DR. Varun R
Senior Resident
Academic Qualifications: MBBS, MD
| SL NO | Degree | Specialization | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBBS | - | Travancore Medical College, Kerala | 2018 |
| 2 | MD | Ophthalmology | Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka | 2025 |
Additional qualifications / training:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic life support 2024
EXPERIENCE
| Institution / Organization | Designation | Department | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDUMC | PG CUM TUTOR | COMMUNITY MEDICINE | 3 Yrs |
| SDUMC | Medical officer/ Devarayasamu dra | COMMUNITY MEDICINE | 4months |
| SDUMC | RHTC incharge/Devar ayasamudra | COMMUNITY MEDICINE | 3months |
PUBLICATIONS
| Title of Article | Name of Journal | Year of Publication | DOI/Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Stress and Its Effect on Health Status Among Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Bus Drivers: A Cross-Sectional Study | Cureus | Sep 27, 2024 | 10.7759/cureus.70336 |
| Prevalence of Non- communicable Disease Risk Factors Among Adults in a Rural Field Practice Area of a Tertiary Care Medical Center in Karnatakay | Cureus | Aug 22, 2024 | 10.7759/cureus.67474 |
| Heat-related health challenges faced by public sector road transport workers: A cross-sectional study | Manuscript Submitted | June 2024 | Under Review |
| Awareness and Perception Regarding Food Labelling and Its Impact on Consumer Behavior Among Residents of Rural Kolar, Karnataka: A Cross-sectional Study | Under Submission | Aug 2025 | Manuscript Submitted |
Books / Book Chapters
| Title | Publisher (ISBN) | Year | Authors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Stress and Health Status Among KSRTC Bus Drivers – A Cross-sectional Study | Published by Notion Press, Chennai in association with BP International ISBN: 979-8-89450-574-3 | 2024 | Dr. Varun R (First Author), Dr. T.S. Pradeep, Dr. C. Muninarayana |
Conference Presentations
| Presentation Type | Title of Paper | Conference Name & Organizer | Date & Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | A Mixed Method Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Related to the Use of Food Labelling Among Urban and Rural Population of Kolar | PREVENCON 2023 – Preventive & Promotive Health: For Healthier Future Organized by Government Omandurar Medical College, Chennai | April 12–13, 2023 Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Poster Presentation | Heat Related Health Challenges Faced by Public Sector Road Transport Workers – A Cross-sectional Study | 6th Amrita International Public Health Conference Organized by Dept. of Community Medicine & Public Health and Dept. of Oncology, AIMS, Kochi | December 1–2, 2023 Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala |
Workshops/Courses Attended:
- ATCOM Training Workshop at St John’s Medical College, Bangalore
- Basic Course in Biomedical Research - ICMR
Field Work and Resource person:
- WHO Pulse Polio External Monitor - Kolar and Chikaballapur districts
- STI/RTI External Monitoring – Kolar and Chikaballapur districts
- Resource person for STI/RTI and Non-communicable diseases at District Training Centre, Kolar for medical officers and Nurses.
Professional Experience
Medical Officer, Azeezia Medical College, Kerala (2018-2022)
- Provided outpatient and inpatient care.
- Implemented RCH programs, conducted health education sessions, and managed disease surveillance.
- Skilled in documentation, immunization, and public health reporting. Engaged in teaching, research, and clinical activities in Community Medicine.
- Mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
Skills
- Medical education and mentoring.
- Community-based health interventions
- Data analysis (SPSS, EpiData)
- Research methodology and public health reporting
Memberships:
- Life Member - IMA (Indian Medical Association).
- Life-Member- IAPSM (Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine).
Field of Interest:
Non-communicable disease epidemiology
- Palliative care in community settings
- Digital health literacy
- Role of AI in public health surveillance