Dr Mounica Pedapalli
MBBS, MD
Senior resident, Department of Microbiology
Reg. Number: DMC-116467
mounicapedapalli95@gmail.com
About
A skilled microbiologist with a demonstrated work history in the field of clinical microbiology and hospital infection control with significant proficiency across the entire spectrum. Hardworking, committed, sincere and passionate about teaching and mentoring. Ensures effective stakeholder management through assertive communication skills and empathetic approach.
Educational Qualifications
| Degree | Year | Name of College & University | Registration Number | Date of Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 2018 | GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE | APMC/FMR/101960 | 18-07-2018 |
| MD | 2023 | ANDHRA MEDICAL COLLEGE | APMC/FMR/101960 | 04-09-2023 |
Details of Teaching Experience
| Designation* | Institution | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Resident | HIMSR, New Delhi | 27-01-2025 | Present | |
| Senior Resident | ANDHRA MEDICAL COLLEGE | 31-08-2023 | 30-08-2024 | 1 Year |
Research Work & Projects
- Study of detection of extended spectrum beta lactamases producing Enterobacteriaceae from samples of pus in a tertiary care hospital.”
- Study of reinfection of COVID in and around northeast coastal area of Andhra Pradesh
- Study of bacterial isolation and their antibiogram of ventilator associated pneumonia cases in a tertiary care hospital
Awards
- Received DR.E. PEDAVEERAJU’S GOLD MEDAL for best PG Research paper in Investigative Medicine conducted in Andhra Medical College.
Membership of Academic Bodies Societies
- Life membership, “Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists – Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Combined Chapter”. LM/635/TAPC
Workshops/ CMEs/ Conference Attended
- Attended online CME course on Ethics including Good laboratory practices on 12th June 2025.
- Attended basic certificate course on Anti microbial stewardship conducted by CAHO on 5th June 2025.
- Attended online CME on NABH&JCI Guidelines on prevention and control of health care associated infections on 31st may 2025.
- Attended online CME on Tuberculosis management: Evolving diagnostics and treatment strategies on 31st may 2025.
- Attended IAMM Delhi chapter CME on Sepsis on 3rd May 2025.
- Attended workshop on Good clinical practice and ethics in human research & clinical trial rule ,2019 on 9th April 2025 conducted in HIMSR, Delhi.
- Attended CME & Workshop on Internal and external quality control in Medical laboratory on 20th February 2025 at HIMSR.
- Attended training course for BACT/ALERT 3D & VITEK 2 COMPACT Training on 18th April 2024 conducted at Andhra Medical college.
- Attended 2nd Advanced National Hands-on Workshop on Antimicrobial Stewardship organized by Department of Clinical Microbiology, AIIMS Mangalagiri from 27th February to 2nd March 2024.
- Attended 7th Advanced National workshop on Hospital Infection Control organized by Hospital Infection Control and Prevention Unit, Department of Microbiology, JIPMER, Puducherry from 23rd January to 26th January 2024.
- Workshop on Application of Antimicrobial susceptibility testing in clinical Microbiology reporting organized by Department of Microbiology, SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack at 45th Annual Conference of IAMM on 23rd Nov 2022.
- Attended training program on Quality Management System and Internal Audit in Medical Laboratories as per ISO 15189:2012 held at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam from 11th to 14th October 2022.
- 25th Annual State Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists – Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Combined Chapter at Visakhapatnam from 10th – 11th Sep 2022.
- Workshop on whole genome sequencing on portable long read platform organized by Department of Microbiology, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Visakhapatnam at XXV IAMM TAPC Annual Conference 2022 on 9th Sept 2022.
- Attended CME on Sepsis and antimicrobial resistance conducted on 13th August 2022 by ISCCM, Visakhapatnam.
- Attended national level online CME on “Parasitic Infections of Central Nervous System” on 22nd July 2022 organized by Department of Microbiology, Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital, Chitra Durga.
- Workshop on Hospital Infection Control from 23rd to 25th March 2022 at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
- 44th Annual National Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists at Guwahati from 22nd – 24th December 2021.
- 24th Annual State Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists – Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Combined Chapter at Hyderabad on 17th – 18th Sep 2021
- Attended workshop on DPT surveillance on 19th April 2021 conducted at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam.
