Pratik Rath
Akron,United States of America
Summary
Dynamic medical professional with a proven track record at Akron General Medical Centre, specializing in critical care proficiency and echocardiography expertise. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating clinical activities and a strong ability to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. Excelled in research, presentation, and emergent critical care interventions, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-author
Akron General Medical Centre
Akron, United States of America
01.2024 - Current
- My program provided me opportunities to be a part of several upcoming and promising projects which includes the end-tidal CO2 monitoring in post-op patients, for which three residents including myself, are collaborating with my ICU director, cardiothoracic director, EP attending, and other colleagues, a cross-sectional study on the use of SFI in low-dose chest CT scan uptake and adherence which currently in the data review phase, a comparative QI study on PERT protocols between a community-based hospital and a tertiary hospital, which is in the IRB approval phase, and 4 case reports accepted at the CHEST, and ASN 2024
- Most Meaningful - Working closely with my colleagues on multiple projects turned out to be highly meaningful, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing communication skills and teamwork
- It also refined my research skills, and helped me learn the intricacies of how to work with the IRB
Presenter
Akron General Medical Centre
Akron, United States of America
01.2023 - Current
- I have had the opportunity to present multiple PowerPoint presentations on various topics, some of which included, basics of Pulmonary Hypertension, management of rapidly progressive ILD, management of myasthenia crisis in the ICU, and a few Journal Clubs
- While these were meant to have healthy discussions among the residents, and the attendings, it also helped me overcome my fear of public speaking
- I gained in-depth knowledge about the topics I presented
- The more I learned, the more I wanted to delve into these topics in the future
- Reviewing multiple published papers, management algorithms, and latest updates on the topics of discussion, not only enriched my theoretical knowledge, but also helped me improve my patient care
Resident
Akron General Medical Centre
Akron, United States of America
07.2022 - Current
- The internal medicine residency presented me with a gamut of opportunities
- Managing patients with varied pathologies seen on the inpatient, outpatient and in the ICU settings, sharpened my diagnostic and management skills along with giving me confidence to tackle similar pathologies in the future
- Working in a close knit team which included the residents, nurses, techs, attendings, case managers, pharmacists and medical students instilled in me a strong sense of teamwork and its importance
- Most Meaningful - The Internal Medicine residency provided me with a comprehensive exposure to a multitude of pathologies, honing my diagnostic and management skills, which I believe, is playing a crucial role in preparing me for a life as a general internist and also as a Pulmonary and Critical Care fellow
Trainee
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, United States of America
03.2024 - 03.2024
- As a resident, on my away elective at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, I spent 2 weeks each, in the liver ICU and Pulmonary Primary Service
- Coming from a community program, we usually refer Acute Liver Failure, and ACLF patients to the Main Campus for transplant evaluation, but being on the receiving end for 2 weeks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams provided me valuable perspective on how a patient is evaluated and managed at a major medical center
- Working closely with a PCCM fellow, learning about Pulmonary Hypertension, ILD, reviewing the POCUS images and calculations with them, troubleshooting and learning about various respiratory devices from respiratory techs, specifically polished my Pulmonary and critical care skills
Resident
Akron General Medical Centre
Cleveland, United States of America
02.2024 - 02.2024
- I did a 2 week ultrasound elective in the emergency department
- Immersed in a high stake environment, I honed my proficiency in a wide range of ultrasound techniques which included abdominal aorta, kidney, and spleen, exploring deep veins of the limbs, and rotator cuff imaging to name a few
- This elective also allowed me to improve my abilities in cardiopulmonary and resuscitative ultrasound, which are crucial for critical care scenarios
- Learning from seasoned attendings of the emergency department, I gained in depth understanding of ultrasound's role in accurate patient assessment and management in Pulmonary and critical care scenarios
Examinee
National Board Of Critical Care Echocardiography
Akron, United States of America
01.2024 - 02.2024
- I took an online exam on critical care echocardiography to challenge myself
- Some of the concepts tested on the exam included basics of sound wave physics, doppler principles, doppler artifacts, various valvular pathologies, volume responsiveness, heart-lung interactions, grading severity of valvular regurgitation and stenosis, assessing systolic and diastolic function of cardiac chambers, RV function assessment, among many more and synthesizing information to propose diagnoses or management plans
- Preparing for this exam, made my POCUS basics stronger, which further inspired me to do more POCUS exams on my patients and discuss the results with my on call attending
Presenter
Society Of Critical Care Medicine
Phoenix, United States of America
01.2024 - 01.2024
- The poster presentation at the SCCM 2024 was a crucial moment during my residency
- I presented a poster on the management of Protamine Sulfate anaphylaxis with VV-ECMO
- I cherished the opportunity given to me to interact with dignitaries and attendings from around the country, speaking to them about their own career trajectories, discussing about life in critical care medicine, and new upcoming research undertaken by them
- I attended numerous seminars and lectures on management of various critical care pathologies, learning new methods and skills to handle common ICU issues
- To maximize interactions, I volunteered to guide the attendees to different lecture halls which enriched my experience and perspective
Volunteer
Self
