Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Membership and Honorary/Professional Societies
Research Experience
Publications/Poster Presentations
Awards and Accomplishments
Timeline
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DIVYA MOORTHY

Chief Resident, Pediatrics, One Brooklyn Health
Brooklyn,NY

Summary

I am an American Board Certified Genetic Counselor and currently a Chief Resident, Pediatrics. I am a driven and innately curious learner

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Resident, Pediatrics

One Brooklyn Health
07.2024 - Current


  • Developed Individualized curriculum for Food, nutrition and GI rotation
  • Spearheaded advocacy efforts on behalf of the organization
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating a more welcoming environment for all members.
  • Advanced community outreach initiatives, raising awareness about the organization''s mission, programs, services offered.


Resident, Pediatrics

One Brooklyn Health
06.2022 - Current

Outstanding Resident Award

One Brooklyn Health
06.2023 - Current

General Practitioner

Private Practice Setting
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked with a Not-for Profit organization (Millet 4 U) in Bangalore, India. With collaborative efforts, we were able to provide access to alternate grains like Amaranth or King-seed for children with Celiac disease.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Promoted preventive healthcare measures through regular check-ups, immunization programs, and patient education on healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Stayed current on medical advancements through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Focused on early detection of potential health issues through routine screenings and assessments, resulting in timely interventions when needed.
  • Organized community wellness camps to promote preventive care

Research Scientist

New York State Institute For Basic Research
04.2014 - 01.2019
  • Evaluated new technologies for potential integration into existing research processes, driving continuous improvement efforts.
  • Mentored Genetic Counseling students rotating at IBR
  • Streamlined research processes to meet deadlines for multiple projects.


Genetic Counselor

Ofiice For People With Developmental Disabilities
04.2014 - 01.2019
  • Improved patient understanding of genetic testing options by providing comprehensive counseling and educational materials.
  • Maintained active membership in professional organizations to stay current on industry advancements and contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding genetics counseling practices.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, attentive listening, and addressing concerns with clear explanations.
  • Contributed to the establishment of new department protocols by staying abreast of industry best practices and regulatory guidelines in genetics counseling.

Physician/ Genetic Counselor

Center for Medical Genetics
06.2011 - 09.2011

Worked with a team that established the first of its kind Center for Medical Genetics in Chennai to provide access to Genetic testing at subsidized cost. Was responsible for training the lab personnel and registered nurses who provided counseling and information about Genetic testing to patients and their families.

Education

M.B.,B.S(BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY) -

VINAYAKA MISSIONS MEDICAL COLLEGE
SALEM, TAMIL NADU
04.2001 - 4 2008

Master of Science - Human Genetics

Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY
06.2011

Certification

American Board Certified Genetic Counselor

Membership and Honorary/Professional Societies

Member of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2022-Present

Member of National Society for Genetic Counselor, 2012-Present

Member of Americal Board of Genetic Counseling 2012- Present

Member of Medical Council of India, 2008- Present

Member of Indian Medical Association 2008- Present

Member of Tamilnadu Medical Association 2008- Present


Research Experience

07/2022- Present

Reducing Chest X-ray in children with Asthma,

Quality Improvement Project

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 


06/2023-Present

SIP (Simultaneously Implementing Pathways for Improving Asthma, Pneumonia and Bronchiolitis Care for Hospitalized Children)

Quality Improvement Project

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 


10/2023- Present

Power of Pronouns Grant from APPD

Grant Co-author


05/2024- Present

Team leader for "NutriFitness"- Part of Health Equity Grant


06/2014- 12/2018

  • Research coordinator for “FORWARD”(Fragile X Online Registry with Accessible Research Database) is a CDC funded multi-center study to collect clinical data from patients with Fragile X syndrome
  • Served as the patient liaison for recruiting patients for a research based Whole Exome sequencing test
  • Research coordinator for “Zynerba"-sponsored multi-site clinical trial on Cannabidiol for the management of behavioral symptoms in patient with Fragile X





Publications/Poster Presentations


  • Co-author, “Biallelic loss-of-function variants in DOCK3 cause muscle hypotonia, ataxia and intellectual disability”, Clinical Genetics 2017
  • Poster presentation on Leber congenital Optic Neuropathy, 2014
  • “Importance of Educating South Asian Indians about Thalassemia in their native language”, 2012
  • Poster presentation on Epigenetics and Enviroment, 2012
  • “ Away from family” and correlation with incidence of HIV in Salem, Tamilnadu, India, 2008



Awards and Accomplishments

  • Distinction in Microbiology for scoring >75%, 2004
  • Best all-rounder, for excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities, 2007-2008
  • Best oral presentation for Retinoic acid Embryopathy, 2012
  • Outstanding Resident Award, Pediatrics , 2023

Timeline

Chief Resident, Pediatrics

One Brooklyn Health
07.2024 - Current

Outstanding Resident Award

One Brooklyn Health
06.2023 - Current

Resident, Pediatrics

One Brooklyn Health
06.2022 - Current

General Practitioner

Private Practice Setting
02.2019 - 01.2020

Research Scientist

New York State Institute For Basic Research
04.2014 - 01.2019

Genetic Counselor

Ofiice For People With Developmental Disabilities
04.2014 - 01.2019

American Board Certified Genetic Counselor

02-2014

Physician/ Genetic Counselor

Center for Medical Genetics
06.2011 - 09.2011

M.B.,B.S(BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY) -

VINAYAKA MISSIONS MEDICAL COLLEGE
04.2001 - 4 2008

Master of Science - Human Genetics

Sarah Lawrence College
DIVYA MOORTHYChief Resident, Pediatrics, One Brooklyn Health