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RACHITA RAMYA
86-25, Van Wyck Expwy, Apt. #501, Briarwood, NY 11435
Telephone: ------------ e-mail: ------------
PROFILE
Passionate and motivated health professional with a strong passion for research with a master�s degree in Public health (MPH) from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. Solid healthcare background with a degree in bachelor�s in dental surgery (BDS). Interest in innovative research and teaching strategies. Ability to think out of the box. Well versed in adobe photoshop. Vast experience of working with multilingual populations. A perfect combination of technical and creative skills.
EXPERIENCE
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York
The MINDS Foundation, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Co-investigator
6/17-2/18
�Comparing two different approaches in training Community Health Workers in Mental Health in Vadodara, Gujarat�
� Prepare and monitor documentation for IRB approval.
� Establish protocols for participant screening and consent.
� Record and maintain research data and input information into relevant databases.
� Data analysis and interpretation using SAS.
� Review relevant literature using appropriate databases (PubMed and Ovid).
� Summarize research findings for publication in scientific journal.
Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York
Research Assistant
1/17-6/17
� Worked in the Mount Sinai OBGYN clinic on an IRB-approved research study on awareness about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
� Responsibilities included screening participants based on eligibility criteria, obtaining consent, data collection, administering surveys, recording responses and informing as well as educating pregnant women about this act.
Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India
Research Intern 09/14 � 12/14
� Worked on Project KIDS aimed at educating and interacting with students, teachers, and parents about juvenile diabetes.
� Assessed the role of school policies in the emergence of risk factors of Non-Communicable Diseases in New Delhi, India.
� Helped in preparation of surveys, editing and preparing evaluation reports and checking latest WHO statistics and figures.
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Editor in chief 3/12- 03/13
� Supervised the editorial team and monitored closely articles and campaigns for publication
� Used Adobe Photoshop to prepare and designed unique logos, magazine layout and posters for raising awareness about healthcare
� Published articles in the annual dental school magazine
� Prepared, edited and published weekly newsletters for the college
� Worked on anti-tobacco, oral cancer awareness campaigns
� Awarded the third prize in anti-tobacco awareness by the Indian Dental Association (IDA)
EDUCATION
2015-2018: Master�s in Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. Total GPA- 3.474
2008-2013: Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Overall GPA - 3.5
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
� Confidential data/correspondence
� Data analysis
� Scientific literature survey
� Endnote
� Printing
� Designing
� Microsoft Office
� Scientific and research writing
� Knowledge of Medical terminology and ability to interpret medical charts
� Adobe photoshop
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
� Created short videos on youtube-'Tigerfly' and web series 'Tales of Bahaduri'
Link:
------------/watch?v=nUyuT4bv-1A
------------/watch?v=jmDFdSCYQ14&t=138s
Filmed and edited a commercial for �Walmart� for Design company �EnVogue International LLC� which required working and collaborating with designers on a daily basis.
� Created animated film using cartoon characters to explain simple law of physics. Link here-
------------/284864967#
�Awarded first prize or short film �heART� at AT&T Creatathon. Link to my film- ------------/watch?v=tZA4uWkCmuY
�Prepared short movie on mental health for ART with Impact. Link to my film- ------------/277833253?ref=fb-share&1#
� Certificate of Merit: Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India for academic excellence in Dental Pharmacology (3/2011)
� Organized a one-week free dental camp monitoring oral hygiene status of inmates of Prayas Juvenile Center, New Delhi, India (9/2012)
� Surveyed and published results of the oral hygiene practices of school students in the annual school magazine (Takshila Educational Society, India) (5/2014)
� Published opinion article on Oral hygiene methods for an annual school magazine (Takshila Educational Society, India) (5/2014)
� Participated in a workshop conducted by WHO regarding improving adolescent health in low and middle- income countries (Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India). (9/2014-10/2014)
� Participated and organized several community events like bake sale, Oral cancer awareness week, old age home visits as well as cultural events. (9/2012-3/2013)
REFERENCES
� Dr. Craig Katz- Thesis advisor and mentor
Clinical Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Medical Education
Faculty Advisor in Medical Education, Director, Program in Global Mental Health
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai One Gustave L. Levy Place,
Box 1257 New York, NY 10029-6574,
Phone: ------------
Email: ------------
� Dr. Mathilda Chiu- Principal Investigator, PWFA project
Director, NY/NJ NIOSH-ERC (Education & Research Center) Pilot Projects Training
Program, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Phone: ------------
Email: ------------
� Dr. Monica Arora- Director, Health Promotion Division, Public Health Foundation of
India, ISID Campus, 4 Institutional Area
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi � 110070, India
Email: ------------
� Manoj Chirania- President, EnVogue International LLC
EnVogue 230 Fifth Ave #1604. New York, NY 10001
Email: ------------
Phone: ------------
RACHITA RAMYA
86-25, Van Wyck Expwy, Apt. #501, Briarwood, NY 11435
Telephone: ------------ e-mail: ------------
PROFILE
Passionate and motivated health professional with a strong passion for research with a master�s degree in Public health (MPH) from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. Solid healthcare background with a degree in bachelor�s in dental surgery (BDS). Interest in innovative research and teaching strategies. Ability to think out of the box. Well versed in adobe photoshop. Vast experience of working with multilingual populations. A perfect combination of technical and creative skills.
