Nishi Kansara, MD

Robinhood Army is a nonprofit organization aimed at ending global hunger and promoting education.
Conducted weekly service projects focused on providing food, education, and healthcare for severely impoverished communities. Facilitated educational sessions to empower underprivileged children with essential life skills on topics such as basic reading, writing, counting money, and
reading a clock.

Extended services like teaching these children who cannot afford to go to school, distributing them with books, necessary school stationary, school supplies etc and taught them basic financial literacy too.
I carried out food drives during the COVID-19 pandemic, collecting surplus food from restaurants and the community to serve individuals dealing with food insecurity. Screened the community for symptoms related to COVID-19.
I organized events to encourage vaccination and maintain hygiene to prevent childhood illness.

Participated in in-patient pediatric hematology-oncology rounds and was engaged in interactive case discussions.

Observed pediatric lumbar puncture procedures, chemotherapy and therapeutics.

Rotated with pediatric neuro-oncology specialist and engaged with post operative neuro oncology tumor surgeries.

• I cared for patients daily at this family medicine primary care clinic serving a culturally diverse & underserved community
• Under supervision, I performed a complete clinical history, physical exam and did HEDIS coding on EMR unique to annual wellness in family medicine for different age groups
• I gained cultural competency and strong communication skills working with patients and families from diverse backgrounds, including African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Hispanic
• I addressed social determinants of health by connecting patients and their families with essential resources, such as food banks and social support networks
• I presented on case discussions like identifying child abuse and patient ethics in primary care
• Education/training

• Under the supervision, I participated in examining, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic illnesses in pediatric and adult populations
• I established and maintained a therapeutic relationship using effective communication with patients and relatives
• I concisely used the SOAP format to help formulate an assessment & plan, which I documented precisely into EMR
• I delivered an oral presentation on Lyme disease, Sickle cell disease, and childhood red rash etiologies ensuring discussion on AAP guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and treatment
• This experience contributed to well-rounded hands-on clinical experience and influenced my understanding of the difference in disease spectrum between adult and pediatric age groups
• Education/training

• I worked with pediatrician Dr
• Yahya, providing primary pediatric care
• Under supervision, I delivered well-child visits & newborn care, which included monitoring their growth and developmental milestones, counseling parents about common pediatric illness, child nutrition, and their overall health
• My special emphasis was on screening children for autism, ADHD, mood & behavior disorders, and assessing each child’s needs for learning and interaction
• -I counseled parents of such children to alleviate their concerns and anxiety
• We referred patients to different specialists and routinely followed up on their progress and outcomes
• -I followed up with schools and daycares to ensure that the special educational needs of children were met
• Most Meaningful - I realized that the role of parents is paramount in a child’s life as each one has myriad of psychosocial and developmental needs
• Positive interactions with caregivers and teachers are essential for their emotional and mental development, helping them learn resilience, cooperation and compassion
• Education/training

• I assisted in comprehensive care of 5-7 patients daily including gathering history, physical exams, making treatment and plans, writing notes, discharge counseling, and making consults as a part of the cardiology team
• I attended weekly presentations with attending, fellows, and residents regarding case presentations, clinical reviews, and morbidity and mortality cases
• I gained firsthand exposure to a broad array of congenital heart diseases and participated in multidisciplinary team discussions for long-term management strategies to maximize quality of life for my patients
• I discovered my talent for grasping new skills and anticipating and responding to challenges
• As an optimistic, I often uplifted the team's mood after a long day
• Education/training

• At a large tertiary care referral center, my activities included:
• Blood Bank (6 months):
• I assisted in procedures such as apheresis, plasmapheresis and Bone marrow aspiration
• I obtained informed consent explaining procedural risks versus benefits
• I contributed as a team member in the management of blood transfusion complications like TRALI, TACO, and graft vs host disease, which gave me the confidence to take quick action under pressure
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Department (12 months):
• I gained intensive exposure to this subspecialty practice
• Counseled families on disease processes and outcomes; participated in “cuddle a patient and family” for children undergoing chemotherapy to help navigate their emotions positively

Rotary International is a global volunteer organization that serves the community in various ways, including saving the lives of vulnerable women and
children.
I trained and led teams of 8-10 medical students to educate underserved children and community members on the prevention and identification of child
abuse and forced child labor.
I organized awareness campaigns, seminars, and community talks to educate parents, teachers, and children about the signs of abuse, prevention
strategies, and the importance of open communication.
I collaborated with child protective services to facilitate workshops on reporting child physical abuse cases, emphasizing the importance of prompt
action for children at risk.
Most Meaningful - Witnessing the transformation of survivors from fear and silence to empowerment and healing through our support efforts deeply
reinforced my commitment to social justice and instilled a lifelong passion for advocating for the rights and well-being of the most vulnerable in our

• I worked for 10 months in a rigorous inpatient clinical setting at a tertiary care hospital and 2 months in a rural primary care service
• I provided comprehensive patient care, including medical histories, bedside examinations, and detailed treatment plans accounting for socioeconomic factors
• I provided primary care in a low-resource rural area, treating common illnesses, vaccination, and promoting preventive healthcare
• I gained hands-on experience with vital pediatric procedures, such as endotracheal intubation, lumbar punctures, central line placement, wound care, vaccination, and Foley catheterization
• I assisted in normal vaginal deliveries, episiotomies, circumcisions, and neonatal resuscitation