Physician Assistant Medical Center

Mira Bhattacharya, PA-S

646-***-**** • **************@*******.*** • Student NPI: 148*******

Education:

Franklin Pierce University, Goodyear, AZ Anticipated Graduation: Dec. 2024; Expected Licensure: Jan. 2024

Hybrid Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Fordham University, Bronx, NY Feb. 2021

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bioethics & Disability Studies Minors

Clinical Clerkships:

Psychiatry Monarch Psychiatry 4 wk. Remote, NY

Pain Management Bay Ridge Medical Care 4 wk. Brooklyn, NY

Internal Medicine St. Lawrence Community Health Center 4 wk. Bronx, NY

Family Medicine 43rd Avenue Medical Associates 4 wk. Phoenix, AZ

Surgery Prisma Proctology Surgical Medicine & Associates 4 wk. Houston, TX

Emergency Medicine Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 4 wk. Houston, TX

Pediatrics Comprehensive Child Care Pediatrics 8 wk. Brooklyn, NY

Gynecology Texas Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology 2 wk. Sugar Land, TX

Obstetrics Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center 2 wk. Houston, TX

Experience:

Contributor, Palliative Medicine & Hospice Care for PAs Specialty Review Book, Remote, NY Mar. 2024-Aug. 2024

Contributed to the 1st edition of the Palliative Medicine & Hospice Care for PAs Specialty Review Book by co-authoring questions and answers in alignment with the examination blueprint

Contributed to the development of diverse clinical scenarios encountered within hospice & palliative care such as patient education, and anticipatory grief

Board Member, Physician Assistants in Hospice & Palliative Medicine May 2022-Present

Served as student board director for the 2022-2023 term

Assist with grass root advocacy efforts aimed at educating PAs and other professionals on the fields of palliative & hospice medicine in the case of serious illness patient populations

Policy Fellow, National Disability Mentoring Coalition, Remote, NY Sept. 2023-Dec. 2023

Conducted research on education support services for people with disabilities (PWDs)

Co-authored project focused on improving support services within higher education for PWDs, particularly those pursuing careers in healthcare

Advanced leadership and professional skills through working with graduate and undergraduate students on projects

Public Policy Fellow, National Disability Institute, Remote, NY July 2022-Jan. 2023

Monitored and tracked new and pending legislative proposals whose implications brought improved health and economic stability to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Attended legislative hearings and prepared summaries along with recommendations for next steps of engagement

Examined the financial, medical, and social implications of disability

Associate, NYCHA Resident Training Academy Program, Brooklyn, NY Feb. 2022-Present

Help to improve success of program participants, all of whom are public housing residents, by assisting with resume prep and job readiness

Assist program team by supporting program applicants with the application process and data tracking

Fellow, Radical Health Community Circle, Remote, NY April 2022

Learned how to lead restorative health circles and community conversations to help family, friends, and neighbors process and heal from the opioid crisis

Intern, CUNY Civic Engagement, Remote, NY Nov. 2021-Jan. 2022

Analyzed data, examined government policies, collected information from city residents, summarized research, and managed projects, as an intern in the health policy sector

Home Health Aide, Brooklyn, NY Oct. 2020-Jan. 2022

Cared for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease and assisted him with activities of daily living

Event EMT, Event Medic Services, New York, NY July 2019-Mar. 2020

Administered first aid, medications, and other basic treatments to event attendees and movie set personnel

Health Director, Camp Wakonda, Harriman, NY June 2019-July 2019

Administered first aid, medications, and other basic treatments to campers and staff

Reviewed and kept daily records of campers and staff of all medical treatments administered at camp clinic

Monitored sick children in the clinic overnight

Fordham University Emergency Medical Services, EMT, NY May 2018-May 2020

Provided basic medical care, transported patients to the hospital, and wrote patient care reports

Participated in the Crew Chief Training program

Volunteered at the NYC Marathon and was stationed at the main medical tent to service runners

Honors & Awards:

Leadership & Advocacy Summit Student Scholarship – American Academy of Physician Assistants 2023

Franklin Pierce 2023 – Arizona State Society of Physician Assistants Scholarship 2023

Class of 1989 Scholarship – Fordham University 2020

Loyola Scholarship – Fordham University 2017

Certifications & Licensures:

Basic License Support Valid through: Mar. 2025

EMT-B Valid through: April 2025

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Valid through: July 2025

Active Memberships:

American Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine Dec. 2022-Present

Physician Assistants in Hospice & Palliative Medicine May 2022-Present

American Academy of Physician Assistants Mar. 2021-Present

New York State Society of Physician Assistants Mar. 2021-Present

References:

Elizabeth Durovich, PMHNP-BC, CEN: *********@******************.***; 929-***-****

Nadya Dimitrov, DPM, PA-C: ************@*****.***; 917-***-****

Elizabeth Layman, MPH: *******@***-***.***; 805-***-****

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