Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Area's Of Interest
Certification
Publications
Affiliations
References
Disclaimer
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Dr VANDITHA SANTHAKUMARI MBBS MD

Nizwa,MA

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Professor with a strong background in clinical pharmacology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Proven expertise in research methodologies and pharmacovigilance, complemented by exceptional communication skills. Successfully mentored students and developed comprehensive curricula, enhancing educational outcomes and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Professor

MOSC MEDICAL COLLEGE
KOLENCHERRY, ERNAKULAM
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Teaching under graduate students of M.B.B.S , nursing and paramedical students
  • Mentored undergraduate students in exam preparation & career preparedness
  • Regularly meet with students to address concerns & offer feedback
  • Created and administered comprehensive exams to evaluate student performance
  • Actively involved in departmental activities , pharmacovigilance & research activities

SENIOR RESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

AMRITA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ,KOCHI
KOCHI
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • I am actively involved in the Departmental activities and in teaching under graduate students of M.B.B.S , BDS , nursing and paramedical students.
  • Experience or demonstrated aptitude in the application of clinical pharmacology ,modelling & simulation methodologies to drug development.
  • Hands on practical laboratory skills
  • Phamacovigilance data collection & reporting
  • Research activities

JUNIOR RESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

AMRITA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES,KOCHI
KOCHI
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • I have been a member of organizing team of more than fifteen CMEs and Workshops ; as well as attended more than hundreds of Conferences & webinars including National & State Conferences.
  • I have done various research activities and has published research articles in index journals, including international publications.
  • Two paper presentation and a poster presentation of research works in National and State level conferences.
  • Completed three certified courses viz Good Clinical Practice, New Drug & Clinical Trial Rules -2019 & ICMR National Ethical Guidelines , Certified Course In Pharmacovigilance and BCBR.
  • I have actively participated teaching medical & paramedical students.
  • I had been a part of various peripheral outreach programmes including Lions Club Diabetes screening camps & blood donation camps.

Casualty Medical Officer

SANTOSH HOSPITAL
KOLLAM
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Evaluated patients with acute illnesses and injuries, prioritized care based on severity.
  • Provided life-saving interventions, stabilized patients, and managed emergencies.
  • Developed & implemented treatment plans for patients in emergency department
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care

Junior Medical Officer Department Of Cardiology

PRS Hospital Trivandrum
Trivandrum
01.2017 - 06.2017

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  • Evaluating and managing patients with various cardiovascular conditions, taking medical histories & performing physical examinations.
  • Interpreting diagnostic tests like ECGs , echocardiogram , holter &stress tests
  • Assisting with cardiac procedures like cardiac catheterization, angioplasty &pacemaker implantation
  • Educated patients & families on medication usage and health management strategies & life style changes

Education

M.D. - PHARMACOLOGY

AMRITA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ,KOCHI
KOCHI, KERALA, INDIA
05.2022

MBBS -

SRI LAKSHMI NARAYANA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
INDIA
08.2015

Skills

  • Special interest and aptitude in research activities, research methodologies
  • Pharmacovigilance data collection and reporting
  • Hands-on practical laboratory skills
  • Clinical pharmacology
  • Teaching and training residents, medical students, and paramedical students
  • Excellent writing skills for preparing papers and reports
  • Communication skills and confidence in giving presentations
  • Curriculum development
  • Time management & organisational skills
  • Aptitude for learning new skills & techniques

Area's Of Interest

  • Keen interest in the field of Pharmacovigilance- ICSR processing, Vigiflow,spontaneous ADR reporting,AEFI reports,MedDRA coding & data management
  • Interested in Clinical research & conducting clinical trials
  • Oncotherapeutics and Immunopharmacology .
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Good clinical practices

Certification

  • Basic Course In Biomedical Research
  • Certified Course In Pharmacovigilance
  • Good Clinical Practice, New Drug and Clinical Trial Rules 2019 & ICMR National Ethical Guidelines

Publications

  • 1. Frequency and attitude towards the use of home remedies among health care students at an apex medical centre Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2021; 7(4): 185-189
  • 2. Remediation of Hepatotoxic Effect of Tamoxifen with Ginger in Rat Model Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 10 (2022) 79-86
  • 3. Therapeutic approaches to tackle COVID-19: An overview Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2021;8(2):121–135
  • 4. Pharmacotherapy for COVID-19 Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2020; 6(5): 320-329
  • 5. Adverse reaction profile of sulfasalazine and its persistence in chronic therapy of rheumatoid arthritis & spondarthritis-A multicentric observational study International Journal Of Clinical Pharmacology & therapeutics 2022; 60; 327-335
  • 1. Pulmonary Hypertension .What's New?? Paper presented in ” PHARMAMRITACON 2020”
  • 2. Ameliorative effect of Ginger on Tamoxifen induced hepatotoxicity in female Albino rats Paper presented in” APPSCON - National conference
  • 3. Frequency and attitude towards the use of home remedies in health care students Poster presented in “AMRITACON-2020”

Affiliations

  • 2019-Present Indian Pharmacological Society
  • 2012-Present Indian Medical Association

References

  • Dr Susan Mani ,HOD & Professor Department Of Pharmacology, MOSC Medical college , Kolenchery, Kochi,Kerala, India +919539111212.
  • Dr Serah Johnny, Professor Department Of Pharmacology, MOSC Medical college , Kolenchery, Kochi,Kerala, India +919961629889.
  • Dr. Mahesh Kumar D, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India,+91 95392 629239.
  • Dr .Rajalekshmi, Assistant Professor, Department Of Pharmacology, Amrita institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala,India +9188848791702.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the above statements made in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Dr. Vanditha S

                                                                                         Dr Vanditha S

Timeline

Assistant Professor

MOSC MEDICAL COLLEGE
07.2024 - 06.2025

SENIOR RESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

AMRITA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ,KOCHI
09.2022 - 05.2024

JUNIOR RESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

AMRITA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES,KOCHI
05.2019 - 05.2022

Casualty Medical Officer

SANTOSH HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 05.2019

Junior Medical Officer Department Of Cardiology

PRS Hospital Trivandrum
01.2017 - 06.2017

M.D. - PHARMACOLOGY

AMRITA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ,KOCHI

MBBS -

SRI LAKSHMI NARAYANA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

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