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Daman Samrao

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Board-certified pathology professional with subspecialty training in breast and gynecology offering a solid background in hospital and laboratory environments. Highly experienced in leading staff, reviewing cases and consulting with physicians to guide and enhance patient diagnoses and treatment plans. Ready to take on a new professional challenge with an expanding operation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Pathologist/Medical Director

Laboratory Medicine Consultants
08.2014 - Current
  • Established strong interdisciplinary relationships with clinical colleagues to enhance communication and collaboration in patient care.
  • Increased diagnostic precision and enhanced quality of care by engaging in proficiency testing programs and collaborating with peers to guide process improvements.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by conducting comprehensive histopathological examinations of tissue samples.
  • Improved turnaround time for critical cases by prioritizing urgent specimens and communicating closely with clinical teams.
  • Reduced patient wait times for results by implementing efficient laboratory processes and workflow management.
  • Consulted on frozen and intraoperative sections to offer clinical expertise.
  • Participated in tumor board meetings, providing valuable insights into disease progression and treatment options based on pathological findings.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, nurturing a cohesive and collaborative pathology team focused on delivering excellent patient care.
  • Oversaw operation and maintenance of 20-staff medical laboratory.
  • Provided expert consultations to referring physicians, guiding treatment decisions based on pathology findings.
  • Mentored junior pathologists and lab technicians, fostering professional growth and skill development within the team.
  • Contributed to hospital accreditation success by maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards in pathology services.
  • Represented staff at meetings and on designated committees relative to areas of specialty or service.


Director Biomedical Sciences

Kirk Kekorian School of Medicine
01.2020 - 07.2023
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Evaluated course effectiveness through regular assessments, implementing improvements based on feedback from students and colleagues alike.
  • Delivered engaging lectures and seminars, fostering a stimulating learning environment for students.
  • Served on academic committees to develop policies and strategies that promote excellence in education and research.
  • Implemented new teaching methodologies that led to improved student performance and retention rates.
  • Mentored junior faculty members to facilitate their professional growth and increase departmental expertise.
  • Supervised graduate students'' research projects, providing guidance towards successful thesis completion and publication.
  • Contributed to curriculum development initiatives by staying current on emerging trends in medicine and pedagogy.
  • Advised undergraduate students on career pathways within the field of medicine, supporting their long-term growth opportunities.
  • Led efforts to secure accreditation for new programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards while expanding educational offerings.
  • Facilitated community outreach programs to raise awareness about public health issues and promote the institution''s commitment to social responsibility.
  • Developed innovative medical curricula, resulting in higher student engagement and improved examination scores.
  • Participated in professional and scientific meetings to further individual knowledge and contribute to development of other professionals.
  • Prepared and delivered presentations to other professionals and during local, regional and national professional and scientific meetings.
  • Served in leadership and membership capacities on college and faculty committees.
  • Evaluated, developed and delivered course material to students in particular scientific discipline.
  • Established and maintained scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.

Laboratory Director

Diagnose Early
07.2023 - Current
  • Validated hematology analyzer and obtained CLIA certification
  • Serve as PI for on going study
  • Provide medical and technological consultation as needed


Laboratory Director

WellCare
01.2022 - Current
  • Directed team performance, managed schedules, and optimized workflow to maximize productivity.
  • Implemented process improvements to eliminate errors, reduce processing time, and streamline procedures.
  • Ensured accurate data collection and analysis through strict quality control measures.
  • Managed budgets, inventory, and purchasing to maintain cost-effective operations while supporting lab needs.
  • Kept laboratory in line with facility and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits and addressing any identified issues promptly.
  • Oversaw the hiring, training, and supervision of laboratory staff to create an effective team environment.
  • Coordinated laboratory work with outside departments and facilities to keep specimens and results moving forward.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of staff performance to identify opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Locums Pathologist

City of Hope
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Consulted on frozen and intraoperative sections to offer clinical expertise.
  • Reviewed outside cases by assessing test results, reading reports, and adding additional tests, which was followed by issuing a new pathology report.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by conducting comprehensive histopathological examinations of tissue samples.

Locums Pathologist

Labcorp
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by conducting comprehensive histopathological examinations of tissue samples.


Laboratory Director

Kirk Kekorian School of Medicine
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Directed the building and outfitting of a CLIA laboratory from start to finish
  • Kept laboratory in line with facility and regulatory compliance requirements.

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Nevada School of Medicine
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Contributed to learning of medical students through classroom teaching and in one‐on‐one out-of-class situations.
  • Served on academic committees, collaborating with colleagues to promote continuous improvement within the institution''s overall educational experience.

Education

Breast, Gynecologic and Perinatal Pathology Fellowship -

Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC
01.2014

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency -

LAC+USC
06.2013

M.D. -

Keck School of Medicine, USC
01.2009

B.A. with Honors (Molecular and Cell Biology) -

UC Berkeley
01.2005

Skills

  • Medical Knowledge
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Scientific Writing
  • Patient Care
  • People Management
  • Strategic Planning

Certificationsandlicensure

  • ESME Certification, 06/01/2022
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical, 07/31/2013 - 12/31/YY
  • ThinPrep Certification, 06/01/2013

Medicallicensure

  • California, A117091
  • Nevada, 15383
  • Arizona, 49489

Societymemberships

  • College of American Pathologist (2009-current)
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (2009-current)
  • United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (2013-current)
  • Clark County Medical Society (2021-current)

