Dermatologist

Curriculum Vitae

Dr Shruthi R

MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy)

Harisree, Engineering College P.O., Thrissur-680 009. Ph no- 920-***-****

***********@*****.***

Summary

A dedicated young dermatologist proficient in general dermatology, dermatosurgery and cosmetology who wants to excel in medical management and research of dermatological ailments.

Date of Birth

23rd November 1991

Academic Qualifications

●MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy from Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur in May 2021, with first class

●DNB in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy- Feb 2022

●MBBS from All India Institute of Medical sciences, New Delhi, in December 2014, with first class (70.6%)

Professional Experience

●Senior resident in dermatology, PK das institute of medical sciences- from Nov 17/11/2021 to present

●Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (May 2018-Sept 2021)

●Resident Intern, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (January 2014-December 2014)

Technical expertise

1.Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology in AIMS, Thrissur

●Out Patient Department- Consulted over 2,000 out patients in Dermatology with complex dermatological problems needing expert management referred from various hospitals spread across the state.

●Single handedly conducted Dermatology OPD at St Joseph’s Hospital, Kallur as part of rural dermatology services from January 2019 to February 2020.

●In Patient Department:- 30 bedded ward, with separate male and female ward and isolation rooms. Patients warranting in-patient care are admitted to the Dermatology unit and specialised care given through daily ward rounds and diagnostic/ interventional procedures including skin cancers. This involves in house training of both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and interns in the care of such patients through bedside demonstration of clinical signs and interventional procedures viz. Skin biopsy, Tzanck smear, Nikolsky sign, Pathergy test, Slit skin smear for lepra bacilli, wound dressing.

●Procedures carried out in Dermatology Minor OT and Cosmetology:-

Skin Biopsy- punch, incisional, excisional

Radiofrequency ablation

Chemical peeling

Surgical treatment of warts, corns

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment

Long pulsed Nd YAG hair laser treatment

Phototherapy

Intralesional injections

Microneedling

MRF

Chemical cauterisation

Comedone extraction

Vitiligo surgeries

Electrosurgery

Fractional and non fractional CO2 laser

Cryotherapy

Q switched Nd YAG laser therapy for tattoo removal

Phototherapy

Assisted in Hair Transplant surgeries, Mini punch graft, Split thickness graft surgeries, non cultured epidermal cell suspension for vitiligo, blister grafting, tattooing for vitiligo

●Managing Dermatological Emergency cases of the hospital on duty days

●Academic Activities:-

Recruiting patients over a period of 18 months for Thesis to study role of allergic contact dermatitis in atopic dermatitis patients

Active participation in academic activities like Case presentation, Seminars, Short talks, Journal clubs and Dermatopathology classes.

Teaching Undergraduates, interns, and juniors about basic dermatology and procedures

2.Resident Intern, All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS), New Delhi

●Did clinical rotations in departments of Internal Medicine, Community Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiotherapy.

●Accomplished general procedures such as phlebotomy, catheterization, biopsies and intubation, which was performed under the supervision of attending physicians.

●Responsible for documentation of patient care, history taking, initial evaluation of incoming patients.

●Assisting and shadowing practicing physicians to gain knowledge and learning extensive surgical procedures.

Academic Excellence

●Aced AIIMS Pre-medical exam – All India Rank 22 (among top .01% students) Jul 2009. (AIIMS, New Delhi is the no.1 Medical College and premier institute for clinical research in India)

●Selected for Interview for book prize for the best undergraduate Mar 2014 student in Psychiatry (AIIMS - New Delhi).

●Was a final candidate for the interview for the KVPY scholarship (2010) held at Bangalore, for research work under Dr Rima Dada, Professor of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi

●95.8% in All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) -2007

●96% in All India Senior Secondary Examination (AISSE) -2009

Membership in professional organizations

●Provisional Life Member, IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists

●Life Member, AIIMSONIANS Alumni Association

Important trainings and workshops attended

●Dermascopy workshop by IADVL

●Alopecia masterclass course by American Academy of Dermatology

●Boardprepplus by American Academy of Dermatology

●Numerous workshops on general dermatology procedures, dermatosurgery and cosmetology in various state and national conferences

Papers and Posters presented

●Presented a paper on “Fingertip unit- is it relevant in the Indian scenario” at E-Dermacon 2021; Mid Cuticon Kerala 2020; and Malabar Bonhomie (for the Dowling scholarship)

●Presented a poster titled “Lurking in plain sight- A case of folliculotropic MF” at Dermazone South and Cuticon Kerala 2019

●Presented a poster titled “Psoriasiform lesions- always dig deeper” at E- Dermacon 2021

Papers published/Under peer review

●Dissertation (MD Thesis) – Critical evaluation of allergic contact dermatitis in atopic dermatitis- in December 2020

●Rathish S, Criton S. Robert Willan – A true pioneer. J Skin Sex Transm Dis 2019;1:30-1.

●Fingertip unit- is it relevant in the Indian Scenario?- Under peer review in the Indian Journal of Dermatology

●Secukinumab for recalcitrant chronic plaque psoriasis in a 9 year old- Under peer review in the Indian Journal of Dermatology

Events/Conferences Organised

●Actively involved in the organization of Mid Cuticon Kerala 2018

●Contributed significantly in organizing AIMS and galderma dermatology gold medal examination and dermatopathology conference-2019

●Key role in organization and conduction of the Dowling club meeting at AIMS, Thrissur- Feb 2020

Social Contributions

●Delivered health talks to the residents of urban settlement colonies.

●Presented street play on antenatal care to the residents of urban settlement colonies.

Computer Skills

●MS Office, Mendeley

Details of Senior Doctors for reference

Dr S. Criton

HOD and Professor, Dept of Dermatology, Amala institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur

Ph no. 944-***-****

******@*********.***

Declaration

I, Dr Shruthi R, do hereby certify that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Place: Thrissur Dr Shruthi R

Date : 11-07-2021

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