Shara Chowdhury

• Conducted detailed chart reviews and performed accurate data entry, ensuring data integrity across retrospective and prospective research databases
• Collaborated closely with psychometry experts and project managers, documenting data progress, identifying anomalies, and updating the team regularly
• Participated in patient recruitment meetings, gaining insight into reviewing clinical notes for study eligibility, scheduling appointments, managing meeting notes, and processing referrals
• Acquired experience in preparing and submitting REB applications, along with performing various assigned tasks while working in Dr. Black’s lab
• Assisted with obtaining patient informed consent and managed patient chart creation within Redcap
• Reviewed approximately 150 cognitive test charts, including assessments such as MoCA, MMSE, Boston Naming Test, and over 20 additional cognitive evaluations
• Observed patient assessments during the administration of cognitive tests to gain hands-on knowledge
• Acquired experience in managing the Trial Master File, including documenting protocol deviations, creating notes to file, recording follow-up phone calls, completing final status forms, clinic filing and handling specimen samples
• Managed and updated electronic Case Report Forms (CRFs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards for REB submissions

Certifications:

• CITI Program: ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification, Issued March 2024
• CITI Program: Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG/IATA), Issued September 2024
• CITI Program: Health Canada Division 5, Issued September 2024
• Sunnybrook: Cultural Competency Skills Training, Issued November 2024
• TCPS 2: CORE 2022 Certification – Research Ethics based on the Tri-Council Policy Statement (Government of Canada), Issued February 2024
  

• Experienced in maintaining accurate patient records, managing electronic medical reports (EMRs), and adhering to SOP guidelines
• Prepared timely medication refills with precision, reported adverse events, and excelled in team collaboration in a fast-paced pharmaceutical setting
• Certified in First Aid & CPR-C by the Canadian Red Cross (Aug 2019 - May 2020)
• Lead member of Infectious Committee during COVID-19

• Proficient in labeling, order processing, cold chain supply management, quality assurance, cost estimation, and third-party coordination
• Position demanded excellent time management and problem-solving skills

• Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy, advised healthcare professionals on medications and dosages, and educated patients and families to improve drug therapy adherence
• Developed, implemented, and reviewed workflows, organizational tools, and recommended process improvements for Medication Management and Use
• Detected, processed, monitored, reported, and documented actions taken for Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) and Medication Errors
• Proficient in ECG testing and interpretation, Holter monitors placement and reviewing lab reports, with a strong ability to create detailed doctor’s visit reports and manage patient referrals