Objective
Looking for opportunities to utilize my acquired medical knowledge in order to address the most important issues that challenge the health of populations ( especially HIV/STI) and create health equity in diversity.
Experience
Center for HIV Education and Training/Hunter College, City University of New York, NY Sept 2015- Nov 2015
Research Intern
● Recruiting participants for NIH sponsored National study on prevention of HIV and STIs transmission.
● Data collection, Transcribing interviews and preparation of HIV/STIs testing kits.
● Developing new strategies for community outreach and representing research studies at various scientific meetings
and conferences.
● Performing Literature review, and assisting in grant writing for different research projects.
● Assisted in substantially modifying AIDS data collection procedures to decrease budgetary costs, maximize efficiency,
and obtain concise efficacy data.
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA July 2014 – August 2014
Cardiothoracic Surgery Sub-Intern
●Received immense exposure to the diagnosis and pre- and post-operative care of the cardiac surgical patient, with direct involvement in patient care.
● Attended Cardiac Surgical Rounds and teaching conferences as well as joint cardiology/cardiac surgery catheterization conferences
● Presented each patient i n clear and cogent manner, showing understanding of the underlying disease, differential diagnosis, the management plan, and the ultimate implications of the diagnosis.
● Participated in surgeries conducted in the Dept. Of Cardiology and performed minor procedures.
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital/(West Side Medical Center), New York. NY June 2014 – July 2014 Sub-Intern
●Acted as Primary Medical staff for daily patient contact and total care of patients, including daily examinations, education of each patient, writing daily notes, requesting consultations and acting as the patient’s advocate.
●Performed few procedures at the discretion and under the supervision of the attending physician and residents.
Hospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT June 2011 – August 2011 Volunteer
●Provided limited direct patient care
●Collected case information from the patients to improve patient care procedure.
●Supervised junior hospital volunteers.
●Assisted in setting up medical imaging equipment and facilitating procedures.
●Assist patients by providing them with rehabilitation services such as physical therapy.
Synodical Board of Health Services, Mumbai, India May 2010- Sept 2013 Peer Educator
●To facilitate workshops and programs for students on sexual wellness and HIV/STIs prevention
●Assisting in the design and development of health promotion materials.
●To use marketing communication tactics like posters and social media to encourage positive behavior change amongst the youth
●To plan and implement programs and events that promote healthy, safe, and responsible living. Programs may include: theme weeks and awareness days (World AIDS Day, Alcohol Awareness Week, etc.); hosting speakers, fundraising events, give-aways, etc
Education
Odessa National Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine October 2010 – June 2015
Doctorate of Medicine (MD Physician), 2015
Skills
Foreign Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati and Russian. Conversant in Ukrainian and Urdu.
Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft office, ability to work with several operating systems, including Mac OSX, Windows, Linux.
Sports: Skilled, experienced and highly trained in European football.