.06.202117.6.2021 0378603X, 20904762https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-021-00529-7Springer openInternational
4Sero prevalence of transfusion transmitted infections in healthy blood donors in a tertiary care hospital in PuducherrySriram.V, Ramya Gandhi, Erli Amel IvanPathologyInternational Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology20.3.20212021ISSN (P): 2617-7226 ISSN (E): 2617-7234https://doi.org/10.33545/pathol.2021.v4.i2c.373Google Scholar, Crossref, J AccessInternational
5Student support system for medical undergraduates: A qualitative exploration of stakeholder perspectives,Vimal.MPathologyJournal of education and health promotion20.11.202020.5.2021ISSN 22779531, 23196440https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8224489/Index Copernicus, PubMed Central, Scimago Journal Ranking, SCOPUS, Web of ScienceNational
6Professionalism and BioethicsVimal.MPathologyChrismed Journal of Health and research29.11.202018.6.20212348-3334 E-ISSN 2348-506Xhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/352513330_Professionalism_and_bioethicsGoogle ScholarNational
7Evolution of ICMR ethical guidelines for Biomedical ResearchVimal.MPathologyInternational journal of pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research26.5.202130.6.2021ISSN -0975-2366www.ijppr.humanjournals.comGoogle Scholar, PubMedInternational
8Thyroid in the Thigh – A rare presentation of Follicular CarcinomaVimal.MPathologyOnline J Health Allied Scs30.7.202125.8.2021ISSN 0972-5997URL: https://www.ojhas.org/issue78/2021-2-9.htmlGoogle ScholarNational
9Metaplastic Carcinoma with Mesenchymal Differentiation –A Rare Tumor of Breast with Unique PresentationJayanthi.C, Abinizha.SPathologyJMSCR 9.9.2021ISSN (e)-2347-176x ISSN (p) 2455-0450https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i9.02Crossref – DOINational
10Segmental leiomyoma: A report of two casesArumugam Iswarya1Palaniappan Vijayasankar1Kaliaperumal Karthikeyan1Vijayaraghavan Sriram2PathologyTurkish Journal of Dermatopathology9.8.202125.10.2021SSN: 1018 – 5615 E-ISSN: 1309 – 5730https://www.tjdonline.org/text.asp?2021/15/3/80/326948Photon, Photon Ignitor, World PubMed Archive, Academic Research Library, Academic Research Bank, Journal Resource and Public Library For Journals.International
11Course of Hyposmia and Hypogeusia and their Relationship with Severity of COVID-19 Disease among Indian PopulationVimal.M,PathologyIndian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.. 10.8.2021ISSN 0973-7707https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8354302/ National
12Complete small bowel with a dysplastic foci in mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: Case report,Dr. Fernandez Vinola S, Dr. Erli Amel Ivan and Dr. Sriram VPathologyInternational Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology23.6.20212021ISSN (P): 2617-7226 ISSN (E): 2617-7234https://doi.org/10.33545/pathol.2021.v4.i3b.399Google Scholar, Crossref, J AccessInternational
13Retroperitoneal Leiomyosarcoma Masquerading as Renal Cell Carcinoma—a Diagnostic DilemmaNeha Sikdar, Kalaivani Selvi Subramanian, Erli Amel Ivan & MaruthavananPathologyIndian Journal of Surgery.25.9.202116.10.2021ISSN 0972-2068https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12262-021-03129-xGoogle ScholarNational
14Primary Neuroectodermal Tumour of Base of Tongue – Case report of rare site of originRAVISANKAR PALANIAPPAN1 DAMODARAKUMARAN 2 JAYANTHI CHANDRAN3 SRINIVAS GEDALA4PathologyJour Med Health Science15.2.202112.3.2021ISSN 0972-5997(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).ScopusNational
15Xanthogranulomatous Osteomyelitis Masquerading as Neoplasm in a Rare Site,Jayanthi.CPathologyJournal of Health and Allied Sciences1.10.202131.10.2021ISSN 0972-5997https://www.ojhas.org/issue79/2021-3-18.htmlScopusNational
16Ovarian teratomas : One year experience in a rural teritary health care centreDr.Sriram, Dr. Savithri, Dr.Vigneswaramoorthi, Dr.Ramya,Dr.Erli Amel IvanPathologyInternational Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology27/08/20212021ISSN (P): 2617-7226 ISSN (E): 2617-7234DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/pathol.2021.v4.i4c.451Google Scholar, Crossref, J AccessInternational

