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Deenuka Nagendran

@deenukanagendran

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Medical graduate focused on clinical research, patient-centered care, and evidence-based medicine.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What I'm looking for

I seek clinical research or clinical roles where I can apply patient-centered skills, contribute to evidence-based medicine, and grow through mentorship in collaborative healthcare teams.

I am a motivated and compassionate medical graduate with a strong academic foundation and a growing passion for clinical research. I am committed to improving patient outcomes through rigorous scientific inquiry and lifelong dedication to medicine.

I completed clinical clerkships and electives across multiple specialties in Chicago and gained hands-on experience under licensed physicians, practicing physical examinations, differential diagnosis, and teamwork in fast-paced settings.

I hold certifications in CPR/BLS, HIPAA, OSHA, therapeutic phlebotomy, and have completed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2. I have volunteered in medical records, pediatric urgent care, and community health programs, developing proficiency with EHR systems and patient-centered workflows.

I mentor international medical graduates preparing for USMLE Step 1 & Step 2, sharing study strategies and fostering an inclusive environment; I bring attention to detail, strong communication, and adaptability to interdisciplinary teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

USMLE Mentor

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Female Docs Library

Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)

Provide online mentorship for international medical graduates preparing for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, sharing study strategies, resources, and test-readiness guidance to improve mentee performance and confidence.

USMLE Preparation Mentoring Time Management

Clinical Assistant / Observer

Pediatric Urgent Care (Williamsville)

Dec 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Supported pediatric urgent care clinicians in triage, vital signs, history taking, charting, and basic procedures, improving throughput and patient-family communication in a high-volume urgent care setting.

Triage Vital Signs Wound Care Rapid Testing (Strep Flu)Clinical Documentation Teamwork

Medical Records Volunteer

Community Health Clinic (Chicago)

Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year)

Managed and audited electronic medical records for a large volunteer-based clinic serving low-income patients, ensuring accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and completeness of documentation.

HIPAA Medical Terminology Data Entry Organizational Skills Attention To Detail

Elective Clinical Trainee

Various Hospitals (Chicago)

Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)

Completed six specialty electives (internal medicine, radiology, pediatrics) in Chicago, gaining hands-on diagnostic and procedural experience and contributing to patient management under attending supervision.

Radiology Diagnostics Pediatrics Internal Medicine Patient Care EHR

Clinical Clerkship Trainee

Various Hospitals (Chicago)

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 (10 months)

Completed supervised clinical clerkships across multiple specialties (internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, OB/GYN, surgery, radiology, psychiatry), performing physical exams, participating in differential diagnosis discussions, and supporting patient care across urban hospital settings.

Clinical Assessment Physical Exams Differential Diagnosis Pediatrics Internal Medicine OB GYN Clinical Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Richmond Gabriel University College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

2017 - 2024

Activities and societies: Clinical clerkships and electives in Chicago (2021–2023); certified in CPR/BLS, HIPAA, OSHA; Therapeutic phlebotomy (AMSA); USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 completed; participation in AMSA activities and Teddy Bear Hospital workshop.

Completed medical education at Richmond Gabriel University College of Medicine with clinical training and clerkships between 2017 and 2024.