Dr. Sowmya N.S. is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and is passionate about women’s health and well-being. She has 11+ years of clinical and surgical experience and specializes in a variety of women related health issues such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, laparotomies, vaginal repairs, ovarian surgeries, and obstetrical care, normal and operative deliveries, laparoscopic procedures and is equally skilled in preventive measures as well. Dr. Sowmya is well trained in ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr. Sowmya is currently based out of Abu Dhabi and practicing with the biggest chain of hospitals in the Middle East.
Dr Sowmya’s rich experience and style of mentoring have earned her great respect and recognition amongst students from across borders in different medical-related courses. Her specializations are an advantage to mentoring and guiding doctors from the world over to learn advanced techniques as an OBGYN. She has a vast experience in academic training and has been mentoring candidates to ace their MRCOG and MRCPI exams. Despite her rigorous schedule, she is dedicated to making the learning experience an enriching one for her students.
Professional Qualifications
MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) – U.K.
MRCPI (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland) Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MCCG (Masters Course in Cosmetic Gynaecology)
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) – IBCLE,USA
FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery- Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy) - World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram (Gurgaon) India
DMAS (Diploma training in Minimal Access Surgery– Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy) - World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram (Gurgaon) India
PGDUS (Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound) - Karnataka University, India
Certified Neonatal Resuscitator – Ministry of Health, India
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - (PTLLS), UK
RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) certified training faculty for MRCOG
Certified Trainer -Train the Trainer course - Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) Company for Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
Affiliations/Memberships
MICOG (Dignified Member of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) by FOGSI
Life memberBSOG - Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Life member FOGSI- Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India
Life membership WALS - World Association Laparoscopic Surgeons
Actively involved as a Chairperson in Hospital (Holy Cross) Infection Control Committee for NABH Accreditation.
International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®)
Association of Lactational Professionals India (ALPI)
Residency Training
MBBS – Mysore Medical College, India
DGO (Post Graduate Diploma from Gynaecology and Obstetrics) - Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
On-Going Certifications
Successfully progressing to NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring - Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) U.K.
Awards
HONOURED WITH " GLOBAL ACHIEVERS AWARD" in Recognition of Outstanding professional Achievement and contribution in Nation building by Indian Achievers Forum (IAF).
Course Director - MRCOG,MBBS,DGO,DLS & DRM,ART, REPRO
Dr. Dhavashree V is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialising in Laparoscopy, and Fertility and Assisted Reproduction. She is presently practising as a Consultant with SKS Hospital and is the Clinical Director of SKS WOMENS CENTRE AND FERTILITY FOUNDATION.
A dedicated and passionate student herself, Dr. Dhavashree understands the intricacies of the MRCOG exam very well. She is an experienced mentor for MRCOG and is actively involved in coordinating and conducting seminars on various OBGYN topics. Dr Dhavashree is committed to make learning a more fruitful and extensive experience for her students.
Qualifications and Memberships
MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) - U.K.
DLS & DRM - Gynae-Laparoscopy training at CIMAR, Kerala and from The Kiel University, Germany
ART - Training in the field of Assisted Reproduction from National University Hospital, Singapore and from Kiel university, Germany
DGO - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
MBBS - PSG institute of Medical Sciences and Research – India
Dr. Chitra Diwan is a highly qualified Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialising in high risk obstetrics and laparoscopic surgery. The first laparoscopic hysterectomy in Dar es salaam, Tanzania was done by Dr Chitra. She is currently working as Consultant with Ministry of Health, Oman.
Dr Chitra has considerable experience in laparoscopic surgeries, ovarian cystectomies, myomectomy, and diagnostic hysteroscopy among others. She has functioned as faculty for 1st National Live Workshop in Gynaec Lap Surgery in Dar es salaam. Dr Chitra has also worked as a lecturer for seven years. She brings rich experience in teaching and guiding students, and effective learning strategies.
Qualifications and Memberships
MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) - U.K.
Dr. Meghna A Nayak is a kind of professional who always love to share their knowledge and her unique mentoring skills aids students across the border with ease. She is a person who is driven by passion to serve and inspired by compassion who believes in ethical practice and hard work.
Dr. Meghna deeply cares and understand the heartbeat of each of the aspirants in the community, thus deeply understands the constraints which the aspirants face while preparing and attending professional exams like MRCOG, MS, DNB etc. She is also a fervent teacher and desires to share the knowledge with all. We are privileged for her unique and valuable contribution and mentoring helps the aspirants to reach their milestone or academic excellence.
Qualifications and Memberships
MRCOG - Membership of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
MS Obstetrics and gynecology - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
MBBS - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Achievements
Highest Marks in MS (OBG) in KMC Manipal as well as Manipal academy of higher education- May 2016"
Best Outgoing MS (OBG) candidate award, 2016
Best MRS (OBG) Resident Award, 2016
Highest Marks amount all among all clinical specialities at PG exams of Manipal University, May 2016
Assistant Course Director - MRCOG (UK), MS (OBG), MBBS
Dr. Vinutha Sasalatti is from Bengaluru, India. She graduated from Bengaluru Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, in 2012 followed by masters in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from St. Johns Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru in 2016 securing 4th rank in the university (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences). She efficaciously accomplished all parts of MRCOG and is a Member of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MRCOG), UK from 2021.
Currently, Dr. Vinutha Sasalatti is working as an Assistant Professor-Consultant, Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. She is also a Consultant OBG at Primus Hospital, Bengaluru. She runs the evening OPD independently and performs all minor and major procedures.
She worked as a Jr. Resident at St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru during 2013 to 2016. She worked as a Senior Resident along with prominent gynaecologists and handled labour room, wards, Out Patient Department, conducted deliveries (normal, lscs, instrumental) and assisted in gynaecological surgeries and laparoscopic surgeries at KIMS, Bengaluru , from July to September 2016. From 2016 to 2019 she worked as a Senior Resident at East Point Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru as an Independent Consultant managing OPD, labour room, wards, and successfully performing minor procedures (D&C, D&E, pipelle sampling, pap smear, colposcopy) and major procedures such as normal vaginal delivery, instrumental delivery, caesarean section, tubectomy, Hysterectomy, oophorectomy, cystectomy, ovariotomy, cervical encirclage, ectopic and molar pregnancy.
Following her MBBS, as part of rotatory Internship training she functioned in Victoria, Bowring, VaniVilas and Minto Hospitals. She was exposed to all the clinical subjects including Dermatology and STD’s, Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Radio-Diagnosis, Forensic Medicine, Blood Bank, Psychiatry, Burns and plastic surgery unit. She has learnt to diagnose and manage clinically common disease encountered in OPD and she managed all type of emergencies such as Medical, Surgical, Obstetric, Neonatal and Paediatric.
Dr. Vinutha Sasalatti has published a journal on “Diagnosis of isolated clitoromegaly A Case Report” at Bengaluru Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BSOG) with Mohana and Vani Ramkumar in 2014.
Other publications of Dr. Vinutha Sasalatti:
"Intrapartum category 1 cardiotocography and adverse perinatal outcome", at Karnataka State Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association (KASOGA) in Mysore in 2015.
“Digitalised fetal cardiotocogram: A comparative study to evaluate the predictability of perinatal outcome” in – American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology which is under review.
Certifications
Dr. Vinutha Sasalatti has completed the certificate courses of Breast feeding and lactation, Basic Trauma Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation.
Memberships
Federation of obstetrics and gynaecological societies of India (FOGSI)
Bangalore society of obstetrics and gynaecology (BSOG)
Awards And Achievements
Secured 4th rank to RGUHS University (PG)
Quiz on high risk pregnancy – BSOG 2015- 2nd Prize
IMA quiz –South Zone- BSOG 2015- 3rd Prize
Quiz on Lactation, SJMCH, 2013 – 2nd Prize
Ranked under top 100, in Karnataka-CET and secured admission to BMC
Selected as Co-Principal Investigator to lead a research study during post-graduation
Worked as a Co-Principal investigator in a research project done at SJMCH titled - “Feasibility and efficacy study of a novel device designed to monitor a fetus for distress.”
Specialist Trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, U.K
Course Director StudyEFOG
Certifications
• EFOG - EBCOG - European Fellowship of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Master of Business Administration - University of Derby
• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery - University of Malta
Areas of Expertise
• Repair of Perineal Tears and Episiotomies
• Lower Segment Caesarean Sections
• Manual Removal of Placenta
• Repair of Third and Fourth Degree Tears
• Vacuum Assisted Deliveries
• Cervical Cerclage
• Colposcopies
• Diagnostic Hysteroscopy
• Dilatation and Curettage
IUCD and IUD Insertion
• Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception
• Hysterosalpingograms
• Incision and Drainage of Abscesses
• Vulval Biopsies
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• LLETZ
• Laparoscopic Salpingectomies
• Operative Hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopic Cystectomy
Course Director - MBBS, MS (OB-GYN), DNB, MICOG, DRM, MRCPI
Dr. Preeti Yogesh Bhandari is one among the reputed and well-known medical professionals with a widened clinical experience in the field of obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is currently working as Specialist Ob-Gyn, USMC medical Centre, Abu Dhabi. She began her journey from Bombay hospital Institute of Medical Sciences and worked as assistant professor as well in B YL Nair Hospital and T N Medical college, Mumbai.
Dr. Preeti is one among the professional who has got great passion towards her profession and to convey the knowledge to the upcoming generation for creating a better tomorrow.
Dr. Preeti is a dedicated mentor who always loved to share the knowledge to make reputed and knowledgeable clinicians across the world. She also had enormous experience with lot of presentations, research, and workshops such as Manual Vacuum Aspiration, ultra-processed food consumption in adolescence etc. which would help the aspirants to learn a lot especially from an experienced person like her.
Qualifications and Memberships
ESHRE- European Society for Human Reproduction & Embryology
MOGS- Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society (Managing Council Member as part of Youth Council for 1 year-2011)
FOGSI- Federation of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of India
IAGE- Indian Association of Gynecologic Endoscopists
ISAR- Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction
IFS- Indian Fertility Society
Masters in IVF & Reproductive Medicine - Homerton University, UK
MRCPI - Membership of Royal College of Ireland
M. S. (Obstetrics & Gynecology) - Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Mumbai.
Diplomat of National Board (DNB) in Obstetrics and Gynecology
MICOG
PGDMLS – Post Graduate Diploma in Medico-legal Systems from Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune.
M.B.B.S - Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
Awards
Winner of ‘Professor Geoffrey Chamberlain Award 2021’ by Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (RCOG) for her outstanding contribution to the OB GYN field. She was chosen the winner from over 250 candidates for the award.
Dr. Rashida Mushtaq is one of the qualified medical professionals with abundant clinical skills and sound experience in the field of obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is currently working as Senior Registrar at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Dr. Rashida is one among the professional who has great passion and admiration to the medical field.
Dr. Rashida is a very lovable and passionate mentor who always liked to spread the knowledge to others and thus providing a wide community of reputed and knowledgeable clinicians across the world. She also had enormous experience with lot of presentations and workshops which would help the aspirants to learn a lot especially from an experienced person like her. She really understands the major and minor constraints which the aspirants face while preparing and attending professional exams like FCPS OBG and is committed to share her experience and knowledge with all aspirants who were trying to reach their milestone or academic excellence.
Qualifications and Memberships
FCPS-II (Obstetrics and Gynecology) - College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
IMM (Obstetrics and Gynecology) - College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
FCPS-I (Obstetrics and Gynecology) - College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
Course Director - MBBS, MS, DNB, FIAGES, MRCS (Edinburgh)
Dr. Praveen G Sekaran is a well-eminent surgeon who focuses on great patient care with a professional holistic approach. From examination to diagnosis and treatment he provides excellent patient care. He pursued his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Govt. Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai.
Later he pursued MS in General Surgery from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore. He was also awarded D.N.B. in General Surgery. He received the Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES) in 2021 and Passed Intercollegiate MRCS (Edinburgh) in 2022. He is currently working as Registrar in Liver Transplant Unit, Institute of Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary sciences and Transplantation in SRM Institutes of Medical Sciences, Chennai.
Academic Achievements
Completed “Advanced Trauma Life Support” conducted in MS Ramaiah College, Bangalore and recognised as “Instructor Potential.”
Completed “Basic course in Biomedical Research” conducted by ICMR with a score of 90% as mandated by the National Medical Commission.
Completed Basic Life Support training (BLS) under American Heart Association
Professional Skills
Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Decision-making capabilities during medical / surgical emergencies.
Handling general surgical procedures alone. .
Skilled in basic laparoscopic procedures like diagnostic laparoscopy, appendicectomy and cholecystectomy.
