Zeel Patel

M.B.B.S doctor with a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine, trained at GMERS Medical College & Hospital, Ahmedabad, an Institute of National Importance (INI) under the Government of India. Passionate about clinical research, data analysis, and research methodology. Eager to expand on current skills and contribute meaningfully to dynamic research teams.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - conducted by the American Heart Association.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) -conducted by the American Heart Association.
• Basic Paediatric Life Support (BPLS) training - conducted by the Department of Paediatrics, GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Ahmedabad.
• Basic Neonatal Life Support (BNLS) training: conducted by the Department of Neonatology, GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Ahmedabad.
• Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (an online course offered by Johns Hopkins University, via Coursera).
• Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health - (an online course offered by Imperial College London, via Coursera).
• Antimicrobial Stewardship: Improving Clinical Outcomes by Optimization of Antibiotic Practices (an online course offered by Stanford University).
• Sensitization and Basic Training on Pharmacovigilance - conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Ahmedabad.
• HIPAA Awareness for Healthcare Providers.
• OSHA for Healthcare with Bloodborne Pathogens.

1) “Assessment of burden of internet addiction and its association with quality of sleep and cardiovascular autonomic function in undergraduate medical students”

• Successfully completed a research project for the ICMR-STS 2018 (Indian Council of Medical Research - Short Term Studentship under the guidance of Dr Saranya K (Professor, Department of Physiology, Gmers Medical College, Ahmedabad)).
• Published, as first author, in Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health in 2021

2) "Impact of Tracheostomy Timing and Risk Factors on Surgical Site Infections After Cervical Fixation."

• Primary author in an original research study published in the Journal of Orthopedics.
• Link - https://lnkd.in/dRkqHyJv

3) "A Rare Case of a Giant Prostatic Urethral Stone and Its Management."

• Primary author in a case report study published in the Cureus Journal
• Link - https://lnkd.in/dnRG6ThN

4) "A Rare Case of Anti-IgLON5 Disease and Its Management."

• Primary author of a case report and literature review, overseeing research, analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Status - Under review.

1) "A head-to-head meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of ritodrine versus nifedipine in the prevention of preterm labor."

• Presented a research poster at the Annual AAPI (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) Health Congress conference in New York, USA.

2) "Rare Presentation of HPV-related Retroperitoneal Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin."

• Presented a case report at the 2023 AMA Research Challenge, New York, USA.

• USMLE Step 1 - Pass (Jun 2023)
• USMLE Step 2 CK - 240 (Feb 2024)
• OET - Gold Standard (August 2024)
• ECFMG Certified.

1) "Best District Health Program Coordinator Award (December 2025)"

• Recognized for exemplary leadership in coordinating community health initiatives, including tuberculosis eradication and malaria control programs.

2) "Community Outreach Recognition (Jan 2024)."

• Honored for organizing community health initiatives, including blood donation camps, health education sessions, preventive screenings, and health promotion activities, with a focus on serving underserved populations.

3) "Outstanding Academic Performance Award (2017–2018)."

• Achieved 2nd rank in college among 150 students and 5th rank at the university level among 600 medical students.

4) "1st Position – Gujarat State Level Biochemistry Quiz Competition (Dec 2017)."

• Achieved first place at the state-level competition held at BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad.

• American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
• American College of Physicians (ACP)
• Gujarat Medical Council (GMC)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Medical Students' Association of India (MSAI)

• Medical Research
• Cricket
• Hiking
• Poetry
• Photography
• Garba (A Traditional Folk Dance Of Gujarat)