Professional Summary:
Dr. Shruthi R is a dedicated dermatologist proficient in general dermatology, dermatosurgery and cosmetology who practices evidence-based medicine for various dermatological and cosmetology ailments.
Academic Qualifications:
- DNB in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy – June 2021
- MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy from Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur in May 2021, with first class
- MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in December 2014, with first class (70.6%)
Professional Experience:
- Senior Resident, Department of Dermatology, PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Ottappalam, Kerala (Nov 2021 – Feb 2023)
- Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (May 2018 – May 2021)
- Junior Resident, Department of Anatomy, AIIMS, New Delhi (Jan 2017 – Nov 2017)
- Resident Intern, AIIMS, New Delhi (Jan 2014 – Dec 2014)
Areas of Expertise:
- Clinical Dermatology – eczema, psoriasis, infections
- Cosmetology – Acne, Pigmentation disorders, Hairfall
- Lasers
- Excision of skin tags, moles
- Chemical peeling
- PRP/GFC
- Electrocautery and Radiofrequency ablation
- Skin biopsy
Academic Excellence:
- First Prize in poster presentation in dermatology at Cuticon 2021 (state level conference)
- Aced AIIMS Pre-medical exam – All India Rank 22 (among top .01% students) Jul 2009
- Selected for Interview for book prize for the best undergraduate student in Psychiatry (AIIMS – March 2014)
- Final candidate for the KVPY scholarship (2010), Bangalore under Dr. Rima Dada, Professor of Anatomy, AIIMS
- 95.8% in All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) – 2007
- 96% in All India Senior Secondary Examination (AISSE) – 2009
Membership in Professional Organizations:
- Life Member, IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists)
- Life Member, AIIMSONIANS Alumni Association
Important Trainings and Workshops Attended:
- Dermoscopy Workshop by IADVL
- Alopecia Masterclass Course by American Academy of Dermatology
- Boardprepplus by American Academy of Dermatology
- Numerous Workshops on General Dermatology Procedures, Dermatosurgery and Cosmetology
Papers and Posters Presented:
- Paper: “Fingertip unit – is it relevant in the Indian scenario” (E-Dermacon 2021, Mid Cuticon Kerala 2020, Malabar Bonhomie)
- Poster: “Lurking in plain sight – A case of folliculotropic MF” (Dermazone South & Cuticon Kerala 2019)
- Poster: “Psoriasiform lesions – always dig deeper” (E-Dermacon 2021)
- Poster: “Hikers feet – a novel entity” (CUTICON Kerala, 2021 – First prize)
Papers Published / Under Peer Review:
- Critical evaluation of allergic contact dermatitis in atopic dermatitis – JSSTD
- Rathish S, Criton S. Robert Willan – A true pioneer. J Skin Sex Transm Dis 2019;1:30-1.
- Shruthi R, Criton S. Secukinumab for recalcitrant chronic plaque psoriasis in a 9-year-old child. Indian J Dermatol 2021;66:575.
Events / Conferences Organised:
- Actively involved in the organization of Mid Cuticon Kerala 2018
- Contributed to organizing AIMS and Galderma dermatology gold medal examination and dermatopathology conference (2019)
- Key role in the Dowling club meeting at AIMS, Thrissur – Feb 2020
