Shriraj Patel, D.O.

Aspiring Chief Resident with a demonstrated history of leadership, clinical proficiency, and commitment to medical education.

• Scholarship Days, 2nd Place Case Report Category - Geisinger Medical Center (May 2023)
• Student of the Month - TouroCOM, Middletown (March 2021)
• Graduation with Honors Cum Laude - University of Richmond (2018)
• Presidential Scholar - University of Richmond (2014-2018)
• Arts & Sciences Summer Research Fellowship - University of Richmond (2016)

Co-Chair, Recruitment Council

Geisinger Internal Medicine Residency, 07/2023 - current

• Spearheaded positive changes in the interview process, introducing impactful elements such as convening residents in person during virtual pre-interview events and organizing in-person social gatherings for second-look candidates. Implemented strategic communication to cultivate stronger connections with targeted applicants

Secretary, Creative Arts in Medicine

TouroCOM Middletown, 09/2019 - 07/2020

• Part of the leadership team that reconstituted the CAIM organization in efforts to continue exploring the applications of creative arts in therapeutic medicine

Chair, Relay for Life

University of Richmond, 06/2015 - 05/2018

• Led Relay for Life initiatives in alignment with American Cancer Society goals, driving successful fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy efforts. Coordinated strategic plans, organized impactful events, and motivated a dedicated team to collectively contribute to the fight against cancer.

Clinical Educator Track

Geisinger Medical Center, 02/2023 - current

• Applicant-selected. Acquiring advanced medical education skills throughout the second and third years of residency. Focused on mastering innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and effective mentorship techniques.

Osteopathic Recognition Track

Geisinger Medical Center, 06/2022 - current

• Delivering Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) to patients and providing educational guidance on techniques to fellow residents. Enhancing proficiency in osteopathic principles, contributing to comprehensive patient care, and fostering a culture of osteopathic excellence.

Program Evaluation Committee

Geisinger Medical Center, 03/2023 - current

• Selected to represent the Geisinger Internal Medicine Residency in oversight of curriculum development and program evaluations. Contribute to planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities. Review and recommended revisions for competency-based curriculum goals, monitor resident performance, and ensure program quality.

Review Article

"Membrane Proteins Mediating Reception and Transduction in Chemosensory Neurons in Mosquitoes"
Journal: Frontiers in Physiology
Year: 2018
DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01309
Authors: Jackson T. Sparks, PhD (1), Gina Botsko, PhD (1), Daniel R. Swale, PhD (2), Linda M. Boland, PhD (3), Shriraj S. Patel, PhD (3), Joseph C. Dickens, PhD (3)

Affiliations:

1 Biology Department, High Point University, High Point, NC, United States

2 Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA, United States

3 Department of Biology, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, United States

Manuscripts in Process:

"Pro-Inflammatory Food, Gut Microbiota and Cardiovascular Diseases and Pancreatic Diseases"
Authors: Bing Chen, MD (1), Shriraj Patel, DO (2), Lingyu Bao, MD, PhD (3), Danial Nadeem, MD (1), Chayakrit Krittanawong, MD (4).

Affiliations:

1 Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
2 Department of Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
3 Division of Intramural Research, National Institutes of Health, Washington DC
4 Cardiology Division, NYU School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA

American College of Gastroenterology (10/20/2023):

• "Colonic Enteric Fistula – An Extremely Rare Complication of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass" - Shriraj Patel, DO (Internal Medicine), Bing Chen, MD, Sara West, DO (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Presented by Bing Chen, MD.

• "A Gut-Wrenching Case of Aortic Dissection Complicated by Acute Ischemic Duodenal Ulcer" - Shriraj Patel, DO (Internal Medicine), Bing Chen, MD, Sunny Patel, DO (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Presented by Bing Chen, MD.

• "Delays in Inpatient Colonoscopy: An Opportunity to Intervene?" - Monica T. Dzwonkowski, DO, Shivani K Desai, MD, Shriraj Patel, DO, Deepa Kumarjiguda, DO, Umair Iqbal, MD, Tian Guo, MS, Patrick May, MS, Matthew Joshua Shellenberger, DO. Departments of Internal Medicine (1), Division of Gastroenterology (2), Biostatistics Core (3), Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Presented by Monica T. Dzwonkowski, DO.

University of Richmond Arts & Sciences Symposium (04/24/2018):

• "Kir2.3 Channel Regulation by PKC Phosphorylation" - Presented by Shriraj Patel, under the direction of Linda M. Boland, PhD, University of Richmond Arts & Sciences Symposium.

Morbidity and Mortality Conference

Geisinger Medical Center, 12/15/2023

"Beneath the Surface: Navigating the Tangle of Medical and Social Realities"

• Analyzed an adverse medical event to identify contributing factors, propose improvements, and highlight social determinants of health

Journal Discussion

Geisinger Medical Center, 10/24/2022

"Effect of Colonoscopy Screening on Risks of Colorectal Cancer and Related Death – The NordICC Trial, NEJM"

• Led a journal discussion on this randomized study that investigated the effects of population-based colonoscopy screening on the risks of colorectal cancer and related death at 10 years

Teaching Assistant 

TouroCOM Physiology Department, 09/2019 - 07/2020

• Assisted first-year medical students in grasping the foundational principles of medical physiology. Attended to student concerns through the platform of weekly office hours

Student Mentor

 TouroCOM Student Government, 09/2019 - 07/2020

• Guided incoming students with the transition to medical school, fostering confidence for personal and academic success

Master of Ceremonies

TouroCOM, 02/13/2020

• Coordinated the procession of a talent show hosted by the Creative Arts in Medicine Organization

Disc Jockey

Touro Day, 08/06/2019

• Provided musical entertainment and ambiance as the Disc Jockey for an outdoor medical student event, coordinating music for the club crawl where students toured various clubs.

Guest Speaker Introduction

"Is the Future of Medicine in Our DNA?" - University of Richmond, 04/17/2016

• Chosen by Jepson Leadership Studies Dean to introduce speaker, Dr. Wendy Chung : current Chief of Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital and Professor at Harvard Medical School

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Oneida Health Hospital (Oneida, NY), 01/2020 - 02/2020

• Questionnaire screening and administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to hospital employees and local community

• Two-Electrode Voltage Clamp
• RNA Preparation
• Xenopus oocyte expression system

• CPR AED First Aid
• ACLS-BLS
• Obesity Medicine (4-week course)

• American Medical Association
• American Osteopathic Association
• Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
• TriBeta Biological Honor Society