Sayli Gaikwad
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Healthcare and Public Health professional with over 5 years of dedicated service as a physician and an additional year of expertise in clinical research coordination. Demonstrated proficiency in managing diverse clinical trials, including the coordination of patient information, laboratory samples, and compliance documents. Possesses comprehensive knowledge and certification in Institutional Review Board (IRB), Human Research, and Medical Conflict of Interest (COI) processes. Known for exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and adept problem-solving abilities. A collaborative team player with strong analytical skills, capable of efficiently handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Research Intern
UC San Diego Centers for Integrative Health
2023.09 - Current
- Maintained working knowledge of and ensured compliance with applicable ICH-GCP Guidelines, local regulatory requirements, SOPs, and study specific procedures
- Actively involved in the IRB protocol review process, guaranteeing adherence to ethical and regulatory guidelines
- Performed all tasks relevant to study participant selection, including written and oral consent, screening and educating subjects, caregivers, and referral sources on protocol specific details and expectations.
- Expertly conducted full range of patient and protocol assessments, including safety and efficacy.
- Active contributor in investigator/sponsor and coordinator meetings, sharing valuable study data and insight as requested.
- Communicated professionally to internal and external study teams the performance of recruitment tactics.
- Increased study engagement both with patients and site staff along with support study compliance requirements to meet sponsor goals.
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
- Adapt to new and innovative solutions for patient recruitment challenges and fast-paced environments.
- Maintenance of study regulator documents, including screening and enrollment logs, drug accountability logs, subject identification logs, site signature logs Completion of case report forms (CRFs)
- Coordinate and oversee clinical assessments of clients participating in clinical trial studies
Research Intern
IDC department - Einstein-Jefferson Medical Center
2022.06 - 2023.03
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Collaborated with research teams to develop project plans aligned with target timescales.
- Visualised research findings through data tables, graphs and presentations.
- Utilized statistical software like SAS & SPSS to perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis of data.
- Led research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
SAS tutor
Drexel University
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
Assistant Doctor
Akruti IVF Centre LLP
2016.06 - 2021.08
- First responsive doctor and provided comprehensive medical care, including vital sign monitoring, routine check-ups, emergency procedures, prescribing medicine, counselings and gynecologic examinations
- Evaluated and managed diabetes patients (Pregnant women)
- First responsive doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, performing intubation, CPR, daily patient rounds, admissions, and follow-ups
- Educated patients on healthy dietary practices, explained surgical procedures, and actively participated in patient
evaluation and management - Actively involved and conducted infertility research through the ERA project, specializing in biopsies to identify implantation windows
for pregnancy in infertile couple
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health
Philadelphia, PA06.2023
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery -
Padmashree Dr.D.Y. Patil University
Mumbai, India04.2016
Skills
- Software: SPSS, SAS, R, SQL, Arc GIS, REDCap, DAGitty, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SharePoint
- Applications: Zotero, EndNote, Canva, NVivo, Qualtrics
- Research: Clinical literature review, Manuscript writing, PowerPoint presentations, preparing Posters & Infographics, Qualitative & Quantitative analysis, Conducting focus and in-depth interviews, developing study protocols - Clinical trials, Quality and performance improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical database management, Patient Engagement, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB, Informed consent, Designing & Conducting research, Data collection, Analyzing & Interpreting the Statistical Data, Data visualization of result, Medical terminology, Infectious disease surveillance, Communicable disease testing
- Soft skills: Self-motivated, Works independently, Detail oriented, Effective communicator, Analytical Thinking, Time Management
Certification
- IRB/Research Administration COI, CITI Program, 09/2022, 09/2026
- Human Subjects Research (Medical), CITI Program, 09/2022, 09/2025
- CITI Conflicts of Interest (Medical COI), CITI Program, 09/2022, 09/2026
- World Health Organization (WHO): Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19
Awards Scholarships
- Public Health Dean's Scholarship (Sep 2021 - Jun 2023)
- Award in Centre for Public Health with focus on Anti-Racism Efforts (Jun 2022)
- COVID Warrior - Appreciation Award for serving as a frontline doctor during pandemic (Feb 2021)
Timeline
Volunteer Research Intern
UC San Diego Centers for Integrative Health
2023.09 - Current
SAS tutor
Drexel University
2022.09 - 2022.12
Research Intern
IDC department - Einstein-Jefferson Medical Center
2022.06 - 2023.03
Assistant Doctor
Akruti IVF Centre LLP
2016.06 - 2021.08
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery -
Padmashree Dr.D.Y. Patil University
- IRB/Research Administration COI, CITI Program, 09/2022, 09/2026
- Human Subjects Research (Medical), CITI Program, 09/2022, 09/2025
- CITI Conflicts of Interest (Medical COI), CITI Program, 09/2022, 09/2026
- World Health Organization (WHO): Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19
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