DR. PREETHI MEENIGA

Goal oriented medical graduate with a strong foundation in clinical practice, diagnostics, and patient care. My clinical training has provided me with a solid understanding of radiology, anatomy, and pathology, fueling my passion for medical imaging for diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning. Eager to gain specialized skills that bridge the gap between technology and patient care in a dynamic medical environment and support multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Referral Hospital, Batumi, Georgia.

• Communicate with patients daily and provide professional advice on various diseases and treatment options and preventative measures with time to time check-ins.
• Assist doctors of the respective modules in conducting assessments and patients' vitals, especially in the modules of Radiology, General Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Geriatrics and Respiratory, Gastroenterology, ENT.
• Performed lab tests and discussed the results with the doctor.
• Actively Volunteered for the Medical Imaging during the course as a part of the doctor patient simulation and was appreciated.
• Participating in morning rounds, update patient information, observe examinations and diagnosis and treatments.
• Actively participating in Group works and project discussions in the seminar room of the hospital.

BAU International Hospital, Batumi, Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency medicine, Neurological diseases.

• Prepared and transported bedridden patients to examination rooms and ensured they were comfortable
• Shadowed the neurosurgeon in charge and attended surgeries to become familiar with the medical imaging technology and the set up of the operation theatre.
• Assisted the gynecology doctor with Ultrasounds of the patients and delivered the lab results on a daily basis with discussions on the cases.
• Assisted in providing mental health support to the guardians of the patients attending massive surgeries.
• Been successful at diagnosing and solving surgical problems theoretically under the guidance of the doctor.
• Challenged myself with some of the emergency cases by understanding the procedures and need for immediate action.

Batumi Republican Clinical Hospital, Batumi, Georgia.

• Educated myself about the dermatological diseases and diagnosis along with varies allergy studies and did a presentation on skin lesions.
• Assisted the doctor with handing in the cases of the day with patient information and prescriptions.
• Participated in helping the management for easy accessing of the COVID 19 Vaccinations for the public along with other students.

Medcentre, Batumi, Georgia.

• Actively participated in sourcing the information on special Georgian policies and programs towards the Rheumatological diseases.
• Submitted a presentation on Rheumatoid arthritis and scored maximum evaluation.
• Conducted comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations, focusing on musculoskeletal assessment and identification of autoimmune symptoms.

Khozrevanidze's Clinic, Mother and Child Health Centre and Hospital, Batumi, Georgia.

• Conducted pregnancy tests weekly, sent samples to the laboratory for testing, retrieved results and shared them with the physician.
• Evaluated babies and children to assess their growth and development compared to average childhood patterns and expectations.
• Followed doctors around to observe their interaction with patients, learn various treatment methods, and assist in patient care.

Conducted a study on 'Cellular Senescence in the Student Population: The Role of Stress in Telomere Length and Neural Plasticity ' at Batumi Shota Rustavelli State University, under the mentorship of Dr. Irina Nakashidze. As a co-principal investigator, I analyzed the impact of stress on cellular aging using PCR for telomere length measurement, and explored its relationship with neural plasticity through qualitative interviews and quantitative data. Managed participant recruitment, conducted data analysis, and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development of mental health interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging in students.

• 2024- Chosen as one of ten students to represent the university on Authorization Committee.
• 2020-Achieved increase in student registrations for IMUN events and was awarded as One of the Top 5 Interns.
• 2022- Invited to present merit certificates to junior medical students in recognition of their academic achievements.
• 2016- First recipient of the Golden Brush Award in Year 11 recognized for contributions to school art exhibitions and cultural programmes inspiring peers and promoting artistic expression.
• 2015- Chosen as an anchor for my school's Silver Jubilee Celebrations.
• 2013-15 - Played Zonal level and then got selected to State level Tennicoit Competition.

• Sketching & Painting
• Listening to BTS
• Cryptic word puzzles