QUALIFICATIONS

2019	Master of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2009	Bachelor of Dental Surgery	Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

ORAL ONCOLOGY

2022 – 2024	Fellow	Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2017; 2020; 2021 – 2022	Observer	Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

SKILLS

Core competency	Oral oncology Oral surgery Oral pathology Oral minor surgeries Facial trauma Reconstructive surgery Basic Life Support	Patient assessment Inpatient care Research Mentoring  Quality control Hospital administration Public health, public speaking
Soft skills	Critical and logical thinking Keen learner	Organisational skill Team management

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2024	Panellist	Oral cancer panel	10th Annual conference of Maharashtra, State chapter of A.O.M.S.I., Pune
2023	Author 1st	Oral cancer screening and prevention for healthcare workers in India  ISBN 978-93-82963-71-4	Book published under patronage of, and funding by Government of India, Department of Atomic energy, Tata Memorial Hospital, and A.C.T.R.E.C.
2023	Contributor	Oral cancer	A.O.M.S.I. National Masterclass
2021	Rank 4th	National entrance exam	Fellowship in Oral Oncology and  Reconstructive Surgery, A.O.M.S.I.
2020	Cleared	NEET 2020	Army Dental Corps
2019	Rank 1st	Final exam	M.D.S. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur
2018	Prize 2nd	Paper presentation (Level – National)	31st Annual International Conference – I.S.D.R., Mumbai
2018	Prize 1st	Paper presentation  (Level – International)	2nd Joint meeting of N.A.O.M.S. & A.O.M.S.I., 22nd Mid term conference,  8th P.G. convention, Nepal
2009	Prize 1st runner up	Paper presentation	Scientific Fest at S.M.B.T. Dental College, Sangamner

EXPERIENCE

Fellow at  Tata Memorial Hospital: 2022 – 2024	Attended inpatients, out-patients and in casualty ward suspected of having or diagnosed with oral cancer Planned, assisted, performed minor and major surgeries Presentations at tumour boards with key opinion leaders Attended ward rounds Attended patients at tobacco awareness camps and screening for oral cancer and oral premalignant disorders Authored a book for healthcare workers in the field of oncology Interviewed candidates for posts of medical officer and data entry operators Field visits to rural Ratnagiri (Maharashtra, India) to consult with screen positive patients (suspected of having oral potentially malignant disorders and/or oral cancer) Trained healthcare workers and medical officers Quality control of data pertaining to oncology patients Reviewed scientific communications
Observer at Tata Memorial Hospital: 2017; 2020; 2021 – 2022	Attended inpatients and out-patients suspected of having or diagnosed with oral cancer Assisted, performed minor and major surgeries of patients Attended ward rounds Presentations at tumour boards with key opinion leaders
Reviewer with Journal of Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery, Springer Nature Group: Since 2022	Critically analysing manuscripts pertaining to oncology and surgery Submitting scientific communications within deadlines
Medical Officer with M.C.G.M.: 2020	Attended patients diagnosed with COVID 19 infection Escorted patients to higher centres Hospital administration Liaison with medical, para medical staff, patients, and patients’ attendants
Oral and maxillofacial resident at  M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur:  2016 – 2019	Attended out-patients and inpatients with diagnosed with oral pathologies and facial trauma Planned, assisted, and performed minor and major oral surgeries Attended casualty calls Taught B.D.S. students Organised, planned, and executed CDEs Research Committee Member Conducted in vitro research for dissertation
Head dentist with Total Dental Care Pvt Ltd: 2013	Trained junior dentists, dental and para-dental assistants Managed infrastructure, disposable resources, finances, and schedules Discussed company polices in management meetings Collaborated with operational and clinical heads Clinical dentistry
Dentist at various dental clinics: 2010 – 2016	Analysed dental conditions, explained to patients, and treated accordingly Used and maintained dental equipments Maintained medical, dental, financial and background reports of patients Participated in dental camps and lectures for oral health awareness

RESEARCH

2022 – 2024	Oral cancer screening project	Senior Research Fellow at  Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2016 – 2018	A comparative evaluation of “simple interrupted sutures” and “eversion with three horizontal mattress sutures” for end-to-end microvascular anastomosis on placental vessels – in vitro study.	M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur
2005	University      Research      Grant       funded “Photoanalysis of leafy vegetables”	University of Mumbai

