Dhaivat Shah , Mbbs , Mscr
About Dhaivat Shah , Mbbs , Mscr
Dhaivat Shah is a Clinical Research Coordinator at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, specializing in neurological research. He holds an MBBS from Government Medical College Surat and a Master of Science in Clinical Research from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Currently, Dhaivat Shah serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the hospital's initiatives in pediatric care. His role involves coordinating clinical research projects, specifically within the neurodevelopment in rare disorders team. This position allows him to apply his medical training and research expertise to improve outcomes for children with complex neurological conditions.
Education and Expertise
Dhaivat Shah completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Government Medical College Surat from 2009 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he studied from 2017 to 2020. This educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both clinical practice and research methodologies, particularly in the field of neurology.
Background in Clinical Observation
Dhaivat Shah has extensive experience in clinical observation across various prestigious institutions. He worked as a Clinical Observer in Pediatric Neurology at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital for one month in 2019. Additionally, he served in the Neurocritical Care department at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for one month in 2020. His experience also includes a two-month Clinical Observer role at BRONX HEART MEDICAL, P.C in 2018.
Teaching and Research Experience
In 2020, Dhaivat Shah worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for two months. His role involved supporting the educational needs of medical students while also engaging in his own studies. During his time at the Icahn School of Medicine, he was a student from 2017 to 2021, focusing on clinical research, which further developed his skills in both teaching and research.
Professional Interests in Neurological Research
Dhaivat Shah has a keen interest in neurological research, with a specific focus on stroke, headache disorders, movement and neuro-muscular disorders, and multiple sclerosis. His professional interests align with his current role at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he contributes to research aimed at understanding and treating rare neurological disorders in pediatric patients.