Dr. Chitra – Course Director

MRCOG,MD(OBG),MBBS
Dr. Chitra Diwan is a highly qualified Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialising in high risk obstetrics and laparoscopic surgery. The first laparoscopic hysterectomy in Dar es salaam, Tanzania was done by Dr Chitra. She is currently working as Consultant with Ministry of Health, Oman.

Dr Chitra has considerable experience in laparoscopic surgeries, ovarian cystectomies, myomectomy, and diagnostic hysteroscopy among others. She has functioned as faculty for 1st National Live Workshop in Gynaec Lap Surgery in Dar es salaam. Dr Chitra has also worked as a lecturer for seven years. She brings rich experience in teaching and guiding students, and effective learning strategies.

Qualifications and Memberships

•  MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) – U.K.
• MD (Ob&Gyn) – B.J.Medical College, Pune
• M.B.B.S – B.J.Medical College, Pune

Dr. Sowmya – Chief Mentor / Chief Operating Officer

MRCOG (U.K), MRCPI (IRELAND), MCCG, EFOG, IBCLC (USA), APLI, DGO DMAS, FMAS, PGDUS, MBBS.

Dr. Sowmya N.S. is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and is passionate about women’s health and well-being. She has 11+ years of clinical and surgical experience and specializes in a variety of women related health issues such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, laparotomies, vaginal repairs, ovarian surgeries, and obstetrical care, normal and operative deliveries, laparoscopic procedures and is equally skilled in preventive measures as well. Dr. Sowmya is well trained in ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr. Sowmya is currently based out of Abu Dhabi and practicing with the biggest chain of hospitals in the Middle East.

Dr Sowmya’s rich experience and style of mentoring have earned her great respect and recognition amongst students from across borders in different medical-related courses. Her specializations are an advantage to mentoring and guiding doctors from the world over to learn advanced techniques as an OBGYN. She has a vast experience in academic training and has been mentoring candidates to ace their MRCOG and MRCPI exams. Despite her rigorous schedule, she is dedicated to making the learning experience an enriching one for her students.

Professional Qualifications

• MRCOG (Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) – U.K.
• MRCPI (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland) Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• MCCG (Masters Course in Cosmetic Gynaecology)
• IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) – IBCLE,USA
• FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery- Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy) – World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram (Gurgaon) India
• DMAS (Diploma training in Minimal Access Surgery– Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy) – World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram (Gurgaon) India
• PGDUS (Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound) – Karnataka University, India
• Certified Neonatal Resuscitator – Ministry of Health, India
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training – (PTLLS), UK
• RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) certified training faculty for MRCOG
• Certified Trainer -Train the Trainer course – Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) Company for Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)

Affiliations/Memberships

• MICOG (Dignified Member of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) by FOGSI
• Life member BSOG – Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Life member FOGSI– Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India
• Life membership WALS – World Association Laparoscopic Surgeons
• Actively involved as a Chairperson in Hospital (Holy Cross) Infection Control Committee for NABH Accreditation.
• International Lactation Consultant Association^® (ILCA^®)
• Association of Lactational Professionals India (ALPI)

Residency Training

• MBBS – Mysore Medical College, India
• DGO (Post Graduate Diploma from Gynaecology and Obstetrics) – Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India

On-Going Certifications

• Successfully progressing to NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring – Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) U.K.

Awards

• HONOURED WITH ” GLOBAL ACHIEVERS AWARD” in Recognition of Outstanding professional Achievement and contribution in Nation building by Indian Achievers Forum (IAF).

Dr. Farheen Razvi – Mentor

MBBS, MD, FRCR (Part A)

Dr Farheen Razvi is a distinguished radiologist with an unwavering commitment to accurate diagnosis and patient-centered care. Over the years, with her extensive experience in medical imaging and dedication to advancing the field, she has established herself as a name to reckon with in radiology.

Dr Farheen’s pursuit for medical studies began with an MBBS from The Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. She went on to successfully earn an MD in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine from Zhengzhou Medical University and is currently following her dream to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists clearing Part A in her very first attempt.

Throughout her career, Dr Farheen has demonstrated clinical excellence and a commitment to collaborative patient care. She is an avid researcher and has both authored and presented numerous papers.

StudyFRCR will be strengthened further with Dr Farheen by our side. Our medical aspirants will benefit immensely from her experience and expertise.

Dr. Hebatallah Ibrahem Salama Abdelaziz
– Mentor

MBBCH, MS (OBG)

A renowned OB GYN expert from Egypt, Dr. Hebatallah Ibrahem Salama Abdelaziz joins StudyMEDIC as the course director for Ultrasound Courses. She is well-known for her work as ISUOG member and Ambassador of ISUOG in Africa. She is also Founding member of the Rwandan society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Hebatallah finished her graduation MBBCH and post graudation in medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University, Egypt in December 2000 and 2009 respectively. She also completed her German General Medical Practice Certificate, LAGESO, Germany in October 2022.

Dr Hebatallah started her career in 2001 as the house officer at Ain Shams University Hospitals- Egypt. Then she moved to El Masr El Gedida Military Hospital – Cairo – Egypt as an OB/GYN resident in 2002 and worked there for two years before she moved to Tabarak Hospital in Cairo, Egypt as OB GYN Registrar.

With her professional experience of over 20 years, she has worked with a number of other hospitals and some of them include La Croix de Sud Hospital, Kigali – Rwanda, Tabarak Hospital -Cairo; El Farouk hospital – Cairo, etc. Later on, she moved to Berlin in Germany and worked at DRK Deutsche Hospital and Charite University Hospital.

Professional Qualifications

• MBBCH, Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University – good, Egypt Dec. 2000.
• Master degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ain Shams University, Egypt May 2009.
• Royal college of obstetrician and gynecologists in London training acceptance.
• German General medical practice Certificate, LAGESO, Germany Oct. 2022.

Research Work

• Case control study (clearance of fetal DNA from maternal plasma in peclampsia) Ain Shams University 2008.

Memberships

• • Founding member of RSOG Kigali – Rwanda.
  • ISUOG member and Ambassador of ISUOG in Africa.
  • Egyptian Medical Syndicate.
  • Rwandan Medical and Dental Council.
• German Medical Council.

General OB/GYN Skills

• Antenatal care consultations.
• Gynecological consultations.
• Detailed gynecological and obstetrical ultrasound scanning.
• Counseling and management of gynecological and obstetrical problems including critical cases.
• Obstetrical surgical procedures including (vaginal delivery, assisted delivery, C/sections).
• Gynecological surgical procedures.
• Laparoscopic surgical procedures diagnostic and operative.