Dr. Chaitra K.R is a dedicated and accomplished medical professional with a strong focus on Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Palliative Care. With a solid educational background and a wealth of experience, she has made significant contributions to the medical field. Dr. Chaitra's commitment to patient care, her expertise in geriatric medicine, and her active involvement in various medical organisations showcase her dedication to improving healthcare. She has served as a Junior Consultant in the Department of General Medicine at Bangalore Baptist Hospital and is an active member of the Geriatric Medicine Department. At present, she is associated with Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore.

• Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM) - Royal College of Physicians, British Geriatric Society (In process)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) - Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), 2023
• Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care - Indian Association of Palliative Care, 2023
• MD General Medicine, DNB General Medicine - Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2020
• MBBS - SSIMS & RC Davangere, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2016
• Pre-University - Christ PU College, Bengaluru, 2010

• Active faculty for Geriatric Observer-ship program (IMT, UK) at Bangalore Baptist Hospital
• Organising committee member for Annual Internal Medicine Conference at Bangalore Baptist Hospital
• Ranked 7th in RGUHS university in Forensic Medicine, 2012
• College topper in General Medicine and Forensic Medicine during MBBS Phase II exams
• Represented SSIMS & RC twice at National level Forensic quiz
• Represented Bangalore Medical College in various medical quizzes and competitions
• Elected as class representative and student union member in SSIMS & RC, 2015
• Completed ACLS training from Narayana Hrudayalaya, July 2019
• Successfully completed training & workshop ‘Simulation in Healthcare’ by SIMPORTAL (University of Minnesota) at BMCRI, 2018
• Organising committee member for the Southern Regional Medical Undergraduate conference Naithik, 2013

• Review Article on Late-onset Rheumatoid Arthritis (LORA), Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Feb 2023
• Antituberculosis Drug Induced Liver Injury: Clinical Profile and Outcome of Various Reintroduction Regimens, Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, 2022
• Handgrip Strength is a Better Tool for Assessing Early Malnutrition than Subjective Global Assessment in Liver Cirrhosis, International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 2021

Presented and Published Papers on Various Medical Topics in National and State-Level Conferences