Sansrita Nepal, MD

12540 Edgewater Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107 ● (917) 714-3540 ●

EMPLOYMENT

Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OH

Internal Medicine ResidentJun 2010 – present

Visa StatusJ1 Visa

EDUCATION

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)New Delhi, India

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)Apr 2009

(AIIMS is ranked India’s No.1 medical institute and hospital)

St. Xavier’s CollegeKathmandu, Nepal

Proficiency Certificate Level – BiologyJuly 2002

(Equivalent to B.S. degree in Science in U.S.)

HONORS AND AWARD

Received ‘A’ Grades (equivalent to Clinical Honors) during MBBS in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Community Medicine 2009

‘Aishwarya Vidya Padak’ - National Honor Roll; awarded by the Queen of Nepal

Ranked #1 out of 300,000 students in Science across all colleges2002

‘Ratna Vidya Padak’ - National Honor Roll; awarded by the Queen of Nepal2000

(Equivalent to U.S. Presidential Scholar)

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Acting Internship: Department of Internal MedicineFeb 2009

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Clinical Rotation: Department of GastroenterologyJan 2009

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Student Observer: Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep MedicineNov – Dec 2008

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, HMS, Boston, MA

Rotational internshipsJan 2008 – Oct 2008

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Clinical Rotation: Pulmonary and Critical Care MedicineMay – Jun 2006

David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, CA

MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American College of Gastroenterology - Resident MemberNov 2011 – present

American College of Physicians - Associate MemberJul 2010 – present

Registered with Nepal Medical CouncilApr 2010 – present

Registered with Delhi Medical CouncilApr 2009 – present

ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Oral Presenter, Digestive Disease Week (DDW), San Diego, CAMay 2012

Development and Validation of a Novel Enterography-Based Simplified Stricture Severity Score (SSSS) to Predict the Need for Surgery in Patients with Stricturing Crohn's Disease. Nepal S., Bahuva R., Shen B., Atreja A.

  • selected for ‘Best of DDW in IBD 2012’
  • manuscript in preparation

Abstract selected for oral presentation, DDW, San Diego, CAMay 2012

Early Initiation of Biologics and Immunomodulators Decrease the Need for Surgery in Enterography Proven Stricturing Crohn's Disease. Nepal S., Bahuva R., Shen B., Atreja A.

  • selected for ‘Best of DDW in IBD 2012’
  • manuscript in preparation

Abstract selected for oral presentation, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Clinical & Research Conference; Hollywood, FL Nov 2011

Enterography characteristics can determine the need for surgery in patients with stricturing Crohn's disease. Atreja A., Nepal S., Bahuva R., Shen B.

Abstract selected for poster presentation, ACG, Las Vegas, NVOct 2012

A Heavy Price for Weight Loss Supplements: Herbalife Related Acute Hepatitis.

Nepal S., Bahuva R., Alkhouri N.

PUBLICATIONS

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts
Nepal S, Bahuva R, Shen B, Atreja A. Early Initiation of Biologics and Immunomodulators Decrease the Need for Surgery in Enterography Proven Stricturing Crohn's Disease. Gastroenterology. 2012 May; 142(5): S-64-S-65.

Atreja A, Nepal S, Bahuva R, Shen B. Enterography characteristics can determine the need for surgery in patients with stricturing Crohn's disease. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. 2011 Nov; 17(Supp 2): S-2.
Atreja A, Nepal S, Lashner BA. Making the most of currently available bowel preparations for colonoscopy. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2010 May; 77(5): 317-326. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 20439564.

Nepal S, Navaneethan U, Shen B. De novo Inflammatory Bowel Disease and its mimickers after organ transplantation. IBD Journal. 2012 May; Publication Status: Accepted.

Book Chapters

Nepal, S., Atreja, A., & Lashner, B.A. (2012). Strategies for Optimal Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation. In J. McKenna (Ed.), European Gastroenterology & Hepatology Review (pp. 65-70). Cleveland, OH. Touch Briefings.

Nepal, S., Atreja, A., & Lashner, B.A. (2011). Optimal Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy. Endoscopic Procedures in Colon and Rectum, ISBN: 978-953-307-677-5

OTHER RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

Led a project to identify and evaluate role of Rural Health Care Providers (RHCPs) in National Health Programs. Created the study design and coordinated data collection. Based on the field research issued recommendations to the Comprehensive Rural Health Services Project Ballabhgarh for integration of RHCPs into village health centers where there is shortage of doctors. 2006

Designed the questionnaire and coordinated data collection in a field study conducted in an underserved urban community in New Delhi, India. The study aimed at assessing awareness and attitude towards the role of institutional deliveries in ensuring maternal and child wellbeing. The findings were presented to Family Health Advisory Services, AIIMS 2005

Conducted interviews among young females of reproductive age in an urban community in Delhi, India to assess their knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices regarding antenatal care and immunization. The study was conducted in coordination with Center for Community Medicine, AIIMS. 2005

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

International Electives, NepalMar 2012

  • 4-week experience focused on health outreach in a limited resource environment

Team Leader, ‘Urban Future Leaders of the World’Nov 2011 – present

  • a registered Non-Governmental Organization that heads a unique leadership program that selects high school students from inner cities and provides them with mentors, incentives, and resources to complete service projects
  • began as a noble initiative in Chicago in 2008; now expanded to Cleveland and San Francisco

Founding Member, ‘Save Kids’, IndiaOct 2006 – Jun 2010

  • a registered Non-Governmental Organization aimed at improving child health and education in underprivileged communities. Conducted community talks, free clinics and primary school
  • covered 7 communities, 1000 children in the first year of its foundation

Health Advisor, Family Health and Advisory Services, AIIMSJan – Dec 2005

  • responsible for managing common ailments of five families in an underserved urban settlement of Delhi; taking responsibility of their basic health awareness, health seeking behavior, and health care practices

Peer Mentor, Freshmen Peer Mentoring Program, AIIMSAug 2006 – Apr 2009

  • companion and mentor to incoming medical students and visiting students
  • personally mentored three incoming freshmen each year

Member, ‘PRAYATNA’Sep 2003 – Jun 2010

  • a student initiative for social wellbeing; organized health talks and seminars
  • organized blood donation camps at various residential and student campuses

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Awarded ‘Sportsperson of the Year’, AIIMS2005
  • Captain, volleyball; won national Inter-Medical School Championship
  • Gold, Badminton; National Inter-Medical School Championship
  • Organizer of ‘PULSE’ – XXXIII Sports, Cultural & Literary Meet of Medical Students from South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries 2005
  • Gold (Team), Choreography; Inter-mural cultural competitions2006