PRIYANKA PORWAL
Dubai,U.A.E
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in managing acute and chronic illnesses. Proficient in emergency care, diagnostic evaluation, and maintaining confidentiality in record handling. Demonstrated leadership in reporting and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Specialist Internal Medicine
Aster Medical Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Internal Medicine Specialist delivering quality and quantity with high-volume adult care (up to 120 patients per shift).
- Strong focus on managing complex co morbidities, acute presentations, and protocol-based clinical decision-making.
- Expertise in rapid triage and stabilization of urgent cases including chest pain, acute asthma, allergic reactions, infections, and metabolic crises.
- Performed essential outpatient procedures and ensured continuity of evidence-based care.
- Led clinical quality initiatives and contributed to protocol-based care pathways to improve service efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Conducted preventive health drives and patient education programs to promote community health and awareness
Medical Registrar/ GP
NMC Royal Hospital
DIP, Dubai
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Critical care management in emergency department triage 1 and 2, code blue and red.
- Multidisciplinary approach to stabilize patients of obstetrics, pulmonology, plastic surgery, paediatrics , orthopaedics , neurology, cardiology, trauma and surgical fields.
- Clinic management of patients triage category 3 and above, following up with admissions and OPD visits.
- Managing patient surge with quality and optimum care.
- Attended various camps, health campaigns at industries, health talks in public for health awareness.
- Conducted informative seminars for doctors, staff, and students and took initiative to educate medical officers and nursing staff
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluated treatments, as necessary in IP as well as in observation patients in day care and ER.
Registrar - Department of Internal Medicine
SAIMS Hospital
Indore, India
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Consulted, Diagnosed, and treated patients with acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes on daily basis.
- Actively conducted respiratory OPDs for patients with Covid-19 like symptoms.
- Held various medical camps to screen people for hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol , and heart diseases as well as blood donation camps.
- Prescribed and administered medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care. Managed OPD as well as IPD patients through their course of illness with regular follow-ups.
- Conducted informative seminars for doctors, staff, and students and took initiative to educate medical officers and nursing staff on usage of medical equipment such as inhalers, nebulizer, etc.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluated treatments, as necessary.
- Managed critically ill patients with acute and chronic illness in intensive care unit and emergency care.
- Organised regular meetings between departments, fostering interdepartmental understanding and cooperation.
- Handled sensitive information with utmost discretion, maintaining trust amongst patients and staff alike.
- Administered timely updates on patient status to respective families, ensuring transparency in communication.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing risk of workplace accidents.
- Improved patient experience with regular review and update of hospital policies.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior hospital management.
- Conducted routine audits for maintaining standards of healthcare services.
- Implemented new filing systems, boosting overall department efficiency.
- Provided guidance and support in resolving complex administrative issues within hospital setting.
- Assisted in training of new staff members to improve team performance.
- Developed effective strategies to manage emergency protocols during crisis situations.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patients' data in accordance with GDPR regulations.
- Developed and implemented academic policies and procedures in line with institution's vision and mission.
Consulting Physician
DCMS clinic
Indore, India
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Consulted, diagnosed, and managed patients with treatment, management, and follow-up up to 120 patients per shift
- Worked and coordinated with various specialties of doctors in references, medical fitness, and general check-up camps.
- Focused on treating patients with holistic approach, concluding to diagnosis with clinical examination and minimal and important investigations and walking them through course with confidentiality and regular follow-up.
Education
MD - Internal Medicine
Sri Aurobindo Institute Of Medical Sciences
Indore, India 01.2015 - 01.2018
M.B.B.S - MEDICINE
D.Y. PATIL Hospital and University
Mumbai, India 01.2009 - 01.2014
Skills
- Various Acute and Chronic illness management
- Emergency care proficiency
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Confidential record handling
- Leadership in reporting
Certification
Madhya Pradesh Medical Council, Bhopal, India (Reg. no. MP-22149)
PAPER / POSTER PRESENTATION & AWARDS
Procured the best paper award at 26th HSICON national annual conference of hypertension society of India - august 2017 KOLKATA on the topic “Mean Platelet Volume As A Indicator Of Severity Of Hypertensive Retinopathy In Hypertensive Subjects “, A poster on “Congestive Heart Failure With Hypotension A Misdiagnosis”, presented at the 24th national annual conference of hypertension society of India (HSICON) 2015 INDORE, Researched and presented a paper on “Hypertension And Its Complications” at the 14th national conference CDEE and CCCCON 2016, Presented a poster at 15th international conference of cardiology, diabetology, electro-cardiology, echocardiography (CDEE ) 2017 BHOPAL, on the topic “The Relationship Between Uric Acid And Hypertension In Adults “
