Ankita Aggarwal
Tyler,TX
Summary
As a newly graduating resident specializing in Occupational Medicine, the educational background includes cutting-edge knowledge and a dedication to fostering safer, healthier work environments. The training received encompasses the latest insights in injury and illness management, hazard assessment, and workplace wellness promotion. The focus is on dedicating expertise and energy to ensure employee well-being, mitigate risks, and promote regulatory compliance. Positioned to make a meaningful impact on occupational health and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Editorial Contributor
ABC News
09.2023 - Current
- Physician consultant for editorial content in ABC News Medical Unit
- Under direct supervision of Executive Producer Eric M. Strauss and Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton, MD
Compile and summarize research studies ahead of embargoed release for reportability to larger ABC News programming network - Review media scripts and digital articles for medical accuracy
Contribute original content for online medical and health news articles - Ensure that medical and health news articles are in line with ABC News standards and guidelines
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Resident
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
07.2022 - Current
- Chief Resident, ACGME-accredited advanced residency in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Core clinical practice areas: work-related injury or illness assessment and acute care, fitness of duty/return to work, employment-related screening, medical surveillance programs, independent medical examinations
- Other practice areas: workers’ compensation, risk sciences, health policy and management
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess workplace hazards, evaluate ergonomic conditions, and develop recommendations for hazard mitigation
- Provided on-site visits to various workplaces, identifying potential risks, and advising on strategies to enhance occupational health and safety.
- Enrolled in a comprehensive Lifestyle Medicine course that equips residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue board certification in Lifestyle Medicine through the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM).
- Rotations at OSHA, OccMD, Concentra, Nova, Eastman Chemical Company, VA, and a hospital-based Employee Health Clinic, among others.
General Surgery Resident
Nassau University Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
- 530-bed public safety net teaching hospital and regional Level I trauma center
- Completed a comprehensive internship program comprising 4 months of trauma surgery, 3 months of general surgery, and 4 months in the Surgical ICU
- Gained hands-on experience in trauma surgery and general surgery, performing a variety of procedures and contributing to critical patient care, including responding to Level 1 and 2 traumas
- Rotated through the ICU, managing critically ill patients, improving post-operative care, and enhancing patient outcomes
- Provided coverage in Urology, ENT, and Neurosurgery departments, expanding surgical knowledge and skills across specialties
- Participated in emergency and elective surgeries, demonstrating adaptability and delivering high-quality patient care under pressure.
Transitional Year Resident
Nassau University Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2021
- ACGME Accredited Residency Program
- Rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Emergency Medicine
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care
- Performing clinical assessments, diagnosing medical conditions, and developing treatment plans
- Participating in daily rounds, case discussions, and medical research projects
Clinical Assistant
Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Daily rounding on patients
- Manage responsibilities such as liaising with family members, coordinating with nursing staff, and communicating with administration
- Generate a minimum of 25 notes and enter all orders as part of my duties
- Oversee a floor of 40 patients on a vent and dialysis unit
Medical Assistant
Progressive Neurology
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Secured an Observership in Neurology for 8 weeks, and upon successful completion, received an offer to serve as an MA/Scribe under the supervision of Dr
- Intazam Khan at Progressive Neurology in NYC
- Perform duties encompassing patient vital sign assessments, history compilation, medication reconciliation, and the formulation of comprehensive histories and progress notes for office visits
- Attained in-depth knowledge about a range of neurological conditions, including headaches, stroke, dementia, seizures, multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, sleep disorders, and neuromuscular diseases, and multiple sclerosis
Education
Masters Public - Health
University of Texas Tyler
Tyler, TX2024
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Dayanand Medical College
India2019
Skills
- Communication
- Expert
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Crisis Management
- Experienced
- Empathy
Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
American College of Surgeons
Issued: June 2021, Expires: June 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association
Issued Aug 2023, Expires Aug 2025
- Incident Command System IS-100.c
FEMA
Issued 2023
Publications
2023 Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment
East Texas Human Needs Network
A comphrensive survey was conducted in Tyler assessing the needs of the community which was then presented and published in a final report.
Overdose deaths from fentanyl combined with stimulants increased 50-fold since 2010
Digital Article for ABC News
Digital Aritcle published on ABC News regarding a new study looking at the effects of the fourth wave of the opiod pandemic.
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Editorial Contributor
ABC News
09.2023 - Current
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Resident
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
07.2022 - Current
General Surgery Resident
Nassau University Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
Transitional Year Resident
Nassau University Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2021
Clinical Assistant
Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 06.2020
Medical Assistant
Progressive Neurology
01.2019 - 09.2019
Masters Public - Health
University of Texas Tyler
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Dayanand Medical College
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
American College of Surgeons
Issued: June 2021, Expires: June 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association
Issued Aug 2023, Expires Aug 2025
- Incident Command System IS-100.c
FEMA
Issued 2023
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