Abhinav Menon

Managed over 70 oncology patients weekly across inpatient and daycare settings, including those receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. Performed advanced procedures independently, including bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture, intrathecal chemotherapy, and PICC line insertion.

Involved in acute medical management of over 100 patients per week in both medical and surgical specialities in wards. Accurately diagnosed complex medical conditions, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

Completed a structured 3-year rotational training across 20+ specialties, with significant focus on oncology-relevant disciplines and acute internal medicine. Gained unsupervised competency in procedures including intrathecal chemotherapy and managed critically ill patients in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine rotations.

Actively managed patients of all specialities in wards, responding to acute emergencies and interacting with healthcare as well as non-healthcare professionals. Worked closely as part of the haematology team, managing all haematology conditions including malignancies.

Maintained adequate log and satisfactorily completed all requirements as part of the Compulsory Residential Rotatory Internship, which included basic practical and procedural skills. Gained experience in multiple departments such as Internal Medicine, General Surgery, and Paediatrics.

Activities and societies: Participated in collaborative online research activities with international peers on topics such as MSI testing in colorectal cancer, CAR-T in haematological malignancies, and real-world resistance patterns in EGFR-mutated NSCLC. Applied knowledge from the program into concurrent clinical research projects.

Developed critical expertise in tumour biology, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and oncologic emergencies through six in-depth modules. Completed academic forum discussions, group research projects, and case-based assignments reflecting real-world cancer care challenges. Submitted reflective journals integrating evidence-based guidelines and landmark trials into weekly case analyses.

Activities and societies: Supervised a QI project on door-to-balloon times in STEMI patients, reinforcing leadership and care pathway optimisation relevant to cardio-oncology. Managed critically ill patients in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine rotations, performing night duties regularly. Delivered teaching sessions to peers and nursing staff.

Completed a structured 3-year rotational training across 20+ specialties, with significant focus on oncology-relevant disciplines and acute internal medicine. Gained unsupervised competency in procedures including intrathecal chemotherapy. Acquired insights into systemic complications affecting oncology patients.

Activities and societies: Awarded Gold Medal for Excellence in Research Activities. Achieved second place for National level paper presentation on 'Attitude of Urban population in Kochi towards restrictive policy measures on alcohol use' at Manipal Conventus 2014.

Completed compulsory rotatory postings in multiple departments such as Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Community medicine, Emergency Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Neurology and Stroke Medicine. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills across various medical disciplines.

Completed higher secondary education, focusing on core academic subjects. Developed a strong foundation in various disciplines essential for further studies.