EXPERIENCE
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York
The MINDS Foundation, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Co-investigator
6/17-2/18
�Comparing two different approaches in training Community Health Workers in Mental Health in Vadodara, Gujarat�
� Prepare and monitor documentation for IRB approval.
� Establish protocols for participant screening and consent.
� Record and maintain research data and input information into relevant databases.
� Data analysis and interpretation using SAS.
� Review relevant literature using appropriate databases (PubMed and Ovid).
� Summarize research findings for publication in scientific journal.
Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York
Research Assistant
1/17-6/17
� Worked in the Mount Sinai OBGYN clinic on an IRB-approved research study on awareness about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
� Responsibilities included screening participants based on eligibility criteria, obtaining consent, data collection, administering surveys, recording responses and informing as well as educating pregnant women about this act.
Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India
Research Intern 09/14 � 12/14
� Worked on Project KIDS aimed at educating and interacting with students, teachers, and parents about juvenile diabetes.
� Assessed the role of school policies in the emergence of risk factors of Non-Communicable Diseases in New Delhi, India.
� Helped in preparation of surveys, editing and preparing evaluation reports and checking latest WHO statistics and figures.
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Editor in chief 3/12- 03/13
� Supervised the editorial team and monitored closely articles and campaigns for publication
� Used Adobe Photoshop to prepare and designed unique logos, magazine layout and posters for raising awareness about healthcare
� Published articles in the annual dental school magazine
� Prepared, edited and published weekly newsletters for the college
� Worked on anti-tobacco, oral cancer awareness campaigns
� Awarded the third prize in anti-tobacco awareness by the Indian Dental Association (IDA)
EDUCATION
2015-2018: Master�s in Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. Total GPA- 3.474
2008-2013: Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Overall GPA - 3.5
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
� Confidential data/correspondence
� Data analysis
� Scientific literature survey
� Endnote
� Printing
� Designing
� Microsoft Office
� Scientific and research writing
� Knowledge of Medical terminology and ability to interpret medical charts
� Adobe photoshop
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
� Created short videos on youtube-'Tigerfly' and web series 'Tales of Bahaduri'
Link:
------------/watch?v=nUyuT4bv-1A
------------/watch?v=jmDFdSCYQ14&t=138s
Filmed and edited a commercial for �Walmart� for Design company �EnVogue International LLC� which required working and collaborating with designers on a daily basis.
� Created animated film using cartoon characters to explain simple law of physics. Link here-
------------/284864967#
�Awarded first prize or short film �heART� at AT&T Creatathon. Link to my film- ------------/watch?v=tZA4uWkCmuY
�Prepared short movie on mental health for ART with Impact. Link to my film- ------------/277833253?ref=fb-share&1#
� Certificate of Merit: Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India for academic excellence in Dental Pharmacology (3/2011)
� Organized a one-week free dental camp monitoring oral hygiene status of inmates of Prayas Juvenile Center, New Delhi, India (9/2012)
� Surveyed and published results of the oral hygiene practices of school students in the annual school magazine (Takshila Educational Society, India) (5/2014)
� Published opinion article on Oral hygiene methods for an annual school magazine (Takshila Educational Society, India) (5/2014)
� Participated in a workshop conducted by WHO regarding improving adolescent health in low and middle- income countries (Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India). (9/2014-10/2014)
� Participated and organized several community events like bake sale, Oral cancer awareness week, old age home visits as well as cultural events. (9/2012-3/2013)
REFERENCES
� Dr. Craig Katz- Thesis advisor and mentor
Clinical Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Medical Education
Faculty Advisor in Medical Education, Director, Program in Global Mental Health
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai One Gustave L. Levy Place,
Box 1257 New York, NY 10029-6574,
Phone: ------------
Email: ------------
� Dr. Mathilda Chiu- Principal Investigator, PWFA project
Director, NY/NJ NIOSH-ERC (Education & Research Center) Pilot Projects Training
Program, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Phone: ------------
Email: ------------
� Dr. Monica Arora- Director, Health Promotion Division, Public Health Foundation of
India, ISID Campus, 4 Institutional Area
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi � 110070, India
Email: ------------
� Manoj Chirania- President, EnVogue International LLC
EnVogue 230 Fifth Ave #1604. New York, NY 10001
Email: ------------
Phone: ------------