Dr. Kricha Pande
Associate Consultant Pathologist
Dr. Kricha Pande is an Associate Consultant Pathologist at Nepal Mediciti, with over nine years of expertise in diagnostic and academic pathology. She specializes in Immunohistochemistry and Gynae-Cytopathology, demonstrating comprehensive proficiency in these critical pathology disciplines.
Dr. Pande earned her MBBS degree from Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences in 2008, followed by an MD in Pathology from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in 2013. Her strong academic foundation is complemented by continuous professional development through specialized workshops and training programs. Key trainings include a Research Methodology Workshop supported by the University Grants Commission, a Teacher’s Training Workshop by Nepal Medical College, and an advanced Gynaecological Pathology Course organized by the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.
As a committed member of Nepal’s medical community, Dr. Pande holds lifetime memberships with the Nepal Medical Association and the Association of Clinical Pathologists of Nepal. She has also served as an executive member and treasurer of the Association of Clinical Pathologists from 2019 to 2021, contributing actively to the advancement of pathology practices in Nepal.
Dr. Kricha Pande’s extensive academic background, specialized training, and active participation in professional organizations highlight her significant contributions to General Pathology and Gynae-Cytopathology. She remains dedicated to advancing diagnostic pathology and improving patient care standards in Nepal.
Education
Area of Focus
- Clinical Pathology
Language spoken
- ENGLISH
- NEPALI
- HINDI
Workshop
- Workshop on “Research methodology workshop-hands on skill development” in scientific writing supported by University Grants Commission held on 21-26 June 2015.
- “Teachers training workshop” organized by Nepal medical college-medical education department on 2-10 August 2015.
- “Gynecological Pathology Course”: 2 days lectures/slide workshop held at National Public health laboratory, Teku organized by the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) on 18-19 April 2016.
- Poster presentation titled “Pleomorphic adenoma of nasal septum: A case report” presented on scientific program XVIII at BPKIHS, 2013.
- Oral presentation of thesis entitled “Role of bone marrow trephine biopsy in the diagnosis of hematological and non hematological disorders” presented on scientific program XIX at BPKIHS, 2013.
- Poster presentation titled “Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease: Is it worth diagnosing? A case series of seven diseases” presented on scientific program XIX at BPKIHS.
- Oral presentation titled “Placental mass: Diagnostic dilemma between a-cardiac twin and placental teratoma” presented at the conference of ACPN, march 2014.
- Poster presentation titled “Pancreatic perineuroma: A rare mesenchymal tumor of pancreas presenting as cystic pancreatic neoplasm” on ACPN, March 2017.
- Original article titled “Role of pleural fluid adenosine de-aminase activity with lymphocytosis in etiological diagnosis” published on journal of pathology 2016; volume 6, issue 12.
- Original article titled “Assessment of lymphovascular invasion in gastric carcinoma: Do they always indicate lymph node metastasis?” published on journal of pathology 2018; volume 8, issue 1.
- Original article titled “Prevalence of Adenomyosis in Hysterectomy Specimens Performed at a Tertiary Hospital of Kathmandu, Nepal” published on NMCJ 2020; volume 22, issue 3.
- Original article titled “Identification of types and frequency of pre-anaytical errors in hematology laboratory at a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal” published on JPN 2021; volume 11, issue 1.
- Original article titled “Significance of reporting Cannon balls in diagnosing bacterial vaginosis infection in Pap smear” published on NMCJ 2021; volume 23, issue 2.
- Original article titled “Perception of pathology classes for MBBS (Pre-clinical students): A Covid generated evolution” published on NMCJ 2022; volume 24, issue 4.
Conferences
- CME on Surgical pathology organized by School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel Hospital in collaboration with the Association of Clinical Pathologists of Nepal (ACPN) (5th December, 2014).
- Pre-conference CME on breast pathology in 4th SACH conference organized by SAARC academy of cytopathology and histopathology in association with Department of Pathology at BPKIHS on 16 September 2016.
- Delegate in pre-conference CME on Renal Pathology on 23rd March 2017.
- Delegate in Vth SACH and IXth ACPN conference in association with ACPN and SACH on 23-25th March 2017.
- CME organized by IAP (International Academy of Pathology) and Association of Clinical Pathologists of Nepal (ACPN) on 28th October 2017.
- CME on Gastro-intestinal Pathology organized by International Academy of Pathology (IAP), Nepal branch and ACPN at KIST Medical college, 10th March 2018.
- Executive member (Treasurer) of ACPN.
- Lifetime member of ACPN (Association of clinical pathologist)
- Lifetime member of NMA (Nepal Medical Association)
