Malika Ganguli

(484)-886-5004,
malikaganguli@mail.rossmed.edu

linkedin.com/in/malika-ganguli-603059156/

EDUCATION

Ross University School of Medicine – Bridgetown, Barbados 2019 – 2023

Doctor of Medicine, anticipated graduation in December 2023

Trent University – Peterborough, Canada 2014 – 2018

Honours Bachelor of Science, specialization in Health Sciences

St. Marcellinus Secondary School – Mississauga, Canada 2010 – 2014

High School Diploma

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Leadership experience: Project Lead 2022 – current

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital – Pontiac Michigan
- Learned how to draft, submit, and present an original research idea to a hospital IRB
- Learned effective chart review skills to identify and document patient information for research
- Project Name: Identifying comorbidities that may contribute to the formation of upper extremity DVT
in patients after biventricular pacemaker implantation

Research Assistant 2017 – 2018

Department of Biology/Department of Nursing, Trent University – Peterborough, Canada
- Project name: Correlating exercise levels and obesity in Canadian Nursing students and Registered Nurses

Research Assistant May – Aug 2017

Division of Gastroenterology, McMaster University – Hamilton, Canada
- Project name: Does heart rate variability allow effective monitoring of pain sensation during colonoscopy
and upper endoscopy?

Research Assistant Jan – April 2017

Department of Biology, Trent University – Peterborough, Canada
- Project name: Pharmaceutical run-off downstream from water treatment plants and how it affects aquatic
life: Does Diltiazem in our rivers prevent Fathead Minnows from smelling their prey?

PUBLICATIONS

Ganguli MP, Thomas J, Kile MR, Yadlapalli S. A 20.5 cm Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the
Anterior Mediastinum Showing Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy. Cureus. 2022 Nov 9;14(11):e31299. doi:
10.7759/cureus.31299. PMID: 36514670; PMCID: PMC9733815.

Ganguli, MP. Purification of Glutamate Dehydrogenase in Bovine (Bos taurus) Liver. Journal of
Undergraduate Studies at Trent University. 2018; 6(1): 5-12.
Ganguli, MP., Upton, ARM., Kamath, MV. Deep Brain Stimulation as a Treatment for Refractory Epilepsy:
Review of the Current State-of-the-Art. Journal of Long Term Effects of Medical Implants. 2017; 27(1):37-58.

Patel, V., Armstrong D., Ganguli, M., Roopra, S., Kantipudi, N., Albashir, S., Kamath, MV. Deep Learning in
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering. 2016; 44(6): 493-504.

LITERATURE IN PROGRESS

Ganguli MP, Dimov V. Chronic Urticaria with 13.5mg Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device. Planned
submission to Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2023

Ganguli MP, Mahapatra S, Dimov V, Eidelman F. Uterine Anaphylaxis Due to Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
(SCIT) for Inhalant Allergens: A Case Series. Planned submission to Journal of Allergy and Clinical
Immunology. 2023.

Ganguli MP, Robinson E, Kapp D. Bilateral Papilledema and Peripheral Visual Field Defects as a Rare
Presentation in Diagnosing Chiari I Malformation. Submitted to Cureus. 2023.

Worthy J, Ganguli MP, Kile MR, Satei AM, Mills N, Shah K. Ewing Sarcoma of the Ethmoid Sinus
Mimicking Esthesioneuroblastoma. Submitted to The Permanente Journal. 2023.

Lanser H, James M, Kargol K, Ganguli MP. Giant Gallstone: A Rare Case of Colocutaneous Fistula. Planned
submission to American College of Surgeons. 2022

PRESENTATIONS

Identifying and Optimizing Risk Factors of Upper Extremity Clot Formation in Pacemaker Patients: A
Medical Student Led Pilot Study April 22, 2023
Malika Ganguli, Dr. Katie Zechar
Pennsylvania Association of Family Physicians Annual Research Day – Tannersville PA

Identifying and Optimizing Risk Factors of Upper Extremity Clot Formation in Pacemaker Patients: A
Medical Student Led Pilot Study March 24 2023
Malika Ganguli, Dr. Katie Zechar
St Joseph Mercy Oakland Research Day 2023– Pontiac MI

