History
Established in the Year: 1934
Foundation and Early Years:
1934: Founded as Goschen Institute of Pathology; inaugurated on March 26 by Sir George Fredrick Stanley.
Named after George Joachim Goschen, Governor of Madras (1924–1929) and Viceroy of India (1929–1931).
Initially located in what is now called the Goschen Block; currently in Tower Blocks 1 & 3,RGGGH and college
building 3rd floor.
Academic & Institutional Milestones:
1936: First chair in Pathology created; Prof. Srinivasulu Naidu became the first HOD.
1956: Exclusive MD Pathology program introduced under Medical Council of India.
1980: Upgraded to Institute of Pathology; Prof. S. Arumugam appointed as first Director.
2010: PG seats increased from 4 to 10 MD; 8 Diploma seats added.
2019: MD seats increased from 10 to 18; DCP seats converted to MD.
MD Pathology students have been university toppers.
Diagnostic and Technological Advancements:
2015: Cytogenetics workstation commissioned
2016: PAP smear screening began under Master Health Checkup.
2017: Full implementation of Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry (152 markers) including epithelial,
mesenchymal, lymphoma, and neuroendocrine panels.
2010: PG seats increased from 4 to 10 MD; 8 Diploma seats added.
2019: MD seats increased from 10 to 18; DCP seats converted to MD.
Bone marrow examination routinely done with special stains and cytogenetics as needed.
Museum houses 1568 mounted specimens, including rare one.
Recognition & Accreditation:
Feb 4, 2020: NABL accreditation (ISO 15189:2012) for Histopathology and Cytology , later extended to Hematology,
special stains and ER/PR/HER2 neu panel for breast
Feb 2024: NABL accreditation extended to all domains in pathology except cytogenetics.
Workshops & CMEs:
May 2022: Histopathology techniques workshop held.
May 2023: Workshop on instrumentation, operation, and maintenance.
Sep 21, 2023: First Cytogenetics workshop (first among TN government colleges).
Sep 22–23, 2023: CME – “Diagnostic Pearls in Pathology” honoring retired and retiring professors.
June 6, 2024: Second Cytogenetics workshop held.
June 7–8, 2024: CME – “Pathology: Past, Present & Future” honoring gold medalists.
Faculty & Residents
LIST OF FACULTY
LIST OF JUNIOR
Dr.Swaminathan
Director & Professor
Dr.Rajavelu Indira
Professor
Dr.Chandramouleeswari
Professor
Dr.Vijay Sathish kumar
Professor
Dr.Jeyalakshmi Devi
Professor
Dr.Indumathi
Associate Professor
Dr.Rajesh Nataraj
Assistant Professor
Dr.Vijayabaskar
Assistant Professor
Dr.Lavanya
Assistant Professor
Dr.Saranya
Assistant Professor
Dr. Revathi
Assistant Professor
Dr.Umadevi Srinivasan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Dougul regis
Assistant Professor
Dr.Balamurugan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Nivedita
Assistant Professor
Dr. Subashini
Assistant Professor
Dr.Padmakantha
Senior Resident
Dr.Pavithra
Senior Resident
Dr.Preetha
Senior Resident
Dr.Sindhuja
Senior Resident
Dr.Sathish
Senior Resident
Dr.Hemapriya
Senior Resident
Dr.Mirunalini
Senior Resident
S.No
Name of the Residents joined in the year 2022
Name of the Residents joined in the year 2023
Name of the Residents joined in the year 2024
1
DR.CHARIKA
DR. AISWARYA
DR.APARAJITHA PREMA BARANI
2
DR.DAWOOD BASHA
DR. ANANTHA MALA
DR S.HASTHA
3
DR.DEEPA
DR. ANUSHA
DR JEEVITHA J
4
DR.GAYATHRI RAJARAMAN
DR. AARTHI A
DR.MAANASA G
5
DR.INDUMATHY
DR. BHUVANESHWARI
DR.MOHANA PREETHA V
6
DR.MAHAADEVI
DR. GOMATHI
DR.MUTHU KUMARI
7
DR.MEENA
DR. JAYABHARATHI
DR.POORNAKALAA S
8
DR.PREETHI
DR. MOHANA
DR.PREETHA MURTHY
9
DR.SARANYA
DR. NANDHINI
DR.PUNITHA R
10
DR.SATHIYAMOORTI
DR. NITHYA SAI LAKSHMI
DR.RAJ SUGAN S
11
DR.SHANMUGAPRIYA
DR. RATHI DEVI
DR.RAKSHANA S
12
DR.SINDHU
DR. SAKTHISREE
DR.REKHA VINAYA G
13
DR.SUBASHREE
DR. SHALINI
DR.SANDHIYA
14
DR.VAISHNAVI RAMASWAMY
DR. SHRUTILAYA
DR.SHERRIIN FELIX
15
DR.VINODHINI
DR. SHUBHASHINI
DR.SIVA SANKARI B
16
DR.SURJYALI MAHELA
DR. SRIVIDYA
DR. SUPRIYA.M
17
DR. SUJITHA
DR.VIGNESH A
18
DR. THIRUOLI
Academic Forum
CME / CONFERENCE
WORKSHOP / TRAINING
QUIZ / COMPETITIONS
OTHER EVENTS
S.No
Date
CME / CONFERENCE – Title
University / TNMSC Credits / both if present
State or National level or institute level
Cost incurred in Rs. (can be dept / institute / company / sponsored)
1
20.03.21
Recent trends in genetic disorders & pediatric leukemias – a ride on pathology genetics
-
National
-
2
20.03.22
Recent trends in molecular genetic pathology
-
National
-
3
07.05.22
Pass on the torch to NextGen
TNMC Credit hour – 2
National
-
4
28.01.23
Advance in Pediatric pathology
15 credit points
State
20,000
5
18.03.23
Path to gene
10 credit points
National
20,000
6
22.09.23 & 23.09.23
Diagnostic pearls in pathology
10 credit points
National
