Pratyusha Ruddarraju

• Analyzed and interpreted radiographs, ultrasound, CT and MRI scan to communicate the diagnosis to health care providers.
• Mentored junior residents and provided constructive feedback on performance, helping them enhance their clinical skills.
• Taught graduate classes in diagnosing radiology specialties.
• Worked flexible hours across the night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Maintained strong relationships with referring physicians through consistent communication regarding patient findings and recommendation.
• Planning and in process of writing research papers in field of cardiac imaging.

• Selected for the ESOR BRACCO fellowships program 2025, a competitive scholarship with only 90 individuals selected over 3 years.
• Worked under experts of the field: Professor Christian Loewe (Educational and Scientific Director of ESOR) and Dr Dietrich Beitzke(Head of Cardiovascular MR).
• Observed reporting of multiple complex cases including ones of post cardiac transplant, complex congenital heart diseases, metabolic cardiac diseases and ones with cardiac devices.
• Worked in multicultural setting with people from different races, languages and working atmospheres.
• Published articles in European journals

• Conducted and interpreted diagnostic ultrasound examinations on a diverse patient population, including abdominal, obstetric, gynaecological, and vascular studies.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to perform ultrasound-guided interventions such as biopsies, aspirations, and drainage procedures.
• Assisted in the evaluation and monitoring of fetal development, identifying anomalies, and providing critical information for prenatal care and management.
• Proficiently performed and interpreted CT scans of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system.
• Utilised advanced imaging protocols to visualise and characterise various pathologies, including trauma, tumours, infections, and vascular abnormalities.
• Conducted comprehensive MRI examinations of the brain, spine, joints, and soft tissues, employing specialised sequences and contrast agents as required.
• Performed and interpreted a wide array of conventional radiographic studies, including chest X-rays, skeletal surveys, and gastrointestinal series.
• Provided timely and accurate radiology reports, conveying diagnostic impressions and recommendations to the clinical team for further management.
• Worked long hours under pressure maintaining quality of work despite fatigue.

• Institute Overview: A premier central institute dedicated to neurological disorders.
• Actively participated in the reporting of 300 CT scans, primarily focused on neuroimaging.
• Gained hands-on exposure to a wide spectrum of neurological conditions and learned advanced imaging techniques under expert supervision.
• Witnessed multiple Digital Subtraction Angiographies (DSA) and neurointerventions, enhancing understanding of neurovascular anatomy and interventional radiology procedures.
• A premier central institute dedicated to neurological disorders.

• Analysed and interpreted mammograms under the guidance of experienced breast radiologists.
• Conducted and interpreted breast ultrasound examinations.
• Participated in the interpretation of breast MRI studies.
• Attended multidisciplinary breast cancer tumour board meetings.

• Worked under Dr VijayBhaskarNori (President of Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging) and observed his approach to various cases that are specially referred to the Centre for his opinion and learned from his experience.
• Shadowed cardiologists and radiologists during cardiac imaging procedures.
• Assisted technologists in acquiring high-quality cardiac images, image optimization, and adherence to imaging protocols.
• Participated in image review sessions with interpreting physicians.
• Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations with cardiologists, radiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and other healthcare professionals.

• Dept of Orthopedics:

Reviewed numerous X-rays of trauma cases, metabolic diseases, and other orthopedic conditions.

Assisted in management of fractures by applying casts and providing immobilizing techniques.

Observed and assisted in fixation surgeries.

• Dept of Emergency Medicine:

Managed a variety of medical emergencies including snake bites, strokes, myocardial infarctions (MI), polytrauma, and mass casualties.

Participated in initial assessment of, stabilization and resuscitation of critically ill patients.

Assisted in coordinating patient care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.

• Department of General Surgery:

Acquired hands-on experience in managing cases of acute abdomen, performing clinical evaluations and assisting in diagnostic procedures.

Participated in surgical interventions like debridement of limbs, excision of superficial cyst, and suturing of external lacerations.

Observed various surgical procedures including those for varicose veins, hernias, hydroceles, appendectomies, bowel resections, learning surgical techniques and principles of preoperative care.

• Department of General Medicine:

Rotated through Outpatient clinics and inpatient wards, gaining exposure to wide range of medical conditions and management strategies.

Assisted in the care of critically ill patients in intensive care unit (ICU), including monitoring vital signs, administering medications and providing supportive care under supervision of senior physicians.

• Learned to assess various mental disorders like depression, mania, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, alcohol dependence, etc and their management.

• Learned basics of eye care, refractive errors and their management, observed surgeries for cataract, retinal detachment, etc.

• Learned management of various ENT cases like DNS, nasal polyps, cholesteatomas, CSOM, ASOM, acoustic neuromas, sinusitis, tumours of larynx, nasopharynx, etc.

• Promoted preventative measures by leading educational sessions at local schools and community centres.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge through continuous professional development activities, ensured best practice adherence.
• Provided emergency care to stabilise patients' conditions.
• Managed acute medical incidents to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Performed approximately 10-12 normal vaginal deliveries per day during posting in labour room.
• Assisted in 15-20 C-section operations.
• Trained for 2 months in the largest specialized hospital for Gyn and obstetric care under experts in the field.
• Monitoring and care of pregnant women with ailments like pre-eclampsia, GDM, placenta previa, short cervix and cephalo-pelvic disproportion.