KHADEEJA THASNEEM

Performed histopathology reporting for complex and oncologic surgical pathology specimens, ensuring high diagnostic accuracy and contributing to patient treatment decisions.

• Independently handled and reported intraoperative frozen sections.
• Interpreted immunohistochemistry (IHC) and correlated findings with morphology and clinical/radiological information.
• Performed and interpreted cytopathology, including FNAC, exfoliative cytology and body-fluid cytology.
• Focused on diagnostic accuracy and quality assurance, prioritising patient safety in all reporting activities.
• Contributed to multidisciplinary tumor boards, enhancing clinicopathological discussions and influencing patient management strategies.
• Contributed to multidisciplinary clinicopathological conferences and diagnostic discussions.
• Participated in hematopathology and flow cytometry interpretation.
• Performed grossing of routine and complex specimens according to CAP protocols.
• Participated actively in academic activities, including seminars, case discussions, journal clubs and departmental teaching.
• Focused on diagnostic accuracy and quality assurance, prioritising patient safety in all reporting activities.

• Received focused training in surgical oncopathology, with exposure to a broad spectrum of routine, complex and oncological specimens.
• Conducted gross examination and sampling of routine, complex and oncological surgical specimens to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Executed intraoperative frozen section handling and reporting, facilitating timely surgical decisions.
• Performed immunohistochemistry (IHC) interpretation, including selection and interpretation of appropriate IHC panels in correlation with histomorphology and clinical findings.
• Participated in discussions of complex and diagnostically challenging oncopathology cases, including appropriate use of ancillary investigations.
• Contributed to multidisciplinary tumour boards and engaged in clinicopathological discussions that influenced diagnostic decision-making.
• Completed a molecular pathology posting, with exposure to and interpretation of molecular diagnostic techniques including FISH and RT-PCR, and correlation of molecular findings with histopathology and clinical information.
• Completed a dedicated hematopathology posting, with exposure to hematolymphoid neoplasms and flow cytometry interpretation in conjunction with morphology and immunophenotypic findings.
• Participated regularly in academic activities, including seminars, case discussions, journal clubs, presentations and departmental teaching sessions.
• Attended pathology workshops and national conferences, with continued exposure to advances in surgical oncopathology, hematopathology and molecular pathology.
• Successfully completed and qualified in the ICP examination for PDCC in Surgical Oncopathology.
• ICP registration/certificate number pending; expected to be issued at the All India Pathology Conference in December 2026.

Part-time Consultant Pathologist – April 2024 – October 2024
Full-time Consultant Pathologist & Lab In-charge – November 2024 – 25 January 2025

• Reviewed and authorised diagnostic reports, ensuring accuracy, timely turnaround and effective clinicopathological correlation.
• Independently performed and reported cytopathology, hematopathology and clinical pathology cases.
• Performed histopathology slide interpretation and contributed to diagnostic evaluation of surgical pathology specimens.
• Maintained and implemented NABL-compliant protocols, SOPs, quality-control procedures and documentation.
• Coordinated NABL inspection/accreditation activities, maintaining required records, documentation and laboratory practices for compliance.
• Monitored internal quality control, quality assurance and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) as part of laboratory quality management.
• Supervised laboratory personnel, allocated duties and ensured adherence to SOPs, safety procedures and appropriate workflow.
• Monitored sample collection, processing, reporting and turnaround times to ensure efficient laboratory functioning.
• Coordinated with clinicians for clinicopathological correlation and clarification of diagnostic findings.
• Maintained laboratory documentation, registers and quality-related records required for NABL compliance and audits.
• Assisted in maintaining equipment, reagents, consumables and inventory, ensuring uninterrupted laboratory services.
• Participated in laboratory audits and quality improvement initiatives, optimising processes to enhance overall laboratory performance.
• Contributed to laboratory audits, quality improvement initiatives and process optimization.

• Independently performed histopathological diagnosis and reporting across a broad range of surgical pathology specimens.
• Examined, grossed and reported routine, complex and oncologic surgical pathology specimens, ensuring accurate clinicopathological correlation.
• Evaluated and reported cytopathology, hematopathology and clinical pathology cases, contributing to comprehensive patient diagnoses.
• Participated in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinicopathological conferences, contributing to diagnostic decision-making and patient management.
• Maintained diagnostic accuracy, quality assurance and laboratory safety, supporting patient-centred pathology practice.
• Participated actively in departmental academic activities, including seminars, case discussions, journal clubs, presentations and teaching sessions.
• Provided teaching and academic guidance to undergraduate MBBS students through lectures, practical sessions, slide discussions and case-based learning.
• Conducted practical teaching and laboratory training for Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) students, including histopathology and laboratory techniques.
• Participated in resident teaching, academic discussions and examination-related activities.