SUMA KULKARNI
Psychiatrist
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Empathic diligent Psychiatrist in the making with a Doctorate in clinical microbiology, Registered General Practitioner with four years of experience in teaching medical undergraduates. Passionate about transforming the world by boosting mental health, generating a better understanding of varied personalities amongst populace, and invoking greater compassion towards patients with mental disorders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychiatrist (Senior Registrar)
WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTRE
7 2022 - 5 2024
- Successful in establishing long term rapport with diverse clients with varied etiology.
- Designed individualized care plans as per patient's needs for optimal outcome, orchestrating better quality of life.
- Implemented evidence-based psychotherapy techniques alongside pharmacotherapy to augment/speed up patient recovery.
- Explored alternative approaches like Hypnotherapy, Attachment style-based talk therapy, somatic re-experiencing to address psychological trauma and neuroses.
Psychiatric Resident
MATHARE NATIONAL TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
9 2019 - 7 2022
- Attending to/and management of mental health patients in both the In-patient and Out-patient care including psychiatric emergencies in one of the largest referral hospital in East Africa.
- Provided Psycho-education and counseling to patient and family, covering disease etiology, prognosis with risk assessment and crisis management post discharge.
- Administered ECT for patients with indications.
- Asserted the importance of psychotherapy/CBT for patients of chronic substance addiction, severe trauma and abuse.
Research Intern
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL- Department of pathology
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Completed research, compiled data processed by the automated VITEK system, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Witnessed and assisted in optimizing preparations for accreditation by CAP (college of American Pathologists) and SANAS.
Assistant Medical Safety Advisor
IQVIA (formerly known as Quintiles), CRO
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed pharmacovigilance by providing medical expertise and input in composing medical narratives and performed full data entry of adverse events and coding of medical terms within the database.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with report submissions to respective Regulatory Health Authorities.
Assistant Professor
SHRIDEVI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
Microbiology Resident
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE
05.2012 - 05.2015
- Performed clinical microbiological reporting within boundaries of regulatory standards.
- Applyied independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret patient's laboratory results.
Intern Doctor
VYDEHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH CENTRE
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Assigned clinical rotation in various departments including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, dispensing out-patient and in-patient care.
- Supported senior physicians during rounds by taking notes, updating records, and facilitating communication between team members.
Education
Master of Medicine in Psychiatry - Mmed Psychiatry
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya07.2022
M.D. - Microbiology
Mysore Medical College And Research Institute
Mysore, India 04.2001 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of surgery - MBBS
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences And Research Centre
Bangalore, India12.2009
Skills
Psychotherapy expertise
Behavioral analysis
Emotional Intelligence
Adaptability and Flexibility
Effective Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Research
- Two original articles published in the International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences (IJCMAS).
- Three paper presentations at national conferences and at an International Symposium in India.
Awards
- Top scorer (Distinction) in post-graduate course, Mmed Psychiatry.
- Top scorer in post-graduate course, MD, Microbiology.
- Awarded for being the top-scorer during pre-univeristy college for two straight years.
- Stood first in Debate Competition in High School
Volunteer Experience
- Sanitas Hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania, 01/01/18, 01/02/18, Orchestrated multiple site-visits to the premier cancer treatment hospital in Tanzania with the aim of strengthening collaboration between the two health facilities.
- International Medical School, Ramaiah Institute, Bangalore, India, 01/04/17, 31/05/17, Mentoring Medical exchange students from Malaysia, mentoring them which involved identifying their strengths, weaknesses and fostering personal development and overall success with positive feedback and reinforcement.
- Engaged in vaccination drives,i.e.,pulse polio immunization in rural areas to bolster herd immunity. Administered free medical consultations at primary health care centres in rural areas, Bengaluru, India.
References
- DR. Mohamed Merali, Department head-Consultant Psychologist and Psychometrist, Aga Khan University Hospital, +254735533786, Nairobi, Kenya
- Prof. Anne Obondo, Head of the Department, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, +254721849686, Nairobi, Kenya
Affiliations
Kenya Psychiatric Association
Karnataka Medical council
Timeline
Research Intern
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL- Department of pathology
08.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Medical Safety Advisor
IQVIA (formerly known as Quintiles), CRO
08.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Professor
SHRIDEVI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 08.2016
Microbiology Resident
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE
05.2012 - 05.2015
Intern Doctor
VYDEHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH CENTRE
02.2010 - 02.2011
M.D. - Microbiology
Mysore Medical College And Research Institute
04.2001 - 04.2015
Psychiatrist (Senior Registrar)
WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTRE
7 2022 - 5 2024
Psychiatric Resident
MATHARE NATIONAL TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
9 2019 - 7 2022
Master of Medicine in Psychiatry - Mmed Psychiatry
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of surgery - MBBS
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences And Research Centre