Stephanie Basant

Committed Internal Medicine Resident with strong foundation in managing complex acute and chronic medical conditions in diverse patient populations. Experienced in evidence-based clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary care coordination, and delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in the inpatient setting. Proven commitment to clinical excellence through leadership in quality improvement, resident education, and collaborative initiatives. Seeking to contribute strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and a patient-first approach to a dynamic hospital medicine team.

• NYU GLISOM Primary Care Program Resident of the Year 2025-2026
• NYU Langone Health Certificate of Achievement for Podium Presentation “Enhancing Smoking Cessation in a Primary Care Practice: A Quality Improvement Initiative” April 30, 2025
• Certificate of Participation NYACP Research Fair October 2025

Khan A, Basant S, Agha S, Ojukwu Perdomo T, Mosheyev M, Mulchan N. Serotonin syndrome masquerading as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome in a young adult: A case report. 2025.

Basant S, Ahmad Z, Yepez Romero D, Singh P, Williams D, Trehan M, Yedla S. Tick tock, the clock strikes shock: A case of fulminant babesiosis. Poster Presentation NYU Langone Hospital Suffolk Research Fair 2026

Basant S, Ahmad Z, Yepez Romero D, Szamosfalvi K, Takhalov Y, Mohabir A, Trehan M. Bear in mind the silent paw: A case of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis. Poster Presentation NYACP Research Conference 2025, NYU Langone Hospital Long Island Research Fair 2026, NYU Langone Hospital Suffolk Research Fair 2026

Ahmad Z, Basant S, London J,  Bulancea S, Urazov P, Mehta P, Tharayil Z. Enhancing smoking cessation in a primary care practice: A quality improvement initiative. Podium Presentation NYU Langone Hospital Suffolk Research Fair 2025

Ahmad Z, Khan S, Basant S, Tyagi A, Khan J, Osahan D, Mattoo A. It can always happen: A rare case of losartan-induced angioedema. 2024.

Basant S, Ahmad Z, Khan S, Rulka K, Williams S, Delbeau HR, Josan K. How low can you go? A case of ITP with 1 platelet and DVT. 2024.

Project Leader | Enhancing Smoking Cessation in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Internal Medicine Residency | 2024–2025

• Led a resident-driven quality improvement initiative to improve smoking cessation counseling, evidence-based pharmacologic interventions, and standardized electronic medical record (EMR) documentation in a primary care setting.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive resident education program incorporating didactic presentations, educational materials, and point-of-care clinical reminders to promote evidence-based smoking cessation practices.
• Directed weekly team debriefings to identify barriers to implementation, reinforce clinical best practices, and facilitate continuous quality improvements.
• Designed standardized data collection tools, analyzed clinical performance metrics, and developed graphical reports to monitor outcomes, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and guide data-driven improvements.
• Successfully increased smoking cessation counseling and EMR documentation rates, while establishing patient follow-up practices to support individuals interested in tobacco cessation.

Resident Wellness Committee | Committee Member
Internal Medicine Residency | July 2024–Present

• Collaborate with residency leadership and fellow committee members to develop and implement wellness initiatives promoting resident well-being, professional resilience, and a supportive training environment.
• Advocate for resident needs by gathering peer feedback, identifying opportunities to enhance engagement, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen communication and camaraderie within the residency program.
• Coordinate and organize resident wellness activities and team-building events to foster collegial relationships, strengthen team morale, and promote a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

• Journal Club 2024- Long term Oxygen therapy for 24 or 15 hours per day in severe hypoxemia
• Journal Club 2026- Romiplostim versus Placebo for Chemotherapy-Induced thrombocytopenia
• ACP High Value Care High Value Hospitalization
• Resident as Teachers: Feedback on the Fly

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