Dermatologist, 7yrs of experience

Location:

Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1P4, Canada

Posted:

October 12, 2013

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Dr. Sudha Anish MBBS MD DPD MSc PD

Permanent address:

W/o Dr. Anish P Nair

Puliyayil House

Iringath Post

Payyoli

Calicut

Kerala

India, Pin: 673523

Current address:

*** *** * **** ******

Vancouver BC,

V5Z 1P4

Phone:

+1-778-***-**** (mobile)

Email: ********@*****.**.**

Name: Sudha Anish

Father's name: E. Chandu

Date of birth: 24th May 1975

Sex: Female

Nationality: Indian

QUALIFICATIONS

o MBBS 1998, Calicut Medical College, Calicut University, Kerala, India.

o MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology 2006, Govt.Medical College,

Kottayam, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.

o Diploma in Practical Dermatology 2011, Cardiff University, UK. Passed

with distinction.

o MSc in Practical Dermatology 2013, Cardiff University, UK. Passed with

distinction.

CAREER PLAN

I would like to advance in my career as a dermatologist and

further my knowledge and skills in the subject.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* 6 years of experience as a dermatologist at Jaber Al Ahmed Armed

Forces Hospital, Ministry of Defence, Kuwait.

* 1 year of practice as a dermatologist at Kerala Government Health

Services, Kerala, India.

* 3 years of working experience in the Department of Dermatology at

Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

* 4 years experience as Resident Medical Officer in Dermatology at

Payyanur Co-operative Hospital, Payyanur, Kerala, India.

* Skilled in diagnosing and treating patients with various

dermatological disorders

* Expertise in performing various dermatosurgical and cosmatological

procedures.

* Received special training in dermatosurgical procedures from the

Department of Dermatology and Venereal diseases, Dr.Balabhai

Nanavati Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, India.

* Experienced in teaching junior postgraduate students, interns and

undergraduates.

WORK HISTORY

October 2013- Till date: Work as a Research Assistant at

Vancouver General Hospital, British Columbia, Canada.

September 2013- Till date: Work as tutor for Diploma Practical

Dermatology (online course) at Cardiff University, UK.

August 2007- April 2013: Worked as dermatologist at Jaber Al

Ahmed Armed Forces Hospital, Kuwait. My routine works included

V Independent management of outpatient clinic

V Inpatient care, attend and manage cross consultations for

dermatological problems from other departments

V Attend interdepartmental meetings, actively participate in discussions

and contribute in multidisciplinary management of complicated cases.

V Emergency and on call duties

V Perform diagnostic, therapeutic and cosmetic procedures including skin

biopsies, cryosurgery, electrosurgeries, chemical cauterization,

chemical peeling and iontophoresis

V Regular management of laser and photo therapy clinics

V Attend and present topics in departmental scientific meetings and

journal clubs.

September 2011- March 2013: Underwent one and half year distance learning

program, MSc in Practical Dermatology at Cardiff University, UK. Passed

with distinction.

V Highly interactive course

V Training on study and research skills

V In-course formative assessments

V Preparation and submission of a supervised research work at the end of

the course (see Research).

September 2010- June 2011: Underwent one year post graduate distance

learning course, Diploma in Practical Dermatology at Cardiff University, UK

and passed with distinction.

V Highly interactive course which comprised of three semesters

V 29 weekly topics which were assessed by MCQ at the end of each week

and graded

V Written assignments and online meetings on dermatological cases and

graded

V Online discussion forums

V Med-e-conferences during the course

V The final examination at the end of the course, which comprised of an

online clinical theory examination and an OSCE style clinical

examination, conducted over two days at Cardiff University, UK.

April 2006- July 2007: Worked as dermatologist in Kerala Govt. Health

Service, India.

V Independent management of outpatient clinic and inpatient care

V Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like skin biopsies,

excisional surgeries, chemical cauterization and electrosurgeries.