The forgotten middle child of COVID19: The Kidney October 15, 2022
Malika Ganguli, Kristen Kargol, Dr. Parikshit Narsupuram, Dr. Katie Zechar, Dr. Aydin Turan
American College of Physicians Annual Conference, Michigan Chapter – Bellaire, Michigan

Exercise and obesity in a Nursing Student and Registered Nurses Cohort March 23, 2018
Malika Ganguli, Dr. Sarah West
Bertha Rosenstadt National Undergraduate Research Conference, University of Toronto – Toronto, Canada

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Teaching Assistant 2016-2018
Trent University – Peterborough, Canada
- Classes: Introduction to Biology, Kinesiology, Protein Chemistry and Enzymology, Metabolism
- Monitored laboratory sessions and graded student submissions

Leadership Experience: Ross University Equestrian Club Founder and President 2019-2020
Ross University School of Medicine – Bridgetown, Barbados
- Founded the club to encourage Ross students to experience horse riding while living in Barbados

Dog Shelter Volunteer 2019 – 2020

The Ark Animal Welfare Society – Bridgetown, Barbados
- Walked dogs, socialized puppies, and helped coordinate adoption events in association with Ross
University School of Medicine clubs

Dog Daycare Customer Care Employee 2018-2019

Dogtopia – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Managed a dog playroom with 40 dogs: ensured the dogs do not take part in dog fights, encouraged healthy
dog behaviour such as obedience
- Managed healthcare for dogs, by applying pressure on bleeding bite wounds and making quick decisions on
when to take an animal to the veterinarian
- Managed customer service interactions and encouraged sales for grooming, dog daycare, and overnight
stays to new and recurring customers

Clinic volunteer July 2016, May 2018

Laud Orthopedic Clinic – Mumbai, India
- Shadowed a hand surgeon, arthroscopy and arthroplasty specialists, a family physician, anesthesiologists,
and a general surgeon in a private hospital
- Attended lectures, observed procedures in the outpatient clinic and operating room

Outpatient Surgical Department Volunteer 2016 – 2018

Peterborough Regional Health Centre – Peterborough, Canada
- Instructed patients on how to wear hospital gowns and guided patients to their caretakers after completion
of their procedure

Radio Jockey 2014-2016

CFRE Radio – Mississauga, Canada
- Curated a classic rock playlist for a weekly radio program, showcasing Canadian musicians
- Organized fundraiser concerts twice a year by finding local talent and booking venues
- Interviewed prospective radio jockeys to host their own personal radio show

Equine Stable Hand 2022

Laughton Training and Sales – Guelph, Canada
- Handled high profile show jumping horses for daily tasks including bringing horses from the large
field, feeding, cleaning horse stalls, and cleaned the farm
- Managed high-risk pregnant horses by providing medications and specialized maternal feed
- Organized and administered medications for geriatric horses requiring delicate care for diagnoses such
as thyroid dysfunction, hoof abscesses and lameness, colic, and skin disease
- Exercised horses according to training schedules and prepared horses for competitions

AWARDS

Clinical Sciences Dean’s List 2023

Ross University School of Medicine

Medical Sciences Dean’s List 2021

Ross University School of Medicine – Bridgetown, Barbados

Spring Forward Grant, $10 000 USD 2019

Ross University School of Medicine – Bridgetown, Barbados
Chancellor’s Scholarship, $23 240 USD 2019
Ross University School of Medicine – Bridgetown, Barbados

President’s Honour Roll 2018

Trent University – Peterborough, Canada

Dean’s Honour Roll 2017, 2018

Trent University – Peterborough, Canada

Summer Studentship Research Award, $5 000 CAD 2017

Canadian Association of Gastroenterology – Canada

Entrance Scholarship, $1 000 CAD 2016

Trent University – Peterborough, Canada

CERTIFICATIONS

Point of Care Ultrasound in Critical Care Settings March 2022

Society of Critical Care Medicine

LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Konkani – Fluent
Hindi – Intermediate
HOBBIES
Horse riding 2007 – present
Watercolor painting 2020 – present