Kush Shah

Currently, I am a third-year resident at the PIH Downey Family Medicine Program, where I provide care to the medically underserved community in a rural area. I have gained experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

• In the outpatient setting, managed chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and heart failure, as well as diagnose and treat acute illnesses like urinary tract infections, sinusitis, and gastroenteritis. I enjoy educating my patients about their conditions to empower them.
• Performed various procedures, including pap smears, skin biopsies, incision and drainage, and joint injections with or without ultrasound
• Collaborated with specialists such as cardiologists, endocrinologists, and nephrologists to enhance my medical knowledge and become more well-rounded.
• In the inpatient setting, led the medicine team, treating patients with severe acute diseases such as heart failure exacerbation, osteomyelitis, pulmonary embolism, COPD exacerbation, and myasthenia gravis.
• Managed a diverse patient panel across various socioeconomic backgrounds in both urban and rural settings.
• Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and improving communication among interdisciplinary team members.
• Utilized electronic health records effectively to document patient encounters, track progress, and facilitate continuity of care.
• Mentored medical students and junior residents, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.

Towards the end of my second year of residency, I had the opportunity to work at an urgent care facility where I addressed a variety of acute conditions from a diverse patient panel.

• Prioritized urgent cases efficiently by utilizing triage skills, resulting in timely treatment for patient
• Improved patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Demonstrated care and compassion in explaining diagnosis, prognosis and treatment to patients and family members.
• Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
• Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.

During medical school, I had the privilege to help instruct first year medical students by facilitating group sessions to help improve their clinical reasoning skills and medical knowledge.

• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
• Experience interrupted by COVID pandemic