Can perform Upper GI endoscopies and limited colonoscopies.
Research/Publications:
Thesis on “Effect of a single preoperative dose of pregabalin on acute postoperative pain after open inguinal hernia repair – a randomized control study.
Audit on “Prevalence of hoarseness of voice after thyroidectomy”
Audit on “Dressings of ulcers”
E-journal on – “A Clinical Study on Necrotising Fasciitis in non-diabetics”
Dr. Manikandan Kathirvel is from Tamil Nadu, India. He graduated from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, in 2010 with distinctions in Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. He did his master’s in General Surgery (MS) from the same institute with a Gold medal for the best postgraduate dissertation and a topper among the surgical postgraduates. He cleared his MRCS exams in 2014 and became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He subsequently did his super-specialty training in GI surgery and solid organ transplantation cleared his M.Ch exam in GI Surgery with distinction and was a Gold medalist. After moving into the UK in 2018, he cleared the FRCS exams in General Surgery and Transplantation and became a Fellow of the most prestigious institute, “The Royal College of Surgeons of England” in 2021. He also holds the fellowship of Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) recognized by the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).
Dr. Manikandan Kathirvel is currently working as a Senior clinical fellow in HPB and Liver transplant surgery – Royal Free Hospital, London (Attached to University College London). He also held a permanent NHSBT accreditation as a Lead NORS (National Organ Retrieval Service) retrieval surgeon since February 2020. Before this post, he worked as a Senior clinical fellow in Solid-organ transplantation and organ retrieval at the prestigious Cambridge University hospitals (Addenbrooke’s Hospital) from October 2018. He also holds the position of Assistant Professor in General Surgery.
He is one of the best-known and reputed mentors from India practicing in the UK. Since the beginning of his surgical career, he was always appreciated as a good mentor/ teacher/ motivator/ leader and an excellent surgical trainer. He has a great passion for teaching and guiding fellow colleagues and has helped and guided plenty of International medical graduates in clearing UK surgical exams (MRCS/FRCS), structuring their CVs, mastering the interview skills, securing good jobs, etc. He has publications in reputed journals and has played vital roles in conducting landmark randomized trials in living donor liver transplantation in India. He is a research committee member on behalf of Royal Free hospital London for international research activities like ERAS4OLT and pancrerasgroup. He has presented his research works at many National and International conferences like ILTS, IHPBA world congress, APASL, etc.
Memberships
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
British medical association
International hepato-pancreatico-biliary association (IHPBA)
Association of minimal access surgeons of India (AMASI)
Indian medical association (IMA)
Association of surgeons of India (ASI)
Indian association of surgical gastroenterologists (IASG)
Awards & Achievements
Gold medallist in Surgical gastroenterology – Awarded for being a Topper among the trainees and clearing the M.Ch (GI Surgery) exit examination with distinction (75.85%) by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University for– 2018
Best paper award – 4th International Liver Symposium (ILS 2018)
Second best paper award – Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists of Kerala, State conference, 2018
Second best paper award – Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists of Kerala, State conference, 2017
Second best paper award – Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists of Kerala, State conference, 2016
“JS gold medal” for the best dissertation among the Post Graduates at PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in 2012.
Dr. Gnanaseelan best paper award – Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons conference, (IAPSCON 2011)
Dr. Kawita Bapat, a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, is well-known for her expertise and efficiency in Vaginal Surgeries. Dr. Kawita is appointed as the Course Director of Vaginal Surgery Courses at StudyVaginalSurgery – one of the many sister concerns of StudyMEDIC, StudyVaginalSurgery which will exclusively deal with Vaginal Surgery Courses country wide & across the borders. Dr. Kawita also associated with ICOG(Indian College Of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) for their Vaginal Surgery Courses as a Faculty/Course Coordinator.
Dr. Kawita, serving as the Vice President of The Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies in India (FOGSI) from 2021-22, is the Organising Secretary for AICOG 2022 event which is scheduled to take place in April 2022. She is currently working as the Director of Bapat Hospital, Indore.
In addition, she is an experienced hysterectomy specialist and has stood for the uplift of the OB GYN community and the health of women by leading various organizations and doing research. She is also Vice President MP chapter of Vaginal Surgeons.
Dr. Kawita initiated a registry of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and is the principal investigator at the POI registry. Gynaecologists and other medical practitioners play an important role in the evaluation and long-term management of women with POI.
A JOGI peer reviewer and former secretary to MP IAGE, she also worked as an editor for Apollo Medicine and serves as an executive member of ISAR & IAGE. She is also the Vice President of AMPOG and President of the Indore Menopause Society. A former Governing Council Member at ICOG, Dr. Kawita also chaired the Breast Committee of FOGSI for the period from 2016 to 2018.
She was chosen the winner of ‘Nayika Indore & Captain of Industry Award’ for her outstanding contribution to the OB GYN community.
Dr. Ashitha Nair, a general medical practitioner with National Health Service (NHS), UK, is distinguished for her awareness activities amongst the masses for various ways to maintain hygiene and good health. Affluent speaker and excellent orator, she possesses great communication skills and proficiency in the English language.
Dr. Ashitha finished her MBBS from the Amrita School of Medicine, India in first class. She completed her PLAB and ever since then she has been helping the medical professionals with their professional linguistic assessments and preparations for PLAB Part 1 and Part 2 Exams.
After graduation, she started her career as a Junior Resident (Nephrology) in Aster Medicity in 2016. She also served as a causality medical officer at Renai Medical City. Later, she moved to Kings College Hospital, UK, as a Junior Clinical Fellow, where assisted in major abdomen surgeries such as Whipple’s procedure/Hepatectomy.
Meanwhile, on the academic front, she helped in the research and has a couple of publications in Pubmed and the American Journal of transplantation.
She is a dedicated, energetic, and empathetic medical practitioner with remarkable skills to mentor and teaching. By volunteering during several severe calamities like floods and pandemics in rural regions, she has already proven her commitment to society.
Dr. Ashitha Nair joins StudyMEDIC as an assistant course director for PLAB courses, intending to inspire PLAB aspirants to pursue their dreams. StudyMEDIC believes that her experience, dedication, and skills will benefit the PLAB test aspirants across the globe in achieving their dreams.
A renowned OBG and infertility specialist; Dr Fessy Louis T is specialized in reproductive Medicine, gynaecological care, IVF, IUI infertility evaluation treatment, and laparoscopic surgery. A few of his areas of expertise are IVF, ICSI, TESAP/PESA, IUI, frozen embryo transfer, and recurrent IVF failure.
He serves as the All-India Vice President of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FOGSI) from 2021-2022. He is also a member of the National Governing Council of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ICOG) from 2021 and member of the National Managing Committee of Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) since 2020.
As Secretary of Kerala Chapter ISAR (Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction) and Vice Chairperson of Kerala Chapter IAGE (Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists), he served as an active member of both organizations. He was the All-India Chairperson of the FOGSI International Academic Exchange committee from 2013 to 2016. The All-Kerala Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology KFOG elected him as Secretary-General from 2012 to 2018.
Currently, he is working as a Senior Consultant & Associate Professor in the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery AIMS - AMRITA Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala. He began his medical graduation at the government medical college in Thrissur in 1987. He did his post-graduation from Kasturba Medical College Manipal and DNB from Government Medical College, Kottayam in Kerala, India.
Dr. Fessi started his career as a junior consultant at Jubilee Mission Hospital Thrissur and then as a senior lecturer in Government Medical College, Thrissur.
His interest in Infertility and laparoscopy that gained from Manipal University led the path to join CIMAR, Edappal hospitals at Edappal in 2002. He got his DPS (Laparoscopy) from Germany.
He served as IVF co-ordinator and Laparoscopic surgeon at Edappal and was a visiting consultant at Elite Hospital Thrissur, Sanjoe Hospital Perumbavoor, Vamsam Infertility Centre Coimbatore and D.S. Hospital, Palani.
With the opening of the CIMAR branch at Kochi in 2010 joined as the senior IVF specialist there. He worked as a Senior Consultant in Infertility & Laparoscopy surgeon in CIMAR for 13 years.
He joined the department of Reproductive medicine AIMS Amrita Institute of medical sciences as faculty, when MCH in reproductive medicine and surgery was started for the first time in the state and third in India.
Throughout his career, he has conducted and participated in many workshops, symposiums, etc., providing him with a deep understanding of his expert fields.
During the past several years, he has spoken at many national, state, and regional conferences, been a faculty member at the Fertivision and IAGE conferences, at every AICOG conference since 2004, and at every ISAR national conference since 2006.
His recent publication on fibroid and fertility was the latest of many publications he had written, and edited for FOGSI.
Professional Affiliations
● FOGSI Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology All India Vice President 2021-2022
● ICOG Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology National Governing Council Member 2021-23
● ISAR Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction National Managing committee member 2020 onwards
● Secretary Kerala Chapter of ISAR (Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction)
● Vice Chairperson Kerala Chapter IAGE (Indian Association of Gynecological Endoscopists).
● FOGSI All India Chairperson International Academic Exchange committee 2013 -2016
● Secretary General All Kerala Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology KFOG 2012 to 2018
● FIGO Reproductive Medicine Core Committee Member 2013 to 2015
● Editorial board member SAFOG (South Asian Federation of O & G) Journal
● Executive Committee Member SAFOG (South Asian Federation of O & G) 2013 - 2017
● Worked in FOGSI: Quiz, Infertility, Endometriosis, Endocrinology, Endoscopy Committees
● FOGSI: Member of COGS (Cochin Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society) Secretary COGS Executive committee member COGS from 2011
● Executive Committee Member TOGS 2005 -2009
● Editor TOGS Scientific Bulletin 2007
● Editor FOGSI FOCUS on Fibroid 2016
● Editor FOGSI FOCUS on IUI 2014
● Editor FOGSI FOCUS on Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 2018
● KFOG: Editor KFOG Journal & Website 2009 -2011
● KFOG Vice President 2019
● IAGE: Indian Association of Gynecological Endoscopy – Life Member
● ISAR: Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction – Life Member
● ESHRE: European Society for Human Reproduction & Embryology Member
● ASRM: American Society for Reproductive Medicine Member
● AAGL: American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists – Member
Dr. Soham Sanyal is a renowned doctor with 13 years of overall expertise in the medical practice. Diagnoses and treatments for lifestyle disorders like diabetes have always piqued his interest. In 2010, he enrolled in the MBBS program at the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) to begin his academic career. And in 2015, he pursued an MD in Physiology at the same institution. He was given the MRCP (UK) fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK in 2019. Dr. Shoham Sanyal has made significant contributions to several hospitals and other healthcare organizations. He has been a consultant physician in his own private practice since October 2021. With a total of 11 years of experience, he has also worked as a medical professor and content producer at numerous universities and for competitive medical exams including NEET PG and FMGE. He's also just started working with StudyMEDIC as a mentor for the FMGE courses.
Teaching Experience:
Assistant Professor, Santiniketan Medical College since August 2021
MRCP UK Faculty for ASPIRA Education since March 2021
Honorary Faculty of Basic medical sciences for DNB PG trainees and Allied health trainees, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata.
Assistant Professor (Physiology), JIMSH, Budgebudge, a Pvt. medical college with 150 MBBS admissions/year.
Assistant Professor,(Pathophysiology) Nanchang University, People’s Republic of China.
Regional Director – OBG, MD, MS, DNB FICOG, FICS, MBBS
Dr. Girija Wagh a renowned personality in India in the field of OBS & GYN as Professor, Clinician, Researcher, National & International Speaker, her knowledge and clinical expertise suits all these titles and much more. Dr. Girija’s 40+ years of service and gratitude towards the medical community is invaluable and inspiring. She believes that the best teacher is the one that enables students to undertake the responsibility of their own learning and empowers them to journey through life confidently and graciously.
Dr. Girija incomparable skills and unique teaching methodologies stands as a concrete foundation for all the MD, MS & DNB aspirants across India. She dedicated her professional and personal life to create and mold future generation of clinicians with sheer knowledge and thorough clinical skills. Her idea of delivering training is to empower each student to act confidently, ask and clarify all the ambiguities and learn the concepts with a smile on their face. Dr. Girija has presented at numerous conferences and delivered many workshops (over 150) the fraternity including FOGSI members, nursing staff and affiliated professionals. She has also decorated several titles for different colleges, universities, committees, and several forums.
