Programme 01150 / 150 ADMITTED
MBBS
Undergraduate · Competency-based
Seats permitted150
Structured postings across labour ward, antenatal OPD, gynaecology OT — with emphasis on antenatal assessment and essential newborn care.
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
A centre for women's health spanning high-risk pregnancy, minimally invasive gynaecology, cervical cancer screening and fertility. Modern foetal surveillance, endoscopic surgical capability, and an ICMR/SERB-funded research programme in preeclampsia genetics.
A centre for women's health spanning high-risk pregnancy, minimally invasive gynaecology, cervical cancer screening and fertility. Modern foetal surveillance, endoscopic surgical capability, and an ICMR/SERB-funded research programme in preeclampsia genetics.
15 faculty & residents
150 MBBS seats / yr
6 MS/MD postgraduate seats
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150
UG seats / year
02MS
6
MS/MD seats
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15
Faculty & residents
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10
Active research projects
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10+
Publications 2023-25
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08
Awards & memberships
Department
Every Stage Of A Woman'S Life.
Obstetric and gynaecological care delivered through modern surveillance technology, endoscopic surgical capability and innovative preventive services.
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at AVMCH is a centre of excellence for skill-based competency development and innovative preventive and therapeutic services. The obstetric division runs modern foetal surveillance and critical care facilities ensuring maternal and fetal well-being, while the gynaecology division offers evidence-based care including endoscopic surgeries, infertility management and aesthetic gynaecology.
Faculty engage in innovative teaching alongside ongoing research, including ICMR-funded and SERB-funded projects on preeclampsia genetics, PCOS and cervical cancer screening, with publications across Clinica Chimica Acta, JSAFOG, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, and the European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Integrating high-risk pregnancy care with molecular research on STOX1 variants in preeclampsia, cervical cancer screening, and ultrasound-led diagnostics in complex obstetrics.
Comprehensive women's healthcare combines advanced obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery and fertility management, integrating high-risk pregnancy care with molecular research on STOX1 variants, cervical cancer screening, and ultrasound-led diagnostics in complex obstetrics.
Research Focus
Preeclampsia genetics · PCOS · Cervical Ca screening
Outreach
Breast Ca awareness · Yoga for pregnancy
II / Academics
MBBS + MS. From Labour Ward To Laparoscopy.
Academic Programmes
Programme 026 / 6 ADMITTED
MS/MD OBG
Postgraduate · 3-year specialty
Seats permitted6
Advanced training in high-risk pregnancy, operative laparoscopy & hysteroscopy, infertility management, research methodology and dissertation.
Head of Department
National Leadership And Fellowship Recognition.
Dr. S. Deepa — Professor & HOD — brings national-level leadership with FICOG Honorary Fellowship, National Family Welfare Committee membership and editorial work.
Dr. S. Deepa
Professor & Head · MBBS, MD, FMAS
Honorary Fellow — Federation of Indian Chambers of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (FICOG). Member, National Family Welfare Committee, Government of India. Women in Healthcare Leadership Award 2025 (VMRF). Office bearer, Indian Fertility Society — Puducherry Chapter. Editorial board member, IJOGR (Scopus indexed). Co-investigator on SERB-funded identification of genetic risk factors of preeclampsia in Indian women.
Faculty
Fifteen obstetricians & surgeons.
Core OBG faculty supporting UG, PG, labour ward, fertility, and high-risk maternal care.
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Dr. Satish Korah Kuruvila
Professor
MBBS, MD
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Dr. Jessy Varghese
Professor
MBBS, DNB
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Dr. Hema Swapnika Devi Reddy
Associate Professor
MBBS, MD, FMAS, DMAS
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Dr. P. Ramya
Associate Professor
MBBS, MS
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Dr. M. Akshaya
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MS, FMAS, DMAS
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Dr. D. Mohanappriya
Assistant Professor
MBBS, DGO, DNB
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Dr. S. Subhasri
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MS
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Dr. S. Vaishali
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MS
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Dr. M. Kanagavarshini
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MS
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Dr. V. Dhivya
Senior Resident
MBBS, MS
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Dr. M. Shafana
Senior Resident
MBBS, MS
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Dr. H. Madhumitha
Senior Resident
MBBS, MS
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Dr. Daggupati Manasa Veena
Senior Resident
MBBS, MS
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Dr. A. Mahitha
Senior Resident
MBBS, MS
International Visiting Faculty
Focused international teaching and collaboration support in advanced obstetrics and gynaecological practice. This structure can be reused for future visiting faculty updates in any department.
