Shaili Gupta, MBBS
Associate Professor of Medicine (General Medicine); Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity, GME, VA; Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Medicine; Vice-Chair of DEI at VACHS, Veterans Affairs Healthcare System of CT
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Biography
Dr Gupta is a clinician-educator with expertise in clinical virology, and diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare education. Her primary interests are in clinical research, medical education, and enhancement of equity for learners, faculty, as well as patients. She is an Associate Program Director for Yale Internal Medicine residency program, and Vice-Chair and Director of DEI at VA Connecticut. She is faculty leader for the Race, Bias and Advocacy in Medicine, a Distinction Pathway track in Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Gupta has been serving as research supervisor, thesis advisor and mentor to students, residents, fellows and faculty for more than a decade, and is passionate about career development for her mentees. She completed her fellowship training at Yale in 2008, and currently divides her time between providing patient care for veterans admitted to the VA hospital, education for trainees, administrative efforts for DEI enhancement, and clinical research.
Education & Training
- FellowshipYale University School of Medicine (2008)
- ResidencyUniversity of Maryland, Union Memorial Hospital (2006)
- MBBSSawai Man Singh Medical College (1998)
Certifications
- Board CertificationAB of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases (2008, recertified: 2018)
- Board CertificationAB of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2006, recertified: 2016)
Activities
- Requirement of O2 within 24 hours of arrival to Hospital predicts COVID-19 OutcomesNational Annual Meeting, Virtual meeting 2021Society of Hospital Medicine, National Annual Meeting
- Oxygen Requirement on Admission as a Predictor of Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19National Meeting Virtual Conference 2021Society of General Internal Medicine, National Annual Meeting
- COVID-19 Outcomes and Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 Isolated From Veterans in New EnglandNational Annual Virtual Meeting 2021Society of General Internal Medicine, National Annual Meeting
- Closure of Surgical and Interventional Services in a Teaching Hospital: Impact on Internal Medicine Trainees and the Medicine/Subspecialty Service WorkloadNational Annual Meeting, Virtual 2021Society of General Internal Medicine, National Annual Meeting
- SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines: Immune responses and Vaccine disparitiesVirtual Grand Rounds 2021Cornell Scott Hill Health Grand Rounds
- Hospital Preparedness for COVID-19 Pandemic: The VACT ExperienceBoston, MA, United States 2020National VA Medicine and Specialty Providers VA Scan Echo Conference
- Diagnostic Stewardship: Rapid Diagnostic tests for Infectious Diseases: How to Use and InterpretManchester, NH, United States 2019Diagnostic Stewardship: Rapid Diagnostic tests for Infectious Diseases: How to Use and Interpret
- Opportunity for Improvement Conference: Use and misuse of Procalcitonin test in Sepsis and PneumoniaAugusta, ME, United States 2019Opportunity for Improvement Conference: Use and misuse of Procalcitonin test in Sepsis and Pneumonia
- Falling through the Cracks: Subclavian Steal SyndromeWashington, DC, United States 2019Falling through the Cracks: Subclavian Steal Syndrome
- Pitfalls in Diagnosis of Syncope: A case of Subclavian steal syndromeBaltimore, MD, United States 2019Pitfalls in Diagnosis of Syncope: A case of Subclavian steal syndrome
- Rapid Diagnostics in Infectious Diseases: Procalcitonin and Accelerate for BacteremiaOld Saybrook, CT, United States 2019Rapid Diagnostics in Infectious Diseases: Procalcitonin and Accelerate for Bacteremia
- Internal Medicine Updates Conference: Septic Arthritis of Native Joints: Outcomes with Medical vs Surgical Management and Next stepsProvidence, RI, United States 2018Internal Medicine Updates Conference: Septic Arthritis of Native Joints: Outcomes with Medical vs Surgical Management and Next steps
- VISN 1 Primary Care Grand Rounds, New England : The Positive Test: Interpretation and Clinical Guidance on Liver Fluke Serology and Host Markers for Bacterial InfectionsBoston, MA, United States 2018VISN 1 Primary Care Grand Rounds, New England : The Positive Test: Interpretation and Clinical Guidance on Liver Fluke Serology and Host Markers for Bacterial Infections
- Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds: Procalcitonin test for Bacterial Infections: Pitfalls and Clinical UtilizationFarmington, CT, United States 2018Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds: Procalcitonin test for Bacterial Infections: Pitfalls and Clinical Utilization
- Infectious Diseases Fellows Conference: Opportunistic Infections in the Immunosuppressed: Special focus on HIV-infected individualsFarmington, CT, United States 2018Infectious Diseases Fellows Conference: Opportunistic Infections in the Immunosuppressed: Special focus on HIV-infected individuals
- Native Joint Septic Arthritis: Comparison of Outcomes with Surgical and Medical ManagementOrlando, FL, United States 2018Native Joint Septic Arthritis: Comparison of Outcomes with Surgical and Medical Management
- Septic Arthritis of Native Joints: Are Outcomes Better with Medical vs Surgical Management?San Diego, CA, United States 2017Septic Arthritis of Native Joints: Are Outcomes Better with Medical vs Surgical Management?