Qualifications and Memberships
MD, OBGYN University of Pune. India, 1992
Dip in Advanced Gynecological Endoscopy, Kiel, Germany, 2008
FICOG: Fellow of the Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2009
FICS: Fellow of the Indian College of Surgeons 2012
Steering Committee Member World Organization Gestosis
Vice President India Chapter Gestosis
Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee Bharati Hospital and Research Centre
Achievements
"Trupta Umranikar" award in 1992 for distinction and first position at the MD OBGYN, Pune University examinations
Anandibai Joshi Award for service to women.
National Mentor for SGH and BJMC under LaQshya, GOI June 2019
Member of the Maharashtra State Expert Committee to create SOP for rationalizing hysterectomy
Head of the High-Risk Obstetric Unit Bharati Hospital (fellowship course)
A renowned OB GYN expert from Egypt, Dr. Hebatallah Ibrahem Salama Abdelaziz joins StudyMEDIC as the course director for Ultrasound Courses. She is well-known for her work as ISUOG member and Ambassador of ISUOG in Africa. She is also Founding member of the Rwandan society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Hebatallah finished her graduation MBBCH and post graudation in medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University, Egypt in December 2000 and 2009 respectively. She also completed her German General Medical Practice Certificate, LAGESO, Germany in October 2022.
Dr Hebatallah started her career in 2001 as the house officer at Ain Shams University Hospitals- Egypt. Then she moved to El Masr El Gedida Military Hospital – Cairo – Egypt as an OB/GYN resident in 2002 and worked there for two years before she moved to Tabarak Hospital in Cairo, Egypt as OB GYN Registrar.
With her professional experience of over 20 years, she has worked with a number of other hospitals and some of them include La Croix de Sud Hospital, Kigali – Rwanda, Tabarak Hospital -Cairo; El Farouk hospital – Cairo, etc. Later on, she moved to Berlin in Germany and worked at DRK Deutsche Hospital and Charite University Hospital.
With her professional experience of over 20 years, she has worked with a number of other hospitals and some of them include La Croix de Sud Hospital, Kigali – Rwanda, Tabarak Hospital -Cairo; El Farouk hospital – Cairo, etc. Later on, she moved to Berlin in Germany and worked at DRK Deutsche Hospital and Charite University Hospital.
Qualifications
MBBCH, Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University – good, Egypt Dec. 2000.
Master degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ain Shams University, Egypt May 2009.
Royal college of obstetrician and gynecologists in London training acceptance.
German General medical practice Certificate, LAGESO, Germany Oct. 2022.
Research Work
Case control study (clearance of fetal DNA from maternal plasma in pre-eclampsia) Ain Shams University 2008.
Memberships
Founding member of RSOG Kigali – Rwanda.
ISUOG member and Ambassador of ISUOG in Africa.
Egyptian Medical Syndicate.
Rwandan Medical and Dental Council.
German Medical Council.
General OB/GYN Skills
Antenatal care consultations.
Gynecological consultations.
Detailed gynecological and obstetrical ultrasound scanning.
Counseling and management of gynecological and obstetrical problems including critical cases.
Obstetrical surgical procedures including (vaginal delivery, assisted delivery, C/sections).
Gynecological surgical procedures.
Laparoscopic surgical procedures diagnostic and operative.
Dr. Chitra Diwan is a highly qualified Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialising in high risk obstetrics and laparoscopic surgery. The first laparoscopic hysterectomy in Dar es salaam, Tanzania was done by Dr Chitra. She is currently working as Consultant with Ministry of Health, Oman.
Dr Chitra has considerable experience in laparoscopic surgeries, ovarian cystectomies, myomectomy, and diagnostic hysteroscopy among others. She has functioned as faculty for 1st National Live Workshop in Gynaec Lap Surgery in Dar es salaam. Dr Chitra has also worked as a lecturer for seven years. She brings rich experience in teaching and guiding students, and effective learning strategies.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) - U.K.
Dr. Sowmya N.S. is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and is passionate about women’s health and well-being. She has 11+ years of clinical and surgical experience and specializes in a variety of women related health issues such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, laparotomies, vaginal repairs, ovarian surgeries, and obstetrical care, normal and operative deliveries, laparoscopic procedures and is equally skilled in preventive measures as well. Dr. Sowmya is well trained in ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr. Sowmya is currently based out of Abu Dhabi and practicing with the biggest chain of hospitals in the Middle East.
Dr Sowmya’s rich experience and style of mentoring have earned her great respect and recognition amongst students from across borders in different medical-related courses. Her specializations are an advantage to mentoring and guiding doctors from the world over to learn advanced techniques as an OBGYN. She has a vast experience in academic training and has been mentoring candidates to ace their MRCOG and MRCPI exams. Despite her rigorous schedule, she is dedicated to making the learning experience an enriching one for her students.
Professional Qualifications
1. MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) – U.K.
2. MRCPI (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland) Obstetrics & Gynaecology
3. MCCG (Masters Course in Cosmetic Gynaecology)
4. IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) – IBCLE,USA
5. FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery- Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy) - World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram (Gurgaon) India
6. DMAS (Diploma training in Minimal Access Surgery– Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy) - World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram (Gurgaon) India
7. PGDUS (Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound) - Karnataka University, India
8. Certified Neonatal Resuscitator – Ministry of Health, India
9. Level 3 Award in Education and Training - (PTLLS), UK
10. RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) certified training faculty for MRCOG
11. Certified Trainer -Train the Trainer course - Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) Company for Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
Affiliations/Memberships
1. MICOG (Dignified Member of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) by FOGSI
2. Life memberBSOG - Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
3. Life member FOGSI- Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India
4. Life membership WALS - World Association Laparoscopic Surgeons
5. Actively involved as a Chairperson in Hospital (Holy Cross) Infection Control Committee for NABH Accreditation.
6. International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®)
7. Association of Lactational Professionals India (ALPI)
Residency Training
1. MBBS – Mysore Medical College, India
2. DGO (Post Graduate Diploma from Gynaecology and Obstetrics) - Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
On-Going Certifications
1. Successfully progressing to NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring - Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) U.K.
Awards
1. HONOURED WITH " GLOBAL ACHIEVERS AWARD" in Recognition of Outstanding professional Achievement and contribution in Nation building by Indian Achievers Forum (IAF).
With 10+ years of clinical experience as OB GYN specialist and 4+ years of medical teaching; Dr Kiran Jabeen is one of the most talented and versatile Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from Rawalpindi in Pakistan. She completed MBBS from the University of Health Sciences, Lahore in 2010 and the coveted Fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons (FCPS), Pakistan in 2017.
She is currently working as a OB GYN specialist at Medicare Hospital, Rawalpindi. She is expert in all gynaecological surgeries including abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies and laparotomies for adnexal masses.
She started her professional career as a house officer, in the Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi in 2010-2011 period. Her duties included neonatal assessment and resuscitation, monitoring and supervising management of common low risk early neonatal ailments, assisting vaginal and caesarean deliveries, pre and post-operative monitoring of operative deliveries, Partogram maintenance of patients in labour.
She later joined Ali Medical Centre, Rawalpindi (2011-2012) as a medical officer for the labour room, wherein she has monitored latent and active phases of labour. She has assisted spontaneous and operative vaginal deliveries, elective and emergency caesarean sections besides routine OB GYN clinical of OP and IP.
During her five-years-long tenure from 2012-2016 as a postgraduate trainee at the Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi; Dr Kiran performed various minor surgeries and assisted in hysterectomy, myomectomy and laparoscopy. From 2016 to 2018, she was the Senior medical officer at Medicare hospital, Rawalpindi.
As the OB GYN Senior Registrar at Al Shifa International Hospital (JCIA Accredited) from 2018-2020, she has supervised gynaecological residents and intermediate members of the team, managing both academic and clinical activities. Performing frequent spontaneous and assisted operative deliveries with intrapartum and postpartum monitoring, caesarean sections, management of obstetrical emergencies and procedures like cervical cytology, and endometrial biopsy of the clinics.
In her current position as OB GYN Specialist, she trains and supervises residents and interns, manages obstetrical emergencies besides independently performing gynaecologic surgeries including and not limited to cervical polypectomy, D&C, marsupialization of Bartholin’s cyst, etc.
She also independently manages childbirths including spontaneous and operative vaginal deliveries, planned and emergency caesarean sections, repair of perineal, vaginal, cervical and anal sphincter tears, frequent performance of cervical cytology and office endometrial sampling procedures, besides managing all the documentation and performance of medical staff in the OB GYN department.
She has attended a number of workshops and participated in national and international conferences. Her international research collaboration includes the study of the effect of early tranexamic acid administration on mortality, hysterectomy, and other morbidities in women with post-partum haemorrhage (woman), which is an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial and the study of the frequency and management of maternal infections in health facilities in 52 countries (GLOSS).
Awards
1. Received distinctions in Behavioural Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Membership
1. FCPS - Fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan.
Hailing from Lahore, Pakistan; Dr Anikha Kanwal is an experienced OB GYN specialist with ample clinical experience and professional expertise. She graduated in medicine from the Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore (2002-2007) and did Postgraduate in OB GYN from Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. She also holds Fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS). She is currently working as the Senior Registrar in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore.
She worked under the mentorship of many stalwarts in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and General Medicine in Pakistan. Her previous roles include working as a specialist in Evercare Hospital, Lahore before working as a Senior Registrar in OBG department at Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore.
The different roles she has donned proves her expertise in recognising and providing immediate and appropriate care in a wide range of obstetrics, gynaecological and medical conditions that include threatened miscarriage, PPROM, preterm delivery, preeclampsia, eclampsia, shoulder dystocia, antepartum, haemorrhage, postpartum haemorrhage, gestational diabetes, anaemia in pregnancy, PCOS, infertility, UV prolapse, menstrual irregularities and pelvic inflammatory disease.
She is also adept in managing normal vaginal delivery, independent C-section, Instrumental deliveries, bilateral tubal ligation, twin delivery, and breech delivery. She also conducts VBAC, diagnostic D&C, evacuation of retained products of conception, Placement of Intrauterine contraceptive devices (Implanon and Jadelle), total abdominal hysterectomy (under supervision), vaginal hysterectomy (under supervision), laparotomy for ruptured ectopic pregnancy, B-Lynch suture, Uterine balloon tamponade, Cervical cerclage, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Cystectomy, Myomectomy, and staging laparotomies (under supervision).
During her fellowship, she did many clinical rotations in Paediatrics and in general medicine as a postgraduate resident. She also participated in a number of workshops that include Trauma Course and Basic Lifesaving and Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation from King Edward Medical University besides ‘Communication skills’, ‘Computer and Internet’, Research Methodology’ and ‘Dissertation writing ‘
She has done a dissertation on “Frequency of Postpartum Haemorrhage After Delivery in Females Presenting with Hepatitis C Virus.”
An ardent teacher, she was involved in the clinical teaching of house officers and medical students by bedside that includes group tutorials, short clinical assessments and lectures for final year students. Furthermore, she aims to enhance her career in the research of advancements in Gynaecological & Obstetrical Medicine & Procedures that can better the community worldwide.
Certificates
1. ART, Lahore Institute of Reproduction and Endocrinology
Memberships
1. FCPS: Fellow at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Lahore.
Dr. Tazeen Ashraf a significant name in Pakistan with enormous clinical experience and medical knowledge when it comes to field of OBS & GYN. She is currently working as Specialist Gynae and Obs at Evercare Hospital Lahore (GATE's CAREWAY Pakistan). Her great passion towards mentoring is one of the finest qualities that put her ahead through out her career.
Dr. Tazeen Ashraf is a very lovable and passionate mentor who always liked to spread the knowledge to others and thus providing a wide community of reputed and knowledgeable clinicians across the world. The way of delivering or mentoring a class is her unique capability which makes the students learning easier by understanding the concepts. She has got a lot of experience and certification in conducting seminars, workshops, and paper presentations
Qualifications and Memberships
1. Part 2 Fellowship, College of Physicians and Surgeon’s Pakistan
2. Part 1 Fellowship, College of Physicians and Surgeon’s Pakistan
3. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - MBBS, Fatima Jinnah Medical University Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Avani Thanki is a highly qualified medical practitioner with a great professional attitude toward providing quality care for the well-being of patients. She had pursued her primary medical degree (MBBS) from Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia. And she excelled in patient consultation and examination. She also has expertise in clinical case assessment with effective communication skills. She passed Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), in India with a very good score and she is passionate about guiding other aspirants to pursue the same. She is joining StudyMEDIC as an FMGE mentor to train aspirants with her vast area of expertise.
