Medha Reddy
Founder, Advisory Board President, Former CEO at Leading Women of Tomorrow- Claim this Profile
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Leading Women of Tomorrow
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder, Advisory Board President, Former CEO
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Jul 2017 - Present
• Guide nearly 50 Chapters across the US to produce programming encouraging more young women to consider careers in public service and advocacy • Oversaw media team in producing new content for website (www.leadingwomenoftomorrow.com), blog series, and social media accounts, including Op-Eds on current events, member spotlights, and brief videos illuminating the ways various female advocates have answered the call to service • Monitored progress towards long term growth scheme, and develop projects for National Board Members and intern team accordingly • Led collaborations with external organizations, including International Association for Political Science Students, Apolitical, Women’s Media Network, and Vote In Vote Out Show less
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American Medical Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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MSS Women in Medicine Committee, Vice Chair
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Aug 2021 - Present
• Led the development of reports opining on resolutions related to public disclosure of AMA demographic data, expansion of data collection on family planning practices and parental leave policies, and Medicaid coverage of group prenatal care • Co-authored a resolution advocating for Medicaid coverage of self-sampling kits for cervical cancer screening • Developed social media materials highlighting the contributions of prominent women in medicine to commemorate Women in Medicine Month • Led the development of reports opining on resolutions related to public disclosure of AMA demographic data, expansion of data collection on family planning practices and parental leave policies, and Medicaid coverage of group prenatal care • Co-authored a resolution advocating for Medicaid coverage of self-sampling kits for cervical cancer screening • Developed social media materials highlighting the contributions of prominent women in medicine to commemorate Women in Medicine Month
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American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Gender Equality Task Force Member, Co-Chair
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Oct 2020 - Present
• Working with medical societies across the United States to address the persistent gender-based pay gap in healthcare • Assisted in the development of awareness campaigns on supporting LGBTQ+ patients and medical practitioners in the clinical setting, #MeTooMedicine, and #HerTimeisNow • Working with medical societies across the United States to address the persistent gender-based pay gap in healthcare • Assisted in the development of awareness campaigns on supporting LGBTQ+ patients and medical practitioners in the clinical setting, #MeTooMedicine, and #HerTimeisNow
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Westchester Medical Center, a member of WMCHealth
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Researcher
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Jan 2021 - Present
• Leading the development of a project examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced racial disparities in access to prenatal care, comorbidities, and birth outcomes • Contributing to projects examining whether individuals with disabilities are discriminated against by current protocols for stroke management, identifying the prevalence and course of treatment of surgically treated aneurysmal SAH patients with psychiatric diseases, and evaluating the need for reforms in watchful waiting and invasive diagnostic recommendations for emergency ventral hernia repair Show less
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United Nations Association of the United States of America
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Official Representative to the 66th session of the UN Commission of the Status of Women
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Apr 2022 - Apr 2022
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New York Medical College Anti-Racism Task Force
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Valhalla, NY
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Pre-Clinical Year Curriculum Sub-Committee Member
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Oct 2020 - May 2021
• Contributed to development of a report capturing anti-bias and anti-discrimination training which is incorporated into the pre-clinical year curriculums of medical schools across the United States and providing recommendations on additional educational programming which could address this matter • Coordinated outreach endeavors to recruit medical school partners in the Midwestern United States • Contributed to development of a report capturing anti-bias and anti-discrimination training which is incorporated into the pre-clinical year curriculums of medical schools across the United States and providing recommendations on additional educational programming which could address this matter • Coordinated outreach endeavors to recruit medical school partners in the Midwestern United States
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New York Medical College Student Senate
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Valhalla, NY
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Student Senator
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Aug 2020 - May 2021
• Developed and led advocacy campaigns promoting the expansion of medical Spanish education and support resources for sexual harassment survivors • Advocated for the interests of first year medical students, including those related to safety and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and work directly with administrators to develop appropriate policies and programs to address student concerns • Created a series of remote events to foster a class culture and address concerns of student isolation, including virtual game nights, platonic speed dating, group cooking classes, and Friendsgiving • Organized TEDx style conference on health equity in the era of COVID-19 Show less
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National Institutes of Health All of Us Program
