Medical Medicine

Nirmal Bharat Shah, DO

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Apartment 1816 Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

EDUCATION

Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ July 2019 – July 2020

Pain Medicine Fellowship – anticipated completion in July 2020

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA June 2015 – June 2019

Anesthesiology Residency

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ August 2011 – May 2015

(Formerly University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ September 2007 – May 2011

Honors College

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Summa Cum Laude with High Honors

Phi Beta Kappa (Academic Honor Society) – Inducted May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

The American Board of Anesthesiology

Completed BASIC Staged Exam (June 2017)

United States Medical Licensing Examination

Completed STEP I (June 2013)

Completed STEP II (July 2014)

National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners

Completed COMLEX Level I (June 2013)

Completed COMLEX Level II (July 2014)

Completed COMLEX Level II PE (August 2014)

Completed COMLEX Level III (October 2015)

American Heart Association

Adult Life Support for Healthcare Providers (June 2017)

Pediatric Life Support for Healthcare Providers (June 2018)

HONORS & AWARDS

Alpha Epsilon Lambda (AEL) April 2013

National Honor Society of Graduate and Professional School Students, Piscataway, NJ

Inducted on April 20th, 2013 as a Founding Member of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Co-Investigator: January 2018 – Present

“Systematic Reviews: Challenges of Pain Management in Neurologically Injured Patients: Systematic Review Protocol of Analgesia and Sedation Strategies for Early Recovery from Neurointensive Care”

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Principal Investigator: David Wyler, MD

Performing a systematic review in order to better understand knowledge of analgesia and sedation protocols in the neurointensive care unit

The results of the systematic review are essential to bridge the gap in a patient population that is often excluded from studies and to add to the body of literature aiming to enhance early recovery from the NICU and mitigate iatrogenic harm.

Research Co-Investigator: January 2018 – Present

“Patients’ Perception of Pain Medications” Abstract

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Principal Investigators: Jaime Baratta MD, Stephen Goldberg MD & Amir Dayan MD

Administering a short questionnaire focused on patients’ perception of pain medications (opioids and non-opioids) prior to surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital to understand patients’ awareness of medication efficacy and risk profile.

Presented at American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) 2018 World Congress Conference.

Presented at American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 2018 Annual Meeting.

Research Co-Investigator: January 2018 – April 2018

The Use of Perioperative Ketamine in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Series

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Principal Investigator: Eric Schwenk MD

Investigating postoperative outcomes of patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome who underwent total knee arthroplasty surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital with perioperative multimodal analgesia including ketamine.

Presented at American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) 2018 World Congress Conference.

Research Co-Investigator: February 2018 – Present

“A Randomized Controlled Trial of Regional versus General Anesthesia for Promoting Independence After Hip Fracture” (REGAIN TRIAL)

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Philadelphia, PA 19107

International, multicenter, randomized trial assessing post-operative outcomes of patients 50 years and older with hip fractures (intracapsular or extracapsular) surgically repaired via hemiarthroplasy, total hip arthroplasty or alternative fixation under general anesthesia versus regional anesthesia.

Research Co-Investigator: October 2017 – Present

“Prescriber Patterns of Inpatient Prescribing of Extended Release/Long Acting Opioids”

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Investigating patients who were prescribed opiate pain medications during their hospitalization at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in order to analyze various modalities that were used to treat pain and their overall hospital course.

Presented at American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) 2018 World Congress Conference.

Research Internship: January 2008 – July 2009

Learning and Memory, Aidekman Research Center for Molecular & Behavioral

Neuroscience, Newark, NJ

Research Intern

Conducted research under supervision of Catherine E. Myers, Ph.D. on learning and memory related brain disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease.

Administered a Genetics Study in order to understand how the serotonin gene has an effect on learning and memory abilities (March 2008 – August 2008).

Administered a Depression Study in an attempt to understand if there is a correlation between behaviorally inhibited individuals and their learning capabilities (Sept. 2008 – May 2009). We wanted to see if those with high behavioral inhibition were able to learn the optimal strategy the fastest, while those with low behavioral inhibition were slower at learning this optimal strategy.

This Behavioral Inhibition Study proved that through an associative learning task, such as delay eye-blink conditioning, all subjects expressed different learning trends in order to recognize an optimal strategy.

CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) October 2018

Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA

Abstract Presentation: “Patient Perceptions And Expectations About Postoperative Analgesia”

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) April 2018

World Congress Conference, New York City, NY

Abstract Presentation: “Surgical Patients’ Perceptions of Opioids in the Preoperative Setting”

Pennsylvania Pain Society February 2018

Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Hershey, PA

Case Report Presentation: “Ganglion Impar Block for Treatment of Persistent Perineal Pain Related to Cauda Equina Syndrome”

Pennsylvania Resident Research Conference (PARRC) May 2017

Temple University – Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Case Report Presentation: “Delayed Hypercarbia and Subcutaneous Emphysema After Laparoscopic Surgery”

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) June 2012 – May 2015

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ

Medical Student Tutor

Duties included tutoring first year and second year medical school students in Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Neuroscience, Microbiology/Immunology, Physical Diagnosis, & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM).

General Biology Teaching Assistant, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ September 2010 – May 2011

Teaching Assistant, Dr. Douglas Morrison, Director of General Biology

Supervised and assisted General Biology I & II students in weekly lab dissections and administered oral assessments to students upon completion of each lab.