2022

S.NoTitle of the paperName of the author (First/corresponding)DepartmentName of the journalDate of AcceptanceDate of publicationISSN numberLink of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the JournalName of the indexing databaseType
1Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma with rare distant metastasisThara Keloth, Bheemanathi Hanuman Srinivas1, Rajesh Nachiappa Ganesh, Andi Sadayandi Ramesh,PathologyIndian journal of pathology and microbiology7.7.202127.4.2022ISSN 03774929, 09745130 https://www.ijpmonline.org/text.asp?2023/66/2/363/344191Google scholarNational
2A rare synchronous primary tumour of female genital tractS Srivani, C Jayanthi and V Vigneswaramoorthi, Meera,PathologyInternational Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology16.5.232022ISSN (P): 2617-7226 ISSN (E): 2617-7234https://doi.org/10.33545/pathol.2022.v5.i3a.476 Google ScholarInternational
3Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma – A Rare Challenging Cytological DiagnosisSaravanan Srivani, Mourouguessine Vimal, Jayanthi Chandran, Rajkumar SubramaniamPathologyScholars Journal of Medical Case Reports8.8.202219.8.2022ISSN 2347-9507 (Print) | ISSN 2347-6559 (Online)https://saspublishers.comGoogle scholarNational
4A study on correlation of hematological parameters with computed tomography severity score in COVID-19 patients in a Tertiary Care CenterChandran J, Amirthalingam U, Abinizha S, Sindhuri R.PathologyMed J DY Patil Vidyapeeth17.6.202230.11.2022ISSN: 2589-8302https://web.s.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=25898302&AN=160680515&h=C4nc9I6SFc6HcTm2gJDVZQfzMx7nPLtEwsNmkMtDXHLft44do9nTY%2berZbpQiD2i7nTwP45pBVxuqXo1foONpw%3d%3d&crl=Scimago Journal Ranking, SCOPUSNational
5Mucormycosis of Forearm Masquerading as Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports,S. Srivani, S. Fernandez Vinola, Abinizha,PathologyScholars Journal of Medical Case Reports,20.10.202229.10.2022ISSN 2347-9507 (Print) | ISSN 2347-6559 (Online)https://saspublishers.comScholarNational
6Bilateral Testicular Metastases from Adenocarcinoma Prostate: A Rare Case Report with Review of LiteratureJayanthi Chandran, Ravisankar Palaniappan, Damodarakumaran Purushotaman, BilateralPathologyMedical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | Published by Wolters Kluwer – Medkno,18.9.202115.2.2022ISSN: 2589-8302https://journals.lww.com/mjdy/Fulltext/2022/15050/Bilateral_Testicular_Metastases_from.32.aspxDOAJ, Scimago Journal Ranking, SCOPUSNational
7Rare and Aggressive Primary Amelanotic Melanoma in Anorectal Region: A Case Series. Elancheran M, Kaliyamoorthy K, Sriram V, Archana V, Ragavendran S.PathologyJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research4.10.20221.11.2022 ISSN – 0973-709X , Print : 2249-782X.https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/17174/59796_CE(Vi)_F(SL)_PF1(SC_OM)_PFA_NC(SHU)_PN(SHU).pdfGoogle scholarNational
8Clinical significance of repeat fine-needle aspiration in managing patients with suppurative lesionElancheran M, Siva K, Sriram V, Archana V, Ragavendran SPathologyCurrent Medical Issues2022Jan-23ISSN 0973-4651.https://journals.lww.com/cmii/Fulltext/2023/21010/Clinical_Significance_of_Repeat_Fine_Needle.2.aspxDOAJNational

