PALAK ATUL FICHADIA

• Provided valuable input for various papers and articles under review
• Evaluated articles for further consideration by the Journal editorial board.
• I learned the skill of efficient and precise writing in medical articles by reviewing written ones, helping me be a better writer and editor.

• Conducted advanced research and analysis on interdisciplinary topics to support academic initiatives.
• Collaborated with faculty and researchers to design and implement innovative research projects.
• Presented findings at academic conferences, enhancing visibility of research contributions.
• Mentored undergraduate students in research methodologies, fostering academic growth and engagement.

• Provided patient care by assisting with daily activities and ensuring comfort.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision.
• Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records.

- learnt how to manage basic cardiology related pathologies

- gained experience in studying ECHO and EKGs

- observed expert clinical history taking by the preceptor or cardiology attending

• Assisted in formulating concise and exciting abstracts to be considered for poster presentation at the APA conference 2023.
• Discussed relevant details regarding rare and exciting cases to improve knowledge and understanding of various pathophysiologies and management.
• Learned to be a team player by coordinating with a team of resident doctors, attending physicians, research chief as well as research volunteers.

• Observed patients with the doctor and learned about different presentations of classic diagnoses.
• Penned progress notes for observed patients and updated patient records.
• Accompanied the doctor to another community health center to successfully learn in depth about new cases and treatment regimes.
• Learned to deal with difficult long-term diagnoses with patience and family integration.

• Rotated for the period of one month in the department of Psychiatry in an inpatient setting.
• Observed various interesting cases, for which I wrote progress notes and evaluated new inpatient admissions.
• I learned how different therapy sessions are held and what they entail; I could do so by observing group therapy sessions held by the inpatient psychologist.
• Observed how treatment plans are formulated and what needs to be considered while formulating one.
• I learned how to perform a Mini-Mental state examination on a patient.
• I performed the Montreal Cognitive assessment, also known as the MOCA, on patients.
• I performed the Abnormal involuntary movement scale (AIMS) assessment on patients.
• Gained knowledge about pscho-analysis of patients and how it can be used in their treatment plans.

• Rotated for a period of one month in the department of Psychiatry, with the focus being on the Inpatient unit of the hospital.
• Documented progress notes for patients already admitted to the hospital and wrote initial evaluations for new admissions.
• Participated in case discussions with the residents as well as the attending. Understood the various aspects of patient care and how to handle complex cases delicately.
• Attended bi-weekly lectures held by the attending for the benefit of the students and observers to understand certain basic principles in the field of Psychiatry.
• Learned how to perform the Mini-mental state examination on patients.

• Rotated for a period of one month under an Internal medicine specialist analyzing medical reports, discussing cases, and asking relevant questions where required, plus learned history-taking skills as well as efficient ways of reading relevant differential diagnoses
• Learned how to perform various procedures through observation, like: General wound care, Minor surgeries (toenail removal, wart removal, cyst removal, etc.), General management of patients like I.V. drip placement, routine vaccinations, and arthrocentesis.
• Physical examination performed by the doctor reinforced the technique and the importance of picking up on various minor clues and details while performing it, besides its primary role of aiding in diagnosis.

• Worked as an extern in an outpatient department in Psychiatry.
• Took detailed histories of patients as well as conducted Mini-mental state examinations.
• I presented a case to the attending and provided some suggestions, which the attending appreciated.
• Provided unique solutions for some cases, which enabled better patient care.
• I was appreciated for my up-to-date knowledge and skills.