Curriculum Vitae

Education

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (August 2021 – Present)

Doctor of Medicine, anticipated May 2026

Step 1: PASS, Step 2 CK: 268

Martin Luther King Jr. Semester of Service Student Award 2023

Boston University (August 2015 – May 2019)

Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Magna cum laude

Research Experience

Evaluating Patient Characteristics and Perceptions of Total Body Photography and Artificial Intelligence in Skin Surveillance

(August 2024 - Present)

Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

PI: Vinod Nambudiri, MD, MBA, EdM

  • Survey study which examines patient factors and perspectives in total body photography and artificial intelligence-guided skin surveillance tools.

Psoriasis in the Era of Targeted Cancer Therapeutics: A Systematic Review on De Novo and Pre-existing Psoriasis in Oncologic Patients Treated with Emerging Anti-neoplastic Agents

(December 2023 – January 2024)

Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

PI: Vinod Nambudiri, MD, MBA, EdM

  • Invited review analyzing the impact of targeted cancer therapies on de novo and pre-existing psoriasis in oncology patients, focusing on mechanisms and management of drug-induced psoriasis.

Representation of Skin Tone and Sex in Dermatology by Generative Artificial Intelligence

(December 2023 – Present)

Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

PI: Vinod Nambudiri, MD

  • Utilized AI platforms to generate images for the eight most common dermatologic conditions identified by the AAD.

  • Assessed the inclusivity of images by identifying sex-determination characteristics and evaluating skin tone via the Massey-Martin skin color scale.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Assessment of Skin Conditions

(October 2023 – Present)

Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PI: Nikki Levin, MD, PhD

  • Assessed the ability of AI chatbot platforms and consumer smartphone applications for their accuracy in identifying problematic skin lesions and offering appropriate clinical advice based on image prompts.

Racial Disparities in Melanoma Survival Outcomes

(June 2023 – Present)

Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PI: Bassel H. Mahmoud, MD, PhD

  • Reviewed three large databases (NCI SEER, CDC NPCR, NIH All of Us) to determine survival outcomes across diverse patient populations and demographics.

Melanocyte Colonization and Pigmentation of Breast Carcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review

(April 2023 – Present)

Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PI: Patrick O’Donnell, DO

  • Dermatopathology case report discussing the rare phenomenon of benign melanocytic colonization in advanced breast carcinoma.

Use of an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot to Interpret Dermatopathology Reports in Simple Language

(March 2023 – Present)

Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PI: Nikki Levin, MD, PhD

  • Utilized ChatGPT to simplify complex dermatopathology reports.

  • Coordinated with dermatology and dermatopathology faculty and residents to evaluate translations based on accuracy, completeness, and reliability.

The Chatbots are Coming: Risks and Benefits of Consumer-Facing Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Dermatology

(February 2023 – March 2023)

Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PI: Nikki Levin, MD, PhD

  • Investigated the potential application of AI chatbots in dermatology for translating medical information and providing differential diagnoses.

  • Recognized limitations in chatbot training data and accuracy, emphasizing the need for further research and validation.

Utilizing Laser Capture Microdissection-Directed Whole Genome Sequencing for Urothelial Carcinoma Surveillance  

(June 2022 – Present)                                                

Department of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PI: Andrew Fischer, MD

  • Participated in the Research, Community, and Curriculum Exploration Summer Program (RCCE).

  • Developed a novel screening method for urothelial carcinoma using laser capture to isolate cells of interest from urine cytology samples.

  • Optimized DNA amplification protocol to enable accurate analysis of small cell counts (1 cell).

Novel Method for Time-Lapse Ex Vivo Microscopy of Human Tissue Discloses Nuclear Rotation and Other Unexpected Dynamics          

(June 2022 – Present)            

Department of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PI: Andrew Fischer, MD

  • Developed a platform for observing live intact human tissue under microscopy.

  • Identified a distinct “nuclear rolling” dynamic in live cell nuclei, exhibiting variation between normal and cancerous tissue.

Mechanical Stimulation Improves Functional Recovery after Skeletal Muscle Injury

(April 2022 – May 2023)       

Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PI: Giorgio Giatsidis, MD, PhD

  • Developed a novel rehabilitative therapy that adopts non-invasive, external mechanical stimulation to enhance the recovery of muscles after volumetric muscle loss injury in rat and swine models.

Wound Care Adherence in Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study   

(April 2022 – January 2023)

Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PI: Bassel H. Mahmoud, MD, PhD

  • Implemented a modified MMAS-8 survey to assess wound care habits and postoperative outcomes in Mohs micrographic surgery patients.

Combined Dermatology and Clinical Research Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Fellowship at Dermcare Experts and Beacon Clinical Research (Quincy MA)

PI: Victoria Kuohung, JD, MD

Clinical Research Coordinator Level I (June 2019 – July 2021) for the following studies:                      

o   Fibromyalgia Phase II Study

o   Atopic Dermatitis Phase II Study

Laboratory of Cancer Pharmacogenomics, Boston University School of Medicine

Undergraduate Research Assistant (August 2017 - March 2019)

PI: Anurag Singh, PhD

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Grand Rapids, MN)

Undergraduate Research Assistant (May 2017 – August 2017)

Publications

Conference Abstracts

Poster Presentations

Contributions and Acknowledgements

Submitted for Publication

  • Sakunchotpanit, G., Nayudu, K., Chen, R., Milosavljevic, S., Rohan, T., Ortiz, L., Venkatesh, K., Nambudiri, V. Representation of Skin Tone and Sex in Dermatology by Generative Artificial Intelligence. – Submitted August 2024 to Skin Research and Technology

Work Experience

Clinical Research IO (Cambridge, MA)

E-Source Designer (January 2022 – August 2022)

  • Interpreted international clinical trial study protocols to build electronic source (eSource) forms at the site-level for all phases of clinical research in HTML programming language. eSource is a tablet application designed to guide principal investigators and the clinical research staff in a stepwise process throughout the entire subject visit. It ensures all aspects of the visit are completed in concordance with the protocol, and all trial data is captured in real-time.

