32nd International Congress of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia

10-13 July 2025  |  Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang, Malaysia
10-13 July 2025
Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang, Malaysia
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Prof Kavitha Nagandla
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist,
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs,
International Medical University,
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Professional Profile
  • 22 years of clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • 16 years in medical education, curriculum leadership, and academic quality
  • Specialist in preventive gynaecology and colposcopy
  • Strong research focus on AI applications in cervical pathology and screening
  • Fellow of RCOG, elected member of IRC (Malaysia), and certified colposcopist (ISCCP)
Education & Qualifications
  • FRCOG (UK) – Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2022
  • FAIMER Fellow in Medical Education, 2015
  • MRCOG (UK) – 2009
  • Postgraduate Diploma in OBGYN, India – 2002
  • MBBS, Stanley Medical College, Chennai – 1999
Key Roles & Leadership
  • Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, IMU (2023–present)
  • Committee Member Research Committee, National Postgraduate Training (2024- present)
  • Head of Department, O&G, IMU (2020–2023)
  • Programme Director & Curriculum Chair, School of Medicine
  • Consultant O&G, IMU Health Care & MOH Hospitals
  • Chairperson, PGeT MRCOG Training in collaboration with OGSM
RCOG-Related Roles
  • Elected IRC Member, RCOG Malaysia
  • MRCOG Part 3 Examiner
  • Course convener/faculty for MRCOG Part 2 & 3 courses (UK, India, Malaysia)
  • Organising committee: MRCOG Exam Preparatory Courses & National Trainee Conferences
  • Contributor to RCOG-endorsed CPGs and academic workshops

Teaching & Academic Experience
  • 16 years in undergraduate/postgraduate education
  • Educational Supervisor for MRCOG parallel pathway trainees
  • Developer of clinical care standards and digital learning tools
  • Expert in simulation-based learning, OSCEs, and formative assessments
  • Mentor and supervisor: BMedSc and Postgraduate Masters in Public health (MPH)
Research & Publications
  • 45+ publications (incl. BMJ, Cochrane, TOG)
  • Research interests: AI in cervical cancer, miRNA biomarkers, preventive screening
  • Fellow, IRDI – Centre for Environmental & Population Health
  • Gold Medal – Clinical drug trial on HIV in pregnancy
  • Co-investigator in multiple national/international grants
  • Author/editor of 5 OBGYN textbooks for undergraduates
Clinical Interests & Expertise
  • Preventive gynaecology, colposcopy, cervical pathology
  • Expertise in biomarkers and digital diagnostics in women’s health
  • Involvement in National CPG committees and service audits
Community Engagement & Leadership
  • Member, Council of Community Engagement Fellows
  • Project Leader: IMU Cares Breast & Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaigns (2015–2023)
  • Speaker for public health education (Star Health, webinars, schools)
  • Promoter of inclusive and accessible healthcare for underserved women
Professional Memberships
  • Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
  • Member, OGSM and Malaysian Medical Association
  • Life Member, ISCCP
  • Day 0, 13 Jul 2025 (1030-1115) @ SPICE
    MRCOG Part 3: Clinical Task 1
    Pre-Congress Workshop 7 - RCOG IRC (Malaysia)-OGSM Pre-congress Trainee Conference: Insights into Current Practice
  • Day 0, 13 Jul 2025 (1230-1300) @ SPICE
    MRCOG Part 3: Clinical Task 2
    Pre-Congress Workshop 7 - RCOG IRC (Malaysia)-OGSM Pre-congress Trainee Conference: Insights into Current Practice
  • Day 0, 13 Jul 2025 (1715-1800) @ SPICE
    Balancing Risks: Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer During Pregnancy
    Pre-Congress Workshop 7 - RCOG IRC (Malaysia)-OGSM Pre-congress Trainee Conference: Insights into Current Practice
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