Dhrashti Patel

International Medical Graduate (IMG) with three years of clinical experience across primary care and hospital settings. Skilled in vital signs, patient assessments, specimen collection, and EMR documentation. Experienced in chronic disease management, patient follow-up, and infection prevention.

Passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK (247), and preparing for MCCQE and NAC examinations. Seeking a Clinical Physician Assistant role where I can bring my clinical skills, attention to detail, and compassionate, patient-centred care to support physicians.

Junior Resident at GMERS Medical College Vadodara (2023-09 – 2024-08)

Department of Microbiology

• Performed Gram staining, acid-fast staining, culture preparation, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing to identify pathogens.
• Reviewed microbiology results and discussed clinically important findings with faculty and health care teams.
• Worked with faculty, laboratory staff, and clinical teams to support accurate and timely reporting of results.
• Guided laboratory staff in safe specimen collection, labelling, handling, and processing of samples.
• Conducted microbiology practical sessions for undergraduate medical students, demonstrating laboratory techniques through hands-on exercises.

Registered Medical Officer at Government of Gujarat (2022-05 – 2023-05)

• Assessed outpatients by taking history, examination, and referred patients who require specialist care.
• Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and prescribed appropriate medicines.
• Participated in maternal and child health services, including reproductive health, antenatal care, postnatal care, and routine immunization.
• Worked with nurses, laboratory staff, and public-health teams to coordinate patient care.
• Educated patients and families on nutrition, disease prevention, treatment adherence & follow-up care.

Medical Intern at GMERS Medical College and Hospital Vadodara (2021-04 – 2022-03)

• Completed clinical rotations across surgical and medical departments, with exposure to inpatient, outpatient, emergency and community care.
• Collected patient histories, recorded vital signs, performed physical examinations, and presented clinical findings to physicians.
• Participated in ward rounds with doctors and assisted resident doctors in post-round patient care.
• Prepared admission notes, progress notes, discharge summaries, and follow-up notes.
• Performed venipuncture, arterial puncture, urinary catheterization, nasogastric tube placement, wound dressing, and suturing under supervision.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Medicine – GMERS Medical College and Hospital Vadodara (2016-09 – 2022-03)