SOMU CHATTERJEE

604 Timberline Apartments, Collins Ferry Road * Morgantown, WV 26505 * scdc4ef4@

westpost.net * 304-906-9079
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
PUBLIC HEALTH * PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/ADMINISTRATION * PHARMACEUTICALS / CLINICAL
TRIALS
Accomplished professional with an exceptional blend of research, clinical, and p
rogram management expertise within the medical/healthcare sector. Background inc
ludes the upcoming completion of a Master of Public Health Program in Environmen
tal Health, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, and pending Certification in Publi
c Health. Experienced in leading interdisciplinary large-scale research initiati
ves to further the treatment and well-being of individuals while addressing crit
ical healthcare concerns. Skilled at educating students and communities in medic
al practices and protocols and managing the administration of healthcare program
s to achieve organizational objectives. Success in leading cross-functional team
s to achieve goals. Proficient in using MS Office products and Adobe LiveCycle d
esign. Recently facilitated an international research collaboration.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Global Health Initiatives
* Research / Data Analysis / Health Communications
* Project Management / Coordination
* Survey Design /Clinical Trials
* Epidemiology / Biostatistics/Environmental Health
* Preventive / Diagnostic / Therapeutic Programs
* Staff Leadership / Oversight
* Preparedness / Response Coordination
EDUCATION:
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY - Morgantown, West Virginia
Master of Public Health, Environmental Health - MPH (Scheduled Completion Decemb
er 2010)
Environmental Epidemiology Thesis: Feasibility Study for Association Between Cas
es (patients with newly diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis) versus Controls (general
population) on the Use and Dermal Exposure of Crystalline Silica-Containing Cos
metics. Preceptor, M. McCawley, PhD.
Core Coursework: Environmental Health, Policy and Health Systems, Social and Beh
avioral Theory, Applied Biostatistics using Statistical Analysis Software (SAS),
Advanced Statistics using 'R', Public Health Epidemiology, and Survey Methods
Track Coursework: Pharmacology & Occupational Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, an
d Independent Study: Dispersion Models to Assess Air Pollution
Elective Coursework: Categorical Data Analysis Using 'R', Culture & Health (Cult
ure Specific Health Practices of Ethnic Groups), Grant Writing in Public Adminis
tration, and Public Health Seminar (Emergency Health Preparedness and Other Topi
cs)
DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, TIRUNELVELI MEDICAL COLLEGE - Tamil Nadu, India
Bachelor of Medicine (M.B.) and Bachelor of Surgery (B.S.) (Physician) (2000)
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification in Public Health (CPH), National Board of Public Health (NBPHE) (P
ending)
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY - Morgantown, West Virginia 2009 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant, Center of Aging - Community Medicine (CMED) (2010 -
Present)
Perform research and development activities, including reviewing literature, com
piling results, preparing papers and technical reports, and documenting outcomes
of research associated with Restless Leg Syndrome and associated comorbid facto
rs.
Principal Investigator: Kim E. Innes, MSPH, PhD and Associate Professor, CMED
Graduate Research Assistant in Community Medicine (CMED) (2010)
Led efforts to review literature and an SAS database to identify associations be
tween inflammatory markers, insulin resistance, obesity, and other factors of me
tabolic syndrome.
Principal Investigator: Juhua Luo, PhD and Assistant Professor, CMED
Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology (2009)
Taught and participated in histology qualitative and quantitative research for p
re-medical students and individuals already accepted to medical schools. Develop
ed and conducted lectures and laboratory studies in collaboration with Professor
Jorge Flores, PhD, to further student understanding of academic materials.
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Orthopedics (2009)
Participated in a statewide Help Arthritis through Exercise (HARE) study program
by comparing improvement in morbidities in individuals suffering from arthritis
subsequent to participating in an exercise regimen.
* Conducted assessments of participants countywide by evaluating physical abilit
ies and preparing each for defined exercise regimens, adhering to IRB approved p
rotocol.
* Screened participants statewide by conducting extensive telephone interviews.
Principal Investigator: Dina Jones, PT, PhD
PHYSICIAN AND HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION - Gurgaon and New Delhi, India 2007 - 20
08
Volunteer, Adarsh Rural Development Society
Served as an integral member of a nationally recognized non-governmental organiz
ation charged with leading a national rural health mission. Collaborated with a
team in developing, evaluating, assessing feasibility, and implementing healthca
re initiatives across rural India.
* Secured education and financial aid for villagers by gathering feedback from l
ocals on the amount of support required to realize sustainable, long-term change
.
* Facilitated medical fairs to promote the sharing of resources by private parti
es with underprivileged individuals.
* Administered Pulse Polio programs to promote the vaccination of children and m
anaged a HIV-AIDS counseling clinic to educate individuals on risks and precauti
onary measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
INTERNATIONAL SOS - New Delhi, India 2007 - 2008
Freelance Escort Physician
Evacuated and escorted ill and injured patients across countries and continents
such as from India to Japan and Dubai to India, among other destinations to secu
re medical treatment while maintaining patient stability in transit.
