Collaborated with external researchers on UCSF Division of Gastroenterology projects to enhance research outcomes.
Collaborated on preparation of abstracts and manuscripts, presenting research findings at regional and national scientific meetings to disseminate knowledge and findings.
Conducted retrospective clinical research on Lynch Syndrome in older adults, emphasizing colonoscopy surveillance and hereditary cancer outcomes.
Design and manage a secure REDCap clinical research database for standardized data collection and quality assurance.
Perform comprehensive electronic medical record review, clinical data abstraction, and variable standardization.
Hospitalist
Sanford Hospital
Bemidji, USA
01.2024 - Current
Managed daily census of 13 floor patients and 2-3 critically ill ICU patients, ensuring high-quality inpatient care.
Provide comprehensive inpatient Internal Medicine care for medically complex hospitalized patients.
Coordinated multidisciplinary care to enhance clinical outcomes, improve patient safety, and streamline discharge planning.
Supervised and collaborated with consultants, nursing staff, therapists, pharmacists, and case management teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
Internal Medicine Resident
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, USA
07.2020 - 09.2023
Completed comprehensive residency training in Internal Medicine.
Completed six months of intensive care unit rotations, providing care for critically ill patients, including COVID-19 cases.
Managed diverse acute and chronic medical conditions, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.
Executed bedside procedures such as central venous catheter placement and arterial line placement, ensuring patient safety and procedural accuracy.
Research Scholar
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, USA
09.2017 - 03.2018
Conducted clinical research to investigate endoscopic image and pathology correlation.: Minimal Risk Registry of Endoscopic Image and Pathology Correlation using the Fujinon 7000 Blue Light Imaging System.
Executed laboratory research focused on pancreatic cancer treatment methods.: Pancreatic cancer research project.
Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects at a leading medical institution.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement research protocols.
Analyzed data using statistical software to draw meaningful conclusions from experiments.
Education
Internal Medicine Residency -
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, Pennsylvania, USA
09-2023
Preliminary Surgery Residency -
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York, USA
07-2019
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences
Karimnagar, India
05-2015
Usmle Scores
235, 244, Passed, 212
Awards
Medical School Awards
Best Final Year Medical Student Award for All-Round Excellence
Top Honors in Biochemistry
Top Honors in Pharmacology
Top Honors in Medicine
Top Honors in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Best Presentation Award for Thyroid Nodule/Cancer at the State Internal Medicine Conference
Other Awards
Outstanding Poster Presentation Award, American College of Gastroenterology (2022)
Everest Foundation Scholar Nominee (2018)
Third Prize - All India Medical Quiz, Christian Medical College, Vellore
First Prize - Inter-College Chess Championship
Publications
Kochhar G, Pasham S, et al., Endoscopic suturing is effective for long-term closure of the primary defect in the majority of patients: A tertiary care center experience., American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2018, 113, Suppl, AB249
Naidu D, Manohar S, Pasham SR, et al., Study of autonomic functions in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia., MRIMS, 2016, 4, 2, 106-110
Arutla M, Sarkar S, Unnisa M, Pasham S, et al., Malnutrition after pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy in chronic pancreatitis: Risk factors in real-world practice., Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
Volunteer Experience
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Duty Medical Officer, Bhadrachalam, India, 06/01/16, 07/31/16
Munch and Learn, Organizer & Educator, Jacksonville, FL, 08/01/17, 08/31/17
American College of Physicians, Minnesota Representative, ACP Leadership Day (Capitol Hill), Washington, DC, 01/01/24, 01/01/24
Certifications And Licensure
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Board Certified
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), Certified
California Medical License, Active
Research
External Research Collaborator, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, CA, Aparajita Singh, MD, 06/01/26, Present, Conduct retrospective clinical research evaluating Lynch Syndrome in older adults, focusing on colonoscopy surveillance, hereditary cancer outcomes, and evidence-based clinical decision-making., Design and manage a secure REDCap clinical research database for standardized data collection and quality assurance., Perform comprehensive electronic medical record review, clinical data abstraction, and variable standardization., Collaborate on abstract preparation, manuscript development, and presentation of research findings at regional and national scientific meetings.
Research Scholar, Department of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, Michael B. Wallace, MD, Bhaumik Brahmbhatt, MD, Clinical Research: Minimal Risk Registry of Endoscopic Image and Pathology Correlation using the Fujinon 7000 Blue Light Imaging System., Laboratory Research: Pancreatic cancer research project.
Hobbies and Interests
Donate one unit of blood annually., Plant one tree every year since the age of 18., Badminton, Cricket, Indian Classical (Carnatic) Music, Biographies and autobiographies, particularly Wings of Fire by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Timeline
External Research Collaborator
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
06.2026 - Current
Hospitalist
Sanford Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Internal Medicine Resident
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2023
Research Scholar
Mayo Clinic
09.2017 - 03.2018
Internal Medicine Residency -
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Preliminary Surgery Residency -
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
External collaborator and chief advisor at Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki GreeceExternal collaborator and chief advisor at Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki Greece