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Intern

Bhadra Padinjare Covilakam

Leeds,England

Summary

Highly motivated recent graduate with a Master of Arts in Health Economics, equipped with a solid foundation in economic principles and a deep understanding of healthcare systems. Eager to apply academic knowledge and analytical skills to contribute to impactful research and evidence-based decision-making in the field of health economics. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive literature reviews, perform quantitative data analysis, and generate valuable insights to inform healthcare policies and practices. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive literature reviews, perform quantitative data analysis, and generate valuable insights to inform healthcare policies and practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Intern

Open Health Evidence & Access
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conducted an updated systematic literature review on preference elicitation methods known as Threshold Technique(TT), incorporating relevant studies published from 1990 to mid-2023 and focusing on emerging trends and applications.
  • Collaborated with the research team to discuss and refine the methodologies used in the study.
  • Conducted comprehensive PubMed searches to ensure the inclusion of the latest research in the field.
  • Analysed and synthesised research findings to identify key insights, methodological approaches, and trends in TT.
  • Contributed to the development of a research paper based on the updated literature review and co-authored a conference poster based on the literature review's findings (presented at the 45th Annual North American Meeting at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA).

Intern

Centre for Policy Research
New Delhi, India
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with the team, on a voter turnout project during the 2019 elections in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Assisted in the analysis of polling station-wise turnout data, enabling the preparation of a detailed report that would be made available to the public.
  • Gained practical experience in secondary research, including data collection and analysis, and developed a keen understanding of identifying and interpreting trends in primary data.
  • Actively participated in team discussions, providing valuable insights into project strategies and findings.
  • Contributed significantly to the project's success, which witnessed a remarkable ten-percentage point increase in voter turnout between the 2014 and 2019 elections.
  • Demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting the goals and objectives of the CPR research team.
  • Readied materials ahead of publication to meet project brief.

Education

Master of Science - Health Economics

University of York
York
09.2022 - 09.2023

Master of Arts - Economics

Stella Maris College, University of Madras
Chennai, India
05.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Kerala
India
/2015 - /2018

Skills

  • Gained knowledge in analysing Systematic review
  • Experience in conducting Systematic Literature Reviews for evidence-based decision-making
  • Strong interpersonal and influential skills
  • Good understanding of economic cost-effectiveness and decision modelling
  • In-depth knowledge of healthcare policies, systems and trends
  • Clinical Research Principles
  • Strong project management skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint)
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and modelling
  • Use of statistical computing software like SPSS, STATA and R program
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills for explaining modelling techniques

Timeline

Intern

Open Health Evidence & Access
06.2023 - 09.2023

Master of Science - Health Economics

University of York
09.2022 - 09.2023

Intern

Centre for Policy Research
05.2019 - 06.2019

Master of Arts - Economics

Stella Maris College, University of Madras
05.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Kerala
/2015 - /2018
Bhadra Padinjare Covilakam