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES - New Delhi, India 2007
Senior Clinical Research Fellow(Physician)
WHO, UNICEF and John Hopkins funded clinical trial on effectiveness of Zinc in i
nfluencing the outcome of severe to very severe pneumonia in kids less than 2 ye
ars of age. I conducted the screening, recruitment, treatment, evaluation and fo
llowup of the subjects. Collection and recording of data done as well.
ARMY MEDICAL CORPS - INDIAN ARMY - India 2002 - 2007
Physician / Adjutant / Major Rank
Provided care to patients and monitored environmental factors to maintain optima
l health levels and ensure the well-being of individuals. Evaluated productivity
, staffing, supply cost and demand management, data and information to achieve t
he best outcome measures for rural services and hospitals.
* Led efforts to implement efficient and user friendly leadership and management
processes to effectively measure program efficiency and optimize returns while
driving regulatory quality compliance, clinical outcome, operating, and financia
l results.
* Maintained and verified optimal drinking water sanitation and hygiene levels.
* Established healthcare clinics in village base camps while providing both clin
ical and social support to civilian patients by administering medication and pro
viding education.
* Held full accountability for the surgical and medical management of the trauma
unit, driving positive patient outcome.
* Participated in missions to provide acute care and provide airlift support for
front-line casualties.
* Administered a high altitude acclimation regime to soldiers in preparation for
deployment and educated troops in common practices to prevent altitude sickness
.
* Spearheaded the implementation of a participatory model of healthcare training
and education in border region tribal areas and villages.
RML HOSPITAL, New Delhi, India and LAXMI NURSING HOME, Chennai, India. 2000 - 20
02
Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Ophthalmology Physician
Provided comprehensive medical care to individuals in the areas of family medici
ne, psychiatry, and ophthalmology practices. Assessed health conditions, diagnos
ed ailments, and developed treatment plans.
POSTERS / PRESENTATIONS / ABSTRACTS:
Presentations
S. Chatterjee. Linking Skin Sxposure to Silica with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Depart
ment of Energy Symposium on Surface and Dermal Sampling, San Antonio, Texas (Oct
ober 15, 2010)
S. Chatterjee. Social & Behavioral Theory. Increasing the Proportion of Adults 1
8 and Older Who Have Received from a Physician Counseling about Tobacco Use Cess
ation. Intramural Presentation (April 22, 2009)
S. Chatterjee. Culture & Health. Diabetes Mellitus: Cultural Barriers Affecting
Self Care. Intramural Presentation (April 26, 2009)
S. Chatterjee. Designing a Survey to Address the Problem of Traumatic Brain Inju
ry (TBI) as a Result of Intentional or Unintentional Injury in West Virginia. Po
werPoint Intramural Presentation (May 2010)
S. Chatterjee. Policy and Health Systems: Stem Cell Research; Ethical Dilemmas A
round the World. Delivered a Paper Critique in an Intramual Presentation (Novem
ber 2009).
Posters
D. Jones, PT/PhD; D. Wilder; J.L. Eicher, BS; D. Carpenter, BS; S. Chatterjee, M
.B., B.S; and S. Holland. A Program Evaluation of a Wii Exercise Program in Seni
or Centers by the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Service. Poster Presented at th
e West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium (June 2010)
S. Chatterjee. Can Environment Influence Expression of Late Onset Alzheimer's Di
sease? Intramural Presentation (November 30, 2009)
Abstracts
M. McCawley, P. Mujuru, and S. Chatterjee. Linking Skin Exposure to Silica with
Rheumatoid Arthritis. Submitted and Accepted to the ASTM Symposium on Surface an
d Dermal Sampling (April 2010)
PUBLICATIONS:
L. Stahara, S. Chatterjee, and M. Nuss. Erythema Nodosum. Published Case Report
by ADVANCE for Physicians Assistant (Vol. 18, Issue 4, Page 9. April 8, 2010)
S. Chatterjee. Continuous Quality Improvement into the Practice of Standard of C
are Provided to HIV-AIDS Patients in West Virginia. Paper in Progress for the Ry
an White Program. Mentors included Arif Sarwari,
MD/MSc, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at West Virginia University and
Medical Director of the Ryan White Part C EIS Program (In Progress)
M. McCawley, P. Mujuru, and S. Chatterjee. Linking Skin Exposure to Silica with
Rheumatoid Arthritis. (In progress)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / APPOINTMENTS:
Member Affiliations: American Public Health Association (2009 - Present); Commun
ity Medicine Students Association, West Virginia University (2009 - Present); an
d Medical Council of India (2000 - Present)
Member Appointments: Advisory Board, MPH Program, West Virginia University (2009
- 2010)
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House, Morgantown (2010) * American Cancer Societ
y Relay for Life Rally (2009) * West Virginia University Children's Hospital Kid
s Fair (2009)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
IELTS: Aggregate Score 8.5 of 9 Bands (2010);
Test of English Language (TOEFL): Score 107 of 120
Spanish Proficiency: Spanish Level 1, Instituto Hispanica, Score 61%
Lanaguage Fluency: Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi
Language Proficiency: Tamil and Punjabi
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