Elif Aksoy
Providence,RI
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Observership
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Shadowed attending physicians in inpatient and outpatient settings to gain a deeper understanding of patient management strategies in internal medicine and cardiology.
- Observed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and stress testing.
- Attended multidisciplinary rounds, case discussions, and departmental conferences to broaden clinical knowledge.
- Delivered presentations on topics such as heart blocks and acid-base disorders, demonstrating clinical reasoning and effective communication.
Internal Medicine Externship
Roger Williams Medical Center
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Hands-on rotation with history taking and physical examinations to assess patient conditions effectively.
- Monitored patient care, documented daily notes, and presented cases to clinical teams.
- Managed follow-up appointments and performed medication reconciliation.
- Delivered weekly presentations on conditions like arrhythmias and electrolyte abnormalities, covering causes and management strategies.
- Engaged in structured didactic activities, including morning reports, conferences, and interventional studies.
Medical Assistant
Medical Park Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Took patient history and conducted physical exams, presenting findings to the attending physician for evaluation and diagnosis
- Educated patients about lifestyle changes, medications, and procedures, ensuring they understood their treatment plan and could make informed decisions about their health
- Collaborated with specialties and facilitated referrals
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
General Practitioner
Gaziantep Public Health Care Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed and treated diverse clinical complaints in rural and underserved areas.
- Provided preventive care services, including vaccinations and screenings.
- Built strong patient relationships through effective communication and empathy.
- Participated in public health education on topics like mask usage, hand hygiene, vaccinations (including COVID-19), and women's health issues.
Internship
Marmara University School of Medicine
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Completed a one-year multidisciplinary internship with 2-month rotations in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Public Health.
- Held primary responsibilities at a 1400-bed tertiary care hospital across outpatient, inpatient, and ICU settings.
- Conducted patient histories, physical exams, and daily notes; presented cases and ordered diagnostic tests under supervision.
- Managed urgent and emergent patient issues during on-call rotations in the ER and Medicine.
- Facilitated communication between care teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
Clinical Elective Rotation
NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Actively participated in patient care by presenting cases and documenting notes using a structured approach under the supervision of experienced clinicians.
- Engaged in didactic activities, including morning reports, conferences, and interventional studies.
- Published a first-author case report on managing thrombotic risk in a hypercoagulable patient, including case analysis and literature review.
- Co-authored a case report on cardiac imaging in structural heart diseases.
Education
M.D. -
Marmara University School of Medicine
Istanbul, Turkiye07.2021
Certification
- ECFMG
- ACLS/BLS
- 10th CTO Essentials, Chronic Total Occlusion Course
- Breastfeeding Consultancy Training Program,
- SPSS Software Program for Statistical Analysis
Publications
- Evaluation of Vaccine Knowledge of Sixth-Year Medical Students During the Pandemic: A Qualitative Study, Klimik Journal, 06/01/23, Bakir-Keser N, Luleci E, Hidiroglu S, Acil C, Aksoy E, Published, https://www.klimikdergisi.org/en/2023/06/30/vaccine-knowledge-of-medical-students/
- COVID-19 Presentation in Association with Myasthenia Gravis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 08/01/20, Aksoy E, Oztutgan T, Published, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7436352/
- A Silent Shunt on Transesophageal Echocardiography, Series of Cardiology Research, 04/01/20, Titus A, Akkad I, Aksoy E, Published, https://seriesscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04 /A-SilentShunt.pdf
- Triple Therapy When Thrombotic Risk Exceeds Bleeding Risk: Polycythemia Vera in a Patient With Atrial Fibrillation and Subacute Stent Thrombosis, Journal of Medical Cases, 12/01/19, Aksoy E, Akkad I, Medranda G, Titus A, Daggubati R, Published, https://www.journalmc.org/index.php /JMC/article/view/3388
Accomplishments
- The leader of the team that placed in the top 16 out of 455 teams from 60 countries in the "Beamline for Schools" competition organized by CERN (European Nuclear Research Center). The team's idea was selected as the "most liked" by the jury and received the "Superior Praise" award.
- Member of the Mathematics Olympiad Team, representing the school in national advanced-level mathematics exams.
- Ranked in the top 0.01% in national high school and university entrance exams.
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Drawing, Painting
- Pilates
- Travelling
Timeline
Observership
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
Internal Medicine Externship
Roger Williams Medical Center
08.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant
Medical Park Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2024
General Practitioner
Gaziantep Public Health Care Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
Internship
Marmara University School of Medicine
07.2020 - 07.2021
Clinical Elective Rotation
NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
06.2019 - 10.2019
- ECFMG
- ACLS/BLS
- 10th CTO Essentials, Chronic Total Occlusion Course
- Breastfeeding Consultancy Training Program,
- SPSS Software Program for Statistical Analysis
M.D. -
Marmara University School of Medicine
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