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Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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Policy Office Research Intern
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May 2020 - Jul 2020
• Supported the research endeavors to evaluate potential identification and credentialing schemes that would broaden the access of non-traditional researchers to the All of Us database, while protecting participant's privacy and security • Developed policy resources on Health Disparities and Inclusion for internal circulation via Confluence • Drafted portions of an updated Frequently Asked Questions page that addresses participant's ethical, legal, and social implications concerns • Supported the research endeavors to evaluate potential identification and credentialing schemes that would broaden the access of non-traditional researchers to the All of Us database, while protecting participant's privacy and security • Developed policy resources on Health Disparities and Inclusion for internal circulation via Confluence • Drafted portions of an updated Frequently Asked Questions page that addresses participant's ethical, legal, and social implications concerns
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Howard University Center for Minority Health Services Research
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2020
• Assisted in data analysis and preparation of manuscripts for studies examining knowledge of medication safety among women of reproductive age and the effectiveness of web-based video interventions in informing women of the Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule • Studied and utilized NAMCS survey instruments and ICD codes to prepare spreadsheets for SAS input, determined inclusion criteria for pregnancy, and contributed to the drafting of paper manuscript and affiliated posters for a study examining racial trends in chronic diagnoses and non-vitamin/non-mineral prescribing during pregnancy Show less
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University of Chicago Emergency Medical Responder Unit
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Unit Co-Chief
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May 2017 - Mar 2020
• Evaluated the Unit’s emergency preparedness and worked with other Supervisors to modify weekly practice drills, event logistics planning, and new responder training as necessary • Worked closely with regional hospital system to ensure Unit’s certifications were in good standing and to develop new Unit policies, including a sexual assault protocol and a simplified procedure for patients who choose not to be transported to a hospital facility • Led team of responders in examining and providing appropriate interventions to patients • Taught skills and regional protocols to new Emergency Medical Responders who are interested in joining the Unit Show less
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Volunteer Intern
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Mar 2019 - Sep 2019
• Worked with the Hospital’s Assistant Vice President to analyze how to make medical weight loss more accessible to patients • Helped develop a business proposal to expand the hospital’s bariatric surgery program based on these findings • Worked with the Hospital’s Assistant Vice President to analyze how to make medical weight loss more accessible to patients • Helped develop a business proposal to expand the hospital’s bariatric surgery program based on these findings
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Muhimbili University of Health and Allied sciences
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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University of Chicago Global Health Research Fellow
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
hydroxyurea, a drug used for management of sickle cell anemia, to patients at a reduced rate • Contributed to development of a project evaluating emergency response systems for triage and treatment of oncologic emergencies in various clinical settings in Sub-Saharan Africa • Developed project evaluating outreach needs of public health programs in Sub-Saharan Africa to ensure long-term utilization of these their resources by women of all ages hydroxyurea, a drug used for management of sickle cell anemia, to patients at a reduced rate • Contributed to development of a project evaluating emergency response systems for triage and treatment of oncologic emergencies in various clinical settings in Sub-Saharan Africa • Developed project evaluating outreach needs of public health programs in Sub-Saharan Africa to ensure long-term utilization of these their resources by women of all ages
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Chicago Health Solutions,
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Executive Board Member and Head of Case
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2019
• Led development of biannual case on public health issues facing the greater Chicago area, under the guidance of the Chicago Department of Public Health • Coordinated competition’s event logistics, including keynote speaker/judge/mentor outreach • Led development of biannual case on public health issues facing the greater Chicago area, under the guidance of the Chicago Department of Public Health • Coordinated competition’s event logistics, including keynote speaker/judge/mentor outreach
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Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Healthcare Transition Leadership Member and Youth Representative,
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Sep 2015 - Nov 2016
• Reviewed and highlighted uncertainties raised in regards to how and when members of the youth population need to transition into their own independent policies under the Affordable Care Act • Provided feedback as group developed a comprehensive plan for the state of Maryland that would serve as a model for national implementation • Reviewed and highlighted uncertainties raised in regards to how and when members of the youth population need to transition into their own independent policies under the Affordable Care Act • Provided feedback as group developed a comprehensive plan for the state of Maryland that would serve as a model for national implementation
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Education
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New York Medical College
Doctor of Medicine - MD -
University of Chicago
B.A. Neuroscience and Biology