Overview
Work History
Career Intention And Goals
JOB PROFILE
Medical Education
CERTIFICATON
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Volunteer Organization Experience
Conferences And Lectures Attended
Research Scholarly Activities
Languages
Case Report Under Submission:
Timeline
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GAURAV BECTOR

GAURAV BECTOR

Doraha,Punjab

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Observer-Cardiology

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Plano, Texas
09.2024 - Current
  • Worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings under Dr. Aasim Afzal, MD, Program Director of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
  • Documented patient histories, and presented 2-3 cases daily to residents and attendings, honing my clinical and presentation skills.
  • Actively participated in daily rounds and resident conferences, contributing to discussions on the management of hospitalized cardiovascular patients.
  • Developed differential diagnoses and management strategies for conditions like ischemic heart disease (IHD), heart failure (HF), and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM).
  • Observed procedures in the cath lab, including right heart catheterizations, stenting, Impella placement, and cardiac biopsies.
  • Gained basic skills in interpreting ECGs, echocardiography, and coronary angiography, building a strong foundation in cardiovascular diagnostics as a medical student.

Clinical Observer-Pediatrics

Univeristy of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida
08.2024 - Current
  • Observed comprehensive check-ups and developed skills in growth chart tracking, bone age assessment, and height prediction, with insights into growth hormone stimulation testing.
  • Attended Diabetes Management Clinic, learned to interpret Omnipod and glucose sensor reports, emphasizing sugar monitoring and insulin dosing.
  • Gained knowledge in managing congenital and thyroid disorders and the role of pediatric endocrinologists in preventing complications.
  • Talked to families about healthy eating, growth milestones, and keeping kids healthy, improving my communication skills and ability to educate parents effectively.
  • Participated in case discussions and clinical rounds, contributing to differential diagnoses and treatment strategies.
  • Contributed to the review article 'Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency Secondary to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning'.

Externship-Internal Medicine

MedStar Health
Baltimore, MD
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in managing IMOC patients, performing exams, and interpreting diagnostics, gaining a deeper understanding of patient care.
  • Accurately documented patient encounters and made appointments for follow-ups, learning the importance of record-keeping.
  • Proactively engaged in research at the facility, and worked on several projects.
  • Attended didactics and conferences, and engaged in self-directed learning, which broadened my medical knowledge and kept me updated on current practices and advancements.
  • Served as a vital component of the Patient Experience Team, enhancing patient care from admission to discharge, and learning how to improve patient satisfaction and overall care quality.

Non Academic Junior Resident

AMERICAN ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE DMCH LUDHIANA
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed and treated both pediatric and adult oncology patients, providing comprehensive care across various cancer types.
  • Documented detailed patient histories and performed physical examinations, ensuring accurate clinical records for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Provided counseling to patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and side effects, improving patient education and engagement.
  • Managed acute oncological emergencies, such as tumor lysis syndrome and neutropenic sepsis, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Coordinated care with other specialties, including surgery and radiology, for comprehensive cancer treatment.

Medical Officer-Emergency Medicine

P.D. HINDUJA NATIONAL HOSPITAL &MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE
08.2023 - 10.2023

MEDICAL OFFICER

SIDHU HOSPITAL PVT.LTD
08.2022 - 03.2023

Career Intention And Goals

To enhance my knowledge, of the vast field of Medicine, and improve my clinical skills further to provide advanced health care to my patients in a timely and efficacious manner.

JOB PROFILE

  • Performing assessments on the patients in the ward involves taking a comprehensive medical history, conducting a thorough physical examination, and devising an initial treatment plan.
  • Patient workup and discharge, Nasogastric intubation, Bladder catheterization, Ascitic tap, Pleural tap
  • Attending the Emergency department to manage the patients actively.
  • Conducting daily ward rounds with the department professors.
  • Completing the patient notes, discharge sheets, and consults.
  • I have to diligently monitor the patient's progress within the ward and work alongside the attending physician to construct their treatment plan.

Medical Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; B.S) at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. (Class of 2022)

Core Clinical Rotations

  • ENT-anterior nasal packing, wax removal.
  • EYE-assisted in cataract surgery, measuring Intraocular pressure, dilatation and fundus examination, and visual acuity.
  • CASUALITY-work up of patients, ascitic tap, urinary catheterization.
  • PSYCHIATRY-OPD and Inpatient: work up and counseling of patients.
  • COMMUNITY MEDICINE-IM/IV injections, managing basic ailments: URTI,
  • Diarrhea, Chill Blains, Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients’ follow up and counseling patients.
  • INTERNAL MEDICINE-Patient workup and discharge, Nasogastric intubation, Bladder catheterization, Ascitic tap, and Pleural tap.
  • SURGERY-wound dressing, stitching, and stitch removal, assisted during procedures.
  • ANESTHESIA- Pre-anesthesia check-up/assessment.
  • OB/GYN assisted in normal delivery and C-section, D & C, vaginal examination, workup of patients, and antenatal counseling.
  • PEDIATRICS-workup of patients, IM/IV injections

1 year Pre graduate Compulsory Internship in the Departments of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics.

