PRIYADARSHANI DHARIA, M.D., MPH

D-* Girikunj Housing Society, Sahakarnagar– 2 Parvati, Pune 411009/ 830-***-****/ if1eyp@r.postjobfree.com

EPIDEMIOLOGIST/ PROGRAM MANAGER

Profile

A well trained epidemiologist and program manager with 2+ years of experience and good professional record; is looking to work with a well-organized research organization or health setting. Excellent methodological, analytical (SAS, SPSS) and instrumental skills and applications that ensure timely and quality work. Results-oriented, decisive leader, with great practical judgment and memory for details with skills in investigating outbreaks, increasing public awareness, managing regulatory/compliance issues and working as an enthusiastic team player.

Medical Regulatory Compliance

Public Health/ Epidemiology

Medical and Clinical Research

Strategic Planning and Tactical Execution

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Leveraging Stakeholder Partnerships

Core Competencies

Successful in leading research team for timely and consistent results

Reputed for creating and presenting clear and concise PowerPoint presentations for seasoned professionals and general public

Strong medical background and experience provides added advantage in understanding and implementing epidemiological methods

Accurate, meticulous, result-oriented, and proficient in analytical tools including SAS, SPSS as well as MS Office

Strong, balanced, and uncompromising administration skills with integrity and credibility

Professional Experience

Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre, Pune 2011-present (Leading healthcare institution in the state of Maharashtra)

Epidemiologist

Responsible for data collection, study protocols, final study reports and quality. Ensured compliance of clinical development projects with external and internal quality requirements. Conducted epidemiological studies and surveillance systems programs, managed their execution. Developed and implemented clinical development strategies to achieve objectives in optimal timelines and budget.

Led team in gathering and presenting information about the Vaccine Schedule stated by Indian Pediatric Association (IPA) to the rural parts of Maharashtra, increasing vaccinated children by 10%

Taught basics of epidemiological methods and analytical tools including SAS and SPSS to two research assistants

Assisted in initiation of “Small Steps” program for neurodevelopment of premature babies

PRIYADARSHANI DHARIA, M.D., MPH

D-2 Girikunj Housing Society, Sahakarnagar– 2 Parvati, Pune 411009/ 830-***-****/ if1eyp@r.postjobfree.com

University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health (2010– 2011)

Graduate Student Researcher

Responsible for data collection, data entry and management of large data sets. Kept record for all the researches done with their current status and further developments. Assisted with statistical data analysis, review of relevant literature, preparation of conference presentations and publication manuscripts, and gained experience designing and implementing research protocols and complying with IRB (Institutional Review Board) procedures.

Worked with Dr. Joseph Zmuda on NIH funded project to understand the epidemiologic and physiological factors related to skeletal aging and development of osteoporosis in older adults which led to master’s Thesis.

Unprecedented promotion from data entry person to data manager after only two months

Known for excellent and innovative organization of 3000+ study participant’s data

Sassoon General Hospital, Pune (2008-2010)

(Well-known government hospital and education facility in India)

Assistant Epidemiologist

Assisted in planning and administration of surveys conducted by Primary Health Centre, Pune. Data management, cleaning, and spatial-temporal analysis for epidemiological study on influenza related morbidity and mortality using multiple national and state-level data sources. Provided emergency and geographical mapping in outbreak of H1N1 and prepared presentation for awareness and precautions.

Worked 90+ hours/ week during the H1N1 epidemic including diagnosis, treatment of patients and data collection and management

Analyzed large data sets and presented it to government officials, which aided in better policies to alleviate morbidity and mortality

Education

Master’s in Public Health with emphasis on Epidemiology (2011)

University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Doctor of medicine, Graduate with High Honors (2008)

Vitebsk State Medical University, Republic of Belarus

Licensure and Certificates

FEMA (ICS-100)

Medical Council of India licensed Medical practitioner

Language and Skills

Computer literate (MS Office, including Word, Excel, Power-point and statistical applications, including SAS, SPSS)

Bilingual: English and Russian

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