UT MEDISCHOOL CURRICULUM VITA. Ajai Sambasivan, MD

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1 UT MEDISCHOOL AT CURRICULUM VITA NAME: PRESENT TITLE: ADDRESS: Ajai Sambasivan, MD Assistant Professor The University of Texas McGovern Medical School Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 6431 Fannin St., MSB G.550A, Houston, TX UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: 05/04, BACS University of Western Ontario, LO GRADUATE EDUCATION: 08/07 05/11, MD George Washington School of Medicine, DC POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: 06/11 06/12, Internship Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 07/12 06/15, Residency Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 08/15 08/16, Fellowship Musculoskeletal and Interventional Pain Management Rutgers University/Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation, Newark, NJ ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS: Resident The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas 1

2 Residency Alumni Database Chair Baylor College of Medicine/UT PM&R Alliance, Houston, Texas 2015 Assistant Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas 2016 Current ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: Assistant Professor Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation University of Texas McGovern Medical School 10/16 present Clinical Site Director Memorial Hermann Ironman PM&R Clinical Rotation University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas 2017 Current Member Memorial Hermann Chronic Pain Workgroup Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas 2016 Current HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS: LICENSURE: 10/16 present, Memorial Hermann TMC Ortho 10/16 present, Memorial Hermann TMC Surgery Center 10/16 present, Memorial Hermann TIRR 12/16 present, Memorial Hermann Sugarland Texas State Medical License: P6717 New Jersey State Medical License: 25MA /30/17 CERTIFICATION: Diplomat, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 07/ /2026 2

3 Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK), APCA /2017 HONORS AND AWARDS: 2004: Canadian Management Accountant Strategic Management Gold Medal 2004: Dean s Honors list 2008: Barley Summer Scholar Global Health Student Merit Award 2010: AOA Photo Contest Winner: Helping to Serve Our Community (Displayed May 2011) 2012: Intern of the Month: Baylor college of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program 2015: Carlos Valbona Baylor UT Houston PM&R Resident Professionalism Award SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY: Volunteer At Project Union Assisted in the fitting and distribution of donated medical equipment to low income population, Houston, Texas TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Instructor, George Washington University Talks Program Teaching and guiding first and second year medical students through physical diagnosis curriculum, leading bi weekly physical diagnosis sessions of four or five students through the academic year, guided and encouraged the learning of first and second year students in musculoskeletal system exams. George Washington School of Medicine, Washington DC Instructor, Medical Student Anatomy/Ultrasound Course Teaching and guiding first year medical students in basic ultrasound principles and skills, reviewed/reinforced pertinent shoulder anatomy using musculoskeletal ultrasound, teaching performance of basic ultrasound evaluation of anterior, superior and posterior shoulder. Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 2015 Clinical Faculty, Ironman Musculoskeletal and Interventional Pain Rotation Teaching physical medicine and rehabilitation residents how to perform musculoskeletal evaluations, diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound guided injections, fluoroscopic guided 3

4 injections, manage pain, prescribe therapy, and perform nerve conduction/electromyography. Memorial Hermann Ironman Clinic, Houston, Texas 2017 current MENTORING ACTIVITIES: GWUMC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Student Interest Group Co founder and treasurer The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC Resident Assistant Group Member Contributed and participated in resident led meetings to enhance residency experience. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas Resident Mentor Spine Anatomy Review Lecture Served as resident moderator/mentor during spinal anatomy cadaver. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2013 PUBLICATIONS: A. Abstracts 1. Padmanabhan, G., Sambasivan, A., Desai, M.: Three step Treadmill Test And McKenzie Mechanical diagnosis And Therapy To Establish Directional Preference In A Patient With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Abstract. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Medicine Therapy December; 18(4): Desai, M., Padmanabhan, G., Sambasivan, A., Kamanga Solo, G.: Directional Preference Following Epidural Steroid Injection In Three Patients With Acute Cervical Radiculopathy: Abstract. Pain Medicine March; 12(3)2: Padmanabhan, G., Sambasivan, A., Desai, M.: 3 Step Treadmill Test and McKenzie MDT to Establish Directional Preference In A Patient With Spinal Stenosis: A Case Report. Journal of manual and Manipulative Medicine Therapy February; 19(1): Desai, M., Padmanabhan, G., Sambasivan, A., Kamanga solo, G., Dharmappa, A.: Directional Preference Following Epidural Steroid Injection In Three Patients With Acute C7 Radiculitis: A Case Series. Pain Practice September; 13(7):