April 2003- April 2006: Postgraduate resident in the Department of

Dermatology, Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

V In patient works, out patient clinics, emergencies, on call duties

V Perform diagnostic, therapeutic and cosmetic dermatosurgical

procedures which include skin biopsies, skin grafting,

electrosurgeries, cryotherapy, chemical cauterization, chemical

peeling, dermabrasion, iontophoresis, acne and vitiligo surgeries,

laser and phototherapies

V Case taking and presentations, topic presentations and discussions,

journal clubs

V Thesis works (see Research)

V Supervision of house officers in ward works

V Teaching of junior doctors

V Organization of CMEs.

V Final examination at the end of 3 year course comprising of theory

examination, clinical examination and viva voce

May 1999- April 2003: Resident Medical Officer in the Department of

Internal Medicine and Dermatology at Payyanur Co-operative Hospital,

Payyannur

> Inpatient works, outpatient clinics, emergencies, on call duties

> Assisting dermatosurgical and cosmatological procedures

RESEARCH

Psoriasis of the scalp: an appraisal of current management strategies (2011-

2013):

The thesis aimed at analyzing literature for the

clinical spectrum of scalp psoriasis, efficacy, safety, tolerability and

convenience of medications used in the management of the condition based on

five case histories.

Based on the current evidence topical steroids are

considered as the first line treatment of all severities of scalp

psoriasis, with proven efficacy and tolerability. Other topical agents like

calcipotriol, tar, salicylic acid, and anthralin can be used as adjuvants

to topical steroids, as sequential therapy or maintenance treatment

following induction therapy with steroids. Phototherapy and systemic agents

are considered as second line in severe and recalcitrant cases. Therapeutic

decisions should be based on objective disease severity taking into account

patient's quality of life. Psychosocial support should be offered to all

subjects with quality of life impairment. A patient centred holistic

approach should be considered for management of scalp psoriasis considering

patient's quality of life, formulation preferences along with assessment of

clinical severity. The choice of an appropriate vehicle is crucial in

enhancing adherence and effectiveness of therapy.

Pityriasis rosea- a clinical study (2003-2006)

180 patients were studied. Incidence was 0.45% among total

number of dermatology cases. Male to female ratio was 1.25:1. 67.2% cases

occurred between 15 and 40 years. Herald patch could be located in 51.7%,

the commonest site being anterior chest (33.4%), classic distribution of

secondary lesions occurred in 90%, inverse in 3.9% and localized in 6.1%.

Maculopapular lesions with characteristic peripheral collarette of scales

predominated. Oral mucosal involvement occurred in 8.9%.

On comparing the efficacy of erythromycin with emollients in

causing resolution of skin lesions, statistically significant improvement

was noted in the group of patients receiving oral erythromycin.

PRESENTATIONS

Gunther's disease:- Mid year conference of Indian Association of

Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, Kerala, December 2004

(oral presentation)

Finasteride and women: CME on Advances in Dermatology for

Practitioners and Academicians, Indian Association of Dermatology

Venereology and Leprology, Kerala, May 2005 (Participated as a faculty

and presented the topic)

COURSES AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

> June 2003: Workshop on infection control and hospital waste

management, Medical College, Kottayam.

> November 2003: CME on Paediatric Dermatology and Dermatologic

emergencies, Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists

and Leprologists, Kerala, Kochi.

> November 2003: State Conference, Indian Association of

Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, Kerala, Kochi.

> May 2005: CME on Advances in Dermatology for Practitioners and

Academicians, Indian Association of Dermatology Venereology and

Leprology, Kerala, Trichur.

> October 2005: Course in Dermatosurgical procedures, Department of

Dermatology and Venereal Diseases, Dr.Balabhai Nanavati Hospital

and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai

> November 2005: CME on photodermatoses, Medical College,Kottayam.

> November 2005: Mid annual Conference and CME, Indian Association of

Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, Kerala, Kollam.

> March 2006: CME on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and related

problems, Medical College, Kottayam.

> October 2009: Pediatric Dermatology Symposium, Council of