Certificates
1. Certificate of Achievement in COVID-19: Effective Nursing in times of crisis by John Hopkins University, Jhpiego and Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
2. Basic Life Support, BLS certified (05/2022 – 05/2024)
3. Save a life certifications by NHCPS
4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ACLS certified (05/2022 – 05/2024)
5. Certificate of Achievement for COVID-19 coronavirus (short course) By Oxford Home Study Centre.
1. Record of Achievement for Monkeypox: Introductory course By World Health Organization
2. Certificate in CPR, AED, and First Aid By Alison
Dr. Harisree is a dedicated medical professional and committed to providing excellent patient care service. She completed her MBBS and MD from Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia, and later pursued Advanced PG Diploma in Clinical
Research from International Institute of Clinical Research and Healthcare, India. She passed the PLAB 1 and PLAB 2, licensing test to get GMC registration by November 2021. She also passed Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), in India in 2018. Currently, she is working in the Government General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram as Medical Officer in
COVID-19 Department where she manages to take various decisions to fight the pandemic. Before that, she was serving as a Duty Medical Officer at Lakshmi Hospital, Pandalur where she excelled with her excellent patient care service. She shows a great interest in mentoring the aspirants for various membership and licensing courses and with that vision she joins StudyMEDIC as an FMGE mentor to make the aspirants prepare for the exam.
Seminars/Webinars
1. Social Determinants of Health : How to take action Medscape 19 March 2022
2. Welcome to UK Practice Event GMC 18 March 2022
3. Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics for SARS- CoV-2 WebMD Global 05 December 2021
4. Addressing Common Issues in Migraine Management: The Expert’s View WebMD Global 05 December 2021
5. Top tips for new Junior Doctors The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh 27 July 2021 and much more.
Presentations
1. Presentation on ‘Early vs delayed use of ventilators in COVID-19’ in Govt. General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, India in January 2021.
2. Presentation on ‘Management of Snake Bites in India’ in Govt. General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, India in January 2020.
3. Presentation on ‘Immunisation’ in Govt Women & Children Hospital, Kerala in December 2019.
4. Presentation on ‘Urinalysis’ in Govt General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in November 2019.
5. Presentation on ‘Importance of breastfeeding’ in Govt General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, India in April 2019.
Dr. Zainab Shaikh is an enthusiastic and energetic medical professional who also shows great interest in providing guidance for medical aspirants who want to pursue international memberships. She started her medical academics by completing BS in Biology from Davao Medical School Foundation Inc in 2014 and later completed her doctor of medicine from Davao Medical School of Foundation in 2018. She also served various prestigious hospitals and excelled in performing her assigned role with devotion and dedication. Currently, she’s working in Lilavati Hospital and Research Center - Mumbai as India House Officer. She has also been with Primary Health Centre in Talegaon as Intern where she learned the applied clinical knowledge to diagnose and treat various illnesses.
With her extensive expertise and keen enthusiasm for helping applicants get ready for numerous international certifications, she has excelled in her work. She has just joined StudyMEDIC as an FMGE mentor.
Dr. Akshay Bavikatte is currently working as a Specialty doctor (General and Colorectal Surgery) at west Suffolk hospital NHS Trust Bury saint Edmunds (UK). His vast teaching experience in theoretical and clinical formats is a great experience for the aspirants, he is also well experienced in mentoring in both online and offline formats.
Dr. Akshay is also having Fellowship in Hepatobiliary surgery and transplantation from MIE, university, Japan and has a lot of presentations and workshops under his belt. He has complete his Mch from Amrita School of Medicine and also achieved the prestigious MRCS degree from RCS(U.K).He has worked as a surgical tutor for MSc in Surgical sciences by university of Edinburgh . Dr. Akshay is a lovable mentor who always aid the aspirants in all means by creating a space from his busy schedules.
Qualifications
1. MBBS – J.S.S Medical college, Mysore
2. MS General Surgery – J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere
3. Mch Gastrointestinal surgery – Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi, Kerala, India
4. Fellow of Indian Association Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons – Colorectal Surgery
5. FRCS - Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
Dr. Manoj Thillai is a highly skilled Transplant surgeon, with expertise in Standardizing Retrieval Techniques for minimal organ injuries and effective NORS service. Trained extensively at one of the best institutes in the UK, and his academical knowledge and clinical skills is incomparable. Dr. Manoj is highly passioned towards mentoring and sharing his knowledge with the aspirants.
Dr. Manoj Thillai got his HPB surgery and solid organ transplant training from the prestigious Amrita institute of medical sciences. He completed MRCS from Edinburgh University in UK. He was one of the Clinical Lead Surgeon for NORS across the national allocated zonal service. He is well recognized among his peers through his research papers and publications and has vast experience in conducting presentations. He has been in the field of Transplant Surgery from the year 2014 and has worked with internationally recognized Hospitals.
Dr. Manoj Thillai itself was a gold medal winner during his academic period hence the techniques he adapts during his training will be a blessing to students.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MBBS – Sri Ramachandra University and Research Institute - Chennai
2. MS General Surgery – Sri Ramachandra University and Research Institute
3. MRCS (UK) – Edinburgh University
4. Mch (GI Surgery) – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
5. Secured Prof. Gnanaprakasam’s Gold medal in M.S General Surgery – 2014
6. University Topper & Best Outgoing Student in General Surgery – 2014
Dr. Guhan Venkatakrishnan is currently working as Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery and liver transplantation at Royal Free Hospital, London. Dr. Guhan has completed his MS in General Surgery in the year of 2016 and also became a prestigious MRCS member at the Royal college of surgeons England in 2017. He subsequently did his super-specialty training in GI surgery and solid organ transplantation, cleared his M. Ch exam in GI Surgery from Amrita Institute of Medical Science Cochin, India.
Dr. Guhan loved to be engaged as a mentor since he values the needs of the students a lot. His passion to deliver the session with beautified presentation with enhanced and updated information shall be academically very vital for the students across the globe. Dr. Guhan’s academical knowledge and clinical expertise will benefit each of the student across the globe to achieve their dreams and also to pursue a reputed clinical career.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MBBS – Stanley Medical College
2. MS General Surgery – Madras Medical College
3. MRCS (UK) – Royal College of England
4. ASI – Association of surgeons of India
5. MRCS – Member of Royal College of Surgeons
6. FRCS - Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
Awards & Achievements
1. Secured rank 13 in the national level general surgery exam (NEET Super specialty) for entry to super specialty courses, National entrance eligibility Test (2017)
2. MS General Surgery – Madras Medical College
3. Qualified for the prestigious bursary award of the IASGCON 2019 (Indian Association for Surgical Gastroenterology)
Dr. G. S Jeevan is currently working as senior resident M. Ch (Surgical Oncology), Regional Cancer Center, Madurai medical College Madurai.
Dr. Jeevan is an enthusiastic soul towards gaining knowledge and dispersing the same to the aspirants across the globe. He is one of the best-known mentors in south India who always had a great passion towards delivering quality education to the students.
He did his DNB in General surgery from Manipal Hospital Bangalore and also cleared his MRCS exams in 2016 and became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Dr. Jeevan adopts an interactive mentoring technology which enables the student to learn the concepts without any mental stress. Delivering quality education by embracing latest technologies is the moto he emphasized in.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. M.Ch (SURGICAL ONCOLOGY) SENIOR RESIDENT, – Regional Cancer Center, Madurai Medical College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
2. DIPLOMA IN MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY (D.MAS) – Singhania University, India Training from World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
3. FELLOWSHIP IN MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY (F.MAS) – World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS),
Trained from World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
4. MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND (MRCS)
5. DIPLOMATE OF NATIONAL BOARD (DNB GENERAL SURGERY) National Board of Examinations, New Delhi Trained in Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
6. Highest Marks in MS (OBG) in KMC Manipal as well as Manipal academy of higher education- May 2016"
7. Best Outgoing MS (OBG) candidate award, 2016
8. Best MRS (OBG) Resident Award, 2016
9. Highest Marks amount all among all clinical specialities at PG exams of Manipal University, May 2016
10. BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS) Dr SMCSI Medical College, Karakonam, Trivandrum, Kerala Kerala University
11. Life Member of ASI –Association of Surgeons in India
12. Life Member of IMA – Indian Medical Association
13. Life Member of IASO – Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists
Dr. Swati Varma is an obstetrician and gynecologist from Lucknow, India. Good in academics, she always has a passion for teaching and mentoring. She joins StudyMEDIC as a mentor for MRCOG courses.
Being bright at studies, Dr. Swati completed MBBS with distinction and MD (OBG) with Gold Medal from King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow respectively in 2012 and 2015. Dr. Swati currently serves as Senior Resident and Assistant Professor at Hind Medical College. She also worked at Queen Mary Hospital for a year.
Infertility is one of her major areas of expertise which she needed to specialize further in. ‘Thesis on Correlation of Cervical Length and Preterm Labor’ is one of her projects.
Having both clinical experience and mentoring abilities, she envisions helping her fellow OBG professionals and aims to make learning more enjoyable and comprehensive for each aspirant.
Qualifications
1. Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(MRCOG)
2. MD (OB-GYN) -KGMU, Lucknow.
3. MBBS - KGMU, Lucknow.
Academic Achievements
1. Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(MRCOG)
Dr. Upasana Palo is one of the reputed clinicians with her unique skills and vast knowledge in the field of OBS & GYN. She is currently working as DrNB Fellow in Department of Gynecologic Oncology Tata Medical Center, Kolkata.
Dr. Upasana is a personality with great academic records and an admirable personality with immense passion towards mentoring. She is the Rank 7 holder of NEET Super-specialty All India Gynecologic Oncology /Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. Her diversified and concept based mentoring skills will benefit the students in such a way to clear concepts and make progressive learning with great acceleration on clinical skills
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MRCOG - Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecology London, UK
2. DNB (OBGyn) - National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
3. MS (OBGyn) - Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata
4. MBBS - Nilratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital, West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata
MRCOG (LONDON), MS (OBG), DNB (OBG), FNB (Infertility and Reproductive Medicine), MBBS
Dr. Ratnaboli Bhattacharya, a famed personality who has a great admiration towards the community and his unique mentoring skills favoring all the aspirants to understand the concepts and process crystal clear. She is currently working as Consultant In IVF and Infertility, Obstetrics And Gynecology At Jaypee Hospital.
Dr. Ratnaboli always tried to expand his knowledge and convey the ideas that he has attained in the field of OBS & GYN. She had also got an enormous experience on paper presentations and seminars which includes
1. Reproductive outcome in severe endometriosis
2. Comparative study of clinical profile of lean and obese PCOS women
3. Comparative study of clinical profile of lean and obese PCOS women etc
Dr. Ratnaboli deeply cares and understand the heartbeat of each of the aspirants in the community, thus deeply understands the constraints which the aspirants face while preparing and attending professional exams like MRCOG, MS, DNB etc. We are privileged for her unique and valuable contribution and mentoring helps the aspirants to reach their milestone or academic excellence.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. FNB (Infertility) - National Board of Examinations
2. MRCOG - RCOG, London
3. DNB (Obs & Gynae) - National Board of examinations
4. M.S. (Obs & Gynae) - Kasturba Hospital, Delhi University
5. Final M.B.B.S Part-II - N.R.S.M.C.H
6. First prize for Best paper presentation in National Conference of Association of Medical Women in India
An MBBS first rank holder and winner of many quiz competitions; Dr Nikhita B Vadvadgi is an aggressive learner and a versatile OB GYN specialist with deep knowledge and adequate experience in clinical surgeries. She completed MBBS from Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in 2014. She completed PG in Obstetrics and Gynecology (MS OBG) from PESIMSR, Kuppam in 2017 and a year later she finished Diplomate of the National Board in (DNB -OBG).
She finished the Fellowship in Hysterolaparoscopy from AV Hospital, Bangalore in 2019 and the Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists -MRCOG in 2021.
Her academic achievements include first place in MBBS (Part 1) and third place in MBBS (Part 2), and distinction in Otorhinolaryngology. She was awarded best outgoing student in General Surgery by the Department of General Surgery, MIMS, Mandya.
Dr Nikhita started her professional career as a Senior Resident in the OBG Department at St John’s Medical College, Bangalore. Her duties include taking theory classes and clinical for undergraduates and postgraduates. She later joined as a Fellow in Hysterolaparoscopic surgeries in AV Hospital, Bangalore in 2019 before moving to Sagar Chandramma Hospital where she is currently serving as a junior consultant.
Her research experience includes studies on Training Frontline Health Workers on prevention, early recognition, treatment/transfer on postpartum hemorrhage using mama Natalie and its outcome. She is an expert in all gynecological surgeries including abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies.
