Programme 01150 / 150 ADMITTED
MBBS
Undergraduate · CBME Framework
Seats permitted150
Foundational training in pathology through lectures, practicals, and demonstrations aligned with the competency-based medical education framework.
Department of Pathology
A core academic and diagnostic department providing laboratory services essential for patient care and medical education. Supporting clinical services through comprehensive evaluation in histopathology, cytopathology, hematology, and transfusion medicine.
The Department of Pathology provides accurate, timely, and clinically relevant diagnostic reports that support evidence-based decision-making across all medical and surgical specialties. We support clinical services by undertaking comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of diseases through histopathology, cytopathology, hematology, clinical pathology, transfusion medicine, and allied laboratory investigations.
14 Faculty & Residents
34 Publications & Patents
International Collaboration
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150
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2
MD seats / year
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750
Allied Health students
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34
Publications & Patents
Department
Laboratory Backbone For Clinical Excellence.
A central hub for undergraduate and postgraduate training, diagnostic services, and translational research in collaboration with international cancer centres.
The department plays a central role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, training approximately 150 MBBS students per year, 2 MD Pathology trainees, and nearly 750 students from Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, and Physiotherapy programs. All services are delivered in accordance with established national and international standards, including active participation in NABH, NABL, and international accreditation processes.
Faculty members are actively involved in lectures, practical training, demonstrations, and clinico-pathological correlation sessions. The department has adopted several academic and diagnostic innovations, including a Digital Pathology Museum, a dedicated departmental webpage, and an educational YouTube channel (DIGIPATH-2020) to support supplementary teaching and self-directed learning.
The department has a strong research orientation with faculty engaged in intramural and extramural projects, including funded projects supported by ICMR. We maintain ongoing collaboration with MD Anderson, USA for oncopathology research.
We serve as a Research Advisory Committee (RAC) member for other medical colleges and contribute expertise in laboratory safety and risk assessment as Biosafety Committee members for external industries.
Research Focus
Funding · ICMR · Oncopathology · Biomarkers
Outreach
Collaborations · MD Anderson (USA) · Neuberg · Plasamagen
II / Academics
Comprehensive Medical & Allied Health Education.
Academic Programmes
Programme 022 / 2 ADMITTED
MD Pathology
Postgraduate · 3-year specialty
Seats permitted2
Advanced training in diagnostic pathology, research orientation, and clinical audits conducted in compliance with ethical guidelines.
Head of Department
Leading Diagnostic Innovation.
Dr. Jawahar R. — Professor & HOD — leads a team of dedicated pathologists focused on diagnostic accuracy, academic excellence, and cutting-edge research.
Dr. Jawahar R.
Professor & Head · MBBS, MD
Dr. Jawahar oversees a robust diagnostic department that processes thousands of investigations daily. He is instrumental in establishing academic and diagnostic innovations like the Digital Pathology Museum and maintains international research collaborations on oncopathology.
Faculty
Experienced Pathologists & Academic Educators.
13 qualified professionals committed to clinical excellence.
Dr. Jeyashambavi J.
Professor
MBBS, MD
Dr. Siva K.
Professor
MBBS, MD
Dr. Jeevaraj G.
Professor
MBBS, MD
MT
Dr. Margaret Theresa
Associate Professor
MBBS, MD
Dr. Senthil Kishore M.
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MD
Dr. Birundha B.
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MD
Dr. Vigneswaramoorthi V.
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MD
Dr. Swapna N.
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MD
PKN
Dr. Prasanna Kiran Nene
Senior Resident
MBBS, MD
MS
Dr. Malliga S.
Senior Resident
MBBS, MD
SG
Dr. Shyamala Gowri
Senior Resident
MBBS, MD
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Dr. Monisha
Senior Resident
MBBS, MD
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Dr. Swetha
Senior Resident
MBBS, MD
Thrust Areas
Focusing On Breast Carcinoma & Digital Pathology.
Breast Carcinoma
Research on histopathological patterns and molecular subtypes (ER, PR, HER2/neu, Ki-67) to aid in personalized treatment planning.
Digital Pathology
Whole slide imaging and AI integration to improve diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency, and reproducibility.
