Dr Shashikant Adlekha
Hyderabad,India
Summary
Pathologist with 14 years of academic and clinical experience, specializing in pathology education, diagnostic interpretation, and laboratory operations. Proven expertise in mentoring diverse groups of medical learners and contributing to academic leadership, research, and accreditation processes.
Key Academic & Teaching Competencies
• Over 14 years of experience in teaching pathology curriculum to:
• Undergraduate (MBBS/MD)
• Postgraduate (MD/PhD)
• USMLE preparation students
• Paramedical course students
• Skilled in delivering high-yield lectures and interactive sessions on:
• Histopathology
• Hematopathology
• Cytology
• Clinical pathology
• Strong background in student mentoring, academic advising, and curriculum development.
• Led and coordinated departmental academic activities, faculty scheduling, and student assessments.
• Proficient in e-learning integration, including creation of educational videos and interactive digital content.
Research & Scholarly Work
• Published 28 research articles in indexed national and international journals.
• Experienced in clinical and educational research, data analysis, and manuscript writing.
• Contributed to academic conferences, poster presentations, and inter-departmental case discussions.
Clinical & Diagnostic Expertise
• Hands-on experience with interventional procedures:
• FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology)
• Bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy
• Peripheral smear examination
• Competent in reporting a wide range of histopathology, cytopathology, and hematology cases.
• Proficient in fluid analysis, urine examination, and clinical-pathological correlations.
Quality Assurance & Lab Management
• Expertise in drafting and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for:
• CAP (College of American Pathologists, USA)
• NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, India)
• Skilled in laboratory quality control, internal audits, and workflow optimization.
Communication & Medical Outreach
• Active healthcare content creator:
• Runs a YouTube channel and Instagram page focused on pathology education.
• Creates simplified, engaging videos and posts to aid medical students in conceptual learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor, Department of Pathology
Trinity Medical Sciences University
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary learning opportunities for students by collaborating with colleagues from other departments.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Assisted in accreditation processes by gathering necessary documentation, preparing reports, and participating in site visits as needed.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary research collaborations that expanded department's research scope and impact.
- Contributed to academic community by serving as peer reviewer for academic journals and as committee member for scholarly conferences.
Professor of Pathology
Saint James School of Medical Sciences
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
Professor of Pathology
American University of Integrative Sciences
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary learning opportunities for students by collaborating with colleagues from other departments.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Improved student retention rates through proactive communication and support.
Consultant – Pathologist/Associate Professor/Professor
Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Streamlined laboratory processes for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time on pathology reports.
- Contributed to the development of novel diagnostic tests through ongoing research projects and collaborative efforts with industry partners.
- Provided expert consultations on challenging cases, offering insights based on extensive experience in pathology practice.
- Facilitated student learning by diverse learning methods including lectures, group discussion, lab demonstration.
Assistant and Associate Professor
Sree Narayana Medical College
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
- Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
Assistant Professor
CMC Vellore
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Residency of M.D. (Pathology)
NSCB Medical College
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment of clinical and non clinical departments
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Subject efficacy in various domains of pathology including histopathology, cytopathology, hematopathology
Education
Google Certified Educator -
Google for Education
01.2024
Certified Medical and Content Writer -
Henry Harvin
01.2022
Executive Healthcare Management -
IIM Bangalore
01.2019
Strategy Management -
XLRI Jamshedpur
01.2019
Fellowship in Cytology -
RCC-Trivandrum- Indian Academy of Cytology
01.2013
DNB - Pathology
National Board
New Delhi, India07-2012
MD - Pathology
NSCB Medical College
Jabalpur, India07-2009
MBBS -
VSS Medical College
Sambalpur, India01.2005
Skills
Teaching, Training & Curriculum Development – Extensive experience in delivering medical education, designing academic content, and conducting interactive lectures across undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Student Mentoring & Academic Advising – Proficient in guiding students through academic challenges, career planning, research projects, and clinical skill development
Educational Research & Scholarly Writing – Skilled in analytical research methodologies, data interpretation, and publication of peer-reviewed articles in medical education and pathology
Curriculum Evaluation & Quality Assurance – Expertise in academic quality control, outcome-based education, and continuous improvement of teaching strategies
Cross-functional Academic Coordination – Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty, clinical departments, and administration for seamless academic delivery
Clinical Pathology & Diagnostic Interpretation – Competent in integrating clinical findings with lab diagnostics for comprehensive patient management
Accomplishments
Key Accomplishments
• 🧪 Peer Reviewer for Indexed Journals
Served as a peer reviewer for multiple national and international medical journals, contributing to the quality control and advancement of scholarly pathology literature.
