KANIKA GUPTA

Senior Resident, Pathology

University College of Medical Sciences

10.2020 - 05.2023

Premier government medical institute in Delhi, India.
Trained in diagnosing multi-system benign and malignant diseases (dermatopathology, breast pathology, oncopathology, neuropathology, gynecologic pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, genitourinary pathology, hematology, etc.) through histopathological/cytological/hematological examination.
Grossed and examined diverse tissue specimens and assisted senior consultants in reporting biopsies.
Grossed and examined autopsies, providing essential data on the cause of death that guided further investigations.
Prepared and reported frozen sections through histopathological and cytological examination enhancing intraoperative decision-making for surgical teams.
Performed and reported fine needle aspiration (naked eye and CT/USG guided) cytology.
Examined and reported Pap smears; and CSF/other body fluids cell count and cytology.
Good hands-on experience in performing sample processing, special stains, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, electrophoresis, HPLC, cytospin and other laboratory techniques.
Trained in diagnosing conditions like leukemias, anemias, infections (leishmaniasis, malaria), hemoglobinopathies (thalassemia, sickle cell disease), bone marrow failure (myelofibrosis, aplastic anemia), etc. using peripheral blood smears and bone marrow aspirate/biopsy examination, flow cytometry, electrophoresis and HPLC interpretation.
Delivered pathology reports to patients and treating physicians, outlining analyses and diagnoses based on laboratory test findings.
Trained in screening donors for blood transfusion.
Learned about techniques for storing blood products, infection screening (hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV), cross matching, blood transfusion, etc.
Presented case studies and research findings at state and national conferences, showcasing expertise in specific areas of pathology interest.
Participated in clinic-pathological conferences and tumor board meetings to learn about complicated cases and improve diagnostic outcomes.
Assisted in the development of quality control measures, for consistent delivery of high-quality pathology services.
Trained and mentored pathology residents and undergraduates, helping them enhance their diagnostic skills.
Fostered a positive work environment, nurturing a cohesive and collaborative pathology team focused on delivering excellent patient care.
Recruited in the hospital for management of COVID-19 positive patients.
Received training in biomedical waste management and basic life support skills.