Logesh Durairaj

• Diagnosed and treated diverse patient conditions in collaborative healthcare teams.
• Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and medical histories.
• Educated patients on disease management, preventive care, and medication adherence.
• Supervised junior residents and medical students during clinical rotations for skill development.

• Assisted in research activities in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology with an American board-certified physician, Dr. Jose M. Easow.
• Collecting and analyzing data, especially on bone marrow transplantation, as it was one of the country's most significant bone marrow transplant centers. Analysis of data to determine the steps to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Performed literature search and analyzed the papers for inclusion in the case reports.
• Collaborated with experts in the field of Hematology and Medical Oncology in performing statistical analysis of collected data for the following projects: Role of hypomethylation agents and venetoclax in young patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Treatment strategies for patients with Early precursor T-cell ALL and Mixed Phenotypic Leukemia, Effect of NUDT-15 polymorphisms in the treatment of leukemia, Role of bone marrow transplant in hemoglobinopathies in adults, Role of Post-transplant cyclophosphamide in the prevention of GVHD
• Most Meaningful - This experience opened me to a whole new world of meaningful clinical research in the world of oncology, as it showed the importance of clinical research and its impact on the patients waiting for a lifeline. I am grateful that I was given this opportunity.

Collaborated with an American board-certified hematologist/oncologist Dr Makiko Ban-Hoefen, to manage patient care in an outpatient setting, focusing on hematological malignancies and solid tumors

Conducted comprehensive history-taking and physical examination of patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments

Participated in patient education regarding disease processes, medication regimens, and management of treatment side effects during clinic visit

Maintained meticulous outpatient clinic documentation using electronic medical records (EMR), including progress notes, orders, and follow-up plans

• Performed H&P of patients with diverse gastrointestinal disorders, from gastritis to malignancy, in an outpatient clinic with Dr. Kaumudi Somany, MD (Gastroenterology attending).
• Performed age and comorbidity-appropriate screening, medication reconciliation, and vaccination reviews.
• Documented progress notes in EMR and ordered medications, laboratory tests, and radiological studies.
• Directly observed and participated in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
• Actively involved in the management of patients.
• Presented PowerPoint presentations on various gastrointestinal disorders on a daily basis.
• Most Meaningful - Working with diverse patients enriched my worldview, highlighting our shared humanity and I was fortunate to enough meet a patient during this period, who made me realize the value of all the struggles I have faced to reach this amazing place.

• I captained the college soccer team for five years.
• It helped me develop leadership, communication, accountability, and organizational skills.
• It allowed me to give opportunities to every team member to prove themselves and watching colleagues grow was really inspiring.
• As soccer is a fast-moving sport you are required to make a quick and appropriate decision.
• One of the important things I learned is to take responsibility for your own mistakes.
• Most Meaningful - Soccer has been an integral part of my personality as it gave me a purpose that further expanded into my other interests. Initially, it was just a way to express myself, but I realized that it was much more than that. It taught me the value of consistent hard work despite failures and teamwork.