Ankit Sunil Kulkarni
East Lansing
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
06.2024 - Current
Sub-internship
Larkin Community Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Setting: 4-week rotation in the Department of Internal Medicine, working with the program director and residents
- Supervising physician: Dr George J Michel, M.D., Program Director
- Took histories, performed physical exams, and documented updates for4-6 patients per day, presented them during morning rounds
- Used MedHost EMR
- Reviewed medications, labs, and radiological studies to facilitate the management of hospitalized patients
- Participated in discussions during morning reports, evening sign-outs, residents' lectures, and guest lectures
- Provided care to ICU patients
- Worked with the night float team for a week, assisted in admitting new patients and resolving patients' complaints on the medical floor
- Observed procedures, including central line placement and endotracheal intubation
- Gave a presentation on cryoglobulinemia
- Most Meaningful - This clinical experience cemented my dream to pursue residency in the US. I was inspired by the efficient operations of the hospital and enjoyed working with the residents and attending. Initially, it was challenging, but I was able to adapt to the US health system and thrive in this rotation
Externship
Barbaro Cardiology Clinic
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Setting: 4-week cardiology externship
- Supervising physician: Dr. Salvatore Barbaro III, MD, FACC
- Worked at the main clinic three days a week and traveled to two USA-Mexico border town clinics twice weekly
- Evaluated and presented over 15 patients daily
- Took histories and performed physical exams
- Reviewed studies, formulated differential diagnoses, and presented management plans
- Counseled patients on the importance of lifestyle modification and medication compliance
- Learned to interpret ECGs, stress ECHOs, and nuclear stress tests
- Observed patient consultations and procedures such as cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, and pacemaker implantation
- Received exposure to Cerner EMR
- Shadowed during STEMI-call emergencies on weekends
- Participated in daily case discussions and quiz sessions
- Presented a review on Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Observership
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Setting: 3-week clinical observership in pulmonology and sleep clinic, and ICU
- Supervising physician: Dr. Kiran Devalupally, MD, Chair of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
- Observed over15 in-patient and out-patient interactions daily
- Counseled patients on smoking cessation and lung cancer screening
- Discussed assessments, differential diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans for conditions including COPD, interstitial lung disease, histoplasmosis, lung cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, and insomnia
- Learned how to interpret pulmonary function tests, sleep studies, chest X-rays, and lung CT scans
- Participated in ICU rounds with the attending and fellow physicians
- Engaged in case discussion and management planning
Clinical Elective
Patient First Medical Clinic
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Setting: 4-week internal medicine elective in a private clinic with rounds twice a week at Beaumont Hospital
- Supervising physician: Dr. Abdulhassan Saad, MD
- Participated in new patient and follow-up consultations for primary care and substance abuse disorder, assessing and presenting over12 patients daily
- Took histories and performed physical exams
- Reviewed laboratory studies, assessed medication records, and discussed treatment plans
- Documented all findings in Practice Fusion EMR
- Provided counseling to patients struggling with substance abuse and addiction
- Reviewed the Michigan Automated Prescription System when assessing controlled medication prescriptions
- Conducted tele-consultations to assess patients for withdrawal or dependency symptoms and compliance with their treatment plan
- Participated in weekly case discussions and presented a case on Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Medical Student
Student Research Club - M.R.I.M.S.
