Department of Pathology
- Introduction of Department
- Vision
- Facilities of Department
- Faculty Members
- Faculty Residents
- Teaching Rosters
- Courses
Introduction
One can say Pathology department is the back bone of any medical institute because final diagnosis are being given by the department of Pathology which gives the direction for proper line of treatment to the treating Physician / Surgeon through following investigations:
i). Histopathology: Malignancy or Benign
ii). Cytology: Screening for malignancy (FNAC, Fluid Cytology, Pap smear, imprint smears,brushing)
iii). Hematology: To rule out any: Blood cancer, Anemia or its typing, coagulation disorders or any other blood disorders.
DEPARTMENT LOCATION:
Dr. B.C. Roy,Para-clinical block, First floor (Half Wing) and second floor (Half Wing).
INCEPTION OF THE DEPARTMENT:
| 28th Dec, 1998 | The Department of Pathology was started in a single room of Anatomy department with single faculty member Dr. (Mrs.) Bhanu Iyengar designated as Prof. & Head on contract basis. |
| 13th April, 1999 | About 3 ½ months later first Sr. Lab. Technician Sh. Sarbjeet Kumar (Ex-Navy) was posted to the department. He managed to prepare all the requirements for the department like chemicals, instruments & equipments. |
| 10th June, 1999 |
The first biopsy for Histopathology examination and cytology (FNAC) were conducted and up to 31st Dec, 1999 the following investigations were carried out:
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| December, 1999 |
Museum with 85 specimen were established (from Delhi & own hospital).
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Vision
To be recognized for excellence in patient care, research and education. The department of Pathology aims to reflect the success and high standards of DrRPGMC, Kangra as a whole by proving to be as a leading source for excellence in diagnosis and laboratory evaluation, based on a foundation of research and education.
MISSION
- To provide effective support for the inpatient and outpatient clinical services.
- To support and lead programmatic research at DrRPGMC, Kangra in collaboration with different departments.
- To provide a reliable core laboratory support for research at Dr. RPGMC, Kangra at Tanda
- Provide highest quality education, training and research experience for undergraduate and post graduate students, residents and faculty.
Facilities
1. Histopathology: large specimens and biopsies for diagnosis.
2. Cytopathology: FNAC, EXFOLIATIVE CYTOLOGY (Gynae cytology (pap smears) & non- Gynae Cytology (various body fluid examination and buccal smear for Barr body), imprint smears and brushings, cell block preparation.
3. Haematology and Clinical Pathology: Blood peripheral smear examination, leukemia diagnosis and typing, bone marrow examination, CSF examination, semen examination.
Coagulation Screening- INR, PT, APTT.
Cytogenetics for Philadelphia chromosome.
4. Research Laboratory: Histochemistry & Cytochemistry e.g., Mucicarmine, Congo Red, Trichome stains, Pearl`s stain , reticulin , Giemsa staining, Z.N. staining and Lepra bacilli stain, Peroidicacid-shiff’s stain, Myloperoxidase, Sudan black B, Neutrophil alkaline phosphate stain.
5. Frozen Section for Quick Diagnosis.
6. Autopsies: Foetal autopsies
7. Histopathology of Medicolegal cases
8. Central Clinical Path. Lab (Hospital Wing): Sample collection for various tests in all departments, urine examination, complete blood count and ESR.
9. Proposal for Immunohistochemistry- Immunohistochemistry and cytochemistry will be started very soon.
Faculty Members
| # | Photo | Name | Qualifications | Designation | Registration Number | Email ID | Date of Joining | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Dr. Bal Chander | MBBS, MD Pathology | Professor (Designated) | 29153 | ssst419@homail.com | 07.02.2011 | |
| 2 |  | Dr. Monish Tomar | MBBS, MD Pathology | Assistant Professor (Desgn) | 1095/22 | tomarmonish@gmail.com | 05.05.2021 | |
| 3 |  | Dr. Rashmi Kaul Raina | MBBS, MD Pathology | Professor | 2728/15 | rashmipath@yahoo.com | 21.01.2011 | |
| 4 |  | Dr. Saurabh Sharma | MBBS, MD Pathology | Associate Professor (Desgn) | 3298/17 | sarbhshrma@mail.com | 05.01.2018 | |
| 5 |  | Dr. Suman Singh | MBBS, MD Pathology | Professor (Designated) | 1344/11 | csuman9@gmail.com | 19.11.2013 | |
| 6 |  | Dr. Swati Aggarwal | MBBS, MD Pathology | Associate Professor (Desgn) | 2380/14 | swati.dr812@gmail.com | 24.06.2016 |
Senior Residents
| # | Name | Qualifications | Date of Joining |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Priya Dhora | MBBS, MD | 25.11.2023 |
| 2 | Dr. Brish Bhanu Bhardwaj | MBBS, MD | 23.2.2024 |
| 3 | Dr Ashmita | MBBS,MD | 11/09/2024 |
| 4 | Dr Vivek Kumar Sharma | MBBS,MD | 13/12/2024 |
| 5 | Dr Shalini Kapoor | MBBS,MD | 05/08/2025 |
| 6 | Dr Chandan Bhatia | MBBS,MD | 28/11/2025 |
| 7 | Dr Nandita Katoch | MBBS,MD | 06/12/2025 |
Junior Residents
| # | Name | Qualifications | Email ID | MD/MS Batch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Kanupriya | MBBS | kanupriyac333@gmail.com | 2023-2026 |
| 2 | Dr. Vaibhav Verma | MBBS | vbhvverma7@gmail.com | 2023-2026 |
| 3 | Dr. Simran Sharma | MBBS | simranshr62@gmail.com | 2023-2026 |
| 4 | Dr Soumya Bandooni | MBBS | soumya2397@gmail.com | 2024-2027 |
| 5 | Dr Renu Bala Chauhan | MBBS | chauhanrenu220@gmail.com | 2024-2027 |
| 6 | Dr Neha Meel | MBBS | nehameel15@gmail.com | 2024-2027 |
| 7 | Dr Arshiya | MBBS | dadhwalarshiya@gmail.com | 2025-2028 |
| 8 | Dr Jichun Thakur | MBBS | jichunthakur722@gmail.com | 2025-2028 |
| 9 | Dr Savita Katoch | MBBS | royalisticsavi@yahoo.com | 2025-2028 |
S.O.P's
Teaching Roster
Emergency duty roster
Courses
MBBS course: 2ND PROF. TWO BATCHES
B.Sc. MLT: Three Batches
MD course: Three Batches