Prof Kavitha Nagandla
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist,
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs,
International Medical University,
Kuala LumpurMalaysia
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs,
International Medical University,
Kuala Lumpur
Professional Profile
Teaching & Academic Experience
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- Preventive gynaecology, colposcopy, cervical pathology
- Expertise in biomarkers and digital diagnostics in women’s health
- Involvement in National CPG committees and service audits
- 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
- Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- Member, OGSM and Malaysian Medical Association
- Life Member, ISCCP
- Day 0, 13 Jul 2025 (1030-1115) @ SPICEMRCOG Part 3: Clinical Task 1Pre-Congress Workshop 7 - RCOG IRC (Malaysia)-OGSM Pre-congress Trainee Conference: Insights into Current Practice
- Day 0, 13 Jul 2025 (1230-1300) @ SPICEMRCOG Part 3: Clinical Task 2Pre-Congress Workshop 7 - RCOG IRC (Malaysia)-OGSM Pre-congress Trainee Conference: Insights into Current Practice
- Day 0, 13 Jul 2025 (1715-1800) @ SPICEBalancing Risks: Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer During PregnancyPre-Congress Workshop 7 - RCOG IRC (Malaysia)-OGSM Pre-congress Trainee Conference: Insights into Current Practice