Preventive medicine physician and public health professional with experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis. Proven track record in supporting program operations, developing health policy strategies, coordinating cross-sector efforts, and crafting effective communications. Passionate about advancing health equity through system-level approaches and committed to anti-racist practices.
Hi, I’m
Alankrita Olson
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
University of Maryland
Researcher
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Baltimore Hip Studies: Conducting self-directed retrospective cohort studies examining factors related to functional recovery after hip fracture surgery in older adults.
- Occupational Health Office: Collaborating with other researchers to undertake a systematic review on aluminum exposure and consequent health effects. Developed an assessment tool for reviewing exposure studies to determine risk of bias, reliability, and study quality.
Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Clinician
07.2023 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Primary Care Clinic (2023-2024) -Delivered comprehensive medical care to a diverse patient population, diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Promoted wellness and preventive care through health screenings, immunizations, and counseling on disease prevention.
- Diabetes Clinc (2024-2025) - Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with uncontrolled diabetes and provided counseling on disease management and lifestyle changes to improve treatment adherence and outcomes. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care coordination and offer comprehensive patient care.
University of Maryland Medical Center
Preventive Medicine and Public Health Residency
07.2023 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Chief Resident (2024-2025): Represented residents at Residency Advisory Council meetings, facilitated program evaluation, and communicated feedback from residents to executive leadership, and advised on proposed residency changes. Organized career presentations, educational lessons, and social opportunities.
- Completed a quality improvement project assessing risk for healthcare-associated blood infections by developing a data-driven protocol to identify trends within the Baltimore VA Medical Center.
- Developed communication materials addressing health promotion and assisted in planning cross-sector meetings to foster collaboration on healthy aging with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP).
- Evaluated Medicare’s existing coverage of preventive services and drafted policy briefs to support decision makers with coverage requests at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Analyzed legislative proposals, developed policy recommendations, and assisted in preparing a successful grant application at the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM).
- Spearheaded a data project examining racial and ethnic disparities in Maryland and supported program planning and evaluation at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH).
Mount Sinai Hospital
Surgical Intern and Senior Resident
07.2021 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Managed complex hospitalized patients on the surgical floor, emergency room, trauma bay, and intensive care units.
- Responded to surgical consultations and demonstrated cross-disciplinary communication and quality documentation.
- Performed over 400 surgical procedures and supervised medical students and other providers.
Rush University Medical Center
Graduate Research Assistant
08.2017 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Created data collection methods for the Sleep Center with REDCap.
- Developed models for predicting circadian rhythm with actigraphy data to support medical sleep research.
Dr. Kristin L. Knutson
Clinical Research Coordinator
05.2015 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Supported administrative tasks and IRB processes for multiple NIH-funded clinical research studies.
- Recruited participants for a clinical study, ensured understanding and adherence to the protocol by study participants, and coordinated clinical schedules to arrange data collection sessions.
- Performed data collection, organization, and analysis with REDCap, Microsoft Excel, and SPSS.
Education
University of Maryland BaltimoreBaltimore, MD
Master of Public Health from Epidemiology
05-2025
University Overview
Rush Medical CollegeChicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
05-2021
University Overview
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry and Biophysics
05-2013
University Overview
Skills
- Clinical Acumen
- Epidemiology and Public Health
- Research and Data Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- Leading and Managing Teams
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Budgeting
- Marketing
Publications
Publications
- Huang Y, Mayer C, Cheng P, Siddula A, Burgess HJ, Drake C, Goldstein C, Walch O, Forger DB. Predicting circadian phase across populations: a comparison of mathematical models and wearable devices. Sleep. 2021 Oct 11;44(10):zsab126. doi: 10.1093/sleep/zsab126. PMID: 34013437; PMCID: PMC8503830.
- Michels, J., Cox, W., Siddula, A. and Tai, R., 2019. Why We're Fighting The American Medical Association. [online] Available at: .
- Rangaraj VR, Siddula A, Burgess HJ, Pannain S, Knutson KL. Association between Timing of Energy Intake and Insulin Sensitivity: A Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrients. 2020;12(2)
- Sroga GE, Siddula A, Vahshith D. Glycation of human cortical and cancellous bone captures differences in the formation of Maillard reaction products between glucose and ribose. PLoS ONE. 2015;10(2):e0117240.
Leadership
Leadership
- Advocacy Committee Member | American College of Preventive Medicine 01/2025-Present
- Resident Section Leader | American College of Preventive Medicine 01/2025-Present
- Vice President | University of Maryland Resident and Fellow Alliance 2023-2025
- Board Member | Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) 2017-2025
Timeline
Researcher
University of Maryland
07.2023 - Current
Clinician
Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2025
Preventive Medicine and Public Health Residency
University of Maryland Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2025
Surgical Intern and Senior Resident
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Rush University Medical Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
Clinical Research Coordinator
Dr. Kristin L. Knutson
05.2015 - 08.2017
University of Maryland Baltimore
Master of Public Health from Epidemiology
Rush Medical College
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry and Biophysics
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