She has performed numerous vaginal deliveries, instrumental vaginal deliveries, caesarean sections, and MTPs both medical and surgical. Her areas of expertise in gynecology includes abdominal hysterectomies, vaginal hysterectomies with the site specific repair of fascial defects, Laparoscopy –TLH, diagnostic hysterolaparoscopy, laparoscopic cystectomies, Hysteroscopy–performed numerable diagnostic hysteroscopy, operative hysteroscopy, infertility – managing cases of ovulation induction & IUI and Basic ultrasound – follicular study, diagnosis of early pregnancy, and growth scans.
Professional Memberships
1. Life member of FOGSI
2. MRCOG - Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Prizes & Awards
1. Secured 1st rank in Final MBBS part 1
2. Distinction in Otorhinolaryngology
3. Secured 2nd place in state-level UG-ENT quiz held at SSIMS, Davangere
4. Secured 3rd rank in Final MBBS Part 2
5. Awarded the best outgoing student in General Surgery by the Department of General Surgery, MIMS, Mandya
6. SD Jayaram sponsored the “Silver Scalpel” award for securing highest marks in General Surgery in Final MBBS part 2
Dr. Tazeen Ashraf a significant name in Pakistan with enormous clinical experience and medical knowledge when it comes to field of OBS & GYN. She is currently working as Specialist Gynae and Obs at Evercare Hospital Lahore (GATE's CAREWAY Pakistan). Her great passion towards mentoring is one of the finest qualities that put her ahead through out her career.
Dr. Tazeen Ashraf is a very lovable and passionate mentor who always liked to spread the knowledge to others and thus providing a wide community of reputed and knowledgeable clinicians across the world. The way of delivering or mentoring a class is her unique capability which makes the students learning easier by understanding the concepts. She has got a lot of experience and certification in conducting seminars, workshops, and paper presentations
Qualifications and Memberships
1. Part 2 Fellowship, College of Physicians and Surgeon’s Pakistan
2. Part 1 Fellowship, College of Physicians and Surgeon’s Pakistan
3. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - MBBS, Fatima Jinnah Medical University Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Deepeka is a specialist OBGYN with extensive experience in high risk Obstetrics, Infertility Management, laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries with special interests in Reproductive medicine and reproductive enhancing surgeries, and High-risk obstetrics. She has done paper presentations in OGSSI and FOGSI conferences. She is currently pursuing Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine at CIMAR, Kochi.
Dr Deepeka has been a stellar student of MRCOG herself and is familiar with the various nuances of MRCOG. She is committed towards helping her students prepare thoroughly for their exams.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) - U.K.
2. Clinical Fellowship in ObGyn & Reproductive Medicine - Mie University Hospital, Tsu, Japan
3. M.S. O&G - Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
4. MBBS - Madras Medical College, Chennai
5. Member - Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
6. Member - Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of Southern India(OGSSI)
7. Member - Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction(ISAR)
8. Currently pursuing Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine - CIMAR, Kochi
Dr. Meghna A Nayak is a kind of professional who always love to share their knowledge and her unique mentoring skills aids students across the border with ease. She is a person who is driven by passion to serve and inspired by compassion who believes in ethical practice and hard work.
Dr. Meghna deeply cares and understand the heartbeat of each of the aspirants in the community, thus deeply understands the constraints which the aspirants face while preparing and attending professional exams like MRCOG, MS, DNB etc. She is also a fervent teacher and desires to share the knowledge with all. We are privileged for her unique and valuable contribution and mentoring helps the aspirants to reach their milestone or academic excellence.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MRCOG - Membership of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2. Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
3. MS Obstetrics and gynecology - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
4. MBBS - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Achievements
1. Highest Marks in MS (OBG) in KMC Manipal as well as Manipal academy of higher education- May 2016"
2. Best Outgoing MS (OBG) candidate award, 2016
3. Best MRS (OBG) Resident Award, 2016
4. Highest Marks amount all among all clinical specialities at PG exams of Manipal University, May 2016
Dr. Humaeel Abbas Ali is one among the reputed and well-known medical professionals with an extended training skills and hands on clinical experience in the field of obstetrics and Gynecology. She is currently working as Assistant Professor in Index Medical College & Research Centre, Indore Dr. Humaeel is one among the professional who has got great passion towards her profession and to convey the knowledge to the upcoming generation for creating a better tomorrow.
As a mentor by her profession, she deeply understands the constraints which the aspirants face while preparing and attending professional exams like MD, MS & DNB. She designs course curriculum, materials in such a way which helps the aspirants to reach their milestone or academic excellence.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MRCOG
2. DNB
3. M.S. (OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY) – R.D. Gardi Medical College & MPMS University
4. MBBS - MGM Medical College & DAVV University Indore India
5. M.G.M. Medical College Certificate of merit for securing DISTINCTION in OPHTHALMOLOGY in the third (Pre final) professional MBBS examinations of DAVV, Indore
6. M.G.M. Medical College Certificate of merit for being SUBJECT TOPPER in ENT in the third (Pre final) professional MBBS examinations of DAVV, Indore
Dr. Akshatha Kulkarni is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist practising in the U.K. and is dedicated to providing the most exceptional care for women’s reproductive health. Her areas of interest are advanced laproscopy in benign diseases and teaching.
A passionate student herself, she has completed the entire MRCOG course curriculum herself and has won the ‘Best Young Speaker’ at PG CME 2011, at Bellary, Karnataka, for her topic presentation on ‘Stem Cell Therapy’. Dr Akshatha understands the difficulties faced by doctors who are preparing to clear the MRCOG examination and is committed to making learning a more fruitful experience for her students. She is a highly regarded mentor and is equally dedicated to her patients and students.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MRCOG - (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) – U.K.
2. DNB OBG – National Board of Examination, India
3. M.S. OBG – Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Dr. Maitreyee D S is an Associate Professor with ten years of teaching experience in Biochemistry and with considerable experience in NABL accreditation activities. Dr Maitreyee is committed to impart her learning methodologies to students to make them experts in biochemistry and laboratory speciality. Dr Maitreyee is currently an Associate Professor with Father Muller Medical College at Mangalore.
Dr Maitreyee’s major area of expertise and interest are Laboratory Diagnostics, Endocrinology, and Simulation Skill Center. She has extensive mentoring experience and is a member and co-ordinator of various committees and units on medical education. Dr Maitreyee also has published various papers in National and International Journals.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification - Asian Institute of Quality Management
2. Advance Course in Medical Education (ACME) - St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru
3. M. Med Family Medicine – MGR University, Tamil Nadu
4. MD Biochemistry – JJM Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
5. MBBS - Government Medical College, Mysore
6. Currently pursuing Basic Course in Biomedical Research – ICMR
Dr. Dhavashree V is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialising in Laparoscopy, and Fertility and Assisted Reproduction. She is presently practising as a Consultant with SKS Hospital and is the Clinical Director of SKS WOMENS CENTRE AND FERTILITY FOUNDATION.
A dedicated and passionate student herself, Dr. Dhavashree understands the intricacies of the MRCOG exam very well. She is an experienced mentor for MRCOG and is actively involved in coordinating and conducting seminars on various OBGYN topics. Dr Dhavashree is committed to make learning a more fruitful and extensive experience for her students.
1. MRCOG(Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) - U.K.
2. DLS & DRM - Gynae-Laparoscopy training at CIMAR, Kerala and from The Kiel University, Germany
3. ART - Training in the field of Assisted Reproduction from National University Hospital, Singapore and from Kiel university, Germany
4. DGO - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
5. MBBS - PSG institute of Medical Sciences and Research – India
Dr. Chitra Diwan is a highly qualified Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialising in high risk obstetrics and laparoscopic surgery. The first laparoscopic hysterectomy in Dar es salaam, Tanzania was done by Dr Chitra. She is currently working as Consultant with Ministry of Health, Oman.
Dr Chitra has considerable experience in laparoscopic surgeries, ovarian cystectomies, myomectomy, and diagnostic hysteroscopy among others. She has functioned as faculty for 1st National Live Workshop in Gynaec Lap Surgery in Dar es salaam. Dr Chitra has also worked as a lecturer for seven years. She brings rich experience in teaching and guiding students, and effective learning strategies.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) - U.K.
Dr. Meghna A Nayak is a kind of professional who always love to share their knowledge and her unique mentoring skills aids students across the border with ease. She is a person who is driven by passion to serve and inspired by compassion who believes in ethical practice and hard work.
Dr. Meghna deeply cares and understand the heartbeat of each of the aspirants in the community, thus deeply understands the constraints which the aspirants face while preparing and attending professional exams like MRCOG, MS, DNB etc. She is also a fervent teacher and desires to share the knowledge with all. We are privileged for her unique and valuable contribution and mentoring helps the aspirants to reach their milestone or academic excellence.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MRCOG - Membership of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2. Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
3. MS Obstetrics and gynecology - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
4. MBBS - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Achievements
1. Highest Marks in MS (OBG) in KMC Manipal as well as Manipal academy of higher education- May 2016"
2. Best Outgoing MS (OBG) candidate award, 2016
3. Best MRS (OBG) Resident Award, 2016
4. Highest Marks amount all among all clinical specialities at PG exams of Manipal University, May 2016
Dr. Priti Anand is a well-qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist committed to providing quality health care to women. She has considerable experience in independently conducting all obstetric and gynaecological procedures from hysterectomy to IVF procedures. She is currently Consultant O&G at Aditya Birla Vikram Hospital, Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.
Dr. Priti has been a stellar student herself winning scholarships and awards and has submitted multiple case papers to publications. Dr Priti is equally adept at handling stressful situations at the workplace and the requirements of international courses. She is committed to helping her students clear their exams with the best of skills and least of stress.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) - U.K.
2. Member of Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India
3. Member of Jaipur Association of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
4. Master of Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) – Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur
Dr. Sowmya N.S. is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and is passionate about women’s health and well-being. She has 11+ years of clinical and surgical experience and specializes in a variety of women related health issues such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, laparotomies, vaginal repairs, ovarian surgeries, and obstetrical care, normal and operative deliveries, laparoscopic procedures and is equally skilled in preventive measures as well. Dr. Sowmya is well trained in ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr. Sowmya is currently based out of Abu Dhabi and practicing with the biggest chain of hospitals in the Middle East.
Dr Sowmya’s rich experience and style of mentoring have earned her great respect and recognition amongst students from across borders in different medical-related courses. Her specializations are an advantage to mentoring and guiding doctors from the world over to learn advanced techniques as an OBGYN. She has a vast experience in academic training and has been mentoring candidates to ace their MRCOG and MRCPI exams. Despite her rigorous schedule, she is dedicated to making the learning experience an enriching one for her students.
Professional Qualifications
1. MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) – U.K.
2. MRCPI (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland) Obstetrics & Gynaecology
3. MCCG (Masters Course in Cosmetic Gynaecology)
4. IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) – IBCLE,USA
5. FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery- Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy) - World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram (Gurgaon) India
6. DMAS (Diploma training in Minimal Access Surgery– Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy) - World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram (Gurgaon) India
7. PGDUS (Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound) - Karnataka University, India
8. Certified Neonatal Resuscitator – Ministry of Health, India
9. Level 3 Award in Education and Training - (PTLLS), UK
10. RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) certified training faculty for MRCOG
11. Certified Trainer -Train the Trainer course - Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) Company for Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
Affiliations/Memberships
1. MICOG (Dignified Member of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) by FOGSI
2. Life memberBSOG - Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
3. Life member FOGSI- Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India
4. Life membership WALS - World Association Laparoscopic Surgeons
5. Actively involved as a Chairperson in Hospital (Holy Cross) Infection Control Committee for NABH Accreditation.
6. International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®)
7. Association of Lactational Professionals India (ALPI)
Residency Training
1. MBBS – Mysore Medical College, India
2. DGO (Post Graduate Diploma from Gynaecology and Obstetrics) - Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
On-Going Certifications
1. Successfully progressing to NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring - Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) U.K.
Awards
1. HONOURED WITH " GLOBAL ACHIEVERS AWARD" in Recognition of Outstanding professional Achievement and contribution in Nation building by Indian Achievers Forum (IAF).
Dr Akhil Taneja is an expert orthopaedic surgeon with a passion for transforming people's lives. From his academic background, he acquired extensive clinical knowledge. He studied for his MBBS at the VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi and later earned his MS at the Central Institute of Orthopaedics at the same institutions.
In 2020, he was made an MRCS fellow (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh). His professional experience amply demonstrates his abilities and understanding as a medical professional. He worked for a number of famous organisations and performed his assigned duties with excellence and ability.
He is currently a clinical fellow at the Barts Health NHS Trust's Whipps Cross Hospital in London, UK. He is joining with StudyMRCS to give the aspirants an in-depth knowledge on getting premium membership at ease.
