Karan Yagnik

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine medical histories and treatment plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
• Led teams during codes - RRT, code blue, sepsis and stroke.
• Attended and presented in didactic lectures, M&M as well as journal clubs.
• Mentored junior residents in clinical procedures and patient communication skills.
• Educated patients and families on disease management and preventative care, managed discharges and followed patients closely in continuity clinics.
• Engaged in scholarly work: QI projects, publications and presentations at national conferences.
• Actively served on multiple hospital and residency committees and participated in meetings with hospital leadership to review critical events, analyze root causes and develop targeted solutions like:
• Led multiple high-impact QI initiatives during residency, from concept to execution.

Few Projects:

· PPI de-escalation in ambulatory care—20% reduction in 2 months.

· Post-discharge phone follow-ups—improved clinic show rates.

· C. diff isolation protocol—ensured timely isolation and improved ED disposition safety.

· ICU stress ulcer prophylaxis reduction—aligned practice with updated guideline.

· Presented at system-wide quality fairs and received recognition from hospital leadership for meaningful impact on patient safety and resource stewardship.

Volunteered at a GI charity care clinic, delivering compassionate care to underserved and uninsured patients under the supervision of a GI attending.

• Independently evaluated patients, developed management plans, and ensured access to medications and follow-up through charity funding.
• Facilitated endoscopy and colonoscopy scheduling under hospital sponsored charity programs, ensuring completion and post-procedure care.
• Enrolled IBD patients into the hospital’s infusion center for long-term therapy.
• Educated patients and families on disease understanding, preventive strategies and available charity resources.
• Closely followed patients longitudinally, helping manage complex GI pathologies while addressing social barriers to healthcare.

• Field of research:

Clinical outcomes of skull-base surgeries, Epidemiological study on pituitary tumors, Retrospective observational studies/case series, Systematic review and meta-analysis.

• My role:

Conceptualization and design, Data collection, Data analysis, Data interpretation, Draft writing, Reviewing and revising drafts, Resources and records preservation, Submitting and publishing final drafts.

• Collect data via using various tools such as:

EPIC, Chart records, Rochester Epidemiological Project browser, REDCap, Advance Cohort Explorer, Mayo Data Explorer, ACS NSQIP (National Surgical Quality Improvement Program) database, NIS (National Inpatient Sample) database.

• Data analysis using software like: STATA, SAS, R-Studio, Revman, Blue Sky.

• Independently managed 3–8 patients daily under the supervision of fellows and attending in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Observed 10-20 procedures daily, took informed consents under supervision of fellows and followed patients closely.
• Participated in daily rounds, case presentations and collaborative care planning.
• Engaged in meaningful patient and family communication.
• Coordinated with primary teams for outpatient GI follow-ups and procedural referral if required.
• Collaborated with fellows on research projects, presented in a conference and developed a QI protocol with a co-resident.

• Conducted patient examinations and developed treatment plans to ensure optimal health outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline operational processes.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment protocols based on clinical findings and evidence-based practices.
• Educated patients on disease prevention, management strategies, and healthy lifestyle choices for improved well-being.
• Assisted in training junior medical staff on best practices and hospital protocols to foster skill development.
• Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores through enhanced communication and service delivery strategies.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Facilitated community health screenings, increasing early detection of chronic conditions.

Robin Hood Army is zero funds organization that strives to end global hunger. It is currently active in 400+ cities across 13 countries.

The Robin Hood Army is a volunteer-based,

My role was volunteering in-

1. Getting surplus food from the community and food establishments to serve less fortunate people.

2. Robin Hood Academy- a local academy that teaches underprivileged children in their local language.

3. Various other drives- e.g. clothes distribution drive.

'Mission 30M'- largest food relief effort by civic society to fight Covid-19. Mission was to serve staple food to 30 million of the most affected people across 10 countries (from 1 July to 15 August 2020). Finished our campaign at 23,250,472.

For more information, visit- https://robinhoodarmy.com.

Served as a mentor through ACP-NJ for medical students seeking guidance in academic and personal growth.

• Provided support in time management, stress coping strategies and navigating challenges of medical school.
• Shared insights into residency life and internal medicine training.
• Helped students reflect on career goals and offered practical advice to achieve them.
• Held initial meetings virtually with in-person availability, including hospital tours and shadowing opportunities.
• Fostered long-term mentoring relationships, offering guidance beyond academics.
• Assisted with specialty exploration, CV building, personal statements and interview preparation.
• Encouraged involvement in ACP activities, research presentations and networking.

Volunteered with a multidisciplinary team of residents and staff to lead community CPR education initiatives.

• In a single day, we trained more than 100 individuals, which was an immensely gratifying and proud experience.
• Organized and staffed booths at schools, local fairs, public libraries, fire stations and hospital lots—accessible, high-traffic areas to maximize outreach.
• Educated individuals of all ages about cardiac arrest recognition, symptoms and immediate response steps.
• Taught effective CPR techniques, provided a questionnaire for certified individuals as a refresher and offered fun gifts and raffle tickets.
• Led hands-on workshops using mannequins to practice real-time CPR delivery and reinforce muscle memory.

Joined the Naval branch of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) during high school, fostering early values of discipline, teamwork and leadership.

• Participated in weekly training sessions focused on march past, defense drills, physical fitness and outdoor sports.
• Took part in ceremonial parades on Republic and Independence Day.
• Attended a two-week Annual Training Camp at PRE NSC-1, Paldi, Ahmedabad, where I received hands-on training in defense, firearm safety, fire response, triage protocols and disaster preparedness.
• Led and participated in community outreach campaigns on women empowerment, health awareness and self-defense.

This experience laid the foundation for my commitment to service, time management and working under pressure.