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

2023	Role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in oral oncology treatment	9th Annual conference of Maharashtra state chapter of A.O.M.S.I., Pune
2018	Comparative evaluation of ‘simple interrupted sutures’ and ‘eversion with three horizontal mattress sutures’ for microvascular anastomosis – in vitro study	43rd Annual conference of A.O.M.S.I., 1st Indo-Japan O.M.S. Conference, Chennai
2018	Comparative     clinical     study      between	31st Annual international conference
	photobiomodulation and dry needling for treatment of temporomandibular disorders	– I.S.D.R. (I.A.D.R. – Indian division)
2018	Antibiotic resistance ‘superbug’ – our concern	Scientific forum at M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur
2018	Comparative evaluation of ‘simple interrupted sutures’ and ‘eversion with three horizontal mattress sutures’ for microvascular anastomosis – in vitro study	2nd Joint meeting of N.A.O.M.S. & A.O.M.S.I.,  22nd Mid term conference,  8th P.G. convention, Nepal
2016	Journey of Local Anaesthetics – Can Tramadol be an alternative?	3rd     State     chapter    of      A.O.M.S.I., Aurangabad
2009	Painless treatment of caries	Scientific fest at S.M.B.T. Dental College, Sangamner
2009	A magical needle – Plasma Needle	Harmony science fest at Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai
2009	Magical needle	48th Maharashtra state dental conference, Mumbai

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

2022	Metronomic Chemotherapy	National research scholars’ meet, A.C.T.R.E.C., Navi Mumbai
2019	What is dry needling?	6th     Annual     state     conference      of Maharashtra       state       chapter       of A.O.M.S.I., Aurangabad
2018	Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome	43rd Annual conference of A.O.M.S.I., 1st Indo-Japan O.M.S. Conference, Chennai
2017	3D printing in oral and maxillofacial surgery – its utilisations, merits and demerits	42nd Annual congress of A.O.M.S.I., Nagpur
2008	Healthcare scenario in India (essay)	A.C.P.M. Medical College, Dhule

LECTURES

2024	Oral cancer awareness	S.V.P. School, Mumbai
2024	Oral hygiene session	V.P.M. Vidya Mandir School, Mumbai
2023	Oral cancer	National A.O.M.S.I. virtual masterclass for P.G., Mumbai
2022	Cancer-O-Pedia	Rotract Club, Mumbai
2022	Basics of research & funding	M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur
2021	Head and neck cancer awareness	Rotary Club, Mumbai
2020	Covid Session	Inner Wheel Club, Mumbai
2018	T.M.J. Pain	M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur

TEACHING

2016 – 2018	Basics of oral surgery	During Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency
2013	English and Science tutor	N.G.O. ‘Touching Lives’
2012	Maths tutor	N.G.O. ‘Touching Lives’
2012	English facilitator	Teach India Summer Cycle’12 as part of C.S.R. of Times of India group
2012	Teacher training program	The British Council

PUBLICATIONS

Samel P, Singh A, Chaturvedi P, Pai P, Pramesh C S. Oral cancer screening and prevention for healthcare workers in India. Mumbai, India: Tata Memorial Hospital; 2023. ISBN 978-93-8296371-4

Chidambaranathan N, Thiagarajan S, Gurukeerthi B, Sathe P, Samel P, Ramalingam N, Chaukar D. The significance of the presence of extranodal extension in the metastatic node of differentiated thyroid cancer (oncology): a proposal for modification in the American Thyroid Association (ATA) risk stratification. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Jan 8. doi: 10.1007/s00405-023-08438-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38189969

Badal S, Nagargoje G, Ahmad A, Samel P, Sharma S. Sialolithiasis of submandibular gland: a case report. MIDSR Journal of dental research, Vol. 1, Issue 2, July-Dec 2018

Yaseen M, Lahane V, Samel P. Cleft lip and palate instruments. Atlas of oral and maxillofacial surgical instruments. Latur, India: CBS publishers and distributers; 2017. ISBN: 978-93-86478-12-2

CONFERENCES

2024	10th Annual conference of Maharashtra state chapter of A.O.M.S.I., Pune
2023	Oncosurg, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2023	9th Annual conference of Maharashtra state chapter of A.O.M.S.I., Wardha
2022	National research scholars’ meet, A.C.T.R.E.C., Navi Mumbai
2022	Oncosurg, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2019	6th Annual conference of Maharashtra state chapter of A.O.M.S.I., Aurangabad
2018	43rd Annual conference of A.O.M.S.I., 1st Indo-Japan O.M.S. Conference, Chennai
2018	31st Annual international conference – I.S.D.R. (I.A.D.R. Indian division), Mumbai
2018	2nd Joint meeting of N.A.O.M.S. & A.O.M.S.I., 22nd Mid term conference,  8th P.G. convention, Nepal
2017	42nd Annual congress of A.O.M.S.I, Nagpur
2016	3rd Annual state conference of A.O.M.S.I. – Maharashtra state chapter, Aurangabad
2012	Dental competence event 2012 in all ceramics, Mumbai
2009	Harmony Science Fest, Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai
2009	48th Maharashtra State Dental Conference, Mumbai
2008	61st Indian Dental Conference, Mangalore

