Tejas N. Parikh, M.D.

ACADEMIC RECORD

• 2010: Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists, York, PA ; Fellowship in Interventional Spine, Pain Medicine and Musculoskeletal Medicine.
• 2005 to 2009: University Of Pittsburgh Medical Ctr., Pittsburgh, PA; Residency in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• 2001 to 2005: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana; M.D.
• 1997 to 2001: Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont; B.A. Economics, Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Minor in Biochemistry; College Honors College Scholar (Highest Honors) in 1998-2000; Dean's List in 1999

PREVIOUS POSITIONS

• 2008 to 2009: Administrative Chief Resident University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Provide leadership for 20 residents; Acted as a liaison between residents and faculty; Coordinated academic rotation, holiday and call schedules; Assisted in the interview process for incoming residents.
• 2009: Poster Presentation on the Rehabilitation Course of Heat Stroke Encephalopathy; at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Conference.
• 2007: Resident Site Review Committee, University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Selected by peers to participate in the site review of the residency program.
• 2007 to 2008: Resident Grand Rounds, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Neurogenic Bladder and Use of Botulinum Toxin.
• 2006 to 2007: Resident Grand Rounds, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Osteoarthritis and Use of Hyaluronic Acid.
• 2008: Small Group Leader, Musculoskeletal Physical Exam Course, University Of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Instructed medical students on advanced musculoskeletal physical examination skills.
• 2002 to 2005: Tutor, Biochemistry, Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport; Assisted first-year medical students in understanding difficult concepts in a group setting; Shared successful study strategy based on personal experience.