• 🧑⚖️ External Examiner in Academic Institutions
Appointed as an external examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate medical examinations across multiple universities, ensuring fair evaluation and academic standards.
• 🌍 Mentorship Across Borders
Mentored a diverse pool of medical students and graduates preparing for USMLE, NEET-PG, PLAB, and FMGE exams—spanning regions across India, the Middle East, and other international locations.
• 🎓 Certification in Digital Pedagogy & Clinical Expertise
Completed several globally recognized certifications, including:
• Google for Education Certified Trainer (or similar certification, please confirm exact one)
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-USA
- Business Excellence Master Black Belt Certification, ASQ-Exemplar Global, USA
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, ASQ-Exemplar Global, USA
- NABH Certification Course
- NABL Internal Auditor Course
- Training in Renal Pathology and Oncopathology
Key Result Areas
Conventional lectures, Flipped classroom, Writing MCQs, Conducting quizzes, IRAT (Individual readiness assurance testing), TRAT (Team readiness assurance testing), Group activities, Horizontal and Vertical Teaching, Served as active members and head of various committees: Examination, Curriculum, Faculty Affairs, Admission, Research, Internal Assessment and Review Committee, ACT Committee
Personal Information
- India
- Middle East
- Caribbean Countries
- USA
- Canada
- Australia
- European Countries
- Date of Birth: 07/08/79
Research And Publications
- Adlekha S, Jaiswal RM, Chadha T, Singla A. The Correlation of Spurious Eosinophilia in Automated Hematological Analyzer Sysmex Xs-800i with Plasmodium Infection Diagnosis. Indian J Med Sci 2011;65:469-75.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. Bernard Soulier Syndrome associated with acute myeloid leukemia. Indian J Med Sci 2013;67:145-7.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. Cellular schwannoma arising from sigmoid mesocolon presenting as torsion. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2013;3.
- Krishnan P, Adlekha S, Chadha T, Babu AK. Rectal lipoma associated with genital prolapse. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2013;3.
- Chadha T, Adlekha S. Primary Perianal Tuberculosis in a Diabetic Patient. Int J Prev Med 2013;4:1221-2.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T, Krishnan P, Sumangala B. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in a medical college hospital in Kerala, India. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2013;3:559-63.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. Malignant mixed epithelial tumour of ovary- serous papillary cystadenocarcinoma and transitional cell carcinoma with tubo-ovarian torsion; a rare tumour with rare presentation. Malays J Med Sci.Oct-Dec 2013; 20(5):79-82.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T, Krishnan P, Sumangala B. Imprint cytological diagnosis of colonic adenocarcinoma metastatic to liver. Malays J Med Sci. Jul-Oct 2013; 20(4):88-90.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T, Jaiswal RM, Singla A. Screening of β-thalassaemia trait by means of red cell indices and derived formulae. Med J DY Patil Univ 2013;6:71-4.
- Chadha T, Kulsum SN, Adlekha S, Mailapur PC. Comparison of antibiotic susceptibility pattern of community- and hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with special reference to inducible clindamycin resistance in a tertiary care hospital in southern India. Med J DY Patil Univ 2014;7:439-42.
- Chadha T, Kulsum NS, Adlekha S, Mailapur PC. Prevalence of Nasal Colonisation of Methicillin Aureus among healthcare workers at a tertiary care hospital in South India 2014;6(2):5059-62.
- Semeena NK, Adlekha S. Henoch-Schonlein Purpura associated with gangrenous appendicitis: a case report. Malays J Med Sci. 2014;21(2):71-3.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. Comparison of different stains in imprint cytology with the conventional diagnostic tools in detection of Helicobacter pylori infection. CHRISMED J Health Res 2015;2:218-22.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T, Ragunath A, Sumangala B, George R. Intraoperative diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme with oligodendroglial and sarcomatous components. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2015;6:81-3.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. Comparison of different cytological tools with conventional diagnostic methods in diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection. Trop J Path Micro 2016;2(3):164-167. doi: 10.17511/jopm.2016.i3.14.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. Correlation of Imprint Scrape and Crush Cytology with Conventional Histopathology in Diagnosis of Benign and Malignant Lesions. Indian J Pathol Res Pract 2017;55-61.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. A comparative study of endoscopic findings, Rapid Urease Test and Conventional Histopathology in diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection. Trop J Path Micro 2017;3(3):242-247. doi: 10.17511/jopm.2017.i3.02.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. Inflammatory PAP smears and its microbiological association: A prospective study. Trop J Path Micro 2017;3(3):261-265. doi: 10.17511/jopm.2017.i3.05.
