Hansaa Gopalakrishnan

• Deliver full-spectrum family medicine, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, minor surgical procedures, and pediatric care, with a focus on women’s health and care for refugees, underserved, and uninsured populations.
• Provide gynecological exams, prenatal and postnatal care, family planning, and menopause management
• Manage pediatric patients with routine check-ups, immunizations, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, employing a family-centered approach.
• Offer culturally competent services to refugees and underserved communities, addressing health challenges, providing mental health support, and facilitating healthcare access.
• Promote health equity through targeted interventions and educational programs to improve access and wellness in underserved and uninsured populations.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team and participated in quality improvement initiatives, focusing on optimizing patient care practices.
• Engage in outreach and education to advance preventive care, health literacy, and wellness.
  

Committee Involvement:

• Upstream: Supported the initiative to ensure equitable, patient-centered contraceptive care as a fundamental part of healthcare.
• Texas Youth Friendly Initiative: Contributed to improving young Texans' well-being through access to sexual health education, contraception, and resources.

• Oversaw resident performance in the outpatient clinic setting, ensuring adherence to best practices and delivery of compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Delivered high-quality didactic lectures, bedside teaching, and one-on-one mentorship to residents, enhancing their clinical skills and professional development.
• Contributed to the development and implementation of residency curriculum, incorporating evidence-based practices and innovative teaching methods to improve educational outcomes.
• Actively participated in departmental meetings, residency committees, and institutional initiatives to support program accreditation and continuous improvement.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge in Family Medicine, attending workshops and conferences to ensure the integration of the latest advancements into residency training.

• Provided guidance and support to medical students and junior residents on the internal medicine service, fostering their professional growth and clinical skills.
• Collaborated with the University of Houston as the medicals student liaison to facilitate medical students’ internal medicine rotations, delivering key concepts through dynamic lectures and practical demonstrations.
• Planned and coordinated quarterly wellness events as part of the wellness committee for residents, actively evaluating and promoting overall wellness within the program. Advocated for resident well-being in both hospital and clinic settings.
• Partnered with core faculty and program leadership to conduct interviews with prospective medical students, contributing to the selection process and ensuring a strong match for the program.

• Gained hands-on experience by shadowing physicians in neonatology, obstetrics and gynecology, and community medicine, enriching understanding of diverse medical practices and patient care.
• Assisted with patient visits at CMC’s Low-Cost Effective Care Unit, contributing to the delivery of accessible and quality outpatient care.
• Participated in mobile van clinics operated by doctors and nurses, performing blood pressure monitoring and prenatal checks in remote villages with limited access to medical services.
• Contributed to the labor and delivery floor by setting up non-stress tests (NSTs) and observing deliveries, gaining valuable insight into the childbirth process.

• Observed and learned from physicians across a range of specialties, including neonatology, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, community medicine, surgery, and psychiatry.
• Contributed to a mobile van clinic by performing blood pressure monitoring, administering necessary medications, and conducting prenatal checks in remote villages with limited access to medical care.
• Assisted on the labor and delivery floor by setting up non-stress tests (NSTs) for patients, monitoring blood pressures, and observing the delivery process.