ACHUTH KANTHARAJA

An organized, detail-oriented, conscientious self-starter, able to strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure. Also a skilled communicator; able to maintain cultural sensitivity, establish rapport with members of diverse groups, and promote team cohesiveness, creative, resourceful and flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery license (MBBS)

Reg.# B-75635-P Issuing Agency: Pakistan Medical and Dental Council

Acute Cardiac life Support (ACLS)

Issuing Agency: Sindh Medical College Alumni Association of North America and Life Savers Foundation, Pakistan.

• BGS GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES , Bangalore , India (2018- present)

       6.5 year undergraduate MBBS program after high school , including 1 year of internship (equivalent to US MD)

       Percentage - 68.8% (FIRST CLASS) 

• CHETHANA PRE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE , Bangalore , India (2016-2018)

       For 11th and 12th grade.

• RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL , Bangalore, India (2006-2016)

       From 1st grade - 10th grade.

Internship in Internal Medicine

BGS GIMS Hospital, Bangalore, India

[ 24th March 2023 - 4th May 2023 ] - 6 weeks

• Conducted patients assessments, developed differential diagnoses, and formulated treatment plans under the supervision of post-graduates and attending physicians.
• Participated in daily rounds, case presentations and clinical discussions.
• Performed procedures such as Paracentesis , NG tube insertion, Urinary Catheterization ,IV Cannulation and ABG Sampling.

Internship in Respiratory Medicine

BGS GIMS Hospital, Bangalore, India

[ 5th May 2023 - 18th May 2023 ] - 2 weeks

• Assisted in the diagnosis ans management of respiratory conditions like asthma, tuberculosis, COPD and pneumonia.
• Performed pulmonary function tests and interpreted results.
• Presented a seminar on Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation and Compensation.
• Observed ans assisted in procedures such as thoracentesis and bronchoscopy.

• Volunteer for 'Lions Club' at the department of Internal medicine, KMC Manipal from 1st April - 30th April 2024.
• Community Health Centre, Kengeri, Bangalore : Steered three programs on 10th , 16th and 23rd January 2024. A total of 348 infants and toddlers to were immunised by me according to National Immunisation Schedule of India.
• Community Health Centre, Kengeri , Bangalore : Organised a camp on Blood pressure , GRBS and HIV Card test in Mariyappanapalya on 23rd December 2023. 286 people were screened and importance of diet and lifestyle modifications was informed.
• Community Health Centre, Kengeri, Bangalore : Assisted a day camp conducted by the department of ENT at Yellama Thayi Samudaya Bhavan , Mandya on 19th August 2023.
• Volunteered at Karnataka COVID Volunteers team from April 2021 - June 2021. Coordinated immediate bed arrangements for COVID-19 patients via helpline services. Arranged oxygen cylinders and managed logistics for critical patients. Assisted with the cremation process for deceased individuals. Conducted awareness campaigns on COVID-19 prevention and safety measures.
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Research Topic: Angiographic Estimation of Culprit Vessel Disease Severity in Acute ST- Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction after Thrombolysis

Principal Investigator: Dr.Waqas Ahmed, MD (Consultant Cardiologist)

Reference: JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2012 Oct-Dec; 52(188):162-6.

• Sports Representative , [ BGS GIMS ] - represented college in RGUHS Badminton university tournaments. Secured multiple trophies and awards for the college
• Certificate of “Voluntary Blood Donor” awarded by BGS GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & HOSPITAL BLOOD CENTRE - 2023
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• Elected as vice head of Shifa Inter-Scholastic Tournament -2013
• Best College Representative (CR) of AMSA-Pakistan 2011-2013
• Actor of Theater play “Awareness of Blood donation” on World Blood Donor Day at PNCA-2012
• Actor of play “Surkh Zarray” on awareness of Thalassemia at PNCA theater-2012
• Participated in 1st Inter-Medical colleges Physiology Quiz - 2012 at Riphah International university, Islamabad