Monica Potru
Winston-Salem,USA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Surgery Resident
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Conduct pre-operative assessments and document patient histories
- Assist in surgical procedures under attending supervision
- Participate in daily rounds to discuss patient care plans with the team
Junior Resident Doctor – Radiodiagnosis
Dr. Rajendra Gode Medical College
Amravati, India
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted in imaging procedures, collected patient histories before CT & MRI imaging
- Interpreted radiography and ultrasound images under supervision
Clinical Observer – Radiology
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center
Iowa City, IA
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Shadowed Dr. Ramandeep Singh in body imaging and neuroradiology
- Developed skills correlating clinical findings with imaging results to enhance diagnostic accuracy
- Initiated educational platform for radiology residents preparing for body imaging rotations
Clinical Observer – Radiology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Shadowed Dr. Ashish Khandelwal in emergency radiology, cardiovascular imaging, X-ray, and fluoroscopy
- Attended multidisciplinary lectures, observed complex cases including ECMO support and lung transplantation
- Gained experience with PACS and metal artifact reduction techniques
- Completed case reports and began review articles contributing to radiology research
Clinical Observer – Internal Medicine
University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Participated in inpatient care under Dr. Nikesh Kapadia and Dr. Allison Hales
- Presented patient cases, assisted in diagnostic procedures, and contributed to management plans
- Delivered presentations on vasculitis, peritoneal carcinomatosis, and pulmonary embolism
Clinical Extern – Internal Medicine
Prasad Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed patient histories, physical exams, and EMR documentation
- Presented multiple cases daily and coordinated referrals
- Assisted in diagnosis and management of complex cases including pneumonia and cancer
Telerotation – Internal Medicine
Palisades Medical Center
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Participated in morning case discussions and differential diagnosis presentations
- Discussed Management of cases like diabetic ketoacidosis and COPD exacerbations
- Developed systematic approach to interpreting ECGs, imaging findings, and lab findings.
Education
M.B.B.S. -
Guntur Medical College
India08.2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Preoperative planning
- Clinical research
Affiliations
- American Association of Research and Academics
- Society of Hospital Medicine
- Association of Women Surgeons
- Society of Interventional Radiology
Certification
- ECFMG Certification, 06/01/24, 12/31/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 05/01/25, 05/31/27
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 06/01/25, 06/30/27
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), 06/01/25, 06/30/29
- HIPAA Awareness & Security for Healthcare Providers, 10/01/23, 10/31/25
- Infectious Disease Control, 10/01/23, 10/31/25
Teaching And Tutoring Experience
- Tutored students who struggled with USMLE, developing personalized study plans
- Analyzed UWorld performance to improve test-taking strategies
- Created original Step 2 content and proofread educational materials for Next Steps USMLE
Volunteer Experience
- Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa, FL, 12/01/23, 01/31/24, Organized Christmas events for homeless communities, Distributed gifts and essentials, engaged compassionately with individuals
- Feeding Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL, 12/01/23, 01/31/24, Distributed food and served meals to underserved populations, Assisted in food sorting and community engagement
Hobbies and Interests
- Carnatic Music: Multiple awards at Guntur Medical College and cultural associations
- Crafting Festival Idols
- Cooking and Fusion Recipes
Examinations
- USMLE Step 1, 238, 12/01/21
- USMLE Step 2 CK, 265, 07/01/23
- OET, Pass, 07/01/23
- USMLE Step 3, 241, 12/01/24
Research And Publications
Published
1.Ganipineni VD, Gutlapalli SD, Kumar IA, Potru M, et al. Exploring the Potential of Energy-Based Therapeutics in Cardiovascular Disorders: A Review and Perspective. Cureus, 2023; 15(4): e37880. PMCID: PMC10199710
2.Ganipineni VD, Idavalapati AS, Tamalapakula SS, Moparthi V, Potru M, et al. Depression and Hand-Grip: Unraveling the Association. Cureus, 2023; 15(5): e38632. PMCID: PMC10163904
3.Potru M, Rawat J, Khandelwal K. Brown Tumor Mimicking Metastasis in Post-Trauma Knee Pain: Role of PTH Testing. Cureus, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88199
4.Potru M, Rawat J, Khandelwal K. Challenges in Detecting Small Glass Particles: A Case Study of Persistent Forehead Swelling Post-Surgery. Cureus, 2025. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88106
5.Cerdas M, Farhat J, Elshafie S I, et al. (April 22, 2025) Exploring the Evolution of Breast Cancer Imaging: A Review of Conventional and Emerging Modalities. Cureus 17(4): e82762.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.8276
Manuscripts Under Review
6.Potru M, Pandey A, Khandelwal K, et al. Van der Knaap Disease: A Case Report.
Manuscripts in Preparation
7. Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen Based Imaging and Pluvicto Treatment Outcomes. (Original research, prospective study)
8.Prevalence and Factors Associated with Internet Addiction Among College Students. (Cross-Sectional Study)
9. Understanding CAR T-Cell Therapy and Its Complications: A Critical Review of the Literature. ( Literature Review)
Timeline
General Surgery Resident
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Clinical Observer – Radiology
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center
09.2024 - 09.2024
Clinical Observer – Radiology
Mayo Clinic
08.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Observer – Internal Medicine
University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Extern – Internal Medicine
Prasad Medical Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
Junior Resident Doctor – Radiodiagnosis
Dr. Rajendra Gode Medical College
09.2023 - 04.2025
Telerotation – Internal Medicine
Palisades Medical Center
07.2023 - 09.2023
M.B.B.S. -
Guntur Medical College
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