Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Experience
CME
Community and Institutional Service
Certification
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Sahasraja Aalla

Denver,CO

Summary

Experienced doctor with extensive background in patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and ICU environments. Proven track record in implementing preventive health programs that enhance patient wellbeing. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, complemented by effective leadership in healthcare settings. Committed to ongoing professional development and medical knowledge.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Extern

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Denver, Colorado
07.2025 - Current
  • Rotated in the MICU of UChealth university hospital, under the supervision of attending physicians and internal medicine residents.
  • I attended rounds where I got to present cases and learn about the management of acutely critically ill patients, including cases like shock, pneumonia, sepsis, and respiratory failure.
  • Engaged in daily didactics and noon conferences focused on common case management guidelines.
  • Reviewed patient charts using EPIC for comprehensive clinical insights.

General Duty Medical Officer

Urban Health Wellness Center
Kolar
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • I was posted to UHWC, Kolar, as part of my compulsory one-year rural service bond.
  • My responsibilities included caring for patients in the outpatient department.
  • I was actively engaged in screening individuals for various communicable and non-communicable diseases, dispensing free medications, facilitating referrals to higher centers for advanced care, administering vaccines, and creating awareness about general medical conditions.

Internship

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences
Ballari, India
04.2022 - 04.2023

Completed compulsory rotating medical internship across multiple specialties, enhancing clinical skills and exposure.

  • Executed bedside procedures including thoracocentesis, lumbar puncture, and venipuncture with precision.
  • Trained in basic life support, proficient in CPR, cardioversion, and emergency intubation.
  • Managed acute cases in emergency department, addressing conditions such as myocardial infarction and stroke.
  • Conducted morning rounds on patient floors to monitor admitted cases and coordinate care.
  • Handled outpatient department responsibilities, overseeing non-emergency cases across various specialties.
  • Maintained thorough documentation through case sheets, progress notes, referrals, and discharge summaries.
  • Assisted in laparoscopic and laparotomic surgeries, contributing to procedures like hernioplasty and appendectomy.

Externship/Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

CHRISTUS HEALTHCARE
Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Completed four-week rotation under Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam at CHRISTUS HEALTHCARE facilities.
  • Gained insights into clinical presentations and management of pulmonary diseases.
  • Conducted history and physical exams to develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Formulated differential diagnoses and evaluation strategies for respiratory conditions.
  • Assisted in performing spirometry to assess lung function accurately.
  • Educated patients on smoking's health impacts, sleep hygiene, and vaccinations.

Clinical extern/ INTERNAL MEDICINE

CARROLLTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Dallas, Texas
  • Conducted comprehensive patient histories and physical exams in inpatient settings.
  • Presented detailed patient assessments and care plans to attending physician.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to collaborate on patient care strategies.
  • Documented clinical findings accurately in Careview EMR for continuity of care.
  • Observed implementation of diverse patient care protocols during rotation with Dr. Manoj Dobariya MD.
  • Engaged in case presentations to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

Observership/ Internal Medicine

Baylor Scott and White Hospital Round Rock Texas
Austin, Texas
  • Executed history and physical exams, developing comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Acquired insights into up-to-date protocols for managing diverse medical conditions.
  • Collaborated with internal medicine residents to master electronic medical record usage (EPIC).

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS

Ballari Medical College And Research Center (BMCRC)
Ballari, Karnataka, India
06-2023

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Treatment planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Bedside procedures
  • Care coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical research

Research Experience

Currently a research volunteer at Anschutz medical campus, University of Colorado under the supervision of Dr. Sunad Rangarajan MD Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado. Currently conducting experiments in research focused on cellular metabolism and mitochondrial dysfunction in lung fibrosis., Specifically, interested in the effect of environmental triggers on the UCP2 gene, and its role in development of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)., Performing cell culture, PCR, qPCR and DC protein assay to quantify the increased production of collagen by diseased cell models.

CME

  • Attended Obstetrics and Gynaecology Workshop on Colposcopy at Karnataka State Obstetric and Gynaecology Association (KSOGA) in May 2021.
  • Attended an Orthopaedics CME in Vims Ballary in June 2022. Learnt about the application and advantages of robotic knee surgery and its recent advances.
  • Attended basic life support ( BLS) workshop conducted by the Department of Anaesthesiology in VIMS Ballari in August 2022. Demonstrated on mannequins.

Community and Institutional Service

  • Conducted and participated in a successful blood donation camp in April 2023 in Ballari in which more than 275 units of blood were collected.
  • Conducted SAARANGA RUN for the HEART, - During April 2023 organised a marathon the full proceedings of which were donated to NGOs of Ballari.Participated in various immunization camps :Hepatitis Vaccination in VIMS Ballari.
  • Polio Immunization Camp in rural areas around Bellary.

Certification

  • USMLE STEP 1 :PASS( first attempt)
  • USMLE STEP 2 CK: PASS 223( first attempt)
  • Applied for ECFMG certification

Timeline

Clinical Extern

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
07.2025 - Current

General Duty Medical Officer

Urban Health Wellness Center
06.2023 - 12.2024

Internship

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences
04.2022 - 04.2023

Externship/Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

CHRISTUS HEALTHCARE

Clinical extern/ INTERNAL MEDICINE

CARROLLTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Observership/ Internal Medicine

Baylor Scott and White Hospital Round Rock Texas

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS

Ballari Medical College And Research Center (BMCRC)