5 5. Sambasivan, A., Pandit, S.: Bilateral Brachial Plexus Injury After Hanging Suicide Attempt: Abstract. PM&R September; 5(9) Supplement: S187 PRESENTATIONS / LECTURES: 1. Baylor College of Medicine Clinical Presentation: CMV Infection. St. Luke s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas. 03/21/ Baylor College of Medicine Clinical Presentation: Myositis. St. Luke s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas. 03/29/ Baylor College of Medicine Clinical Presentation: Diverticular Bleed. St. Luke s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas. 05/02/ Baylor College of Medicine Clinical Presentation: Hemolytic Anemia. St. Luke s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas. 05/22/ Baylor College of Medicine Clinical Presentation: Acquired Factor V Inhibitor. St. Luke s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas. 07/08/ Baylor College of Medicine Clinical Presentation: Snapping Hip and Meralgia Paresthetica. University of Texas Houston, Texas. 12/06/ Quality Improvement Presenter: Improving Quality of Calls, Workload Efficiency and Patient Safety. The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. Poster presented. 02/14/ Baylor College of Medicine Difficult Case Presenter: Doctor Patient Cultural Considerations. The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. 04/09/ Pediatric Rehabilitation Journal Club Presenter. Injury Severity Variables As Predictors of WeeFIM Scores in Pediatric TBI: Time To Follow Commands Is Best. Texas Children s Hospital, Houston, Texas. 09/27/ Spinal Cord Injury Journal Club Presenter. Neuropathic Pain Post Spinal Cord Injury Part 1: Systematic Review of Physical and Behavioral Treatment. The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. 11/20/ Baylor College of Medicine Residency Lecture Series. Lumbar Spine: Clinical Approach. The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. 10/24/2014 5

6 12. Bilateral Anterior Thigh Hematomas From Concurrent Use of Warfarin And Topical Diclofenac Patches. Poster presented at 2014 Association of Academic Physiatry Annual Assembly. 13. UT Health Interventional Pain / Musculoskeletal Pain Lecture Series: Shoulder Diagnostic Ultrasound The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. 11/02/ UT Health Interventional Pain / Musculoskeletal Pain Lecture Series: Low Back Pain Evaluation The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. 11/10/ UT Health Interventional Pain / Musculoskeletal Pain Lecture Series: Knee Diagnostic Ultrasound The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. 12/06/ UT Health/Baylor College of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Grand Rounds Steroids: An Interventional Perspective The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. 12/15/ UT Health Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pod Cast: Steroids: An Interventional Perspective. The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. 12/16/ UT Health Department of Orthopedics: Hand Surgery Lecture: Introduction to EMG/NCS Memorial Herman Hospital, Houston, Texas. 2/13/17 RESEARCH: 1. Literature Review: Post Concussive Syndrome: Exercise Can Help. Veterans Affairs Poly Trauma Unit, Washington DC; Patient Education Handout. Mentor: Joel Scholten, MD Quality Improvement: Improving Quality of Calls, Workload Efficiency and Patient Safety. The Institute for Rehabilitation, Houston, Texas: Project and Presentation. Mentor: Jeffrey Berliner, DO William H. Donovan, MD, Critical Review of the Literature: Rehabilitation After Nature Disasters. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Literature Review and Presentation. Mentor: Donna Bloodworth, MD Quality Improvement: Reducing Ultrasound Guided Injection Needle Sticks Injuries. The Institute for Rehabilitation, Houston, Texas; Project and Presentation. Mentor: Prathap Joseph, MD 6

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