Teaching

  • Kirk Kekorian School of Medicine, Phase 1 Instructor for all Organ System Courses and Health Meets Food, 01/01/2020, current
  • Kirk Kekorian School of Medicine, Phase 1 Course Director IMS, Pulmonology, Renal, Hematology, Musculoskeletal, 01/01/2020, current
  • Kirk Kekorian School of Medicine, Phase 1 Organ System QRS Instructor, 01/01/2021, current
  • Kirk Kekorian School of Medicine, Medical Education Summer Track Instructor, 06/01/2022, 08/01/2022
  • Kirk Kekorian School of Medicine, Year 1 General Pathology and Year 2 Multidisciplinary Case Study, Clinical Assistant Professor, 01/01/2016, current
  • University Medical Center Las Vegas, Pathology instructor for gynecologic oncology, current
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, MS-1 Organ Based Systems Course, Pathology Lab Instructor – Reproductive Biology Course, 2014, 10 hours
  • LAC+USC Department of Pediatrics, Glucose Monitor Training, Pathology Instructor, 07/01/2013, 2 hours
  • LAC+USC, OB/GYN PGY-1 Microscopy Lab, Pathology Instructor, 07/01/2013, 2 hours

Researchactivities

  • Facilitating Social Bonding Between Incoming Medical Students Through Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training, IAMSE, 6/6/22,Creating a Collaborative Environment for Incoming Medical Students through EMT Training, WGEA, 4/1/22,
  • Virtual Multidisciplinary Intervention using Question Review Sessions for At-Risk Students in Pre-Clerkship, WGEA, 4/1/22.
  • Adenomyoepithelioma of the Breast: Case Report and Review of Literature for Aurora Diagnostic’s Case of the Month Digital Series, 8/1/2019.
  • Berger JL, Samrao D, Huang M, Olawaiye AB. Primary gynecologic melanoma: A report of two unusual cases. Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2015 Jan 17; 11:31-3,
  • Wong BJ, Hong BK, Samrao D, Kim GH, Rao NA. A 49 year old with unilateral, nontender left eyelid swelling. Digit J Ophthalmol. 2014 Jan 18;20(1):15-9.
  • Mhawech-Fauceglia P, Wang D, Samrao D, Kim G, Lawrenson K, Meneses T, Liu S, Yessaian A, Pejovic T. Clinical implications of marker expression of carcinoma-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in patients with epithelial ovarian carcinoma after treatment with neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Cancer Microenviron. 2014 Aug;7(1-2):33-9.
  • Mhawech-Fauceglia P, Wang D, Samrao D, Liu S, DuPont NC, Pejovic T. Trefoil factor family 3 (TFF3) expression and its interaction with estrogen receptor (ER) in endometrial adenocarcinoma. Gynecol Oncol. 2013 Jul; 130(1):174-80.
  • Samrao D, Wang D, Ough F, Lin YG, Liu S, Meneses T, Yessaian A, Turner N, Pejovic T, Mhawech-Fauceglia P. Histologic parameters predictive of disease outcome in women with advanced stage ovarian carcinoma treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Transl Oncol. 2012 Dec; 5(6):469-74.
  • Mhawech-Fauceglia P, Wang D, Samrao D, Godoy H, Ough F, Liu S, Pejovic T, Lele S. Pair Box 8 (PAX8) protein expression in high grade, late stage (stages III and IV) ovarian serous carcinoma. Gynecol Oncol. 2012 Oct;127(1):198-201.
  • Mhawech-Fauceglia P, Wang D, Samrao D, Godoy H, Pejovic T, Liu S, Lele S. Pair-Box (PAX8) protein-positive expression is associated with poor disease outcome in women with endometrial cancer.Br J Cancer. 2012 Jul 10;107(2):370-4.
  • Mhawech-Fauceglia P, Wang D, Samrao D, Meneses T, Godoy H, Ough F, Lele S, Liu S, Pejovic T. The role of hypoxic-inducible factor (HIF1α) and aldolaseC protein in endometrial carcinogenesis: a retrospective study of 279 patients. BMJ Open. 2012 Aug 24; 2(4).
  • Benign Vulvar and Vaginal Pathology. Handbook of Gynecology. SpringerMeteor.
  • Comparative study of Ki67 labeling index in HER2 amplified versus non-amplified estrogen receptor positive invasive carcinoma of the breast. USCAP 2014.
  • Lee Summer Research Fellowship, Keck School of Medicine, USC, 2010 – “Expression of FGFs in Regenerating Cirrhotic Liver”.

Businessaddress

7455 W Washington Ave #301, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Businessphone

(702) 732-3441

Emailaddresses

dsamraosidhu@gmail.com

Personal Information

Citizenship: USA

Community Service

  • Medical Reserve Corp, Volunteer, 01/01/2021, current


Languages

Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Laboratory Director

Diagnose Early
07.2023 - Current

Locums Pathologist

City of Hope
01.2023 - 02.2024

Locums Pathologist

Labcorp
09.2022 - 02.2024

Laboratory Director

WellCare
01.2022 - Current

Laboratory Director

Kirk Kekorian School of Medicine
06.2020 - 06.2022

Director Biomedical Sciences

Kirk Kekorian School of Medicine
01.2020 - 07.2023

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Nevada School of Medicine
01.2016 - 12.2019

Staff Pathologist/Medical Director

Laboratory Medicine Consultants
08.2014 - Current

Breast, Gynecologic and Perinatal Pathology Fellowship -

Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency -

LAC+USC

M.D. -

Keck School of Medicine, USC

B.A. with Honors (Molecular and Cell Biology) -

UC Berkeley
Daman Samrao