Dr. Ritika Bhattacharya, Mph
About Dr. Ritika Bhattacharya, Mph
Dr. Ritika Bhattacharya is a Graduate Ambassador at The George Washington University, specializing in Global Health Epidemiology. With a background in medicine and public health, she has worked in various health-related roles, including internships at the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization.
Work at The George Washington University
Dr. Ritika Bhattacharya has been associated with The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health since 2016. She currently serves as a Graduate Teacher Assistant, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she contributes to the educational development of students by providing support in various academic activities. Additionally, she has served as a Graduate Ambassador since 2017, focusing on ethical and cultural issues in global health research and programming. Prior to these roles, she worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for eight months from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Bhattacharya is pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Global Health Epidemiology at The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health, a program she has been enrolled in since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth's Medical College, which she completed from 2010 to 2015. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in both clinical and public health disciplines.
Background
Dr. Bhattacharya has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in healthcare and public health. She worked as a Connoisseur at Zomato for five months in 2015, followed by an internship at Hindu Rao Hospital in Delhi for eleven months. She also served as a Health & Wellness Liaison at the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education from 2016 to 2017. Her international experience includes a practicum internship with the World Health Organization in 2017 and an internship with the Pan American Health Organization from 2017 to 2018.
Achievements
Dr. Bhattacharya has demonstrated leadership and commitment to public health through her various roles. As a Director of Professional Services at Rotaract from 2012 to 2014, she contributed to community service initiatives. Her current role as a Graduate Ambassador involves advocating for ethical practices in global health, showcasing her dedication to improving health outcomes. She aims to extend healthcare treatment beyond clinical settings, integrating knowledge and empathy into her work.