Tanishka Brahmanand

Final year medical student with a keen interest in Anaesthetics and sustainable medicine looking to further hone existing research skills including data analysis and literature evaluation. Adept at high-level task execution, demonstrating initiative and advocating with social awareness. Equipped with a unique skill base spanning entrepreneurship, a humanities driven problem-solving lens and vast public-speaking experience.

Meeting of the Minds Conference Thesis Presenter  

• Delivered a 3-Minute-Thesis (3MT) at Austin Health Meeting of the Minds Conference July 2023 on MDRS

MDRS Research Project (ongoing)

• A Retrospective analysis of breast cancer patients treated with laser acupuncture for chronic post-surgical neuropathic pain (CPSNP) at The Austin Hospital Breast Cancer Clinic
• Department: Surgery, Cancer Services and Neuroscience
• Supervisor: Dr Ian Relf

Anaesthesiology Audit (ongoing)

• Perioperative haematinics optimisation protocol audit at Austin Hospital
• Department: Anaesthetics
• Supervisor: Associate Prof Lachlan Miles

ANAESTHESIOLOGY ELECTIVE PLACEMENT (to be undertaken) (Sep '24 - Oct '24)

Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, England

• Self-initiated credited placement in Anaesthetics with a focus on sustainable critical care practices
• Supervisor: Dr Ian Baxter, consultant at FH and a strong advocate for medical sustainability & NetZero Anaesthesia

ANAESTHESIOLOGY & ED ELECTIVE PLACEMENT (Dec 2023) 

Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

• Developed clinical and procedural skills within the environment of a tertiary government hospital with large patient load and a new cultural milieu

ANAESTHESIOLOGY & ED ELECTIVE OBSERVERSHIP (Dec 2022)

National Hospital, Kerala, India 

• Gained exposure to complex medical cases and critical care management protocols in an under resourced healthcare setting amidst vulnerable patient populations

ANAESTHESIOLOGY & ICU ELECTIVE PLACEMENT (Dec '22 - Jan '23)

• Developed skills in cultural sensitivity, adaptability and cross-cultural communication within world-class Anaesthesia and ICU departments.

FOUNDER AND OWNER OF AUSTRALIAN SMALL BUSINESS (2018-present) 

Tanishka Jewellery 

• Independently created a nation-wide Australian e-commerce brand
• Built and scaled to a full-time 6-figure business within 3 years having serviced 1000s of clients, whilst concurrently completing Bachelors
• Conducted market research, implemented growth strategies and upskilled in e-commerce operational management
• Honed self-taught skills including: silversmithing, fine jewellery manufacturing, website coding, product innovation, social media marketing and financial management.
• Formed professional partnerships with mentors, other small businesses, creatives, and industry leaders in the space

VCE ENGLISH LECTURER (Jan '19 – Dec '22)

Korowa Anglican Girls' School, Glen Iris

• Independently designed modules & taught English workshops to supplement teaching for VCE students at a top Victorian Independent Girls' School.
• Evaluated student performance through regular assessment and personalised tutoring

Doctors For The Environment University Of Melbourne Student Committee (2024-)

• Involved in the student body of DEA which operates at UniMelb focussed on sustainability, advocacy within the workplace and waste management projects.

The Water Well Project, Volunteer Health Worker (2024-)

• Apart of a medical professional body focussed on improving the physical and mental health outcomes for communities from refugee, migrant and asylum seeker backgrounds.

Teddy Bear Hospital Student Doctor (2021-2023) 

• Yearly student volunteer at the Good Friday Appeal Teddy Bear Hospital Initiative run by UniMelb.

• Classically trained realistic oil-painter & multi-media artist
• Showcased at National Gallery of Victoria, Top Arts Exhibition 2018
• Featured 5 artworks in International fine art exhibition ‘White Night’, Auckland, New Zealand