CERTIFICATON

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified -29/05/2022
  • Punjab Medical Council Registration -57486-13/07/2022
  • ECFMG Certification-11506797-12/18/2023

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • USMLE Step 1- PASS
  • USMLE Step 2 ck-228 (60 the percentile)
  • USMLE Step 3-228(75th perecentile)

Volunteer Organization Experience

  • Basic life support course, Dept of Pediatrics IAP, 15/05/2022-15/05/2022, Volunteered as faculty in IAP Basic life support course. Aimed to reach a wider audience and create mass awareness about the same.
  • Rotary Club, 30/04/2022-30/04/2022, Took charge as a Health checkup faculty and event manager- Strategized event management, escorting people in need and looking after the hospitality department.
  • Rotary Club, 17/09/2021- 17/09/2021, Volunteered as a Health checkup faculty and an organizer- Took over the charge of event management, and registration process and monitored patient health after vaccination.
  • Rotary Club, 16/07/2021-16/07/2021, Volunteered as a Health checkup faculty and an organizer- Took over the charge of event management, and registration process and monitored patient health after vaccination.
  • Youth Club Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (Session 2018-2019), Served as an Executive Member.

Conferences And Lectures Attended

  • Organ Donation Camp, Medical Student Association of India MSAI (15/12/2020-15/12/2020) -an Online Activity, that aims to increase the awareness about organ donation amongst medical students.
  • National Undergraduate Medical Conference (12/04/2018 -12/04/2018)-Participated actively in the ‘Interpretation of Lab Investigations’ Hands-on Training Session held at DMCH, Ludhiana.
  • Bariatric Surgery Conference, Punjab Medical Council (21/05/2018- 22/05/2018) – attended the Operative Workshop and CME as a Student Co-ordinator, awarded 8 credit hours by the State Medical Council.

Research Scholarly Activities

  • Hypoattenuated Leaflet Thickening- Associated Myocardial Infarction: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review PMCID: PMC10854999
  • Acute Radial Artery Thromboembolic Occlusion During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): A Case Report DOI:10.7759/cureus.64307
  • Challenges in the Management of Recurrent CNS Solitary Fibrous Tumors: A Case Report, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68661
  • Gut Dysbiosis and Cardiovascular Health: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential, PMID: 39280497, PMCID: PMC11402436
  • Chemotherapy and Metabolic Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Molecular Pathways and Clinical Outcomes,PMID: 39246917,PMCID: PMC11379418
  • An uncommon case of recurrent hypoglycemic episodes in a healthy non-diabetic male: Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome,PMID: 37525774,PMCID: PMC10387218
  • Renal Artery Thrombosis with Renal Infarction Secondary to COVID-19 Infection: A Rare Presentation -Letter to Editor, PMCID: PMC:9121730, PMID:35603107
  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Signaling in Prostate Cancer Therapy: A Review of Implications for Anti-androgen Treatment Strategies and Resistance PMID: 39184676,PMCID: PMC11342139
  • Copper Deficiency Mimicking Myelodysplastic Syndrome: A Case Report,DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66765

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

Case Report Under Submission:

  • SVC Obstruction-Associated Downhill Esophageal Varices: A Case Report of the Forgotten Valve
  • Recurrent Excercise -Induced Acute Kidney Injury in a Patient with Homozygous Idiopathic Renal Hypouricemia Type 2: A Novel Case Report
  • Primary Renal Amyloidosis AL-associated Nephrotic Syndrome Following Nephrectomy for RCC: A Rare Case Report
  • Effectiveness of partial cardioneuroablation in treating symptomatic sinus bradycardia following gastric bypass surgery: A case series
  • Severe Cachexia and Persistent Hypokalemia:Unusual Presentation of Gitelman Syndrome in a Patient with Pancreatic Insufficiency

Timeline

Clinical Observer-Cardiology

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

Clinical Observer-Pediatrics

Univeristy of Miami Miller School of Medicine
08.2024 - Current

Externship-Internal Medicine

MedStar Health
04.2024 - 07.2024

Non Academic Junior Resident

AMERICAN ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE DMCH LUDHIANA
11.2023 - 12.2023

Medical Officer-Emergency Medicine

P.D. HINDUJA NATIONAL HOSPITAL &MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE
08.2023 - 10.2023

MEDICAL OFFICER

SIDHU HOSPITAL PVT.LTD
08.2022 - 03.2023
GAURAV BECTOR