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Dr. Satish Korah Kuruvila
Visiting International Faculty (OBG)
MBBS, MD
Contributes to advanced obstetric case reviews, surgical planning discussions, and postgraduate mentorship through visiting academic sessions with the OBG team.
Collaboration Focus: High-risk obstetrics · Surgical skill enhancement
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Dr. Jessy Varghese
Visiting International Faculty (OBG)
MBBS, DNB
Supports structured case-based learning, labour ward protocol refinement, and evidence-based teaching inputs for postgraduate and resident training.
Collaboration Focus: Labour ward protocol · PG clinical teaching
Thrust Areas
Three Research Priorities.
Molecular Approaches in PCOS
Genetic and biochemical factors in polycystic ovary syndrome for improved diagnosis, phenotyping and targeted management.
Cervical Cancer Screening
Novel management and screening protocols — including HPV-era cytology and p16/Ki-67 biomarkers in preinvasive lesions.
USG in High-Risk Pregnancy
Collaborative research with Radiology on ultrasound-driven diagnosis and management of complex high-risk obstetrics.
Research
Ten Recent Investigations.
Dissertation-driven PG studies alongside SERB- and intramural-funded faculty research on preeclampsia genetics.
Research Snapshot
10 projects since 2023
02 ongoing 08 completed
| # | Project | PI | Funding | Focus | Status |
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| 01 | Correlation of Clinical & Histopathological Findings of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | PI: Dr. Sowmiya · PG | Self | Pathology | Completed |
| 02 | USG Placental Thickness in Evaluation of Gestational Age | PI: Dr. Jayathree · PG | Self | Obstetric USG | Completed |
| 03 | Insulin Resistance & Anthropometric Indices in PCOS | PI: Dr. S. Mounika · PG | Self | PCOS | Completed |
| 04 | 1st Trimester HbA1c & Pregnancy Outcome — Correlation | PI: Dr. Gayathri · PG | Self | High-risk | Completed |
| 05 | ERAS vs Conventional Protocol in Elective Cesarean Section | PI: Dr. M. Shafana · PG | Self | RCT | Completed |
| 06 | Myo-inositol + Folic Acid vs Metformin in PCOS | PI: Dr. Meenakshi Pandey · PG | Self | RCT | Completed |
| 07 | Pregnancy Outcomes — Infertility Treatment vs Spontaneous Conception | PI: Dr. J. Shreyas · PG | Self | Cohort | Completed |
| 08 | Psychological Disturbances in Infertile Women with & without PCOS | PI: Dr. T. Nirupama · PG | Self | Mental health | Completed |
| 09 | Genetic Variants in STOX1 & Pre-eclampsia — Association Study | PI: Dr. S. Deepa · Faculty | Intramural | Genetic | Ongoing |
| 10 | Identification of Genetic Risk Factors of Preeclampsia in Indian Women | PI: Dr. P. Ramya · Faculty | Extramural · SERB | Genetic | Ongoing |
Publications
Selected Recent Papers.
Magnitude of Psychological Disturbances among Infertile Women with & without PCOS — Comparison
Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2025
Nirupama T, Deepa S, Alexander JD
Comparison of formulas to calculate birth weight by antenatal USG
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences · 2025
Mahesh Anirudh R, Shriram T et al.
Expression of p16 and Ki-67 IHC Biomarkers in Preinvasive Lesions
JSAFOG · 2025
Sasi Kala, Mohanappriya D et al.
Nutraceuticals for Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Disorders (book chapter)
Apple Academic Press · 2025
Deepa Shanmugham, Sarumathy KA, Nagarajan P
Fetomaternal Outcome in Cardiac Disease Complicating Pregnancy
European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine · 2024
Ramya P, Preetha G, Deepa S
Understanding Causes of AUB in Perimenopausal Women — FIGO PALM-COEIN
K Science: Journal of Medical Education & Research · 2024
Siva Sowmiya D, Jessy Varghese et al.
A Hidden Mullerian Anomaly during Caesarean Section
Acta Scientific Women's Health · 2024
Vimalambigai K, Deepa S, Ramya P
Genetic Architecture of Preeclampsia
Clinica Chimica Acta · 2024
Aarthi M, Vishnu Bhat B, Ramya P
Fertility-Sparing Surgery in Ovarian Tumour — Case Report
African Journal of Biomedical Research · 2024
Ashwini Palani, Deepa Shanmugham
Clinical, Radiological, Hormonal & Metabolic Parameters in PCOS — Comparative Study
Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in O&G · 2023
Dipansha Bajpai, Deepa S et al.
Specialty Clinics
Four Focused Clinics.
Infertility & ART Clinic
Weekly
High-Risk Pregnancy Clinic
Twice Weekly
Menopausal & Adolescent Health
As Scheduled
Family Planning Clinic
Ongoing
Infrastructure
Labour Ward, OT, USG, Library.