Memberships
1. General Medical Council
2. Delhi Medical council
3. Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh
4. Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SICOT)
5. International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
Workshops / Conferences
1. ATLS certification in Oct 2021
2. AO basic trauma course in Sept 2021
3. AAOS trauma conclave 2020
3. COT-IJO Scientific Writing Workshop 2020
4. Primary Knee Arthroplasty Observership at Centre of Excellence for Joint Replacement, BLK Super speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India 2019
Research Projects/Thesis
1. Prevalence of Deep Vein Thrombosis in traumatic spinal cord injury patients Publications
2. Flexible reamers for primary anatomical ACL reconstruction- a systematic review. Taneja A,
Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery
3. Bilateral Traumatic Anterior Sternoclavicular Dislocation: A Case Report. Taneja A, International Journal of Medical Science and Advanced Clinical Research and much more
Dr. Aakash Venkatesan is a highly skilled surgeon with a great professional background and academic excellence. He pursued his MBBS from SRM Institute of Medical Science, Chennai. Later he pursued Diploma in Orthopaedics, from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore.
Dr Aakash also pursued DNB Orthopaedics from Sundaram Medical Foundation (SMF), Chennai. He was awarded with MRCS by Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has served numerous prestigious organizations where he showed a great surgical skills and professional abilities. Presently he is working in Worthing Hospital, Western Sussex NHS Trust
Medical Licensure
1. Registered with General Medical Council,
2. Registered with Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
Major Publications
1. High heeled foot wear causes heel pain and back pain-Myth or Reality: International journal of scientific study (November 2015)
2. Personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis: a snapshot and recommendations from the frontline of a university teaching hospital Bone Joint Open 2020.
3. COVID-19 and orthopaedic surgery: evolving strategies and early experience.
Conferences & Courses attended
1. POSICON held in Bengaluru, India in January 2016
2. 49th TNOACON held in Ooty, India in February 2016.
3. Smith and Nephew intermediate trauma course in Chennai, India in July 2016
4. Chennai Trauma course on complex trauma in Chennai, India in October 2016
5. AO TRAUMA polytrauma symposium held in Chennai, India in April 2017.
6. Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society held in Chennai, India in august 2017.
Dr. Guhan Ramasamy Jeevanandam is a highly skilled and renowned surgeon who has a passion for training individuals to improve their surgical abilities. He began his academic career by enrolling in the MBBS and MS at Coimbatore's PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research.
He received his fellowship in minimal access surgery (FMAS) from the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India in the same year he became an MRCS fellow (MRCS Ed) (AMASI).
He demonstrates excellent surgical abilities as a skilful surgeon with five years of experience as a senior resident at PSG Hospitals in the Department of General Surgery and he was later promoted to the role of Assistant Professor. He was an All India Rank holder (AIR 11) in the Breast and Endocrine surgery Exam held by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. He is also a Fellow of FIAGES, AMASI, ASI and IAGES.
Surgical Skills
1. Open / Laparoscopic Hernias (including ventral and incisional hernias)
2. Open / Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
3. Open / Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Diagnostic Laparoscopies
1. Gastrectomy for benign disorders like truncal vagotomy with gastrojejunostomy
2. Open Laparotomies including bowel resections
3. Thyroid surgeries including neck dissections (Keen Interest)
4. Breast surgeries including Mastectomies (keen Interest).
5. Varicose veins.
6. Diabetic foot debridement including amputations
7. Perianal surgeries including complex fistulas
8. All cases requiring local anaesthesia including circumcision
9. Trauma and damage control surgery
10. Upper GI Endoscopy
Major Publications
1. Completed dissertation under the topic "COMMON ETIOLOGIES FOR SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION AT OUR TERTIARY CARE CENTRE" and published under Dr MGR Medical University.
2. Submitted a paper on 'ADULT JEJUNO-JEJUNAL INTUSSUSCEPTION DUE TO A RARE TUMOR - AN INTERESTING CASE REPORT' in med-ej under Dr MGR Medical University.
Dr. Shraddha Shetty, a successful surgeon with tremendous academic records, joins StudyMEDIC as Mentor for MRCS courses. She completed her MBBS from Father Muller Medical College in Mangalore, Karnataka and completed MS in General Surgery from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 2016.
Adding to her numerous career and educational accomplishments, she finished MRCS in 2017 to become a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, England and is a Specialty Trainee in General Surgery at the North West Thames Deanery.
Dr. Shraddha has an excellent career record in the various renowned organizations across the globe including the Fortis Hospital, Bangalore and Royal London Hospital, and Barts Health NHS Trust, London. She also served as a Specialty Doctor in the Department of General Surgery, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, England.
She is currently working as Surgical Trainee in the Department of General Surgery of Barnet Hospital, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust from April 2022.
Dr. Shraddha has developed, led and delivered virtual lecture series for Year 5 medical students at Barts and the London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London and also wrote the “Patient Consequences” section of the 3rd edition of the START course. She has also completed the Edward Jenner Program by the NHS Leadership Academy.
Additionally, she has contributed to numerous publications and journals and has presented papers at dozens of international, national, and regional events.
Memberships of Professional Organisations
1. Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, England (MRCS).
2. Junior Member of the International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association.
3. Junior Member of the Asia Pacific Hepatopancreatobiliary Association.
Awards & Grants
1. 1st Prize in poster on "Primary Renal Lymphoma" at the 75th Annual Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India held at Gurgaon, India in December 2015.
2. Best Paper on “Laparoscopic Subtotal Cholecystectomy – An Alternative Approach In The Difficult Gallbladder” at PSG-SURGICON 2017 held at Coimbatore, India in June 2017.
3. Grant from the KSELS to attend and present at the 40th Annual Meeting and International Symposium of the Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons held at Busan, South Korea in April 2017.
3. Grant to attend and present at the Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW) 2017 held at Hong Kong in September 2017.
Dr. Akshay Bavikatte is currently working as a Specialty doctor (General and Colorectal Surgery) at west Suffolk hospital NHS Trust Bury saint Edmunds (UK). His vast teaching experience in theoretical and clinical formats is a great experience for the aspirants, he is also well experienced in mentoring in both online and offline formats.
Dr. Akshay is also having Fellowship in Hepatobiliary surgery and transplantation from MIE, university, Japan and has a lot of presentations and workshops under his belt. He has complete his Mch from Amrita School of Medicine and also achieved the prestigious MRCS degree from RCS(U.K).He has worked as a surgical tutor for MSc in Surgical sciences by university of Edinburgh . Dr. Akshay is a lovable mentor who always aid the aspirants in all means by creating a space from his busy schedules.
Qualifications
1. MBBS – J.S.S Medical college, Mysore
2. MS General Surgery – J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere
3. Mch Gastrointestinal surgery – Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi, Kerala, India
4. Fellow of Indian Association Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons – Colorectal Surgery
5. FRCS - Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
Dr. Manoj Thillai is a highly skilled Transplant surgeon, with expertise in Standardizing Retrieval Techniques for minimal organ injuries and effective NORS service. Trained extensively at one of the best institutes in the UK, and his academical knowledge and clinical skills is incomparable. Dr. Manoj is highly passioned towards mentoring and sharing his knowledge with the aspirants.
Dr. Manoj Thillai got his HPB surgery and solid organ transplant training from the prestigious Amrita institute of medical sciences. He completed MRCS from Edinburgh University in UK. He was one of the Clinical Lead Surgeon for NORS across the national allocated zonal service. He is well recognized among his peers through his research papers and publications and has vast experience in conducting presentations. He has been in the field of Transplant Surgery from the year 2014 and has worked with internationally recognized Hospitals.
Dr. Manoj Thillai itself was a gold medal winner during his academic period hence the techniques he adapts during his training will be a blessing to students.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MBBS – Sri Ramachandra University and Research Institute - Chennai
2. MS General Surgery – Sri Ramachandra University and Research Institute
3. MRCS (UK) – Edinburgh University
4. Mch (GI Surgery) – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
5. Secured Prof. Gnanaprakasam’s Gold medal in M.S General Surgery – 2014
6. University Topper & Best Outgoing Student in General Surgery – 2014
Dr. Guhan Venkatakrishnan is currently working as Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery and liver transplantation at Royal Free Hospital, London. Dr. Guhan has completed his MS in General Surgery in the year of 2016 and also became a prestigious MRCS member at the Royal college of surgeons England in 2017. He subsequently did his super-specialty training in GI surgery and solid organ transplantation, cleared his M. Ch exam in GI Surgery from Amrita Institute of Medical Science Cochin, India.
Dr. Guhan loved to be engaged as a mentor since he values the needs of the students a lot. His passion to deliver the session with beautified presentation with enhanced and updated information shall be academically very vital for the students across the globe. Dr. Guhan’s academical knowledge and clinical expertise will benefit each of the student across the globe to achieve their dreams and also to pursue a reputed clinical career.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MBBS – Stanley Medical College
2. MS General Surgery – Madras Medical College
3. MRCS (UK) – Royal College of England
4. ASI – Association of surgeons of India
5. MRCS – Member of Royal College of Surgeons
6. FRCS - Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
Awards & Achievements
1. Secured rank 13 in the national level general surgery exam (NEET Super specialty) for entry to super specialty courses, National entrance eligibility Test (2017)
2. MS General Surgery – Madras Medical College
3. Qualified for the prestigious bursary award of the IASGCON 2019 (Indian Association for Surgical Gastroenterology)
Dr. G. S Jeevan is currently working as senior resident M. Ch (Surgical Oncology), Regional Cancer Center, Madurai medical College Madurai.
Dr. Jeevan is an enthusiastic soul towards gaining knowledge and dispersing the same to the aspirants across the globe. He is one of the best-known mentors in south India who always had a great passion towards delivering quality education to the students.
He did his DNB in General surgery from Manipal Hospital Bangalore and also cleared his MRCS exams in 2016 and became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Dr. Jeevan adopts an interactive mentoring technology which enables the student to learn the concepts without any mental stress. Delivering quality education by embracing latest technologies is the moto he emphasized in.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. M.Ch (SURGICAL ONCOLOGY) SENIOR RESIDENT, – Regional Cancer Center, Madurai Medical College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
2. DIPLOMA IN MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY (D.MAS) – Singhania University, India Training from World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
3. FELLOWSHIP IN MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY (F.MAS) – World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS),
Trained from World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
4. MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND (MRCS)
5. DIPLOMATE OF NATIONAL BOARD (DNB GENERAL SURGERY) National Board of Examinations, New Delhi Trained in Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
6. Highest Marks in MS (OBG) in KMC Manipal as well as Manipal academy of higher education- May 2016"
7. Best Outgoing MS (OBG) candidate award, 2016
8. Best MRS (OBG) Resident Award, 2016
9. Highest Marks amount all among all clinical specialities at PG exams of Manipal University, May 2016
10. BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS) Dr SMCSI Medical College, Karakonam, Trivandrum, Kerala Kerala University
11. Life Member of ASI –Association of Surgeons in India
12. Life Member of IMA – Indian Medical Association
13. Life Member of IASO – Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists
Dr. Sushma Sharma is an esteemed and well renowned professor in Pune India. She is currently working as Prof ObGyn at MIMER Medical College Talegaon and has also worked as HOD for almost 10 years in the same college. She is the 1st Rank holder for the university during her academic career in DGO. Her teaching experience is so unique and dynamic that over 15+ years she has shown her passion to deliver the concepts to the students with same enthusiasm when she started her career.
Dr. Sushma also completed several research projects funded by Govt of India, ICMR, MUHS, BIRAC etc. She has special areas of interests in Medical education, High risk Obstetrics, Social Obstetrics Colposcopy etc. Her paper presentations and workshops are so countless as she has presented workshops and seminars in all parts of India throughout her career. It is considered as a blessing to acquire a mentor like Dr. Sushma during a training phase of an aspirant because the knowledge and clinical skills she possesses is unique and rare.
Dr. Shashwat K Jani is Consultant Assistant Professor in Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Sheth V. S. General Hospital, Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad. He is one of the most reputed and highly seeking mentor in India. He has an experience of 10+ years in mentoring students across India and he is one of the professionals who has an excellent skill in delivering knowledge in an interactive way for making the concepts clear for the students.
He also has numerous publications under his name in national and international platforms under different topics and modules for providing the utmost knowledge to the aspirants across the world. His diversified knowledge along with great mentoring skills creates a unique learning environment for the students to learn the curriculum with ease and also in a structured manner.
