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Ruchi Kulshrestha

Cairns,QLD

Summary

An enthusiastic, hard-working and honest person who believes in excellent team working environment.

A highly motivated person and aim to provide excellent care to patients.

I have a detail-oriented approach which helps address the patient's needs.

I can offer 15 +years of medical experience and passion to help the overall health and wellness of the community with skills of providing broad range of knowledge to the patients which includes chronic pain management with non-opioid medications like medical cannabis , occupational medicine experience along with conducting heath assessments for the employees , management of workplace injuries and minor procedures like skin biopsies ,women's health management and lifestyle medicine.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

General Practitioner

Cairns Family Medical Centre
11.2016 - Current
  • Educator for medical student and GP trainee at medical centre
  • Involved in a shared care for antenatal and women's health including conducting cervical screening , implanon insertion, sexual health education.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and empathetic care during consultations.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining appointment scheduling and follow-up procedures.
  • Enhanced time management skills thereby reviewing patients in a timely manner.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes by conducting care plans and mental health care plans
  • Involved in pain management including medical cannabis prescription.
  • Conducted pre-employment medical examinations and assessment for Coal mine employees and Railways Employees.

General Practitioner

FNQH Skin Cancer Clinic
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • I was involved in chronic disease management including diabetes,hypertension and Cardiovascular diseases
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and helped patients in weight management with lifestyle advice.
  • Collaborated with worker's compensation scheme and assessed and managed patients with work place injuries,
  • Conducted routine skin cancer checks with dermatoscope and organised skin biopsies to diagnose Melanoma/SCC/BCC
  • Management of patients with common skin conditions like Acne,Eczema,Rosacea and Psoriasis.

General Practitioner

Edmonton Family Medical Centre
12.2018 - 09.2022
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnoses, leading to better treatment options for patients.
  • Managed chronic conditions effectively by creating tailored long-term care plans for individual patients.
  • Promoted preventive healthcare measures through regular check-ups, immunization programs, and patient education on healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Focused on early detection of potential health issues through routine screenings and assessments, resulting in timely interventions when needed.
  • Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.

General Practitioner

Royton Medical Centre
09.2014 - 07.2016

I was involved in the care of a semi-rural community with a population of >20,000

During this post I was involved in pilot scheme of "Doctor first telephone access" which provided improved access to the patients and streamlined the working pattern of the GP which thereby led to improved patient satisfaction.

Salaried GP

Unsworth Group Practice
04.2014 - 08.2014
  • I was working in an inner city area covering a population of >10,000
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through attending coursework

Salaried GP

Salford Health Matters
09.2012 - 02.2013

I provided care for an inner city area which was deprived and had poor overall health in the community,

I was able to provide excellent care for all my patients which included chronic disease management aand encouraged healthier living by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.

GP Locum

Self Employed
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked in different medical centres to get more experience in clinical care and various services available for patients in the city


GP Registrar

Regent House Surgery
04.2011 - 04.2012

I was working as a GP trainee and had excellent experience in management of patients with chronic disease, strengthened my communications skills and worked in a dynamic environment with excellent team work,

GPST2

Regent House Surgery
02.2011 - 04.2011

I was working as a GP trainee and I was able to enhance my organizational and time management skills. I was able to continue learning on the job and completed all my examinations in the 1st attempt .

I was one of only GP trainee who was able to successfully complete all the examination to qualify as a General practitioner in the whole of the North Western Deanery ,


GPST2

Psychiatry
11.2010 - 01.2011

Maternity Leave

Not Applicable
02.2010 - 11.2010

GPST2

Psychiatry
08.2009 - 09.2009

GPST2

Urology and General Practice
02.2009 - 08.2009

GPST1

Accidents and Emergency
08.2008 - 02.2009

GPST1

Elderly care Medicine and Gastroenterology
02.2008 - 08.2008

Trust grade SHO

Neonatology
08.2007 - 02.2008

SHO

General Paediatrics and Neonatal Surgery
02.2007 - 08.2007

SHO

General Paediatrics
08.2006 - 02.2007

FY2

General Paediatrics
04.2006 - 08.2006

FY2

General Practice
12.2005 - 04.2006

FY2

Gastroenterology
08.2005 - 12.2005

Education

Clinical Occupational Medicine Short Course - Occupational Medicine

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
10.2023

Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician - Lifestyle Medicine

Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
Australia
07.2022

FRACGP -

Royal Australasian College of General Practice
Australia
03.2016

DRCOG - Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Royal College of Obstetricians And Gynaecologist
UK
04.2014

MRCGP -

Royal College of General Practice
UK
10.2012

MBBS -

Lady Hardinge Medical College
New Delhi, India
01.2002

Audits And Presentations

  • Presentation on Osteoporosis and Vitamin D deficiency, Regent House Surgery, 2012
  • Audit on Monitoring Patients on Amiodarone for TFT every 6 months; Re-Audit was done 6 months later, 2011
  • Audit on the effectiveness of current clinical practice in the management of Chronic Kidney Disease with the NICE guidelines, 2009
  • Presentation in Regional NORPEG meeting at Liverpool on Neonatal Thrombocytopenia, Causes to Remain Unknown, UKRC, GMEX, Manchester, UK, 2006
  • Audit on Electronic Summarisation of Patients Records at Great Eccleston Health Centre, Preston, 2006

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Exploring new places and cities
  • Family trips
  • Fitness
  • Cooking gourmet vegetarian food
  • Spending time with daughters

Timeline

General Practitioner

FNQH Skin Cancer Clinic
09.2022 - 01.2024

General Practitioner

Edmonton Family Medical Centre
12.2018 - 09.2022

General Practitioner

Cairns Family Medical Centre
11.2016 - Current

General Practitioner

Royton Medical Centre
09.2014 - 07.2016

Salaried GP

Unsworth Group Practice
04.2014 - 08.2014

Salaried GP

Salford Health Matters
09.2012 - 02.2013

GP Locum

Self Employed
05.2012 - 08.2012

GP Registrar

Regent House Surgery
04.2011 - 04.2012

GPST2

Regent House Surgery
02.2011 - 04.2011

GPST2

Psychiatry
11.2010 - 01.2011

Maternity Leave

Not Applicable
02.2010 - 11.2010

GPST2

Psychiatry
08.2009 - 09.2009

GPST2

Urology and General Practice
02.2009 - 08.2009

GPST1

Accidents and Emergency
08.2008 - 02.2009

GPST1

Elderly care Medicine and Gastroenterology
02.2008 - 08.2008

Trust grade SHO

Neonatology
08.2007 - 02.2008

SHO

General Paediatrics and Neonatal Surgery
02.2007 - 08.2007

SHO

General Paediatrics
08.2006 - 02.2007

FY2

General Paediatrics
04.2006 - 08.2006

FY2

General Practice
12.2005 - 04.2006

FY2

Gastroenterology
08.2005 - 12.2005

Clinical Occupational Medicine Short Course - Occupational Medicine

Monash University

Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician - Lifestyle Medicine

Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

FRACGP -

Royal Australasian College of General Practice

DRCOG - Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Royal College of Obstetricians And Gynaecologist

MRCGP -

Royal College of General Practice

MBBS -

Lady Hardinge Medical College
Ruchi Kulshrestha