Affiliations
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) (L.M.No – MP/8933/25/1784/241069/2017-18/CL)
- Association Of Physicians Of India (API) (Member ID : L-19630)
PUBLICATIONS
- Priyanka Pandey, R.K.Jha, Ashwin Porwal “study of dyslipidemia in young asymptomatic adults aged 20-40 years” in scholars journal of applied medical sciences (SJAMS) 2018
- Singhai A, Pandey Priyanka, Porwal Ashwin, Jha RK. Vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor for metabolic syndrome in hypertensive subjects. IJBAMR, June 2017: Vol-6, Issue-3, P.310-315
CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / COURSES
- A delegate at the INTERNATIONAL DIABETES FEDERATION CONGRESS, ABU DHABI, 2017
- In-service training program on infant and young child nutrition held during world breastfeeding week 2014 at DR. DY PATIL HOSPITAL, NAVI MUMBAI
- Certificate Course in Management of Hypertension (Oct 2017- July 2018) accredited by Public Health Foundation Of India, British & Irish Hypertension Society, International Society Of Hypertension and Centre For Chronic Disease Control
- Certificate course in Cardiovascular disease and Stroke (August 2018 – July 2019) accredited by Public Health Foundation Of India, World Heart Federation, American College of Cardiology, Population Health Research Institute & Centre For Chronic Disease Control, and the course was endorsed by the Royal College of Physicians, London
- Course on “BASIC AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT “ in 7th pediatrics simulation-based teaching and learning CME 2014 at the Dr. Dy Patil Hospital, Navi Mumbai
- Coronary Artery Disease Heart Failure And Heart Transplant state of the art 2014 at Dr. Dy Patil Hospital, Navi Mumbai
- JAM session - Cervical Awareness 2014 Dr. Dy Patil Hospital, Navi Mumbai
- 32nd Indian society of nephrology west zone conference 2016 at Indore
- National annual conference of hypertension society of India held at Kolkata 2017
- 15th international conference on CDEE and CC CONFERENCE 2017 at Bhopal
- Diavcon 2020 (JUNE 2020)
- Lung Quest series held on June 22nd -26th 2020
- Dr. Mohan’s International Diabetes Update 2020 (24th – 26th July 2020)
- Cardiorenal Disease Summit Dubai ( march 11th 2022 )
- Gulf Infectious Diseases Forum Abu Dhabi (June 17th and 18th 2022)
- HERA Women’s Health Congress Abu Dhabi (25th and 26th-09-2022)
- 6th Gulf Conference on Burns and Wound Management Dubai (11th -12th February 2022)
- 11th international Emirates Gynecology and Obstetrics Conference Dubai (4th -5th march 2022)
- WUWH 2022 Abu Dhabi (March 2022)
- Hands on mechanical ventilator Dubai (July 2023)
- Attended the Infection control symposium held on 20/01/24 and 21/01/24 in Ajman
- Attended 7th annual asthma , allergy and copd forum on 26/01/24 in dubai
- Attended 11th UHS pediatrics and neonatal international conference on 27/01/24 in dubai
- Attended clinical challenging cases symposium in ajman on 24/02/24
- Attended 12th pedia dubai international pediatrics and neonatal conference on 10/05/24 in dubai
- Attended the RSV summit on 18/05/24 in ras al khaimah
- Attended the abudhabi cardiology forum 2024 accredited by European Union of Medical Specialists - European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS-EACCME) on 27/05/24 in abudhabi
- Attended CME accredited by the british academy of continuing medical education on 05/06/24
- Attended 5th primary care congress 2024 on 08/06/24 in dubai
- Attended advancements in asthma and copd care on 03/09/24 in dubai
- Capacity Building of HCPs in Tackling COVID-19 on Omnicuris app endorsed by Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Telemedicine Practice Guidelines on Omnicuris app endorsed by Telemedicine Society of India (TSI)
- Approach To The Management Of COVID-19 – Clinical Pearls Of Physicians endorsed by Association of Physicians of India (API).
RESEARCH WORK
Submitted thesis on “STUDY OF DYSLIPIDEMIA IN YOUNG ASYMPTOMATIC ADULTS AGED 20-40 YEARS” under the guidance of Dr. R.K. JHA, Sri Aurobindo Medical College & PG Institute, Indore, M.P., India
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Marathi
Intermediate
Gujarati
Intermediate
Punjabi
Intermediate
Accomplishments
Accolades & Achievements
- Published Health Columnist – Khaleej Times
Authored expert articles on clinical topics such as allergies and herpes, supporting community health education. - Star Emergency Doctor – NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai
Honored with the Star Emergency Doctor title for exemplary clinical performance and patient-focused emergency care. - Finalist – Mrs Universe Middle East
Selected as a finalist, showcasing leadership, confidence, and strong representation on an international platform. - Emergency Preparedness Leadership
Successfully handled multiple emergency mock drills and Code Black simulations within the urgent care and ER setup. - Community Health Initiatives
Conducted several free medical camps and health check-ups, contributing to preventive healthcare and public outreach.
Timeline
Specialist Internal Medicine
Aster Medical Centre
01.2024 - 11.2025
Medical Registrar/ GP
NMC Royal Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2023
Registrar - Department of Internal Medicine
SAIMS Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2021
Consulting Physician
DCMS clinic
08.2018 - 09.2021
MD - Internal Medicine
Sri Aurobindo Institute Of Medical Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2018
M.B.B.S - MEDICINE
D.Y. PATIL Hospital and University
01.2009 - 01.2014