YJA Convention 2010 07 New Brunswick NJ Ninth

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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Jain Networking Forum (INF) Sessions
Career Networking Panel
Did you know that 80% of job openings are never advertised? Real face-to-face networking is essential. Connect with other working professionals and learn the best tips for building your career and growing your network! Come meet and learn from the experts in the following areas:
Speaker Biographies Session Descriptions &
A Checkup On Your Healthcare Career
Dr. Vinod K. Shah is a board-certified internist and board-certified cardiologist. He received his medical degree from Bombay University, completed his cardiology training at Georgetown Hospital and Virginia Hospital, and founded Shah Associates with his wife and his brother in southern Maryland over 30 years ago. Apart from being a well-known cardiologist in Southern Maryland and Washington, D.C., Vinod Shah has worked very closely with many community organizations such as St. Mary's Ryken High School, St. Mary's College, and the Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall. His passion is to provide the best healthcare with an emphasis on the early detection and prevention of diseases.
Dr. Jyoti Shah is a practicing Family and Cosmetic Dentist in North Brunswick, NJ since 1998. Her education began at the Bombay University - Nair Hospital Dental College. After coming to the USA, Dr. Shah decided to join the NYU School of Dentistry to further her education. She enjoys providing all-inclusive dentistry, giving the patient the best care possible with the latest technology & technique. Dr. Shah is an active member of various professional organizations including: American Dental Association, Indian Dental Association, and New Jersey Dental Association. Dr. Shah is also an active member of "Donated Dental Services," where she donates her talent and skill to those less fortunate. At home, she is busy mom who recently retired from her chauffeur duties as her children started driving. She can be reached at jyotishahdds@gmail.com.
Sunita K. Jain, MD, was born in Indore, India and emigrated to the US at age 11. She attended Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA, and went to medical school at UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. She did her residency at NEMCH Tufts University in Boston, MA. She is currently the medical director at Baptist Rehabilitation Hospital Germantown, TN and President of the medical staff. She has been in practice of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for 16 years. Sunita is a teacher for the Jain Pathshala for The Jain Center of Greater Memphis. She is married to Dr. Manoj Jain, and they have 3 children - Sapna, 17; Monika, 14; and Rishab, 10.
Dr. Mamta Shaha is an assistant professor of pediatrics at New York University, and a board certified pediatrician. She is also a board certified ophthalmologist from Bombay University. Academically she has been actively involved with teaching medical students and residents throughout her career. She has been also involved with American Academy of Pediatrics and has served on its research committee as the chapter representative. Actively involved with JAINA for last 5-6 years, she organized the very first Women's Forum at the JAINA convention in 2005 at San Jose California. She also organized a multi-faith women's forum at the JAINA convention held at Edison, NJ in 2007. She has been Director for two years from NY Jain Center and served on various committees of JAINA. Her hobbies and interests include playing tennis, swimming, traveling and music.
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