Devendra Joshi

Orthopaedic Surgery physician from Nepal with completed postgraduate residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the National Trauma Center, Kathmandu, in April 2026. Experienced in trauma care, emergency assessment, fracture management, perioperative patient care, and community-based medical service. Seeking an observership opportunity to gain structured exposure to clinical practice, documentation standards, multidisciplinary care, and the healthcare system in the United States.

Emergency Response Team Member at National Trauma Center (2025-09 – Present)

• Participated in emergency response and mass-casualty care during the 2025 Gen Z protest in Nepal.
• Conducted rapid assessment and triage of injured patients based on clinical severity.
• Assisted in stabilization and management of airway, breathing, circulation, chemical exposure, blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, hypoxia, and crush injuries.
• Worked under pressure in a resource-limited setting while maintaining teamwork, organization, and patient safety.

Residency Training in Orthopaedic Surgery at National Academy of Medical Sciences, National Trauma Center (2023-05 – 2026-04)

Completed 36 months of accredited postgraduate training in Orthopaedic Surgery.

• Managed trauma and musculoskeletal patients in a tertiary referral center.
• Participated in emergency care, daily rounds, academic sessions, case discussions, presentations, and operative management under supervision.
• Gained experience in primary and secondary trauma surveys, fracture fixation, dislocation management, deformity correction, wound care, and perioperative patient care.

Medical Officer at Vyas Nagar Hospital (2022-02 – 2023-04)

• Evaluated patients in emergency, outpatient, and inpatient departments.
• Performed history-taking, physical examinations, diagnostic assessment, documentation, and referral when needed.
• Assisted in bedside ultrasonography for obstetric cases, trauma assessment, and acute abdomen evaluation.
• Participated in health camps and community outreach activities.

Medical Officer at Kristi Primary Health Care Center (2020-12 – 2021-11)

• Provided emergency and outpatient care in a rural primary healthcare setting.
• Managed normal vaginal deliveries, immunization services, family planning counseling, and basic emergency care.
• Provided telemedicine support for patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.
• Conducted CME sessions for health volunteers and referred patients requiring higher-level care.

Medical Officer at Damauli Hospital (2019-11 – 2020-12)

• Managed acute and chronic medical conditions, infectious diseases, poisoning cases, trauma, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric, and emergency presentations.
• Performed patient evaluation, clinical procedures, documentation, counseling, and weekly CME activities.
• Participated in medicolegal examinations and autopsies as required by hospital responsibilities.

Physician / Front-line Medical Officer at COVID-19 Isolation Centre (2020-10 – 2020-11)

• Provided clinical care and monitoring for approximately 100 COVID-19-positive patients with mild to moderate symptoms.
• Assessed patient severity, monitored vital signs and oxygen saturation, documented progress notes, and referred critical cases.
• Counseled patients and reported cases to higher health authorities.

Extern at Palm Beach Elderly Clinic (2023-07 – 2023-08)

• Completed a 4-week clinical rotation with virtual involvement in patient information gathering, note preparation, and differential diagnosis formulation.
• Gained exposure to electronic medical record systems, including Practice Fusion and PrognoCIS.
• Participated in a research-focused virtual externship, journal club discussion, literature review training, EndNote use, and professional writing sessions.

Physician, Free Health Camp for Inmates at Team NEPO (2023-03 – 2023-03)

• Provided medical consultations, basic treatment, psychiatric counseling support, health education, and first-aid kit distribution to inmates.

Member at Rotaract Club of Bhanu (2021-09 – Present)

• Participated in COVID-19 awareness campaigns, vaccination advocacy, fundraising, donation drives, mental health support, and distribution of hygiene kits, masks, sanitizers, and food supplies.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Medicine – College of Medical Sciences (2013-08 – 2019-10)