Surksha Sirichand

Surksha Sirichand

Surksha Sirichand

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Medicine

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Infectious Disease; Infectious Diseases; Internal Medicine; Medical Education Research

Contact Information
3495 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, New York 14215
Phone: 716-862-8758
surkshas@buffalo.edu



Professional Summary:

Specializing in the management of infectious diseases, my work revolves around patient care, disease containment, and improving patient outcomes. I am also deeply engaged in the field of infection control, actively involved in the development of innovative approaches to detect, prevent, and manage the spread of diseases within healthcare environments.

In addition to my clinical and research endeavours, I am deeply passionate about medical education. I believe in creating a nurturing and safe learning environment, meeting learners at their level, and inspiring the next generation of physicians.

Currently, I am a graduate student at the University of Toronto, pursuing an MSc. in Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation with a concentration in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Care Research. My goal is to acquire the skills necessary to conduct impactful research that not only contributes to patient care but also reduces the burden of infectious diseases. Moreover, I aspire to enhance the quality of medical education, preparing future healthcare professionals for the challenges they will face.

Education and Training:

  • Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, Montefiore Medical Center (2021)
  • Residency, Internal Medicine (Medical Education Track), Mount Sinai St. Luke's/West (2019)
  • MD, Aga Khan University (2014)
  • MS, Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation with a concentration in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Care Research, University of Toronto

Employment:

  • Hospital Epidemiologist, Infection Prevention & Control Committee, Western New York Veteran's Affair (2024-present)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University at Buffalo
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Montefiore Medical Center (2021–2022)

Awards and Honors:

  • Leo M. Davidoff Society Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Medical Students, (2021)

Research Expertise:

  • Curriculum Development
  • Infectious Control
  • Infectious Diseases

Journal Articles:

Abstracts:

  • (2024) The Impact of Colonization with Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales on Solid Organ Transplant Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Zahradnik S., Sirichand S., Ali, M, Uleryk E., Science M., European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Copehnhagen, (May), (699) Oral

Professional Memberships:

  • Infectious Diseases Society of America (2019–present)

Service Activities:

  • Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan; Peer-Reviewer (2023–present)
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology; Peer-Reviewer (2021–present)

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Contact Information

3495 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, New York 14215
Phone: 716-862-8758
surkshas@buffalo.edu