Ajay Virk
111 Lawrence Street, Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced in the diverse and fast-paced community of Brooklyn, NY, this Internist/Hospitalist has completed rigorous training. The goal is to provide high-quality and high-value care, prioritizing evidence-based medicine, compassion, and cultural competency. With a background as a scientist, adventurer, and humanitarian, the aim is to make a positive impact in the medical field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
Nyu Langone
10.2024 - Current
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Expedited diagnosis and treatment by ordering appropriate tests and interpreting results accurately.
- Assured quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Educated medical students about conditions, treatment protocols, and successful patient interaction strategies as qualified instructor for hospital-based classes.
- Handled as many as 20 patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
- Minimized medical errors by implementing evidence-based practices and adhering to clinical guidelines.
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital-Weill Cornell
07.2021 - Current
- Managed care for adult medicine patients in dynamic and high-acuity NYC hospital (both inpatient and ambulatory setting) by orchestrating collaborative healthcare teams improving patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Conducted chart checking and rounding to ensuring accurate patient records, promoting proactive healthcare measures and successfully serving 20 patient daily.
- Coordinating and communicating with various members of healthcare team to serve diverse underserved patient population in NYC.
- Conducted and ran rapid response pages, strokes codes, and cardiopulmonary arrest pages within the hospital
Manager
Garden Villa Nursing Home
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Administrator/Manager at 6 bed residential care facility for elderly affected with dementia, managed care planning of elderly clients, managed medications, communicated with health care team including PT, OT, speech therapist, pharmacy, home health RNs and families on a everyday basis.
- Gave tours to prospective families, helped train new caregivers, coordinated activities, assisted with caregiving, ordered supplies, developed marketing strategies.
EKG Technician
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for average 10-20 patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Transcribed physician interpretations to maintain electronic records for cosign by attending doctor.
- Communicating results with various providers including RN, Cardiologist, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- Assisted in troubling shooting and evaluation various technical issues with EKG machinery, software, completion of ECG.
Laboratory Technician
Excelchem Environmental Labs
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Followed SOPs to perform various tests on samples, performed QC to maintain quality of tests, recorded data accurately
- Used Element for data entry, calibrated and maintained use of laboratory equipment, cleaned and put away glassware, and maintained overall cleanliness of lab.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
Community Service Officer
UCPD
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Served as ambassador for police department to campus community, patrolled dorms, worked on campus events, registered and impounded bikes and filled out corresponding paperwork
- Maintained and organized administrative paperwork, gave informational presentations to new students
Education
M.D. - Medicine
St Georges University
Grenada04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA03.2016
High School Diploma -
Woodcreek High School
Roseville, CA06.2011
Skills
- Treatment Protocols
- Data Chart Analysis
- Health Risk Evaluation
- Patient Bedside Care
- Technical Diagnostics
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination
- Strategic Research Planning
- Disease Identification
- Clinical Research Expertise
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment
- Patient Treatment Administration
- Healthcare Ethical Standards
- Healthcare Records Coordination
- Process Optimization
- Illness Diagnosis Expertise
Accomplishments
- Intern Report: "Nephrotic Syndrome: FSGS in young female adult"
- Morning Report: "Recurrent tension Pneumothorax d/t Broncho-pleural Fistula"
- Morning Report: "Case of Thyroid Storm and Incidental Sinus Venosum ASD"
- Morbidity and Mortality Conference: "SLE induced Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage"
- Morning Report: "Hypoglycemia in case of possible Doege Potter Syndrome"
- Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Disease Symposium: "Jenni with the STEMI"
- Morning Report: "Case of Low Flow Low Gradient AS and TAVR"
- Morning Report: "Case of Complicated Pneumonia treated with VATS"
- Ambulatory Report: "Role of Primary Care Physician in managing cancer patients"
- Ambulatory Report: "Chronic Pain management for DJD in ambulatory setting"
- Retrospective Cohort Study: "Association between Atrial Fibrillation and CHF in patients with ILRs"
- Gener Differences in Cardiovascular Disease Symposium: "Hook and Book, leave you shook"
Certification
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
- State Medical License – New York Medical Licensing Boards.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration – U.S. Department Of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
Procedural Skills
- Central lines (femoral, internal jugular)
- Arterial line (femoral, radial)
- IV catheter/Venipuncture
- Arterial blood draws
- ACLS/BLA
- Paracentesis
- Lumbar Puncture
- NG/OG tube insertion
- Point of Care Ultrasound Competency
Software
Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- SGU Alumni Society
- Medical Society of the State of New York
Personal Information
Title: Doctor Of Medicine
Honor Society/Professional Membership
- Health is Wealth Wellness Committee: coordinated with various campus groups including UCPD, Residential Assistants, Student Life leader to help transition incoming freshman and transfers into campus life.
- Cope health Volunteer: volunteered in medical/surgical wards including helping patients with eating, bathing, transfers. Helped streamline communication between nurses and supporting staff
- ACP: Large national physician organization that helps serve as community resources in professional, medical and financial development.
- Medical Society of the State of New York
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Food Tourism
- Enjoy participating in weight lifting and hiking for overall physical and mental well-being
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Outdoor Recreation
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Playing Sports
- Basketball
Timeline
Hospitalist
Nyu Langone
10.2024 - Current
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital-Weill Cornell
07.2021 - Current
EKG Technician
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
Laboratory Technician
Excelchem Environmental Labs
07.2016 - 02.2017
Manager
Garden Villa Nursing Home
09.2015 - 08.2017
Community Service Officer
UCPD
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
- State Medical License – New York Medical Licensing Boards.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration – U.S. Department Of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
M.D. - Medicine
St Georges University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, Santa Barbara
High School Diploma -
Woodcreek High School
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