2023

S. NoTitle of the paperName of the author (First/corresponding)DepartmentName of the journalDate of AcceptanceDate of publicationISSN numberLink of the recognition in UGC enlistment of the JournalName of the indexing databaseType
1Rare histological types of bladder carcinoma from a tertiary care hospital: Case reportsRevathi Govindasamy, Kalaivani Selvi S, Srivani S and Erli Amel Ivan,PathologyJ Med Sci Res202320232347-176X (E) / 2455-0450 (P)http://dx.doi.org/10.17727/JMSR.2023/11-12Google scholarNational
2Diagnostic Utility of Breast FNAC in the evaluation of Palpable Masses – a tertiary centre studyDr. K. S. Sai Sri Ram Rao, Dr. Erli Amel Ivan, Dr Madhu Kumar R, Dr G V Saikumar, Dr Sirisha PPathology International Journal of Scientific Research01/04/2023Apr-23 2277 – 8179https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-(IJSR)/fileview/diagnostic-utility-of-breast-fnac-in-the-evaluation-of-palpable-masses–a-tertiary-centre-study_April_2023_1699804240_8414330.pdfGoogle scholar, Crossref,DRJIInternational
3An unusual presentation of mature ovarian teratoma in a young girl: A rare case report,Dr. Sriram, Dr. Arunagiri Raja, Dr. G. Revathi, Dr. Erli Amel Ivan, Dr. Ramya.G and Dr. Vigneswaramoorthi,Pathology International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic pathology14/02/202321/03/2023ISSN (P): 2617-7226 ISSN (E): 2617-7234https://doi.org/10.33545/pathol.2023.v6.i2b.521Google ScholarInternational
4 Rare variant of renal cell carcinoma: A case report from rural tertiary care centre,Dr. Keerthyraj N, Dr. V Sriram, Dr. Revathi G, Dr. V Vigneswaramoorthi, Dr. Erli Amel Ivan and Dr. Ramya GPathologyInternational Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology04/04/202310/05/2023ISSN (P): 2617-7226, ISSN (E): 2617-7234https://doi.org/10.33545/pathol.2023.v6.i3a.527Google ScholarInternational

Faculty :

Dr.Vimal : (Fellowship)

Fellowship in education & Leadership development for the FAIMER INSTITUTE Program at PSG FAIMER Regional Institute, Coimbatore, India and has a completed it with Distinction from April 2018- June 2020.

Dr.Ramya : (Advance Course)

Advance Course in Medical Education having successfully met all the requirements for the course, this certificate is awarded to her on 14.11.2021.SRMC&RI Chennai.

Dr.Abinizha : (DNB Degree)

DNB in Pathology on examination conducted on June 2019 by National Board of Examination. Dr.Thara: (Fellowship) Fellowship in Oncopathology from 06.09.2021 to 05.09.2022 .

Academic achievements of Undergraduates:

BatchPass PercentageDistinctionsUniversity Ranks
20119644Ist rank
20128033 
20138212 
20149106 
20159720 
20168916 
20179838 
20189314 
20199429 
2020896 

Academic achievements of Postgraduates:

