Dr. Rachna Tewari
MBBS, MD
Professor & HOD, Department of Microbiology
Reg. Number: DMC-20719
dr_rachna_tewari@yahoo.com
About
Dr. Rachna is a dedicated medical microbiologist with over 20 years of extensive experience in clinical diagnostics, teaching, and hospital infection control. They possess expertise across key domains, including bacteriology, virology, serology, mycology, molecular diagnostics, and antimicrobial stewardship.
As the Head of the Microbiology Department, they oversee all laboratory operations, quality assurance, equipment management, and staff training. Passionate about medical education, they regularly teach MBBS and MD students, employing a case-based learning approach to make the subject clinically relevant.
Dr. Rachna is deeply committed to improving patient safety, strengthening laboratory systems, and promoting evidence-based infection control practices within the hospital. They bring a professional ethos characterized by discipline, compassion, and a commitment to continuous learning to their leadership role.
Educational Qualifications
| Degree | Year | Name of College & University | Registration Number | Date of Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 1999 | JNMC AMU | DMC-20719 | 30-04-2000 |
| MD | 2004 | JNMC AMU | DMC-20719 | 30-10-2010 |
| PGCPAHM | 2025 | IIM and AIIMS Nagpur |
Details of Teaching Experience
| Designation* | Institution | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | HIMSR, NewDelhi | 17-01-23 | Present | |
| Associate Professor | JNMC, AMU | 11-11-2014 | 31-12-2020 | |
| Assistant Professor | HIMSR. NewDelhi | 27-12-2010 | 10-11-2014 | |
| Demonstrator / Tutor | HIMSR. NewDelhi | 01-07-2010 | 26-12-2010 | |
| Lecturer | JNMC, AMU | 28-08-2006 | 14-10-2006 | |
| Demonstrator / Tutor | JNMC, AMU | 09-08-1999 | 14-10-2006 |
Publications
- Total Publications - 21
- Gupta V, Tewari R. Antibiotic resistance patterns of ESBL and MBL producing gram-negative bacteria in a tertiary care hospital. Int J Sci Res. 2025 Jan;14(1).
- Amir Khan, Rachna Tewari, Neetusree ,MriduDudeja Biofilm production and its effects on virulence of MRSA: a study in tertiary care hospital, Delhi, IJCMPH. Vol 7, No 9 (2020)
- Khan A, Tewari R, Shree N. Mupirocin .resistant methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – Are these strains wrongly reported and treated? Int J Med Sci Public Health 2020;9(6):363-367.
- Maryam J. Ansari, Rachna Tewari and MriduDudeja. 2020. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Epidermidis in Blood Samples–Can its Spread be Prevented in Hospitals?.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 9(09): https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020. (accepted).
- Amir khan|, Rachna Tewari|Biofilm producing Staphyloccusaureus : An emerging threat in bloodstream infections and its challenging treatment issues .Jul-2020 : Int J Med Sci Public Health, (accepted ).
- Tewari R, Chopra D, Wazahat R, Dhingra S, Dudeja M. Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of an emerging multidrug resistant nosocomial pathogen: Acinetobacter baumannii. Malays J Med Sci. 2018;25(3):129– 134.
- Rachna Tewari, Motilal P. Sah and MriduDudeja. 2017. Prevalence of Candida and Trichomonas in Vaginal Discharge of Rural Females not Seeking Medical Help: Microscopy and Its Role in Vaginitis. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 6(10): 3023- 3029.
- Tewari R, Makeeja V, Dudeja M. Prevalence of hepatitis A in southern part of Delhi, India. Int J Med Sci &Public Health. , 2016.
- Tewari R, Dudeja M, Jamal S. Mobiles and pens of hospital staff, patients and visitors found to carry mrsa. National Journal of Laboratoy Medicine .2015 October ; 4:19-23.
- Tewari R, Jamal S, Dudeja M. Antimicrobial resistance pattern of Salmonella enterica servars in Southern Delhi. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2015; 2(3): 254-258.
- Tewari, R., Dudeja, M., Das, A. K., &Nandy, . Isolation ofAreomomonassalmonicida in human blood sample. .Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: 2014, 8(2), 139-140.
- Tewari, R., Dudeja, M., Das, A. K., &Nandy, S. (2013). KocuriaKristinae in Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection: A Case Report. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 7(8), 169-172.
- Dudeja, M., Nandy, S., Das, A. K., Alam, S., & Tiwari, R. (2012). Prevalence of intestinal parasites in slum areas of southern delhi.International Journal of Microbiology Research, 4(8).
- Nandy, S., Dudeja, M., Das, A. K., & Tewari, R. (2013). Community Acquired Bacteremia by Sphingomonaspaucimobilis: Two Rare Case Reports. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 7(12), 2947.
- Das, A. K., Nandy, S., Dudeja, M., Tewari, R., &Alam, S. (2013). The Incidence of Nocardiosis at Pulmonary and Extra–Pulmonary Sites. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 7(7), 1427.
- Nandy, S., Das, A. K., Dudeja, M., Tewari, R., &Alam, S. (2013). Brevundimonasvesicularis Bacteremia In A Neonate: A Rare Case Report.National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 4(3), 170-172.
- Shukla, R. Tewari, M Agarwal. (2004). Prevalence of Extended Spectrum beta lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumonia in a tertiary care hospital. IJMM (2004) ,22 (2):87-91.