- Septic Arthritis of Native Joints: Are Outcomes Better with Medical vs Surgical Management?Orange, CT, United States 2017Septic Arthritis of Native Joints: Are Outcomes Better with Medical vs Surgical Management?
- Antiretroviral (ARV) Resistance and Clinical Outcome in Demographically Diverse HIV Infected ARV Experienced Persons in Connecticut from 1999 to 2008Vancouver, BC, Canada 2010Antiretroviral (ARV) Resistance and Clinical Outcome in Demographically Diverse HIV Infected ARV Experienced Persons in Connecticut from 1999 to 2008
- Hepatitis C Mono-infection and Co-infection with HIV and Hepatitis B: Management StrategiesDallas, TX, United States 2008Hepatitis C Mono-infection and Co-infection with HIV and Hepatitis B: Management Strategies
- Sero-surveillance Hepatitis B in Connecticut Correctional Facilities: Implications from coinfection to vaccination and treatmentPhiladelphia, PA, United States 2008Sero-surveillance Hepatitis B in Connecticut Correctional Facilities: Implications from coinfection to vaccination and treatment
- Abnormalities of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Myotonic DystrophyBaltimore, MD, United States 2006Abnormalities of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Myotonic Dystrophy
- The Resistant Learner: Challenges of Resident EvaluationTucson, AZ, United States 2005The Resistant Learner: Challenges of Resident Evaluation
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nominated for Charles W. Bohmfalk Teaching award in Clinical Sciences | 2021 | |
| Veterans Health Affairs Secretary's Coin of Excellence | Veterans Affairs Healthcare Systems of USA | 2020 |
| The Asghar Rasteghar, MD Teacher of the Year Award | Yale Internal Medicine Residency Program | 2020, 2023 |
| Outstanding Medical Resident | Union Memorial Hospital, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD | 2006 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Open Forum Infectious Diseases | Reviewer | 2022 - Present |
| Yale School of Medicine DEI Subcommittee | Advisor | 2021 - Present |
| VA Connecticut Healthcare Systems, DEI Committee | Committee Member | 2021 - Present |
| Yale School of Medicine Faculty Advisory Committee to the Dean | Advisor | 2020 - Present |
| VA Connecticut Healthcare Systems COVID-19 Treatment Committee | Advisor | 2020 - Present |
| Yale Internal Medicine Inpatient Education Committee | Committee Member | 2019 - Present |
| Annals of Internal Medicine | Reviewer | 2019 - Present |
| Plos One | Reviewer | 2018 - Present |
| Journal of General Internal Medicine | Reviewer | 2017 - Present |
| Veterans Affairs Healthcare Systems | Antibiotic Stewardship Committee at VACT, West Haven, CT | 2015 - Present |
| Yale Internal Medicine Program Evaluation Committee | Co-Chair | 2015 - Present |
| Veterans Affairs Healthcare Systems of CT | Giant Steps Program: Poetry Teacher | 2012 - 2014 |
| Veterans Affairs Healthcare Systems | Human Investigation Committee, VACT, West Haven, CT | 2012 - Present |
| Americares Clinic for the Uninsured | Physician | 2007 - 2008 |
Departments & Organizations
- General Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Orange College Affiliates