Resume Rev 12-8-2009

Reena Bhatt 8 Unity Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 8 December 2009 [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient Name]: Thank you for your consideration of my application for the Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship starting Summer 2011. Please find attached a copy of my resume and application. My four letters of recommendation will be arriving separately by mail. If you have questions, please call me at (401) 440-7770. I truly look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Reena A. Bhatt

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REENA

A.

BHATT

[email protected]

8 UNITY STREET PAWTUCKET, RI 02860

CELL PHONE • 401.440.7770 PAGER • 401.350.2731

EDUCATION Brown University Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery •

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Diverse training in plastic surgical skills including maxillofacial and hand trauma, craniofacial anomalies, Mohs reconstruction, microsurgical, and cosmetic procedures while at Rhode Island Hospital Active participant of resident organized patient clinics three times a week at Rhode Island Hospital

Brown University General Surgery General Surgery •

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2001-2005

AOA Recipient of the Merck Manual Award for general clinical excellence Recipient of the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation of the American Medical Women’s Association presented to women students who have achieved academic excellence Medical Scholars Program Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship Program USMLE Step 1 score 256, Step II 250, III 235 Jeffrey M Solomon Award in Pathology - award for best performance in Pathology Elected to American Society of Clinical Pathologists - The Pathology Honor Society Extensive Honors coursework throughout medical school

The Johns Hopkins University Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering, May 2000 • • • • • •

Providence, Rhode Island 2005-2007

Wide-ranging training in Trauma management and Critical Care while at Rhode Island Hospital, a busy level I trauma center

Drexel University College of Medicine Doctorate of Medicine, May 2005 • •

Providence, Rhode Island 2008-present

Baltimore, Maryland 1996-2000

Electrical Engineering Concentration AEMB, Biomedical Engineering Honor Society Α Ε ∆ , Pre-Health Professions Honor Society Dean's List G.P.A. 3.45/4.0 index Extensive coursework in developing writing skills, Women’s Studies, and

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BME Design

EXPERIENCE TABA Outcomes (Transabdominal Breast Augmentation) Project Rhode Island Hospital •

Investigated aesthetic outcomes and functional utility of transabdominal placement of breast implants in patients concurrently undergoing abdominoplasty. Presented at ASAPS Scientific Session 2009 and Senior Residents Conference 2009, accepted at AAPS 2009, submitted to ISAPS 2010. Manuscript currently being submitted to ASJ.

Impact of Helmets in Craniofacial Trauma in Motorcyclists Project Rhode Island Hospital •

2009-present

Invited to write two chapters for the International Textbook of Aesthetic Surgery, edited by Bryant Toth, MD and Nicolo Scuderi, MD. The textbook is to be translated into Italian and English. Work entailed a detailed examination of the past and present influences in the development of the procedures Blepharoplasty and Rhytidectomy. Presently in the midst of revisions for developing book.

The Impact of Rib Fractures on Elderly Trauma Patients Project Rhode Island Hospital

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2007-present

Analyzed craniofacial and associated injuries in unhelmeted versus helmeted motorcyclists. Utilized trauma registry at Rhode Island Hospital 1999-2008 to delineate morbidity, mortality, length of stay, and cost. We hope to use the resultant data to impact preventative strategies to reduce the incidence and severity of craniofacial trauma in motorcyclists in RI. Presented at New England Society (NESPRS) long presentation 2009, Annual RIH Hospital Research Day, submitted to AO Advanced Symposium, PSRC, and AAPS 2010. Currently writing manuscript.

Chapters “History of Blepharoplasty” and “History of Aesthetic Surgery of the Face” for the International Textbook of Aesthetic Surgery San Francisco •

2008-present

2007-present

Exploring the outcomes of elderly trauma patients who sustained rib fractures in coordination with ReCONECT (Research Consortium of New England Centers for Trauma). Retrospective review of 1621 patients examined the prognostic factors including premorbid conditions, associated ISS, age,

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number of rib fractures, level and volume of trauma center, attending and fellow presence, intubation, tracheostomy, and delivery of narcotics that influenced the outcomes of trauma patients older than fifty with multiple rib fractures. Presented at New England Surgical Society (NESS) 2009, will be presented at AAST, and will be published in Archives of Surgery. Employee Advisory Committee Rhode Island Hospital •

Nominated and elected by GME director Dr. Staci Fischer to be one of three residents who are part of a hospital-wide committee which is evaluating the patient care experience at the hospital to brainstorm about ways to improve it. This committee meets monthly to improve quality patient care and safety.

