Dr. Rugma S Kurup
Summary
As a passionate medical professional, I am eager to gain firsthand experience within the NHS system through a clinical attachment in the UK. This opportunity would not only allow me to immerse myself in the intricacies of the healthcare system, but also provide invaluable exposure before embarking on my career. I am committed to refining my patient management skills, and believe that engaging in such an attachment will significantly contribute to my professional growth and ability to deliver quality care to patient.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Registrar, Department of Medical Oncology
VPS Lakeshore Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Executed treatment plans devised by senior doctors, including investigations
- Facilitated patient admissions and discharges along with the necessary paperworks.
- Attended ward rounds with consultants to examine patients and check their tests and medications.
- Took on-call duties to complete outstanding tasks from the day team and to follow up on acutely ill patients.
- Performed procedures such as lumbar punctures, ascitic tapping, pleural tapping, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
- Referred patients to other medical teams when required.
- Reviewed and monitored the condition of acutely sick or deteriorating patients regularly and managed cancer-related pain, symptoms and side effects of treatment.
- Examined and treated COVID patients during the pandemic.
- Maintained documentation of all medical records related to patients under care.
- Worked collaboratively with other physicians, nurses and professionals to ensure patients received high- quality care.
House Surgeon
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
11.2019 - 10.2020
Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI)
- Attended patients in the out-patient (OP) department and performed routine clinical procedures.
- Conducted brief examinations and documented clinical findings.
- Examined and treated COVID patients during the pandemic.
- Prepared the patient and necessary instruments for clinical procedures and carrying out clinical procedures, some under the guidance of senior consultants.
- Attended casualty cases that were referred to the institution.
- Carried out other tasks as instructed by the heads of the different departments.
- Maintained detailed and accurate patient medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS) -
Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
Trivandrum, India11.2018
Senior Secondary Education -
Vedavyasa VIdyalayam
Kozhikode, India04.2013
Secondary Education -
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Kozhikode, India04.2011
CERTIFICATIONS AND ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
- PLAB 1 (UK Medical Practice)
02/24
Score: 132
- IELTS English Language Test
03/2023
Overall Band Score: 8
- ACLS Certification
Participated in the enduring material titled SaveaLife- ACLS Certification 2024 on 4/5/24 and was awarded 8.00 AMA PRA Category I credits. Passed the exam with a score of 90%.
- Surgical Teaching- acute abdominal surgeries
Attended the training on Surgical Teaching- acute abdominal surgeries by Surgical Specialty Portfolio and Teaching Series.
COMMUNITY ORIENTED ACTIVITIES AND INTERNSHIPS
- Health Service Camps
Organized a health camp for the local public as a part of community medicine peripheral activities and provided health check-ups, screening, diagnosis and medications.
- Eye camp
Participated in an eye camp conducted by the ophthalmology department and conducted power testing, diagnosed cataracts and referred patients for further treatment.
- Medical exhibition
Volunteered at a medical exhibition conducted in our college in 2016 and educated school children and the general public about dengue eradication.
- Internship posting
Interned at a rural hospital and conducted palliative visits, managed outpatients, and delivered health talks at a nearby school.
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Hardworking and disciplined ensuring consistent excellence, with structured approaches to tasks. Maintains efficiency in balancing responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Quick learner with the ability to work well in groups. Adapt readily to new situations, contributing positively to teamwork.
- Participative and enthusiastic- Actively engage in group settings, inspiring collaboration with your passion and energy.
REFERENCES
- Dr. V.P. Gangadharan, MBBS, MD (Radiotherapy), MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) [Senior Consultant and HOD of Medical & Paediatric Oncology, VPS Lakeshore Hospital].
- Dr. Anupama Gopalakrishnabhakthan, MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DM (Medical Oncology), [Senior Consultant- Paediatric Medical Oncology- VPS Lakeshore Hospital].
- Dr. Govind G, MBBS, MD(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology), DrNB, MRCP SCE [ Consultant, VPS Lakeshore Hospital]
Timeline
Junior Registrar, Department of Medical Oncology
VPS Lakeshore Hospital
11.2021 - Current
House Surgeon
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
11.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS) -
Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
Senior Secondary Education -
Vedavyasa VIdyalayam
Secondary Education -
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
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