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Course: M.Sc. Dietetics & Nutrition
Batch: 2022-2024
Current Organisation: Karkinos Medella Oncology Institute, Kolkata
Current Role: Senior Clinical Dietitian
Industry: Clinical
Career Highlights
- Currently working as a Senior Clinical Dietitian at Karkinos Medella Oncology Institute, Kolkata, providing comprehensive nutritional care to oncology patients and supporting multidisciplinary cancer management.
- Experienced in developing individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for patients across various stages of cancer, focusing on symptom management, treatment tolerance, and improved quality of life.
- Actively involved in nutrition assessment, enteral & parenteral nutrition planning, and patient/family counselling to support optimal clinical outcomes.
- Previously gained hands-on clinical exposure through an internship at Park View Hospital, where core skills in patient assessment, diet planning, therapeutic nutrition, and hospital workflow were strengthened.
Notable Achievements
- Successfully completed the Certificate Course in Diabetes Education (CCDE) from Dr. V. Mohan’s Diabetes Education Academy, one of India’s most reputed centres for diabetes care and research.
- Gained advanced expertise in diabetes management, patient counselling, nutritional planning, and lifestyle modification for Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
- Developed strong proficiency in educating patients on blood glucose monitoring, medication adherence, insulin administration, hypoglycemia prevention, and long-term self-management.
“My journey at NSHM equipped me with strong clinical fundamentals, hands-on exposure, and the confidence to work in specialized healthcare settings. Today, as a Senior Clinical Dietitian in oncology care, I focus on individualized medical nutrition therapy, symptom management, and improving patients’ quality of life through evidence-based nutrition support.”
“The academic rigor, practical training, and mentorship at NSHM played a crucial role in shaping my professional skills. The exposure I received during my internship and continuous learning—along with certifications like CCDE—has helped me grow into a confident clinical nutrition professional.”
Ruchira Ray
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