SYMPOSIUMS, CDEs, CMEs, COURSES, MASTERCLASSES, PRE-CONFERENCES

2024	ICH-GCP E6 Draft	Indian Society for Clinical Research
2024	Good clinical practice (Advanced)	Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
2024	T.M.C. post graduate teaching webinar 2024	Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
2023	Mastercourse in oral cancer management	Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2023	Good clinical practice (Basic)	Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
2023	T.M.C. post graduate teaching webinar 2023	Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
2023	Wise on wounds	A.C.T.R.E.C., Navi Mumbai
2022	Mastercourse in oral cancer management	Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2021	Mastercourse in oral cancer management	Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2021	Oral cancer symposium	Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
2021	Post graduate teaching program	Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
2019	Mastercourse in oral cancer management	Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2019	A.O.M.S.I. Master Class West Zone	D.Y. Patil deemed to be university, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai
2019	International symposium on comprehensive cleft cares	G.D.C., Nagpur
2018	Surgical and knotting techniques	M.I.M.S.R. Medical College, Latur
2018	Workshop on basic surgical skills	M.I.M.S.R. Medical College, Latur
2018	Perioperative care in surgical patients	M.I.M.S.R. Medical College, Latur
2018	A.O.C.M.F. focused seminar – Principles in orbital fundamentals.	43rd Annual conference of A.O.M.S.I., 1st Indo-Japan O.M.S. Conference, Chennai
2018	Basic life support – A.H.A.	Mumbai
2018	Orthognathic surgery	2nd Joint meeting of N.A.O.M.S. & A.O.M.S.I., Nepal
2018	T.M.J. pain	M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur
2017	Masterclass on rhinoplasty	42nd Annual congress of A.O.M.S.I., Nagpur
2017	Masterclass on bilateral sagittal split osteotomy	42nd Annual congress of A.O.M.S.I., Nagpur
2017	T.M.J. replacement	42nd Annual congress of A.O.M.S.I., Nagpur
2017	All on four implant	M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur
2017	Burns update	L.T.M. Medical College, Mumbai
2017	Basic microsurgery	Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore
2017	Research methodology	Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2016	Cadaveric dissection	3rd Annual conference of A.O.M.S.I. – Maharashtra state chapter, Aurangabad
2016	Emergency airway management	M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur
2016	Advanced implant cognizance	M.I.D.S.R. Dental College, Latur

DENTISTRY

2014 to 2016	Dentist	Jankalyan Charitable Trust, Mumbai
2013	Head Dentist	Total Dental Care Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
2012 to 2015	Dentist	Aayush Dental Care, Mumbai
2012	Dentist	Jesal Park Cosmetic Centre, Mumbai
2011	Dentist	Pleasant Smiles, Mumbai
2011	Associate Dentist	Dental Care Dental Clinic, Mumbai
2011	Associate Dentist	Cheerdent Dental Clinic, Mumbai
2010	Internship	Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai

MEDICAL OFFICER WITH M.C.G.M. / COVID DUTY 

2020	Dedicated COVID Hospital, Mumbai
2020	N.E.S.C.O. Jumbo COVID Facility, Mumbai

CO CURRICULAR 

2022	Co-ordinator for Oncosurg’ 22	Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
2018	Organising C.D.E. T.M.J. pain	M.I.D.S.R. Dental college, Latur
2017	Research committee member	M.I.D.S.R. Dental college, Latur
2016	C.D.E. Emergency airway management – Host	M.I.D.S.R. Dental college, Latur
2008	Ugam college fest – Host	S.M.B.T. Dental College, Sangamner
2008	Ugam college fest – Organised chess championship	S.M.B.T. Dental College, Sangamner
2007	Mr. and Ms. Fresher – Jury Member	S.M.B.T. Dental College, Sangamner
2006	Mr. and Ms. Fresher – Financial committee member	S.M.B.T. Dental College, Sangamner
2005	Class representative in 1st B.D.S.	S.M.B.T. Dental College, Sangamner

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING

2024	Cleanathon
2023	Awareness of Tobacco Quit Line Project
2020	India pulses and grains association
2012, 2013	NGO Touching lives
2009	HDFC Bank