- Shukla, R. Tewari, MR Ajmal. (2004)Antimicrobial resistance pattern of salmonella enteric serovar typhi : a retrospective study. Indian Journal of BioResearch , 2005, 50(6),6-12.
- Shukla, R. Tewari, S Siddiqui, SM Ali. Bacteriological profile of neonatal septicemia in a tertiary care hospital of northern india .Indian Journal of BioResearch 2005 ,50(6),6-12..
- M Agarwal, I. Shukla, R. Tewari. Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of non fermenters of human infections. .Indian Journal of BioResearch 2005 ,50(6),131- 136).
Research Work & Projects
- Dengue virus serotypes and their correlation with clinical severity and laboratory parameters
- Risk factors for surgical site infections and antimicrobial resist5ance of bacterial isolate s
- Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of high level aminoglycoside resistance in clinical enterococcus isolates
- To study the molecular determinants of mother-to-child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency virus Type -1 (DHR)
Workshops/ CMEs/ Conference Organised
- Community outreach – womens international day. 2017.
- Induction programme for 2 nd batch ,HIIMSR.
- Co - Organizer Dengue Symposium . 2012.
- Street show on world AIIDS Day for Spreading Awareness.
- Symposium on Crimean Congo Haemorrahgic fever in Feb2011
Workshops/ CMEs/ Conference Attended
- Medical Education Workshop – HIMSR2019 .
- CME onImmunization updates: Conducted by Department of community Medicine. HIMSR. May 2018. New Delhi
- CME on Neurophysiology :. Conducted by Department of Physiology. HIMSR. Sep 2017. New Delhi .
- Certificate course in INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HARMONIZATION (ICH) –GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICES (GCP)Conducted by MEU India In Association with National Insititue of continuing Professional Development during session March 2018- June 2018
- Research methodology course (three months ) .Conducted by MEU INDIA . (15 sep – 15 Dec. 2017).
- Antibiotic Resistance : Renewed Fears 2017. Conducted by American Society of Microbiology. April , 2017 : New Delhi.
- Workshop on Infection Control and Antibioltic Stewardship by CAHOCON on 13 th April , 2017: Max hospital New Delhi.
- CME on diagnosis and management of Depression and Anxiety Disorders . April 2017. HIMSR. Delhi.
- State level workshop by SAATHI and DSAC on March 2017 , New Delhi
- 10. Research methodology course (three months ) .Conducted by MEU INDIA . (15 sep – 15 Dec. 2016).
- CSSD : Best Practices. Organized by SRL Diagnostic. On October 23 rd 2016. Fortis escorts , New delhi.
- Training on quality management systems and Internal Audit. By Quality Control Of India . 13- 16 thOct . 2016.
- E- learning course by MEU INDIA from 1st October to 31 st December 2016.
- Convegence of minds ; Bench to bedside.For better patient outcomes in ICU patients. . 7. May 2016. Indian habitat centre. Delhi.
- Immunization Updates. HIMSR, Delhi. 27 April. 2016.
- Challenges in Management of Immunocompromised Host. IAMM-DC. 23 April 2016. Army hospital .Delhi.
- ASM CME cum Workshop on Emerging Infections in India . 21st April. 2016.AIIMS . Delhi.
- National symposium on challenges in tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment.30 March 2016 . AIIMS, Delhi.
- Workshop on assessment of practical and clinical skills. 11 March. 2016. Jamia hamdard. New delhi
- CME : Infection in cancer Patients. IAMM-DC. Balaji Institute .8 Aug 2015.
- CME in Dermatopathology- 7.4. 2015.HIMSR. Delhi.
- Basic Course Workshop in Medical education Technology. Conducted by MAMC .16- 18 April,2015.
- Workshop : Ebola and viral Haemorrhagic fever. 26.11.2015. Indraprastha Apollo Hospital . Delhi.
- Modern Technology to combat vector borne diseases: reducing morbidity and mortality.20.9.2014. !AMM-DC. Hotel jaypeeSiddhartha . New delhi.
- Infection control workshop. 30 Aug 2014.Max Hospital saket.
- CME: Invasive candidiasis In Indian ICU. IAMM- DC.
- CME and Workshop onDiagnostic Microbiology: Newer Trends and Advances. HIMSR. 21 Dec 2013.
- CME on Clinical infectious disease update arranged by NBE.
- Symposium on E- learning
- CME on medicolegal issue HIMSR
- Art of scientific writing Nov 2012, LHMC Delhi
- IX National autoantibody workshop .SGPGI,SEP 2012 Lucknow.
- Teaching methodology . HIMSR, Jamia Hamdard
- MRSA in Hospital Staff – an emerging threat ,inmicrocon 2012.
- UP MICROCON – 2007.3 rd Annual UP chapter conference of IAMM, Dept. of microbiology , JNMC, Aligarh.
- Sentinel Survellance (X round)workshop to review the HIV workshop on August, 2006,LUCKNOW.
- UP pathomicon- 2005, JNMC,AMU,ALIGARH
- Workshop Nucleic Acid based technique PCR in diagnostic Microbiology conducted by L&TMicrobiologyReasearchcentre,SankraNetralaya, Chennai.
- POSTER Cross Resistance to non beta lactam in ESBL producing K. pneumoniae.
- XXIV National Congress of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologist OCT 2005.SRMC& RI, CHENNAI
- International conference on Malaria(ICMR) Malaria Research Center, Delhi.
- 5 th International conference on AIIDS India , Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University,Chennai , 2005