Memberships
1. Life Member of Ahmedabad Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society (A.O.G.S.) since 2011.
2. Managing Committee Member, A.O.G.S. for Consecutive 3 years 2014 -15, 2015-16, 2016 – 17, 2018 – 19.
3. Life member of Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR).
4. Life Member of Indian Association Of Gynec Endoscopist (IAGE).
5. Elected as MASTER TRAINER from WEST ZONE of INDIA for training of Medical & Paramedical staff for Postpartum
6. haemorrhage and Eclampsia from FOGSI – JHEPIGO Safe Motherhood Initiative programme and trained Medical & Paramedical staff across Gujarat since 2012.
Awards and Achievements
1. Passed Post graduate Examination for M. S. (Ob Gyn) with 2nd rank in D Y Patil university, Kolhapur.
2. RWon the 3rd prize for Best paper presentation on Role of Laparoscopy in Infertility in West Zone Yuva Fogsi Conference , 2010 at Mahabaleshwar.
3. Won 2nd Prize for Best Video presentation on Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic Pregnancy in Annual IAGE Conference 2012 at Ahmedabad.
4. Received Prestigious Dr Shirish Daftary GOLD MEDAL “ YOUNG TALENT AWARD “ for year 2016- 17 from Ahmedabad Obs Gyn Society.
Dr. Priyadarshini Lingaraj is currently working as Specialist, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Ahalia Hospital, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She is one among those medical professionals who has proven academics along with skilled practical expertise. Her admiration towards the field of mentoring to share the immense knowledge she possesses in the field of OBS & Gyn was incredible. As a doctor she deeply cares and understands the patients beats and worries and provide utmost care in all means, and when it comes to a mentor, she always keen to learn the mindset of each individual candidate to seek the worries they have to mitigate it with the adequate training practices.
Dr. Priyadarshini itself was a multi-level gold medal winner during her academic period (undergrad and masters) hence the techniques she adapts during her training will be a blessing to the aspirants who currently undergoing through the same strenuous phase.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MBBS - KEMPEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
2. MS OBG - S. NIJALINGAPPA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
3. FNB High Risk Pregnancy and Fetal Medicine
Awards and Achievements
1. MRCOG - cleared part 1 awaiting part 2 exam.
2. DNB (OBG) - (Dr. MGR Medical University), Tamil Nādu.
3. Training In Advanced Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
4. Training in laparoscopy
5. MBBS - Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai.
6. ISUOG International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Navya N is a Senior Consultant currently working at Gunasheela Hospital Basavanagudi Bangalore. Her passion towards delivering knowledge and mentoring students is appreciable, more than a mentor she is always known to be a great friend for the aspirants across India. She has also been having a lot of presentations and workshops under her bag which includes Research Methodology, Pre-Eclampsia etc just to name a few.
Dr. Navya shall propound her valuable time and effort for mentoring with care and utmost passion for the sole benefit of the students to design the future knowledgeable generation.
Qualifications
1. MBBS - KEMPEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
2. MS OBG - S. NIJALINGAPPA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
3. FNB High Risk Pregnancy and Fetal Medicine
Awards and Achievements
1. Cleared the theory and practical anomaly scan exam conducted by Fetal Medicine Foundation UK. One of the 146 candidates all over India to have received this certification till date
2. S. NIJALINGAPPA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
3. Participated and won third place in Student Delegate Program arranged by Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology in June 2015.
4. Secured First place in Integrated teaching arranged in S. Nijalingappa Medical College August 2015 as a part of World breast feeding week program 1-7 August 2015.
5. Won First place in STATE LEVEL KASBEKAR-METGUD PG QUIZ held at JSS Mysore in November 2015.
Dr. Foram Lalcheta is currently working as Consultant in Nahar Hospital Rajasthan. She is a professional who has a great admiration towards the community and his unique mentoring skills favoring all the aspirants to understand the concepts and process crystal clear.
She has participated, presented numerous presentations and even organized “FERTIQUEST2019”by Indian Fertility society in Association with Nagpur Obstetrics and Gynec society. Her ability to manage and perform the course with a structured program is so unique and appreciable. As a mentor she always love to convey the concepts loud and clear and which is why she is always considered as a “Lovable Personality” among the aspirants.
Her diversified and concept based mentoring skills will benefit the students in such a way to clear concepts and make progressive learning with great acceleration on clinical skills.
Dr. Erum Sajid is currently working as consultant gynecologist at Paras HMRI Patna 2019. She is one of the highly talented medical professionals with immense clinical skills. She is well versed in all OBGYN clinical procedures such as Caesarean Section, Major and Minor Surgeries in both obstetrics and gynecology, Labor Room protocols, Evidence based management. Well versed with colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, doing and reading NST/EFM, Assisted in all major and minor LAPROSCOPIC procedures under ace Laparoscopic surgeons (Myomectomies/ Sacro colpopexy/Surgical Intervention for Infertility/Endometriosis) and Special Interest in Infertility.
Dr. Erum deeply cares and understand the heartbeat of each of the aspirants in the community, thus deeply understands the constraints which the aspirants face while preparing and attending professional exams like MRCOG, MS, DNB etc. We are privileged for her unique and valuable contribution and mentoring helps the aspirants to reach their milestone or academic excellence.
Qualifications & Memberships
1. MBBS - Gandhi Medical College (Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)
2. DNB OBG - Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi
3. Fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgeries Deesa. Gujrat.
4. Fellowship in basic ultrasound training. Gurgaon.
5. AICOG/FOGSI – 518 BIH 0685
6. ASSOCIATION OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGIST OF DELHI
Dr. Nayanika Gaur is currently practicing as Consultant and Endoscopy Surgeon at Kirti IVF Clinic and Gynae Endoscopy Centre, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Her passion to gain knowledge in all aspects related to the field of OBGYN was admirable for all the fellow colleagues in the community. She loves to read and expand her knowledge library and at the same way to share the knowledge that she has with the fellow colleagues and aspirants across India. Dr. Nayanika proposes unique mentoring skills like learning through living, spending a finite amount of time on every day in certain aspects makes the concepts clear.
She is also a fervent teacher and desires to share the knowledge with all. We are privileged for her unique and valuable contribution and mentoring helps the aspirants to reach their milestone or academic excellence
Qualifications & Memberships
1. MBBS
2. Master of Surgery (M.S) Obstetrics and Gynaecology
3. CIMP- Certified Menopause Practitioner
4. Dip. ART (Basics and Advanced course), 2020, Kiel University, Germany.
5. Dip. MAS (Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery)
6. FIST (Fertility Improving Surgical Techniques) Course at Johnson and Johnson Institute, Mumbai. Recognized by IAGE and ISAR
7. FMAS (Fellow of Minimal Access Surgery), AMASI (Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India)
8. FOGSI 2013- till date
9. JOGS (Jodhpur OB and Gynae Society) 2016- till date
10. IAGE 2019 - till date
11. ESHRE 2018 - till date
12. – AGESR
13. – ISGE
14. IFS
15. IMA (Feb. 2021)
16. IMS- 2021
17. AAGL - Feb. 2021 onwards
18. IUGA - 2021 onwards
19. ESAG (European Society of Aesthetic Gynecology)
7. IAGE – Rajasthan Chapter- Member of Managing committee 2021-22.
Dr. Priyankur Roy is currently working as consultant, infertility & Gynae-Endoscopy, NOVA IVF & Roy’s Clinic, Siliguri. His demand for seeking knowledge and facing hard challenges to attain the skills which are demanding for every consultant. He is also a lovable personality who is always very approachable for every aspirant, he always dedicates his valuable time for any aspirant if he raised any queries regarding the theoretical or clinical aspects.
Dr. Priyankur has completed published 60+ Articles (International & National Journals); authored 15+ chapters, peer-reviewer of various Journals (including JOGI), presented 50+ articles in conferences. Sharing knowledge gained throughout his life is considered as on of the service that he is doing for the development of the community. The quality of study materials that he proposes along with a sound background of clinical skills will be a great combination for the aspirants, one of the rarest.
Memberships
1. India Representative, WATOG, FIGO; Jt. Secretary, Gestosis (India Chapter)
2. National Co-Ordinator, Perinatology Committee
3. FOGSI East Zone Co-Ordinator – Infertility, Endocrinology Committee
4. FOGSI Jt. Secretary, Siliguri OBG Society.
5. Org. Secretary, East Zone Yuva FOGSI (2020)
Awards & Achievements
1. Gold Medal for Topping in MS University Examination (2016)
2. FOGSI – Corion Award (Jr. Category) (2017)
3. FOGSI – Future Award (2017)
4. AOFOG – Shan S. Ratnam Young Gynaecologist Award (2019)
5. FOGSI – Dr. Kamini Rao Orator (2020)
6. FOGSI – Dr. Shanti Yadav Award in Infertility (2020)
7. FOGSI-IAEC – Sun Travelling Fellowship (2020)
8. FOGSI – Dr. Nimish R Shelat Research Award (2020)
Dr. Raveena Kataria is a skillful and dynamic medical practitioner who has pursued MBBS with her keen interest and talent. She started his academics by pursuing MBBS from Maharashtra Insititute of Medical Education and Research, Pune, and completed her Emergency Medicine Elective from Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, U.S.A. She holds an elective in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, U.S.A. an and Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship from Clinical Hospital Dubrava at Zagreb, Croatia. Dr. Raveena has completed her Medical Internship at the Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research and currently serving as a Clinical Microbiology Tutor in the same institution. She is joining as a junior mentor for StudyOBG courses
Research Publications
1. “Cyberchondria - Prevalence of Internet-based Self Diagnosis among Medical and Non-medical Urban Indian Population” Himaad Hullur, Raveena Kataria*, Vincy Koshy, Oshin Behl
2. “Minimally invasive technique of fixation of closed bimalleolar fractures” Dr. Santosh Borkar, Dr. Sririang Godbole, Dr. Himaad M Hullur, Dr. Raveena R Kataria, Dr. Abhilash Pawar Published in International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences, 2020.
3. “Study of percutaneous autologous bone marrow injections in delayed and nonunion of long bone fractures - A prospective study” Sidheshwar Thosar, Santosh Borkar, Prashant Kamath, Himaad Hullur, Raveena Kataria Published in Duke Orthopedic Journal, January-December 2020.
4. “Knowledge, awareness and attitude on infant organ donation among medical students” Raveena R. Kataria, Himaad M. Hullur, Anjum Sayyed, Shilpa A. Pratinidhi* International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, January 2021.
3. OSHA Course Completed (Successfully completed "Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting" course)
Dr. Himaad Hullur is a medical fellow with great passion and enthusiasm with a highly professional attitude toward his career. He pursued MBBS from the Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research. He had completed his Internship at Bhausaheb Sardesai Talegaon Rural Hospital and then was a Pulmonology elective at Florida International University. Later he moved to Jackson Park Hospital as Hospitalist elective and then as a Gastroenterology elective at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. With his vast experience throughout his professional life, he’s currently working as a House officer at House Officer. He is also very keen on mentoring the aspirants and with his excellent skills in guiding aspirants, he is joining as our StudyOBG jr mentor.
Major Research Papers
1. Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Biliary Drainage and Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage Provide Successful Salvage Biliary Drainage in Biliary Obstruction From Pancreatic Cancer: A Single Center Experience,, American College of Gastroenterology, October 2022
2. Study of percutaneous autologous bone marrow injections in delayed and nonunion of long bone fractures: A prospective study, Duke Orthopedic Journal, January-December 2020
3. Cyberchondria: Prevalence of Internet-based Self Diagnosis among Medical and Non-medical Urban ; Indian Population, International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research 2020
4. Minimally invasive technique of fixation of closed bimalleolar fractures, International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences, 2020
5. Doctor-patient interactions with respect to type of practice, Int J Community Med Public Health. 2020 Feb;7(2)
6. Case presentation- "Extranodal Non-Hodgkinʼs Lymphoma Primary Cutaneous Large B-cell Type", Presented at – “Illuminati” Medical Conference, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, August 2016. “Mediace” Medical Conference, Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College, Pune, August 2016
Dr. Prashanth K Adiga is a well-renowned and experienced doctor as well as a professor with a great mentoring attitude to teaching the aspirants. He is a highly skilled doctor in the field of infertility treatment and reproductive medicine. He has completed his primary medical degree and MD in OBG. In 2001 he joined as an assistant professor in the Department of OBG, KMC Manipal, and later protected to associate professor in 2008. He continued his career as an associate professor there till 2015 and then he got an appointment as a Professor and head of the department of OBG till 2018. Currently, he is working as a professor in the department of reproductive medicine and surgery at KMC Manipal, Karnataka. Later he underwent basic training in obstetrics ultrasound in Mediscan Chennai. and later he completed advanced training in Obstetric ultrasound and Basic Fetal medicine in Mediscan Chennai. He has also completed a fellowship in Reproductive medicine and surgery. He has also contributed to various chapters in many textbooks. He is joining StudyMEDIC as a StudyRepro mentor.