  • Directly worked with CEO Raymond Nomizu and Benchmark Research to study impacts of eSource versus paper source use on site-wide protocol deviations.

Combined Dermatology and Clinical Research Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Fellowship at Dermcare Experts and Beacon Clinical Research (Quincy MA)      

(June 2019 – July 2021)                                                                                 

  • Participated in a multifaceted premedical fellowship designed to prepare college graduates to enter medical school and introduce them to ACGME competencies.

  • 3,000+ hours of direct patient care in a private dermatology clinic.

  • Saw 20+ patients per day from initial point of contact throughout the entire visit, responsible for scribing, following up with laboratory/pathology results, and answering patient inquiries under attending supervision.

  • First assist in over hundreds of dermatological procedures, including skin biopsies and excisions, local destruction of lesions using diverse modalities, and various cosmetics. Mastered phlebotomy and basic suturing skills.

  • Created a comprehensive training manual (200+ pages) for future generations of fellows.

Boston University Physics Department (Boston, MA)

Teaching Assistant (August 2018 – December 2018)

Extracurricular Activities and Service

Dermatology Interest Group – UMass Chan Medical School

Secretary (April 2024 – Present)

Giving a Boost (Worcester, MA)

Vice President (April 2023 - Present)

  • ·Co-founded a free mentorship program led by UMass Chan medical students for premedical students in Massachusetts with the goal of fostering a strong community of mentorship and reducing the burden of the medical school application process for aspiring physicians.

  • ·Provided guidance and support to medical school applicants, offering valuable insights on primary/secondary essays and conducting mock interviews in the traditional and multiple mini-interview style.

UMass Chan Opioid Use Disorder and Medication Assisted Treatment Optional Enrichment Elective (Worcester, MA)

Student Leader (September 2022 - April 2023)

  • Organized and facilitated discussion in a series of lectures focused on opioid use disorder and harm reduction.

  • Integrated American Society of Addiction Medicine Drug Abuse Treatment Act waiver training which allowed medical students to prescribe buprenorphine upon graduation.

Practice Safe Skin (Worcester, MA)

Member (June 2022 – Present)

  • Provided free sun safety education, which includes but is not limited to discussions about the effects of harmful UV rays, protection from sun exposure, and basic identification of skin cancers.

  • Previously collaborated with Boys and Girls Club of Worcester and Worcester Division of Youth Opportunities.

Worcester Public Restroom Initiative (Worcester, MA)

Co-president (January 2022 – Present)

  • Collaborated with the Worcester Business Improvement District to advocate for public restroom infrastructure.

  • Contacted MA House representatives and senators to advocate for Amendment #523 of Bill H.5007 (passed 07/14/2022), which provided $40,000 of funding to study the feasibility of constructing public restrooms and other public amenities in Downtown Worcester

  • Studied how cities with similar characteristics to Worcester are implementing public restrooms and potential associations with drug overdose rates.

Worcester Free Care Collaborative (Worcester, MA)

Case Management Lead (November 2021 – December 2022)

  • Directed Akwaaba Free Health Program patients to community resources including MassHealth applications, discounted medications, food pantries and food stamps, community dental services, and community ophthalmology services.

  • Organized case management volunteer shifts and trained incoming case management leads.

Domestic Violence Ended (Quincy, MA)

Event Organizer (May 2021)

  • Collaborated with dermatology clinic Dermcare Experts to identify surplus of skin products (sunscreen, shampoo, moisturizer) in clinic inventory.

  • Coordinated with DOVE representative to organize a donation for skin products (totaling $500 in retail value).

AAD Spot Skin Cancer Screening (Quincy, MA)

Event Organizer (July 2019 - July 2021)

  • Collaborated with dermatology clinic Dermcare Experts to initiate correspondence with local fire and police departments (Quincy and Braintree, MA) for AAD-sponsored ‘Spot Skin Cancer Screenings’. Assisted MD with scribing and clerical work during full skin exams.

Camp Discovery (Millville, PA)

Camp Counselor (August 2019)

  • Attended Camp Discovery, an AAD-sponsored summer camp for children with chronic skin conditions.

  • Supervised campers during a week-long camping program; ensured that campers were receiving appropriate health management throughout their stay.

Boston Children’s Hospital Emergency Department (Boston, MA)

Volunteer (August 2015 - May 2019)

Rosie’s Place (Boston, MA)

Volunteer (August 2015 - May 2019)

Skills

Laboratory: Protein purification; Analyzing compounds with 1-H NMR, TLC, IR, mass spectroscopy, gas chromatography, UV/VIS spectroscopy; Cell transformation; PCR; SDS-PAGE

Technology: Python (Proficient); Java, C, and R (Introductory); Excel Data Manipulation

Languages: Mandarin (Native Speaker)

Interests and Hobbies

Photography and videography, drone piloting, hiking, rock climbing, violin, reading, writing