3,24,854
7
16.02.2024
Onc path confluence
2 credit hours
State
1,15,000
8
07.06.2024 & 08.06.2024
Pathology – past, present and future
30 credit points
National
4,44,010
S.NO
Date
WORKSHOP / TRAINING with Title
University / TNMSC Credits / both if present
State or National level or institute level
Cost incurred in Rs. (can be dept / institute / company / sponsored)
1
19.03.2022
Hands on training on clinical cytogenetics - karyotyping
-
National
-
2
14.05.2022
Histopathology lab technique workshop
-
State
-
3
09.10.2022
Workshop on Flow cytometry technology and application
-
National
-
4
29.01.2023
Immunohistochemistry workshop
10 credit points
State
15000
5
19.03.2023
FISH workshop
10 credit points
National
15000
6
20.05.2023
Histopathology workshop on instrumentation, operation and maintenance
-
State
50000
7
21.09.2023
Masterclass on cyt-o-genetics - a sight to genetics
1 credit hour
National
15000
8
06.06.2024
Beyond cellular doctrine – molecular diagnosis
2 credit hours
National
20000
QUIZ / COMPETITIONS
S.NO
Date
Quiz /competitions with Title
University / TNMSC Credits / both if present
Prizes awarded to
a. Inter or Intra – Collegiate Level b. State or National level
1
S.NO
Date
Other events with Title
State or National level or institute level (with credit hours if applicable)
Cost incurred in Rs. (can be dept / institute / company / sponsored)
1
15.11.2023
National Pathology Day – Motivational talk for future pathologists - Dr. SP Ganesan, Founder Hitech Diagnostic Center
Institute
1500
Scientific Forum
Completed Projects till year November 2023
Ongoing Projects
Sponsored Projects
Publications
Awards & Achievements
No Awards information available for this department.
Guests Lectures
Ug quiz national pathology day –nov 2023
Practice Pearls
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5 'C s Of DIvine Fluid
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Dr. Gowri Manohari.D, AP-TAPCON- 2nd prize in poster presentation
DR. RATHIDEVI,PG- TAGPATHCON 2024- 1st prize in poster presentation
Dr. Deepa won Best paper and poster at Kaleldoscopic cme at Chengalpattu Medical college
Dr. M. Dawood Basha First prize in paper presentation at PATHOSPHERE-2024(saveetha medical college)
Dr. M. Dawood Basha 2nd prize in quiz at SPAARC’25(Sri Ramachandra medical college and research institute)
Dr. SAKTHI SREE, DR. RATHI DEVI, DR.SRUTHILAYA, PG-PATHPAARC 2025-1st prize in quiz
Dr. SAKTHI SREE, PG-KALEIDOSCOPE-IX- 1st prize in poster presentation
Dr.Ramya – mediastinal lesions
Dr.Shivashekar, Approach to exam
Dr.Kala – histopathology slide discussion
Success Stories
Success story 1: NABL Accreditation
Preparatory work began in 2017
Inspection by authorities in December 2019
Certification granted in February 2020
First renewal completed in February 2022
All domains in pathology were NABL accredited in feb 2024(except cytogenetics)
Success story 2: Cytogenetics Department
Started in 2016
Key role in emergency diagnosis of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (PML-RARA translocation)
Enabled early treatment and improved recovery in a life-threatening condition
Success story 3: UG Pathology Exhibition
Held on June 16–17, 2023
Enthusiastic participation by 2021 UG batch
Open to school students; promoted awareness and interest in medical sciences
Widely praised and deemed a grand success
Success story 4: Genesis-Behind the Scenes
Conducted on September 16, 2023
Organized by UG students under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Padmavathi
Included lectures on histopathological techniques, cytogenetics, frozen section, and museum tour
Featured a state-level UG quiz; received excellent feedback
Success story 5: Institute Day CME & Workshop
1st Cytogenetics Workshop on September 21, 2023 – first of its kind in Tamil Nadu government medical colleges
40 participants; positive feedback encouraged future hands-on sessions
Diagnostic Pearls in Pathology CME on Sept 22–23, 2023
Honored retiring professors and institute toppers
Featured poster and paper presentations with cash prizes for UG/PG students
Eminent talks on non-neoplastic lesions
Success story 6: International Pathology Week
Celebrated on November 15, 2023
Featured a power talk by Dr. Ganesan Subramanian: “Pathologists – Change, Lead and Serve”
Attended by UGs, PGs, and faculty
Included UG and PG quizzes to mark the occasion
Success story 8:
Medical Interdisciplinary Research and Academic Collaboration for Excellence(MIRACLE 2025) National level UG conference- MAY 2025
Central Laboratory
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Highlights
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High Dependency Unit
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