Ultrasound Room
Foetal monitoring
Antenatal check-ups, fetal biometry and monitoring with modern imaging equipment in-OPD.
Operation Theatres
Endoscopy ready
Cesarean sections, hysterectomies, laparoscopic & hysteroscopic surgeries, family planning procedures.
Inpatient Facilities
24×7 monitoring
Dedicated ward beds for delivery, high-risk pregnancies and post-operative care.
Teaching Rooms
AV ready
Seminar rooms with audiovisual facilities for theory and clinical teaching.
Library & Demo
Models + journals
Textbooks, journals and anatomical models for comprehensive academic support.
Labour Ward
Active labour
Dedicated labour rooms with continuous fetal monitoring, labour analgesia and obstetric emergency readiness.
Philosophy
OBG · AVMCH
“Comprehensive women's healthcare — combining advanced obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery and leading-edge fertility management.
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AVMCH & Hospital
Patient Care
Antenatal To Postmenopausal — A Continuum Of Care.
Routine antenatal check-ups, high-risk pregnancy management, endoscopic gynaecology, family planning and fertility counselling. Labour analgesia, tele-consultancy and yoga/wellness programmes integrated with clinical care.
OPD Services
Antenatal, menstrual, infertility consultations, counselling.
IPD Services
Deliveries, high-risk pregnancies and post-op monitoring.
OT / Surgical
LSCS, hysterectomies, laparoscopic & hysteroscopic surgery.
Diagnostics
USG, fetal monitoring, Pap smears, hormonal workup.
Health Camps
Maternal health awareness, cancer screening, rural camps.
Tele-Consult
Remote consultations and follow-ups for rural patients.
Specialised Services
Labour analgesia, emergency obstetrics, neonatal support.
Yoga & Wellness
Sessions for antenatal & postnatal physical and mental health.
Awards & Recognition
Honorary Fellowships And National Committees.
FICOG Honorary Fellowship (Convocation)
Dr. S. Deepa
FICOG · 09.01.2024
Women in Healthcare Leadership Award 2025
Dr. S. Deepa
VMRF, Chennai · 05.03.2025
Member — National Family Welfare Committee
Dr. S. Deepa
Government of India · Jan 2025
Office Bearer — Indian Fertility Society
Dr. S. Deepa
IFS Puducherry Chapter · 22.06.2025
Editorial Board Member — IJOGR (Scopus)
Dr. S. Deepa
Scopus-indexed Journal · Aug 2025
First Prize — Faculty Oral Presentation
Dr. S. Deepa
4th Annual Research Day · 02.03.2023
Women Achiever Award
Dr. R. Sasikala
International Women's Day, VMRF · 08.03.2024
3rd Prize — Video Clip Competition
Dr. S. Nandini (PG)
International Women's Day · 08.03.2024
Events & CMEs
From IGNITE To International Prenatal Workshops.
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APR 2023
IGNITE 23 — PG Rapid Revision Course
70 participants · 05 credit points
Dr. Deepa, Dr. Jessy
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OCT 2024
IGNITE 24 — PG Rapid Revision Course
60 participants · 05 credit points
Dr. Deepa, Dr. Ramya
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OCT 2025
Breast Cancer Awareness — Outreach
60–70 participants
Dr. S. Deepa
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NOV 2025
Recent Advances in Prenatal Diagnosis — International CME & Workshop
70 participants · 02 credit points
Dr. Deepa, Dr. Ramya
Get in Touch
Antenatal Bookings, Referrals & Research.
For antenatal appointments, high-risk pregnancy consults and gynaecology referrals, please contact the HOD directly. The department welcomes research collaborations on preeclampsia genetics and PCOS.
HOD:Dr. S. Deepa
E-mail:obs.gyn@avmc.edu.in
Mobile:+91 90432 83094
Address:AVMCH & Hospital, Kirumampakkam, Puducherry — 607 402
Testimonials
Student & Alumni Voices
"The clinical exposure and mentorship I received in this department shaped my entire career. The faculty goes above and beyond to ensure we grasp both the theoretical and practical aspects of patient care."
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Dr. Ananya Sharma
Alumni · Class of 2021
"State-of-the-art facilities and a rigorous academic environment make this department stand out. I am extremely grateful for the hands-on research opportunities that were available from day one."
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Rahul Menon
Student · Current Final Year
"A truly remarkable department with a strong emphasis on competency-based learning. The regular CMEs, specialty clinics, and dedicated teaching sessions have provided me with a strong foundation."
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Dr. Priya Desai
Alumni · Class of 2019