Ambulatory Clinic Review Committee Rhode Island Hospital •

November 20032005

Performed retrospective research and analysis with Dr. Finck, attending in Pediatric General Surgery. Analysis involved comparisons of open versus laparoscopic surgical technique for appendectomies in the pediatric population with regard to operative time, cost value, days to return to function, postoperative pain, perforated outcomes, complications, among other criteria.

Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship Program Drexel Surgery Department •

2009-present

Nominated and elected by GME director Dr. Staci Fischer to be part of this committee of residents, attendings, and hospital policy makers to improve resident-run ambulatory clinic care with regards to access to the clinics for patients, ease of transition from ER to clinic, increase efficiency, and resource utility and improvement for procedures in the clinics.

Pediatric Surgery Research St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children •

2009-present

Summer 2002

Awarded paid research fellowship through Drexel University College of Medicine to become involved in surgical research with Dr. Ari Brooks, attending in Surgical Oncology. Performed research and design for the department of Surgery in conjunction with the department of Robotics of Drexel University in the utilization of 3-Dimensional Ultrasonographic guidance for Robotic Needle Biopsy. Extrapolated the use of 3D ultrasound guidance to be implemented in surgical healthcare delivery, including such uses as prostate therapy, breast biopsy, liver biopsy, thyroid biopsy, Chorionic Villous Sampling(CVS), and a

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multitude of other surgical interventions. Presented research at Drexel University Discovery 2002 research day. Technology Analyst Accenture Consulting, Boston Office

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Extensive development and management of corporate websites, including AstraZeneca and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Project emphasis was on technical skills such as programming, design, and analysis and their application to a business strategy approach.

Capstone Honors BME Design Project The Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus •

Summer 1999

Helped to manage project in collaboration with the National Human Genome Project of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Directed small team of researchers in DNA Sequencing technology, specifically the use of DNA probes.

Research Assistant The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions •

Summer 1999-Fall 2000

Invited by Dr. Salmun to work with her in the analysis of the effectiveness of coursework concerning women in science on the careers of graduates of the class. Extensive research, analysis, and writing about the inclusion in science curriculums of courses about the rights and history of women in science. In addition, collaborated with Dr. Salmun regarding the curriculum of the Women in Science course.

Research Assistant The Applied Physics Laboratory •

Fall 1999-May 2000

During senior year at Johns Hopkins University, designed and executed the manufacture of a biopotential-based wheelchair control as part of The Capstone Honors BME Design Project under the guidance of Professor Nitish Thakur. Utilized electrical potentials from extraocular movements to control lateral and forward/reverse projections in a motorized wheelchair. Project emphasized teamwork, strategic planning, research and development. Presented project and paper to panel of Biomedical Engineering Faculty.

Independent Study The Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus •

Fall 2000-Spring 2001

Spring 1999

Evaluated the effects of hormone therapy on postmenopausal women and hypogonadal men by directing patients in cognitive and physical tests, analyzing data utilizing spreadsheet software, retrieving relevant research data utilizing MedLine and other Internet abstract sites, and aiding in the design of future

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hormone therapy studies.

Research Assistant The Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus •

1997-1998 Research involved microgravity simulations upon rodents in order to understand the loss of weight-bearing bone mass in humans during long term space flight. Laboratory was part of NASA’s “bone team”, an orthopaedic research division. Designed and executed the manufacture of various mechanical structures used in the course of the experiment and performed in vivo strain gauge implantation surgery.

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Currently editing TABA article to be submitted to Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Currently editing “History of Blepharoplasty” and “History of Aesthetic Surgery of the Face”. Currently editing manuscript regarding the Impact of Helmets on Craniofacial Trauma in Motorcyclists. Currently editing case report to be submitted regarding a large glomus tumor. Rib Fractures in Elderly Patients manuscript will be published in Archives of Surgery.

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Moderate proficiency in the Spanish language.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES MEDICAL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES • • • • • • •

President and Website Coordinator of the Surgery Interest Group Website Coordinator and President of REMEDY, medical organization for donating surgical supplies internationally Website Coordinator and Financial Director for the Healthcare Outreach Project (HOP), a project to deliver medical aid to the homeless Tutor for Microanatomy, Pathology, ICM, Physiology Med Scholar, selected to teach first year students in preparation for gross anatomy practicals Johns Hopkins University Alumni Interviewer Stage Assistant for Pediatric AIDS Benefit Concert

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Coordinator for Medical School Orientation Week at Drexel University School of Medicine Tutor for the Kensington Boys and Girls School-tutored children ages 4-9 in educationally underserved north Philadelphia

MEMBERSHIPS • • •

Member of the AOA Society, AMWA Member of the PHI MU Sorority (Φ ), Gamma Tau Chapter Member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), AE∆, AEMB

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