Dimple Vaidya

Experience

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  Mumbadevi Homoeopathic Hospital

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  Physician Intern

  • Received Practical training in subjects like radiology, obstetrics and surgery, pediatrics, anddermatology• Performed general & clinical examination of patients• Assisted physicians with patient condition assessment, surgeries and non-invasive procedures• Learned to make clinical notes and provided updates to the physicians in charge

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  Homeopathic Health Center

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

  Physician Assistant

  • Managed cases of acute or chronic diseases majorly respiratory diseases, skin ailments, andpsychiatric troubles; managing about 80 patients daily• Maintained detailed records of patient medical histories and evaluate symptoms• Interviewed online patients via skype and managed their treatment plan and follow-ups• Organized free medical camps and health awareness camps for patients from low socio-economic backgrounds

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  Utsav Institute

  Apr 2017 - Dec 2021

  Consulting homeopathic physician

  • Treated about 1000 patients from diverse backgrounds suffering from different conditions likemetabolic disorders, chronic joint disorders, allergic conditions, skin diseases etc.• Performed general & clinical examinations and if required performed home visits• Monitored and examined all patients’ complete health panel to determine the focus of the treatment• Provided assistance to patients for lifestyle issues such as diet and exercise• Monitored patient progress and maintained records Show less

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  MT Educare Limited

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2021

  Professor of Biology

  • Taught biology to a class of 50 high school students annually, evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance• Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to the needs of each student.• Organized laboratory activities for optimum learning, including preparing lectures, discussions, and student experiments

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  University of Washington

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2024

  Research Associate

  • Conducted research within the Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington, focusing on utilizing the National Covid Cohort Collaborative (N3C) to investigate the impact of Covid-19 on individuals with HIV• Analyzed Electronic Medical Records (EMR) of 20 million individuals using SQL and R for data manipulation• Collaborated with physician and biostatistician teams to study the impact of social determinants of health and race/ethnicity on COVID-19 severity among individuals with HIV• Conducted an extensive literature review to identify research gaps in health disparities, formulating hypotheses guiding the study’s direction and analysis• Utilized regression methods for data analysis, presenting findings to a scientific advisory committee in easily understandable terms for a general audience• Mentored three undergraduate research assistants, providing support in research methodologies, analytical techniques, and data interpretation• Led a project assessing the vaccination status of Covid-19, including booster shots, and their effects on individuals living with HIV Show less

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  Washington State Department of Health

  Jun 2023 - Mar 2024

  Health Services Consultant

  • Analyzed REDCap data about Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) visits across healthcare facilities using R, Tableau, and Excel • Applied qualitative and quantitative research methods to generate geographic heat maps of ICAR visit distribution across state counties on Tableau dashboard • Drafted and presented report on scheduling barriers for ICAR visits with process improvement strategies, resulting in a 30% boost in ICAR visit scheduling • Initiated and implemented data validation process in REDCap saving 10 hours/week of data cleaning time.• Applied negotiation and mediation skills to resolve inter-team discrepancies• Drafted, implemented, and trained state agency staff to the REDCap ICAR Data Entry Standard Operating Procedure • Presented evidence-based recommendations for enhanced infection prevention practices to the entire department Show less

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  Seattle Indian Health Board

  Sept 2024 - now

  Epidemiologist