LEADERSHIP

Anesthesiology Club, May 2012 – May 2013

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ

President

Instituted a bridge between medical students and Anesthesiologists at Jefferson Stratford Hospital (Formerly Kennedy University Hospital) in Stratford, NJ.

Established a shadowing program with anesthesiologist, Dr. William Paterson, M.D., the Site Director at Jefferson Stratford Hospital in Stratford, NJ, allowing 1st year and 2nd year medical students to gain hands on experience in the field of Anesthesiology.

Anesthesiology Club May 2011 – May 2012

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ

1st Year Representative

Represented 1st year medical students by creating a line of communication between medical students interested in pursuing a career in Anesthesia and experienced Anesthesiologists within the surrounding community.

American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) May 2012 – May 2013

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ

Secretary

Served as Secretary of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), while working in collaboration with the Executive Board for the production of the annual Diwali Cultural Function. This event raises charity for Operation Smile. Operation Smile is a world-renowned medical charity for children, which provides reconstructive plastic surgery for children born with a cleft lip or a cleft palate.

Rutgers Newark College of Arts & Sciences Student Governing Association May 2010 – May 2011

Rutgers University, Newark, NJ

President, NCAS-SGA

Analyzed and assessed the student body at Rutgers University through the financial, internal, academic, diversity, and public relations sectors while working in conjunction with university administrators and faculty.

Rutgers Newark College of Arts & Sciences Student Governing Association March 2010 – May 2010

Rutgers University, Newark, NJ

Senator, NCAS-SGA

Represented approximately 250-300 students at Rutgers University for the Student Governing Association.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Jefferson Anesthesia Society, Philadelphia, PA January 2018 – Present

Volunteer Anesthesia Resident

Advise medical students at Sidney Kimmel Medical College interested in the specialty of Anesthesiology.

Assist and teach medical student basic anesthesia skills via practical workshops and simulations.

Camden Saturday Health Clinic, Camden, NJ July 2013 – June 2014 Volunteer Medical Student

Volunteered to work with other medical students and physicians to provide the best quality of healthcare and education to the underserved community of Camden, NJ.

Overlook Medical Center – Atlantic Health System, Summit, NJ February 2014

Volunteer Medical Student

Shadowed Dr. Noelle Johansson, D.O., Dr. Blaise McLaughlin, M.D., & Dr. Akanksha Sharma, M.D., from the anesthesiology department throughout the hospital (general anesthesia, obstetrics and gynecologic anesthesia, and regional anesthesia) and assisted in anesthetic procedures in the preoperative evaluation room, operating room, and postoperative recovery room.

Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Community Service Project, Camden, NJ May 2012

Working to Solve Health Disparities Through Healthy Eating Community Service Member

Conducted a community service project focused on nutrition and healthcare in order to raise awareness in the community of Camden, NJ about living healthy.

Researched health issues in Camden, and discovered that the three most contributing factors to the rise of obesity related diseases were high cost of healthy eating, hectic schedules, and general lack of awareness about healthy and affordable options.

Raised awareness in Camden and its surrounding communities by having a live cooking demonstration at the Camden Farmer’s Market and Virtua Community Day.

Entertained children with games and educated adults about the various farmer’s markets in the community and how to maintain a healthy diet.

Provided the community with healthy eating literature as well as inspirational recipes, which catered to different cultures and ethnicities.

SEWA (Society for Education Welfare and Action) Rural, Jhagadia, India June 2012

Medical Student Intern

Completed a Hospital Based Internship in Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Pathology, and General Surgery for SEWA-Rural. It is a voluntary health and medical development organization in the tribal area of South Gujarat, India.

Global Brigades – Medical, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ August 2010

Student Volunteer, Honduras

Conducted a “medical brigade” in Honduras, which treated more than 1,500 patients in communities without access to health care.

Organized a mobile medical unit and implemented small clinics to diagnose and treat patients at no cost.

Gained experience in the many realms of the medical profession under the guidance of licensed medical professionals by assisting patients from in-take, to triage, to medical consultations, to filling prescriptions.

CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ June 2010 – July 2010

Student Volunteer

Shadowed and observed doctors in various departments of the hospital while assisting the medical staff and patients.

Utah Pain Specialists: Spinal Care Center, LLC, Salt Lake City, UT January 2009

Intern, Dr. Kyle Matsumura, M.D., Dr. Arun Rajagopal, M.D., & Dr. Rajiv Shah, M.D.

Shadowed Anesthesiologists with subspecialties in pain management in the diagnosis and treatment of various spinal related illnesses (Ruptured or Degenerated Spinal Discs, Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Sciatica, & Arthritis).

Observed and assisted in patient evaluations and surgical procedures of several different types of pain injections into the spinal column (Steroid Injections, Nerve Root Blocks, Facet Radio Frequency Rhizotomy, Spinal Cord Stimulation, & Vertebroplasty).

Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Parsippany, NJ May 2008 – May 2011

Emergency Medical Service Member (EMS)

Assisted in first aid to medical related emergency scenes and transportation to the hospital or other locations for medical care via ambulance.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Pennsylvania Pain Society (PPS)

American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)

Student Osteopathic Surgical Association (SOSA)

American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)

SPECIAL SKILLS

Language Fluency: English and Gujarati

Hobbies/Interests: Some of my favorite activities include architecture, boating, cooking, aviation, playing sports (basketball, football, tennis, golf), table tennis, skiing, weight and strength training

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