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Setting: Weekly class to learn the basics of research methodologies
- Attended classes and learned about performing a literature search, data collection, abstract and manuscript writing and editing
- Participated in an internal medicine project to study the association of renal involvement and early prognosis in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia
- Participated in a forensic medicine research project to study the association of adult stature with the length of fragmented body parts like the index, middle and ring fingers
- Published two articles, one in the International Archives of Integrated Medicine and the other in Medico-Legal Update
Internship
Malla Reddy Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Setting: One-year rotating internship in the departments of internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, anesthesia, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, community medicine, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, and psychiatry
- Participated in daily rounding
- Took histories and performed physical exams
- Performed diagnostic and management planning and wrote progress notes and discharge summaries
- Communicated with family members
- Oversaw general inpatient wards and ICUs in coordination with nursing staff
- Performed bedside procedures, including intravenous catheterization, nasogastric tube insertion, and basic airway management under supervision
- Performed wound suturing, lipoma excisions, incision and drainage, and casting fractures
- Assisted in managing routine and high-risk pregnancies and received training in neonatal care
- Volunteered in several immunization camps and public health talks
- Attended weekly didactic sessions conducted by all departments
- Most Meaningful - Having worked thoroughly across all departments, I confirmed that internal medicine best fits my personality and clinical interests
Education
M.B.,B.S. -
Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences
04.2023
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Teaching
- Clinical reasoning
- Self-directed learning
Certification
- ACLS Certified,2025-08-31
- BLS Certified,2025-08-31
Language Fluency
English: Native/functionally native - I converse easily and accurately in all types of situations. Native speakers, including the highly educated, may think that I am a native speaker, too.
Hindi: Good - I speak well enough to participate in most conversations. Native speakers notice some errors in my speech or my understanding, but my errors rarely cause misunderstanding.
Marathi: Good - I speak well enough to participate in most conversations. Native speakers notice some errors in my speech or my understanding, but my errors rarely cause misunderstanding.
Telugu: Good - I speak well enough to participate in most conversations. Native speakers notice some errors in my speech or my understanding, but my errors rarely cause misunderstanding.
Hobbies and Interests
I am a self-taught pianist and singer, practicing for over ten years. I have enjoyed playing with bands in high school and medical school. I have participated in instrumental and singing competitions throughout the city for fun and to meet new people. During cultural events, I’ve shown off my beatboxing skills. I’ve enjoyed performing at orphanages, nursing homes and community events.
Awards
- Ranked in the 99th percentile (State Level Exam) - Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET). (2016), - Best outgoing high school student with CGPA:10/10 - Indus Universal School, Hyderabad. (2014), - Certificate of Appreciation - Indus Universal School Student Council, House Captain. (2014), - Yashoda Hospital Young Doctor’s Camp - Certificate of Completion. (2013), - First Place (School Level Rank) - National Science Olympiad. (2011,2012 &2013)
Affiliations
- No Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) chapter at my school
- No Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) chapter at my school
- 09/2023 - Present: American College of Physicians (ACP)
- 09/2023 - Present: American Medical Association (AMA)
- 05/2023 - Present: Telangana State Medical Council, National Medical Commission, India.
Publications
- Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts
- Dhamapuri, V., Yervua, V.P., Vankayala, U.A., Kulkarni, A.S., & Akkalashetty, U. . (2023, Jul). Renal involvement and early prognosis in patients with Covid-19 pneumonia in tertiary health care centre. . International Archives of Integrated Medicine (IAIM),10(7),11-16.
- Pub Status: Published.
- Srinivasulu, K., Kulkarni, A.S., Vankayala, U.A., Akkalashetty, U., & Doddikeniwad, M.R.. (2022, Aug). Cross Sectional Study on Estimation of Stature from Index, Middle and Ring Finger in Adult Population of Hyderabad Telangana. . Medico-Legal Update,22(3),9-13.
- Article URL: https://ijop.net/index.php/mlu/article/view/3300/2803
- Case Report: "Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia: A Rare Case of Painless Jaundice" by Joshi, Amey; Kumar, Rohan; Kulkarni, Ankit; Myui, Ryan; Jha, Adarsh; Hiatt, Tadd
- Pub status: Submitted
Medical School Awards
- - Awarded1st place in the Ekathva Soccer Tournament at the2019 &2021 Ekathva College Festivals hosted by Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences.
- - Awarded1st place in the Inter-College Solo-Singing Competition at the2021 Ekathva College Festival held at Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences.
Timeline
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
06.2024 - Current
Sub-internship
Larkin Community Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2023
Externship
Barbaro Cardiology Clinic
08.2023 - 09.2023
Observership
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Elective
Patient First Medical Clinic
02.2023 - 03.2023
Medical Student
Student Research Club - M.R.I.M.S.
05.2022 - 01.2023
Internship
Malla Reddy Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2023
M.B.,B.S. -
Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences