Dr. (Mrs) P. D. Athavia

Qualifications:

 M.B.B.S., M.S.  (Anatomy) Mumbai University.

 DHA, DHRD.

 Present Post: Professor & Head of Anatomy.

Teaching Experience: Under Graduates-Since19/11/1978 (25 years,6 months) 

                                            1styear (MBBS,  BDS, O.T.& P.T.and B.A.S L P ).

Post Graduates—Since July 1996 (7 years ),

                                        MS (Branch v ) Human Anatomy. 

Publications:

1."The mode of Enamel Transfer by Ameloblasts and Dentine by Odontoblasts” “Dental Dialogue” journal MSB Indian Dental association vol.xxvi, no. 4.2000,pages-124-127.

2.“Anatomical Basis of Peripheral Nerve Compression- A Case study ”Bombay Hospital Journal,vol.42,No.2.2002.page398-399.

3) Text Book on “History of Anatomy and Embalming Techniques” Vikas Publication Mumbai --India

4) Organized And conducted CME and Hands on Workshop  on Embalming Techniques  at National Level at Sion hospital 4^th &5^th june2004

1)    Guest lectures:

a) “Embalming Techniques” at 52^nd NATCON of ASI, Hyderabad

      b)“Pelvic Diaphragm” at

     c)“Development of Nose & Paranasal Air sinuses” at FESS    workshop.

Paper Presentations in conferences of Anatomical Society of India

1.) "The mode of Enamel Transfer by Ameloblasts and Dentine by  Odontoblasts”. (Belgaum Dec. 1994)

2.) ”Drawing is Superior to Description of Anatomy” (Belgaum Dec.1994)   

3.)“Anatomical Basis of Peripheral Nerve Compression”- A Case study”          (Sevagram Dec. 95)                                                                       

4.)“Use of Sandwich method for preparation of Histology slides using waste transparencies as mounts” (Calcutta Dec. 1996)

5.)“The Enigma Of The Tortuous Vessels” (Karad Dec.1998)

 6.)“A new Key For An Old Lock” (Karad Dec. 1998)

7.) How and why the peculior course of facial nerve.

(A perspective with Animation) Ahemdabad Dec.2003

8)Specific gravity adjusted preservative for retaining normal architecture for dissection. 53^rd NATCON of Anatomical Society of India Nagpur 2006

9) History of Anatomy for nurturing the appropriate attitude in Medicos. 53^rd NATCON of Anatomical Society of India Nagpur 2006

Poster  presentations:  in conferences of Anatomical Society of India. 1.“A Loop of Thread as an Aid in HISTOLOGY” (Sevagram Dec.1995)                      

2.“A method of combine staining of cells & fibres in Nervous system” (Calcutta Dec.1996)                                                                                                            

3.“A novel method of demonstration of Neuro-anatomy slides” (Calcutta  Dec.1996.)                                                                                                                

4 “ Glass Handle with Care”- Use of broken Glass pieces as microtome knife. (Karad Dec.1998) 

Academic Programmes Organized:

Seminar and workshop attended

Pathology of congenital Heart Diseases at   Seth G.S.M.C. & K.E.M. Hospital On 25^th & 26^th April 2003.

Pre-conference CME on Applied Anatomy at Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad on 27^th Dec. 2003

National Seminar on “Recent advances in Forensic Sciences and Medicine” L.T.M.M.C., Mumbai on 21^st March 2004

2^nd National CME Workshop on “Embalming Techniques” organized on 23^rd & 24^th April 2005.

CME & Hands on Workshop on dissection of hepatic segments

and hepatic resection on 30^th April 2006

CME  & Hands on Workshop on “Embalming Techniques” on    4^th & 5^th June 2006. 

PROJECTS PRESENTLY in HAND

1.     Staining of Human Heart for the intercalated disc for light microscopy.

2.     Percentage of Barr bodies and hormonal relations in oral mucous membrane.

3.     Students’ evaluation of working environment in dissection rooms.

4.     Evaluation of embalming techniques practiced in Indian medical colleges.