Name of the Post graduateBatchUniversity exam medal
Dr.Ramya.G20112nd rank
Dr.Ronald R. Bosco20121st rank
Dr. Mutharasu20132nd rank
Dr.Ketav Rohit Desai20141st rank
Dr. Sowmya Devi.A20151st rank
Dr. Nivethiyasree.J20161st rank
Dr. Fernantez Vinola20192nd rank
YearNameDesignationInstitutionEmail Id
2011 – 2014Dr. Anand. MAssociate ProfessorPIMS, Pondicherry[email protected]
Dr. Anandraj Vaithy. KProfessorMGMCRI, Pondicherry[email protected]
Dr. Ramya. GProfessorSMVMCH, Pondicherry[email protected]
2012 – 2015Dr. Ronald J BoscoAssociate ProfessorSRM Medical College & Hospital, Trichy[email protected]
Dr. Deepti Anne JoseConsultant PathologistDDRC SRL Diagnostics pvt ltd, Ernakulam[email protected]
Dr. Sriram. VAssociate ProfessorSMVMCH, Pondicherry[email protected]
Dr. Parvathi PillaiAssociate ProfessorAzeezia Medical College& Hospital, Kollam[email protected]
Dr. Mutharasu. AConsultant HematologistUnited Kingdom[email protected]
Dr. Sujitha. RAssociate ProfessorNarayana Medical College, AP[email protected]
2013 – 2016Dr. Aishwarya SreenivasConsultant PathologistAruna Lab, Pondicherry[email protected]
Dr. Manoharan. AAssociate ProfessorSLIMS, Pondicherry[email protected]
Dr. Nidhya. EConsultant PathologistAyush Health care Centre Pondicherry[email protected]
Dr. Saranya Bai. SAssociate ProfessorACS Medical College & Hospital, Chennai[email protected]
Dr. Siva. KAssociate ProfessorAVMC-Pondicherry[email protected]
Dr. Brindha. SAssociate ProfessorAnnapoorna Medical College& Hospital, Salem[email protected]
2014 – 2017Dr. Kandibanda Sai Sri Ram RaoAssociate Professor,Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Telangana.[email protected]
Dr. Kanhaiya Lal MishraAssociate ProfessorHindu Institute of Medical Sciences, UP[email protected]
Dr. Ketav Rohit DesaiResidentsUF Pathology Residency USA[email protected]
Dr. Neetu VanapalliConsultant PathologistApollo Hospital, Hyderabad[email protected]
Dr. Rajesh Kumar. MAssistant ProfessorMeenakshi Medical college Hospital & Research Institute- Kanchipuram[email protected]
2015 – 2018Dr. Avishesh Kumar SinghAssociate ProfessorChandulal Chandrakar Memorial Hospital Pvt. Ltd. Chhattisgarh[email protected]
Dr. Lavesh RuprelaDirectorRuprela Diagnostics Private Limited, Chhattisgarh[email protected]
Dr. Priya. BConsultant Pathologist [email protected]
Dr. Sarita SinghConsultant Pathologist [email protected]
Dr. Shraddha KarnAssociate ProfessorMata Gujri Memorial Medical College Kishanganj, Bihar[email protected]
Dr. Sowmya Devi. AAssistant PathologistRas Al Khaimahmam Medical university, Dubai[email protected]
2016 – 2019Dr. SrikanthAssistant ProfessorPanimalar Medical College, Chennai[email protected]
Dr. NivethiyasreeAssistant ProfessorPanimalar Medical College, Chennaisreedrnivethiya@gmail.
Dr. Neha SikdarConsultant Pathologist [email protected]
Dr. Ekta PandeyConsultant Pathologist [email protected]
Dr. Anjali PatnakarConsultant Pathologist [email protected]
Dr. YogitadeviConsultant Pathologist [email protected]
2017 – 2020Dr. RevathiAssistant ProfessorSMVMCH, Pondicherry[email protected]
Dr. HemavathiConsultant Pathologist [email protected]
Dr. PoojaAssistant ProfessorMelmaruvathur Athiparasakthi Medical college 
2018 – 2021Dr. Savithri.RConsultant Pathologist [email protected]
Dr. Shafna AzeezConsultant Pathologist [email protected]
Dr. Shanumga Sundari.AAssistant ProfessorDhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical college, Trichy[email protected]
Dr. VigneswaramurthyAssistant ProfessorSMVMCH,  Pondicherry[email protected]
2019 – 2022Dr. Manikandan.NAssistant ProfessorSLIMS, Pondicherry[email protected]
Dr. Fernantez Vinola.SAssistant ProfessorACS Medical college, Chennai[email protected]

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