Oncopathology
Collaboration with MD Anderson, USA for advanced research in oncology diagnostics and genomics.
Research & Innovation
Sustained Academic Productivity.
Engagement in intramural and extramural research projects, including ICMR-funded studies and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Research Snapshot
Sustained contribution to 34 national and international publications.
| # | Project | PI | Funding | Focus | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pathology & Genomics for Precision Medicine (International Research) | PI: Dr. R. Jawahar & Team | Collaborative | Oncopathology | Ongoing |
| 02 | Breast Carcinoma Molecular Subtyping & IHC Correlation | Departmental Faculty | Intramural | Breast Cancer | Ongoing |
| 03 | Digital Pathology WSI & AI Tool Integration | Departmental Faculty | Intramural | AI in Diagnostics | Ongoing |
| 04 | ICMR Funded Research Projects (Faculty & Students) | Various Faculty | Extramural · ICMR | Biomarkers | Ongoing |
| 05 | Oncopathology Research with MD Anderson Cancer Center | PI: Dr. R. Jawahar | International | Precision Medicine | Ongoing |
Publications & MoUs
Strategic Partnerships For Research.
International Conference on Pathology & Genomics for Precision Medicine (PAGE)
AVMCH · 2025
Dr. Jawahar, Dr. Ravikumar, Dr. Jeyashambavi
MoU — Neuberg Ehrlich Laboratory Private Limited
Strategic Diagnostic Partnership · 2024
Dr. Rakesh Sehgal (Dean) & Mr. Vivek Srinivasan
MoU — Plasamagen Biosciences Pvt Ltd
Bio-Medical Collaboration · 2024
Dr. P. F. Kotur (Dean) & Mr. Rahul Jain
Blood Investigations Agreement
Service Collaboration · 2024
Dr. P. F. Kotur (Dean) & Dr. Srivani
34 National & International Publications and Patents
Departmental Achievement
Pathology Faculty Team
Diagnostic Services
Comprehensive OPD & IPD Support.
Hematology & Clinical Path
24 x 7
Histopathology
Biopsy Reporting
Cytopathology / FNAC
Rapid Outpatient
Blood Bank Services
24 x 7
Infrastructure
Advanced Diagnostic Technology.
Histopathology Lab
Automated
Automated tissue processors, grossing stations, and embedding centres for high-quality slide preparation.
Cytopathology Suite
FNAC
Dedicated area for FNAC and fluid analysis supporting rapid diagnostic decision making.
Hematology Lab
5-Part Analysers
High-throughput 5-part differential counters processing thousands of blood tests daily.
Molecular Diagnostics Lab
PCR & Sequencing
Facilities for biomarker studies and molecular profiling of tumours.
Pathology Museum
200+ Specimens
Extensive collection of mounted surgical specimens and digital slides for student reference.
Reference Library
200+ Books
In-house library with specialized reference books and indexed journals for faculty and students.
Philosophy
Path · AVMCH
“Diagnostic accuracy and patient safety through established national and international standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Department of Pathology, AVMCH & Hospital
Events Organised
Academic Conferences & Milestones.
PAGE (Genomics) International Conference
Organized by Dept
AVMCH · May 2025
Collaboration with MD Anderson (USA)
Oncopathology Research
Ongoing International Partnership
CME on SLE - Multidisciplinary Approach
Dept of Pathology
August 2024
Conferences & CMEs
Recent Academic Milestones.
16
MAY 2025
International Conference on Pathology & Genomics for Precision Medicine
Genomics focus
Dr. Jawahar, Dr. Ravikumar, Dr. Jeyashambavi
31
AUG 2024
CME on Unravelling the mysteries of SLE
Multidisciplinary approach
Dr. Jawahar, Dr. Jeyashambavi, Dr. Siva, Dr. Margaret Theresa
15
DEC 2023
Haematology - A quick Review
Guest Lecture
Dr. Jawahar, Dr. Jeyashambavi, Dr. Siva
Get in Touch
Diagnostic & Academic Communication.
For diagnostic referrals, research collaborations, or academic enquiries, please contact the HOD.
HOD:Dr. Jawahar R.
E-mail:jawahar.ramasamy@avmc.edu.in
Address:AVMCH & Hospital, Puducherry
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