Dr. Akanksha Prasad

MD  ·  GMC 8121100
Internal Medicine · Acute Medicine · Clinical Research

A Foundation Year 2 physician trained across the UK and Europe, seeking selective U.S. Internal Medicine clinical exposure to broaden understanding of American clinical practice ahead of residency.

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Physician Profile

Medical doctor with 3+ years of UK and international clinical experience, currently practising at FY2 level with University Hospitals of Leicester. Experience spans acute and general internal medicine, respiratory and cardiology care, Same Day Emergency Care and Clinical Decisions Unit practice. Published researcher with demonstrated leadership in quality improvement, clinical audit, medical education and multidisciplinary care. Seeking selective U.S. Internal Medicine clinical exposure to broaden understanding of American clinical practice and prepare for future residency training.

Clinical & Academic Journey

2020
UK Clinical ExposureQE Hospital NHS Trust
Urology
2023
UK AttachmentsEmergency Medicine
GP · Pharmacy
2023–24
Medical InternshipUniversity Hospital
Sveti Georgi
2024
MDPlovdiv Medical
University
2025
UK Clinical TrainingRadiology · Cardiology
Acute Medicine
PRESENT
FY2 DOCTORUniversity Hospitals
of Leicester

Clinical Experience

Foundation Year 2 Doctor Nov 2025 – Present
University Hospitals of Leicester, UK
  • Manage acute respiratory and cardiology inpatients and coordinate specialist referrals.
  • Conduct rapid assessments in Same Day Emergency Care.
  • Clerk acute medical patients in the Clinical Decisions Unit.
  • Provide independent overnight cover and contribute to consultant-led weekend rounds.
Medical Intern · FY1 Equivalent Sep 2023 – Sep 2024
University Hospital "Sveti Georgi," Bulgaria
  • Core rotations in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, OB/GYN and Infectious Diseases.
  • Performed patient assessments, documentation and multidisciplinary care coordination.

Selected Impact

20%Reduction in daily blood testing
10%Reduction in imaging
65→88%Improved exam documentation
20+Clinical skills workshops
U.S. Internal Medicine Observership Candidate
Detailed Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Akanksha Prasad, MD

GMC Reference 8121100

Professional Summary

Medical graduate with 3+ years of UK and international clinical experience, including Foundation Year 2‑level work in respiratory, cardiology, acute, and emergency medicine. Published researcher in pediatrics and pulmonary medicine with active involvement in audits, quality improvement, and medical education. Seeking U.S. clinical exposure in Internal Medicine to enhance residency preparation and contribute to high‑quality patient care.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Plovdiv Medical University, Bulgaria
Graduated Oct 2024

Current Clinical Position

Foundation Year 2 Doctor
University Hospitals Leicester (UHL)
November 2025 – Present
  • Managed acute respiratory and cardiology inpatients, coordinating specialist referrals and ensuring continuity of care.
  • Conducted rapid assessments in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) to prevent unnecessary admissions.
  • Clerked acute medical patients in the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), actioned senior plans, and provided independent night‑shift cover.
  • Supported consultant‑led weekend rounds, optimized discharge flow, and completed discharge documentation.

Clinical Experience

Medical Intern · FY1 Equivalent
University Hospital "Sveti Georgi," Bulgaria
Sep 2023 – Sep 2024
  • Completed core rotations in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, OB/GYN, Infectious Diseases, and Social Medicine.
  • Managed daily patient assessments, documentation, and coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams.

UK Clinical Attachments

University Hospitals Leicester
Radiology, Cardiology, Acute Medicine
Oct – Nov 2025
Russells Hall Hospital
Emergency Medicine
Jul – Aug 2023
Keelinge House Surgery
General Practice
Jul – Aug 2023
Knights Holly Hall Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Jul – Aug 2023
Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust
Urology
Jun – Aug 2020

Research Experience

Clinical Course and Mortality Predictors in Adult Hospitalized Patients with COVID‑19
Published
View on PubMed
Pediatric Weight Reduction Surgery and Digestive Outcomes
Published
View publication (PDF)
Case Reports: Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Novel Antibiotics, and Vaccine Reactions
Presented
Presented at the Asclepius Conference.

Quality Improvement & Audit Projects

Reducing Unnecessary Blood Tests & Imaging
Streamlined the daily review process, reducing routine blood testing by 20% and imaging requests by 10%.
Patient Comfort During CT‑Guided Biopsies
Introduced a structured pre‑procedure briefing, improving patient‑reported comfort scores.
Radiation Dose & Cost Audit
Standardized CT protocols across the department, supporting consistent radiation‑dose and cost control.
Better Exams, Better Care
Enhanced examination documentation from 65% to 88% and reduced unnecessary investigations by 12%.

Teaching & Leadership

  • Anatomy Tutor — taught medical students using cadaveric sessions, with an emphasis on applied anatomy.
  • Academic Lead, PeerMed — led weekly case discussions and coordinated peer teaching.
  • Clinical Education — delivered sessions on anchoring bias and complex case presentations.
  • Workshop Lead, Medical Society — designed and led 20+ clinical skills workshops.

Ongoing Projects

  • Predictive Ability of AI Models for Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Bladder Cancer — a systematic review.

Skills

Clinical
Clerking · ABG/VBG sampling · IV cannulation · Blood cultures · ECG interpretation · Male/female catheterization
Systems
Nervecentre · ICE · Referapatient
Research
Data analysis · Literature review · Audit methodology