Shwetha Kochi

PERSONAL DATA

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Email: adnpq7@r.postjobfree.com

Phone Number: 571-***-****

EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA

B.S. Chemistry May 2019

B.S. Bioinformatics GPA: 3.902, Summa Cum Laude

Georgetown School of Medicine Washington, DC

Doctor of Medicine (MD) anticipated, May 2024

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Georgetown Medstar Cardiovascular Institute, Dr. Jose Vargas, Georgetown School of Medicine Washington, DC

Research Scholar June 2020 - Current

Studied the effect of co-morbidities, catheter ablations, pharmacologic therapies on rate of recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation

Performed data collection, cleaning, and analysis through abstraction of specified target information in patient charts

Conducted Cardiac Structural CT analysis using Slicer to collect peri atrial fat distribution, atrial volume, and left atrial appendage volume for further statistical analysis

Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, Jeff Elhai, Virginia Commonwealth Richmond, VA

Research Scholar August 2017 - May 2019

Analyzed the inhibition of alpha synuclein aggregation using promazine derivatives to better understand alternate treatment methods for Parkinson’s Disease

Conducted plasmid transformation into bacterial DNA, bacterial cell culturing, rtPCR, gel electrophoresis, immunofluorescence, and affinity column chromatography

Implemented experiments include PMCA (protein misfolding cyclic amplification) and Thioflavin T assays

Boyan/Schwartz Biomedical Engineering Lab, Barbara Boyan, Virginia Commonwealth Richmond, VA

Undergraduate Research Assistant January 2016 - December 2016

Studied the basis of Osteoarthritis and the mechanisms of 24,25 OH Vitamin D and 1,25 OH Vitamin D on the breakdown of cartilage in the disease process

Conducted western blot assays, PCR, SDS-PAGE, and micro-CT analysis for data collection

Completed formation of detailed protocols for use of micro-CT for future research purposes

PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/ABSTRACTS

The American College of Physicians 2020 Abstract Competition, Virtual, Reconsidering Atrial Fibrillation: Patient Centered Classification, October 2020; Accepted Abstract

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2020 Annual Meeting, Virtual, Association of cardiac computed tomography-derived pericardial fat metrics and recurrence of atrial fibrillation following hybrid ablation, August 2020; Accepted Abstract

University of Pennsylvania WUHC 2016 Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cigna Case Competition: HealthyU Iphone Application, November 2016

SERVICE/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

ScribeAmerica, Chippenham Hospital Systems August 2016-November 2017

Medical Scribe and Scribe Trainer (594 hours)

Performed patient documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), gathered information on patient visits including HPI, ROS, and physical examinations

Taught and assisted new scribes in the enrollment process, held “continuing education” sessions monthly

Global Medical Brigades, Virginia Commonwealth December 2016 – January 2017

Volunteer & Trip Leader, Medical Service Trip (54 hours)

Collaborated with 30 other students to establish a mobile clinic at a community in Honduras to provide medical accessibility such as consultation, dental, OB/Gyn, and pharmacy services

Organized fundraisers to raise $520 and bring over 900 toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and soaps to donate to the community members

Acquired skills in event planning and fundraising

Public Health Initiative, Madurai, India May 2016 – July 2016

Health Initiative Coordinator (245 hours)

Worked with local doctors and nurses in implementing better awareness and health tools for villagers in basic hygiene, self-breast examination implementation, understanding of sexually transmitted diseases, and the pathophysiology of diabetes

Created a team of “community health workers” for the implementation of patient follow up programs at the main hospital

Formed travel routes for community health workers to follow when visiting patient homes for collection of vitals and follow up data as well as checking for routine medication compliance and patient chief complaints/progress

Alternative Spring Break, Virginia Commonwealth March 2016

Volunteer, Community Service Trip (40 hours)

Laid down new trails for Johnson’s Shut-Ins National Park in Michigan, fixed old trail markers, cleaned up trash littered throughout trails

Cleaned cabins and bathrooms located within the national park grounds

TUTORING/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Campus Learning Center, Virginia Commonwealth January 2016-January 2019

Tutor (345 hours)

Tutored in the subjects of General Chemistry I and II, General Biology I and II, Biochemistry I and II, Cellular Biology, Physical Chemistry I and II, Animal Physiology, and Immunology

Aided in the scheduling and training of new tutors on a semesterly basis

Coordinated the communication efforts between staff and tutees signing up for tutoring assignments

School of Biological Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth January 2016-May 2018

Teaching Assistant (173 hours)

Teaching Assistant for three semester for General Chemistry I and II

Teaching Assistant for one semester of Animal Physiology

Teaching Assistant for two semesters of General Biology I and II

Coordinated trainings for new teaching assistants in the Department of Chemistry

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Cardiology Interest Group, Co-President December 2019-present

American Medical Association, Co-President December 2019-present Physicians for Human Rights, Asylum Coordinator December 2019-present MEDLIFE Chapter at VCU, Co-President August 2016-May 2019 Health Occupations Students of America, Research Chair August 2017-May 2018

CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS

Presidential Scholar May 2019

Summa Cum Laude Distinction May 2019

Advanced Care Life Support June 2016

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic April 2016

Basic Care Life Support January 2016

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