Ranjeeta Sarkar, MD
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced medical professional with over 15 years in medical education, clinical research, and patient care. Expertise in managing and implementing research projects in oncology graduate medical education. Proven leadership in faculty management and project management. Commitment to improving learner outcomes through innovative research and education strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Medical Education Research
HealthCourse Inc.
NY
05.2022 - Current
- Lead and direct education research projects, including education gap analyses, needs assessments, and curriculum impact analyses, focusing on health professional learners, including graduate medical education (GME) programs
- Oversee and implement research project designs, methodologies, and budgets for both U.S
- And international (namely the EU and the UK) projects
- Supervise and onboard steering committee and faculty members who are key opinion leaders (KOLs) across diverse specialties
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including quantitative/qualitative researchers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and international faculty, ensuring global perspectives in projects
- Lead and contribute to quantitative and qualitative analysis and outcomes reports
- Create and review clinical and medical content for over 100 continuing medical education (CME) programs, with a focus on early-career physicians, residents, fellows, and trainees
- Write, edit, and disseminate research findings through publications, posters, and presentations
- Develop and manage financial plans, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure cost-effective project execution.
Senior Clinical Researcher
NYU Langone Health
NY
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Collected and analyzed data from Pfizer-sponsored phase I-IV clinical trials involving COVID-19 vaccine immunogenicity, tolerability, and efficacy
- Implemented GCP, including safety policies, regulatory adherence, and IRB compliance, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
- Managed clinical review of AE and SAE, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations
- Participated in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and team/PI oversight meetings.
Core Clinical Lead
Essen Health Care
NY
08.2015 - 03.2021
- Provided direct patient care in a primary care setting, conducting health assessments, diagnosing issues, and recommending treatment plans
- Managed EMR documentation and supervised clinical assistants for quality assurance
- Trained and onboarded clinical staff on optimal EHR usage
- Aligned patient and practice requirements through partnership with CMO, CFO, COO, and IT leaders
Academic Medical Advisor
Kaplan Test Prep
NY
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Facilitated group learning sessions while providing guidance on licensing exams and leading national medical advisor calls.
- Ensured ACGME compliant residency and fellowship applications through comprehensive support to student applicants.
Associate Researcher
Columbia University in the City of New York
NY
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Contributed to NIDA-funded research study on adolescent addiction, overseeing translational and clinical research utilizing online interventions for addressing health disparities.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Weill Cornell Medicine
NY
05.2004 - 01.2008
- Recruited participants for studies, collected data, and performed statistical analysis
Education
Doctorate of Medicine (M.D) -
Trinity School of Medicine
05-2013
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.) -
Columbia University
01.2004
Skills
- Fluency in Spanish
- Medical Writing
- Medical Research
- Oncology
- Education Gap Analysis
- Needs Assessment
- Project Management
- Content Development
- Presentations
- Data Analysis
- Outcomes Reporting
- Regulatory Submissions
- Clinical Research
- Direct Patient Care
- Leadership
- ACGME Requirements
- Financial Management
- Resource Allocation
Publications and Presentations
- Response Anticipation and Response Conflict: An Event-Related Potential and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study, Sarkar, R., et al., The Journal of Neuroscience, 27, 9, 2272-2282, 2007
- Deficits in predictive smooth pursuit after mild traumatic brain injury, Sarkar, R., et al., Neuroscience Letters, 394, 3, 239-244, 2006
- Innovative Applications of the Mixed Methods Research Design in Healthcare Professional Education, Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions, February 2023
Timeline
Director of Medical Education Research
HealthCourse Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Senior Clinical Researcher
NYU Langone Health
03.2021 - 05.2022
Core Clinical Lead
Essen Health Care
08.2015 - 03.2021
Academic Medical Advisor
Kaplan Test Prep
08.2013 - 08.2015
Associate Researcher
Columbia University in the City of New York
01.2008 - 12.2008
Clinical Research Coordinator
Weill Cornell Medicine
05.2004 - 01.2008
Doctorate of Medicine (M.D) -
Trinity School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.) -
Columbia University
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