Research Assistant (Environmental Medicine)

Ankita Patel

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EDUCATION

New York Medical College – School of Health Science and Practices

Master of Public Health- Epidemiology

GPA & Awards: 3.81/4.00; Academic Excellence, Outstanding Scholarship

Valhalla, NY

May 2020

St. Clair College of Arts and Science

Dental assistant level I & II

GPA: 3.78/4.00

Windsor, ON

June 2014

DDarshan Dental College and Hospital

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

GPA: 3.57/ 4.00

Udaipur, IND

Jan 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE

New York University Langone Health

Research Assistant - Department of Environmental Medicine

Tuxedo, NY

March 2018 – Present

Assisted in data collection, assessment and evaluation process in community health planning for the department

Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study

Worked with stakeholders to determine clinical protocol design and draft subsequent protocol

Provided assistance in the development of reports, grants, presentations and data analysis using Statistical Analytic Software (SAS).

Dr. Bina Bhatia Dental Office

Dental Assistant

West Nyack, NY

January 2016 – February 2018

Monitored patient flow and assisted in the management of multiple operations simultaneously

Assisted patients completing enrollment forms, HIPPA forms, and other related forms, as well as collected patient insurance information.

Performed dental billing and other clerical duties related to dental program

Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions

Walk-in Clinic, Physician Office Peterborough, ON

Care coordinator July 2014 – July 2015

Managed relationships with on-site and remote staff from within the partner clinic locations, traveled between locations as needed.

Attended clinic staff meetings regularly to provide current health updates.

Obtained an understanding of clinical workflow and kept up to date with process changes to provide best practice.

Managed existing and promote new patient relationships.

Krishna Cancer Hospital

Assistant Doctor

Ahmedabad, IND

January 2013 – August 2013

Supervised and assisted in oncological procedures

Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to develop goals and plan interventions to maximize patient outcomes

Spreading awareness about the ill effects of tobacco consumption through organized clinics and presentations

Performed post-operative care to maintain patient’s medical history and entered patient’s biopsy, pathology reports

RESEARCH EXPERIANCE

Capstone Research Project January 2020 – Present

Final capstone thesis research study was carried out from six NHANES’ cycles (2005-2016) to estimate the prevalence and trends of asthma in the US adults called “Prevalence and Trends of Asthma in United States (US) Adults, 2005-2016: A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Study”.

Performed extensive literature review and created an epidemiology profile about asthma.

Used SAS 9.4 software to compile, calculate, and analyze the data.

Presented the final presentation for thesis defense with the group in front of peers, faculty and dean of New York Medical College, School of Health Sciences and Practices

Practicum Research Project March 2018 – September 2018

Worked on a grant project with department of environmental medicine of New York University for “Identifying Environmental Concerns, Exposures and Health Concerns in the Ramapough Lenape Tribe.”

Performed extensive research regarding the contamination of soil and water near Superfund site areas and its health effects on the residents for many years

Performed routine data cleaning, recoding, analysis, data compilation and statistical reporting of data using SAS.

Reviewed the results of the data analyses by the community outreach officer and site supervisor and conducted data verification for Ringwood town

Increased the number of community awareness meetings to educate community members and use this gained knowledge to reduce exposures and improve community health

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Upcoming poster presentation at annual APHA conference 2020, on “Prevalence and Trends of Asthma in United States (US) Adults, 2005-2016: A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Study”

Prevalence of Fluorosis in primary dentition in Udaipur City, Rajasthan. International journal of oral res. Aug-Dec 2015, vol 1 [issue 2]

Presented paper at the national postgraduate convention-2013 jointly organized by Indian academy of oral medicine and radiology.

Presented poster in student category at 28th IACDE and 21st IES national conference-2013, Hyderabad.

SKILLS/INTERESTS

Languages: Native Speaker in Gujarati, Hindi, English

Computer: Microsoft Suite, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Trial Master File (TMF)

Interests: Indian Cuisine Cooking, Volleyball, Travelling

Certification: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Dental Surgeon, Dental Assistant

Membership :American Public Health Association (APHA)

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