- Chadha T, Adlekha S. Comparative Analysis of Seroprevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV Infections in First-time and Repeat Blood Donors with Further Subcategorisation of First-time Blood Donors in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Uttar Pradesh, India. Int J Microbiol Res 2018;10(10):1378-80.
- Chadha T, Adlekha S. Seroprevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV infections in blood donors in voluntary and replacement donors in a tertiary care hospital in Western Uttar Pradesh, India. Trop J Path Micro 2018;4(6):473-477. doi: 10.17511/jopm.2018.i6.09.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. A review of COVID-19 related emerging opportunistic infections. IAR J Med Sci 2021;2(3):101-104.
- Adlekha S, Chadha T. Newer approaches in hypertension management: A narrative review. Int J Sci Res 2022;11(6).
- Adlekha S, Devendra N. The molecular and clinical interplay between Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric carcinogenesis: A comprehensive review. Glob J Res Anal 2023;12(11).
- Devendra N, Adlekha S, Shah DK. Navigating the challenges of hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes: A comprehensive review. Int J Sci Res 2024;13(1).
- Adlekha S, Kakera S. Vitamin D in oncology: beyond bones to battling cancer - a review article. Int J Health Sci Res 2024;14(4):559-56.
- Karkera S, Adlekha S, et al. Developing Medical Students as Teaching Assistants: An Anatomy-Based Student-As-Teacher Program with Emphasis on Core Teaching Competencies, its Effectiveness and Improvement. Acta Scientific Anatomy 2024;3(5):12-16.
- Jovanovic D, Gazibara A, Adlekha S, et al. Teamwork Significantly Improves Pathology Slide Diagnosis: Students’ Perspective. World J Curr Med Pharm Res 2024;6(2):7-11.
- Devendra N, Adlekha S, Chadha T, Kakera S, Smith J. Sunshine and Blood Sugar: Unveiling the Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Diabetes. Int J Med Sci Curr Res. 2024;7(3):491-496.
- Chadha, T., Adlekha, S., Devendra, N., Geisler, J. P., Manahan, K. J., Flath, M., & Bhargava, R. (2024). Linking Helicobacter pylori infection and vitamin D deficiency: An immunological perspective. Global Journal for Research Analysis, 13(11).
Professional Links
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCUKyKQsI-wJrEWuRWeB7HQ
https://www.instagram.com/pathologynavigator/
https://www.threads.net/@pathologynavigator
Affiliations
- • Professor, Department of Pathology, Trinity Medical Sciences University, St. Vincent
- Former Professor of Pathology, St. James School of Medicine, Anguilla
- External Examiner for Postgraduate Examinations in India
- Peer Reviewer for multiple national and international medical journals
- Member, Indian Academy of Cytology
- Fellow, Indian Academy of Cytology
- Contributor, CAP (College of American Pathologists) & NABL Accreditation Committees
- Founder, Pathology Navigator (Pathology-based YouTube and Instagram Educational Platform)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited Working
Interests
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Reading
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Historical Exploration
- Mindfulness Practices
- Astrology
- Playing Sports
Timeline
Professor, Department of Pathology
Trinity Medical Sciences University
09.2023 - Current
Professor of Pathology
Saint James School of Medical Sciences
09.2020 - 12.2022
Professor of Pathology
American University of Integrative Sciences
06.2019 - 08.2020
Consultant – Pathologist/Associate Professor/Professor
Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences
09.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant and Associate Professor
Sree Narayana Medical College
05.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant Professor
CMC Vellore
09.2010 - 04.2011
Residency of M.D. (Pathology)
NSCB Medical College
06.2006 - 06.2009
Certified Medical and Content Writer -
Henry Harvin
Executive Healthcare Management -
IIM Bangalore
Strategy Management -
XLRI Jamshedpur
Fellowship in Cytology -
RCC-Trivandrum- Indian Academy of Cytology
MBBS -
VSS Medical College
Google Certified Educator -
Google for Education
DNB - Pathology
National Board
MD - Pathology
NSCB Medical College
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