Bhubaneshwar, India
10.2023 - 10.2023
- I visited my village back in India this past year
- I, in collaboration with a local provider and 3 nurses, conducted a 3 day, free of cost, medical camp for the village residents
- We provided the residents with a month's supply of aspirin, statin, ibuprofen, multivitamin tablets, and free blood tests which included CBC, RFP, Lipid panel, TSH, and HbA1c
- Along with the above, we also covered a month's supply of antihypertensive and anti diabetic medications for those in need
- We saw approximately 300 patients during the course of 3 days and also provided them with proper referral guidance
- Most Meaningful - Organizing a free health check up camp in my village, with an aim to do it yearly, helped me enhance my clinical skills, understand the local disease prevalence, foster community health, and to demonstrate social responsibility, which I hope, impacted and continues to impact the village residents
Intern
Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research
Surat, India
01.2021 - 03.2021
- I underwent 2 months of rural postings during internship in January -February 2021
- Our responsibilities, as interns, included managing COVID-19 testing camps, community screening, and eventually assisting in the vaccination drives
- We, as interns, provided primary care to the residents, and educated the villagers on preventative measures
- We were also a part of the team responsible for contact tracing and data collection for epidemiological purposes
- Later on, as the government started vaccinating the general population, our role was also to educate about the vaccines and refer the villagers to the nearest vaccination center
Coach
Surat Tennis Association
Surat, India
08.2019 - 03.2020
- In 2019-2020, I merged my passion for tennis with a new role of teaching/coaching as I embraced the role of assistant tennis coach at my local tennis courts
- I undertook the challenge of training the beginner level batches which included players of all ages
- My role was to take 2 batches a day, one in the morning and one in the evening with a goal to teach the players, the traditional racket holding grip, ball tosses, racket swing, and would later feed them the balls over the net in order for them to hit the ball in a technically sound manner
- This journey, which spanned about 7-8 months, deepened my appreciation for the game, and later enhanced my ability to communicate, inspire, teach and develop others in a game that I am good at
Education
Postgraduate Training -
Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research
India06.2025
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Akron General Medical Centre
Akron, OH06-2025
Intern -
Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research
Surat, India03.2021
Skills
- Critical Care Proficiency: Skilled in managing critically ill patients, including respiratory failure, septic shock, and right ventricular failure
- Echocardiography Expertise: Proficient in bedside echocardiography with a focus on RV-PA coupling, TAPSE/PASP analysis, and prognostic use in right heart function
- Research & Data Analysis: Conducting research on RV-PA coupling, including advanced metrics like TAPSE and PASP
- Presentation Skills: Delivered professional presentations on topics such as the 65 Trial in septic shock and RV failure management
- Leadership and Team Management: Served as a clinic cohort captain, coordinating clinical activities and leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Experience working with specialists during ICU rotations, including renowned faculty such as Dr Chaisson and Dr Zheng
- Emergent Critical Care Interventions: Knowledgeable in advanced critical care therapies like inhaled nitric oxide, epoprostenol, pressor management, right heart catheterization, Impella, and VA ECMO
- Medical Education: Experienced in teaching and mentoring medical students in clinical settings, emphasizing bedside skills and evidence-based decision-making
- Epic EMR Proficiency: Skilled in using Epic Electronic Medical Records for documentation, order entry, and patient care workflows
- Professional Networking: Engaged in specialty-specific conferences such as CHEST 2024 to stay updated on cutting-edge practices
- Adaptability in Clinical Roles: Prepared to explore diverse career paths, including Clinical Associate positions in major institutions
Certification
National Board Of Critical Care Echocardiography, 01/01/24
ALS, BLA certified
ABIM board eligible
Aamcid
16379721
Addresses
1201 East Market Street, East End Apartments, Unit 510, Akron, OH, 44305, 1201 East Market Street, East End Apartments, Unit 510, Akron, OH, 44305
Awards
Caregiver Award, 04/01/24
Publications
- Management of Protamine Sulfate Anaphylaxis with VV-ECMO, Society Of Critical Care Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, 01/22/24
- A Rare Case Of Anti-Mda5 Antibody Positive Rapidly Progressive Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease, American Thoracic Society, Washington, DC, 05/20/23
- A Rare Case Of Middle Mediastinal Mass, American Thoracic Society, San Diego, CA, 05/19/24
Training
- Akron General Medical Centre, Akron, OH, Resident, 07/01/22, Present
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, Trainee, 03/01/24, 03/31/24
- Akron General Medical Centre, Cleveland, OH, Resident, 02/01/24, 02/29/24
Professionalmemberships
American Medical Association
Personal Information
Hobbies: Tennis, Reading, Learning and performing bedside ultrasounds
Affiliations
- Tennis enthusiast
- National Level Tennis player for India
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trainee
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
03.2024 - 03.2024
Resident
Akron General Medical Centre
02.2024 - 02.2024
Co-author
Akron General Medical Centre
01.2024 - Current
Examinee
National Board Of Critical Care Echocardiography
01.2024 - 02.2024
Presenter
Society Of Critical Care Medicine
01.2024 - 01.2024
Volunteer
Self
10.2023 - 10.2023
Presenter
Akron General Medical Centre
01.2023 - Current
Resident
Akron General Medical Centre
07.2022 - Current
Intern
Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research
01.2021 - 03.2021
Coach
Surat Tennis Association
08.2019 - 03.2020
Postgraduate Training -
Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Akron General Medical Centre
Intern -
Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research
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