DHARA PATEL
Phone: 929-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Motivated and dedicated public health professional with a passion for improving community health outcomes. Experienced in conducting research studies, implementation, and evaluation, as well as community engagement and health education. Seeking a challenging role in public health to utilize my skills and contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities with a profound knowledge of the healthcare fraternity.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Health, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY 2021-2023 Bachelor of Dental Surgery, DharamSingh Desai University, Nadiad, India 2013-2018 WORK EXPERIENCE
Research assistant at Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY. July 2023
• Writing literature reviews, Designing and Creating electronic surveys.
• Create summary reports of data collection.
• IRB approval
• Prepare Interview Questions
Internship as a Research Coordinator at Maimonides Breast Center, Brooklyn, NY February 2023 - May 2023
• Participated in studies pertaining to clinical research, retrieved research data, and then collaborated with a research team to analyze. the findings.
• A thorough understanding of IRB interactions and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with designing, implementing, and coordinating research procedures.
• To promote health services and spread awareness regarding public health initiatives, I decided to take part in community outreach events.
• Reporting on research activities and conducting surveys. Associate Dentist at Ashirwad Dental Clinic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 2018 - 2020
• Provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including examinations, treatment planning, and dental procedures.
• Experience performing dental procedures like RCT, surgical Extraction, oral prophylaxis, and maintaining good oral Hygiene.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting treatment plans, procedures performed, and progress notes. Intern at Dharamsingh Desai University, Nadiad, India 2017-2018
• Assisted dentists in providing dental care, including chairside assistance during various procedures.
• Experience in clinical research about oral cancers in rural populations.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provided post-treatment instructions.
• Participated in team meetings and continuing education programs to stay updated with the latest advancements in dentistry. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Volunteered work at Brooklyn Community Center in New York
• Volunteered at “Guinness World Record” for teaching correct brushing techniques to the highest number of people at a time at Dharamsingh Desai University, Nadiad.
• Volunteered at many conferences at the University including “Dental Implant”, “Maintaining good oral Hygiene” And “Ethics”. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• Volunteer work at a Blood donation camp at Dharamsingh Desai University
• Conducted Free dental checkup camps in rural areas of India.
• Participated in the World Dental Show in Mumbai (2018)
• Participated in an Indian dental conference at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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SKILLS
• Software - SPSS, SAS, Microsoft Office
• Research assistance, data analysis and presenting regulatory compliance, and Data entry.
• Passionate about patient care and clinical research related to health.
• Soft skills – Strong communication and organization skills, Great Interpersonal skills, critical thinking, good teamwork, leadership and management skills, Program Development and Management, Cultural Competence, and Diversity, Multi- tasking
• Certifications - CITI Human Subjects Research in Social-Behavioral Education Researchers