Sonica Sayam

• Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
• Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
• Courses taught:
  SPHL 602 – Foundation of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  SPHL603 – Public Health Data Laboratory
  EPIB610 - Foundations of Epidemiology
  EPIB315 – Biostatistics for Public Health Practice

• Led a comprehensive project to compile current epidemiological data concerning cognitive and behavioral health issues in the U.S. elderly population, including high-risk groups and future projections in the absence of appropriate interventions and strategically formulated persuasive messages to facilitate the widespread dissemination and utilization of the document among policymakers, advocates, journalists, and other stakeholders dedicated to improving the well-being of older adults.
• Played a pivotal role in drafting a significant portion of the GCBH report "Building Better Brain Health for All People", specifically focusing on the description of current epidemiological evidence of dementia disparities worldwide and within the United States (pages 35 to 45)
• Conducted in-depth research to identify high-quality studies providing robust evidence to support the information presented in GCBH infographics.
• Initiated the NIH Music Network Grant (RFA-AT-23-009) application process by creating the initial outline and drafted critical sections of the grant application, including the specific aims page and portions of the significance and background sections.
• Collaborated closely with the supervisor on multiple IHME projects, specializing in identifying gaps in existing data related to dementia demographics at both the state and county levels.

• Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.
• Partnered with research team to strategize research and develop specific plans.
• Helped senior personnel develop sound research protocols and procedures.
• Gathered, organized and entered data into SAS to perform advanced statistical analyses and test hypotheses to generate reports and charts for research stakeholders.
• Prepared summaries of research data for oral and poster presentations in national and international scientific conferences.
• Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.

• Worked with teams to develop HRSA-17-023 grant application for the fiscal year 2017.

1. Patient Care & Medical Documentation

· Assess and diagnose patients' medical conditions.

· Develop and implement treatment plans.

· Perform medical procedures, such as sutures or minor surgeries.

· Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

· Respond to medical emergencies and provide initial care.

2. Collaboration:

· Collaborate with attending physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

3. Patient Education:

· Educate patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.

• Analyzed the data, reported the results and crafted the manuscript for publication.
• Mentored aspiring physicians in conducting their own research projects.