Awards
1. Best outgoing student in Microbiology in the year 1994
2. Imaging science award – presented by Federation of Obstetrician and Gynaecological Society of India (FOGSI) – 2007
Presentations
1. Presented a paper titled “Prenatal presentation of congenital megalourethra- A case series” in Indian society of prenatal diagnosis and therapy (ISPAT) in December 2007 in Chennai.
Dr. Divyesh Dholariya is an eminent doctor with an excellent clinical skillset and a lot of integrity and passion. He pursued MBBS from the University of the Visayas. He started his medical career as a medical intern at Gullas College of Medicine in 2019 and then worked as a Medical Officer at Global Hospital in Medicine Department. Later he continued as a Venue Doctor at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad. He has also been a Dialysis Medical Officer at Maheshwari Dialysis Centre and served as a Clinical Observer at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group also. He has completed his PLAB 1 and FMGE successfully and is also enthusiastic about making aspirants prepare for these papers. He is joined as a junior mentor for PLAB aspirants with StudyMEDIC.
Licenses & Certifications
1. Introduction to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - BMJ
2. Occupational English Test - Cambridge University Press & Assessment English
3. PLAB 1 - General Medical Council
4. FMGE - Medical Council of India
5. Online-learning Introduction to quality improvement for patients and public - Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP)
6. Introduction to quality improvement for healthcare professionals - Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP)
7. Permanent registration - Gujarat medical council
Dr. Teenu Maria is working as a junior doctor with an overall experience of 3 years in post-cardiac surgery critical care. She is very resourceful and conscientious when it comes to immediate decision-making, making skills, documentation, and patient care. She is reliable and accountable in terms of treatment provided and communication with the team involved. Dr. Teenu is an empathetic doctor who believes in the art of communication with patients and advocates for patient ethics. She pursued her primary medical degree MBBS from Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. She had undergone various training under various prestige organizations and got exposure to various clinical skills. She is also very enthusiastic about mentoring and she has got experience in teaching inc various Internship seminars and presentations and also in departmental seminars and case presentations. She was also involved in informal teaching sessions on the management of COVID-19 in the first-line and second-line treatment centers for the nurses working in the organizations. She completed both the PLAB exams in both parts and got an aggregate score of 8.0 in the IELTS examination. She is joining as a junior mentor for PLAB aspirants with StudyMEDIC.
Achievements
1. Certificates of Honour, 2012-2017 For Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Paediatrics
2. 2nd Rank in the state, preliminary of All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT), 2012.
3. 60th Rank, Kerala Engineering And Medical (KEAM) Entrance, 2012.
4. 179th Rank, final of All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), 2012.
5. 3rd Rank in Catch Them Young, Infosys Group, April 2008.
6. National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Scholar, 2007.
Dr Karthik Anilkumar Geetha is a conscientious medical professional with a passion for teaching and mentoring. He always tries and wants to improve his level of knowledge. He believes that the best way to acquire knowledge is to teach and mentor students.
He has been helping students for preparing the PLAB exams and now as the mentor for PLAB courses at StudyMEDIC he envisions fulfilling his dream to become a renowned mentor.
Achievements
1. Certificates of Honour, 2012-2017 For Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Paediatrics
2. 2nd Rank in the state, preliminary of All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT), 2012.
3. 60th Rank, Kerala Engineering And Medical (KEAM) Entrance, 2012.
4. 179th Rank, final of All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), 2012.
5. 3rd Rank in Catch Them Young, Infosys Group, April 2008.
6. National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Scholar, 2007.
Dr Zeeshan Mohammad is a young healthcare professional with an enthusiastic outlook and communication skills with experience of working both as a team member and a leader. He is an avid learner with an ability to quickly adjust attributable to years spent in different countries like Nigeria, Tanzania, India and Philippines. He has recently cleared his PLAB exams and he has organized and was the key speaker of many webinars on ‘FMGE: Tips & Tricks’ to guide the final year medical students on how to prepare and successfully clear FMGE.
Achievements
1. Certificates of Honour, 2012-2017 For Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Paediatrics
2. 2nd Rank in the state, preliminary of All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT), 2012.
3. 60th Rank, Kerala Engineering And Medical (KEAM) Entrance, 2012.
4. 179th Rank, final of All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), 2012.
5. 3rd Rank in Catch Them Young, Infosys Group, April 2008.
6. National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Scholar, 2007.
Dr. Akila Thirugnanam is an eminent and experienced medical practitioner, who is committed to providing excellent medical care, especially in the field of doing regular antenatal growth scans, and follicular monitoring for infertility patients/IVF patients. She completed her medical degree MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research, Pondicherry. Then pursued DGO Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Pondicherry. Then later she completed MRM from Homerton, University London. UK and FRMv from ICOG fellowship in reproductive Medicine In new life fertility Center, Chennai. She served under various prestigious organizations and there she excelled as a great physician. She worked as a research fellow in the preventive and social medicine dept from July 2006 till Nov 2006 for research regarding the prevalence of Diabetes Miletus among the rural and urban populations during externships involved research assistance ongoing research study in the year 2010 study of Intrauterine growth retardation in various population, USF, Florida, USA. As a PG resident and Senior Resident, she served her best in the worked organizations. Currently, she is working as a consultant in London Fertility Care, Musiri, Trichy, and joining StudyMEDIC as a StudyREPRO mentor to help the aspirants learn more about reproductive medicines and effective treatment.
Dr. Priyadarshini Lingaraj is currently working as Specialist, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Ahalia Hospital, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She is one among those medical professionals who has proven academics along with skilled practical expertise. Her admiration towards the field of mentoring to share the immense knowledge she possesses in the field of OBS & Gyn was incredible. As a doctor she deeply cares and understands the patients beats and worries and provide utmost care in all means, and when it comes to a mentor, she always keen to learn the mindset of each individual candidate to seek the worries they have to mitigate it with the adequate training practices.
Dr. Priyadarshini itself was a multi-level gold medal winner during her academic period (undergrad and masters) hence the techniques she adapts during her training will be a blessing to the aspirants who currently undergoing through the same strenuous phase.
Qualifications and Memberships
1. MBBS - KEMPEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
2. MS OBG - S. NIJALINGAPPA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
3. FNB High Risk Pregnancy and Fetal Medicine
Awards and Achievements
1. MRCOG - cleared part 1 awaiting part 2 exam.
2. DNB (OBG) - (Dr. MGR Medical University), Tamil Nādu.
3. Training In Advanced Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
4. Training in laparoscopy
5. MBBS - Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai.
6. ISUOG International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Navya N is a Senior Consultant currently working at Gunasheela Hospital Basavanagudi Bangalore. Her passion towards delivering knowledge and mentoring students is appreciable, more than a mentor she is always known to be a great friend for the aspirants across India. She has also been having a lot of presentations and workshops under her bag which includes Research Methodology, Pre-Eclampsia etc just to name a few.
Dr. Navya shall propound her valuable time and effort for mentoring with care and utmost passion for the sole benefit of the students to design the future knowledgeable generation.
Qualifications
1. MBBS - KEMPEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
2. MS OBG - S. NIJALINGAPPA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
3. FNB High Risk Pregnancy and Fetal Medicine
Awards and Achievements
1. Cleared the theory and practical anomaly scan exam conducted by Fetal Medicine Foundation UK. One of the 146 candidates all over India to have received this certification till date
2. S. NIJALINGAPPA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
3. Participated and won third place in Student Delegate Program arranged by Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology in June 2015.
4. Secured First place in Integrated teaching arranged in S. Nijalingappa Medical College August 2015 as a part of World breast feeding week program 1-7 August 2015.
5. Won First place in STATE LEVEL KASBEKAR-METGUD PG QUIZ held at JSS Mysore in November 2015.
Dr. Jyoti Karande is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with pretty long years of experience in the respective field and aims at promoting optimal wellness for women. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur with 10 gold medals and accomplished MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Nagpur University.
Dr. Jyoti cleared MRCOG in 2008 and worked as a clinical fellow at Northampton Hospital in the UK. Along with her academics, she also followed her passion Kathak Dance and to her great delight she did Masters in Kathak Dance as well. With a knowledge bank learned through academics and experiences, she successfully fulfilled significant duties in different organizations.
She served as Joint Secretary 'Breastcon' in 2016, Joint Secretary of IOGS 2021 and Joint secretary AICOG 2022. She also serves as a life member for IFS, IMS and ISAR. She also worked as a consultant at Manipal Hospital. With savoir-faire delightful skills, she had been in the chair of Quiz Master in National and State ISAR conferences.
StudyMEDIC believes that her vast experience and knowledge will be beneficial to the OB GYN Students who plan to acquire mastery in Vaginal Surgery.
With 11 years of teaching experience, Dr. Anil Sakhare is one of the most talented and versatile Obstetricians and Gynaecologists specialized in vaginal surgery. He joins StudyMEDIC as Senior Mentor for Vaginal Surgery Courses.
StudyVaginalSurgery, one of StudyMEDIC's sister concerns, exclusively focuses on Vaginal Surgery Courses.
As a former assistant professor at GMC Nande where he worked for 11 years; his experience as a teacher and examiner extends to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
As faculty, he has attended numerous national and international conferences. He published 19 scientific articles in national and international journals. Among his greatest achievements, he is one of the few Indians
to have contributed to Williams Textbook of Obstetrics.
In addition to his other accomplishments, he published a case report in the international reference
book of Operative Obstetrics by Cunningham. Through rotary medical health camps, he extended his service to African countries and operated on hundreds of cases. His experience includes operating more than 4000 cases of NDVH. He served as the organizing secretary for AMOGS 2017, Nanded.
Professional Memberships
1. FICOG-Fellow of Indian College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.
MS (OB & GYNAE), MBBS, FMAS, Diploma in Urogynaecology
An OB-GYN specialist with extensive experience in vaginal surgery, Dr Richa Patel Narkhede is relentless in her pursuit of knowledge and adept at learning new things. Currently, she works as Assistant Professor at the Sewakunj Hospital & Research Centre of LNCT Hospital, Indore. She completed MBBS from Barkatulla University Bhopal in 2013. Completing her Masters in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from ACPM Medical College, Dhule under the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik in 2017; she went on to complete a fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery in Gynaecology from the same university.
While working as senior resident at SBH Govt Hospital, she became a Fellow in Minimal Access Surgery in Gynaecology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 2017 to 2018. From 2018 to January 2019 she served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at SBH Government Medical College, Dhule.
In 2019, she became a Senior Resident in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of BL Kapur Multi specialty Hospital, New Delhi. She completed a diploma in Urogynecology (Pelvic floor reconstruction) at the University of Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel, Germany in 2020. She recently completed a fellowship in Vaginal Surgery under ICOG (FOGSI) at Bapat Hospital, Indore. As an author, presenter, and reviewer; she has written many articles and papers. She had participated in many workshops and conferences at the national and state levels.
Professional Qualifications
1. Fellowship in Vaginal Surgery
2. Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery in Gynaecology
3. Diploma in Urogynecology (Pelvic Floor Reconstruction)
Dr. Rajani Manglawat is an OB-GYN specialist with ample expertise in vaginal surgery and extensive clinical experience. She joins StudyVaginalSurgery as mentor to aid and support all OB GYN specialists of the country to become masters in Vaginal Surgeries.
Completing her MBBS from JIVAJI University of GRMC GWALIOR in 2006, she pursued her MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur in 2010. She completed FICOG in vaginal surgery with a gold medal from ICOG (FOGSI) at Bapat hospital Indore in 2019.
Starting her career as a Senior Resident at MGM Medical College Indore in 2011, later she served as a consultant gynecologist at Manav Seva Trust Hospital Mohankheda, Dhar (M.P.) and as a senior consultant at Bapat Hospital Indore in 2021.
She is well experienced in OB-GYN cases and an expert in all types of vaginal surgeries such as Vaginal Hysterectomy, Vaginal Tubectomy, Anterior Colporrhaphy and Perineorrhaphy. Her other areas of expertise includes Abdominal Hysterectomy, Tubectomy, etc.
Over her decades-long experience, she had presented numerous papers and her paper titled "Permanent Sterilization through Vaginal Route" was selected for the AlCOG 2022 Indore event. Her unparalleled wealth of knowledge and experience will be of great value to the OB-GYN students who plan to acquire mastery in Vaginal Surgery.
