SamratDasMD

Pediatrics • Durham, NC

Hospitalist

Associate Professor of Pediatrics Duke University School of Medicine

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Office
2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705
Phone+1 919-684-8111
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Summary

I am current an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education in Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics of Duke University School of Medicine. I am also director of pediatric sedation services at Duke Children's Hospital. I am board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. I completed my pediatric residency and chief residency at New York Medical College, NY. Before joining Duke University School of Medicine in August 2017, I was the pediatric residency program director and Vice Chair for Education for Department of Pediatrics of University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas, NV.My interests include Pediatric Hospital Medicine, graduate and undergraduate medical education, inter professional education, simulation education and observational studies to improve clinical practice in the area of inpatient pediatrics. I have a track record of serving the underserved population. I am currently on board of directors for Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology ( FASEB) and President Emeritus of American Federation of Medical Research..

Education & Training

New York Medical College (Metropolitan)Chief Residency, Pediatrics, 2007 - 2007
Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2004 - 2007
Government Medical College NagpurClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2017 - 2025
NV State Medical License 2007 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2017 - 2024
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Bernard Feldman Distinguished Educator Award University of Nevada School of Medicine Las Vegas, 2016
“Commendation” ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education), 2016
Bernard Feldman Distinguished Lectureship Award UNRSOM Department of Pediatrics, 2016
“Excellence in Leadership” UNRSOM Pediatric Residents, 2015-2016
“Better Doctor” 2015
“Educator of the Year” UNSOM Pediatric Residents, 2014
Appreciation Award UNRSOM, 2014
“Lead Screening” Award Southern Nevada Health District, 2010
Patient’s Choice Award 2008, 2011
America’s Top Pediatricians Consumers’ Research Council of America., 2007, 2010
EDWARD A. WASSERMAN AWARD for outstanding Graduating resident at New York Medical College Metropolitan Hospital Center, 2007
Outstanding Intern of the year at New York Medical College Metropolitan Hospital Center, 2005
3rd prize in the poster competition Annual Research Appreciation Day, UNTHSC, 2003
Certificate of Appreciation North Side High School, 2001
Salutation Certificate Fort Worth Independent School District, 2001
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
A 13-Year-Old Girl With Unilateral Visual Changes.
David A W Sykes, Suzanna L Joseph, Shannon P Williams, Samrat U Das> ;Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports. 2023 Feb 4
Reflections on my presidency of American Federation of Medical Research (AFMR).
Samrat U Das> ;Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2022 Jun 1
2 citations
Miliary tuberculosis in a paediatric patient with psoriasis.
Jacob T. Kilgore, Jonathon Pelletier, Bradford Becken, Stephen Kenny, Samrat U Das, Lisa Parnell> ;BMJ Case Reports. 2021 Mar 9
3 citations
Faculty development/mentoring evolution of mentorship in academic medicine
Samrat U Das> ;Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2020 Mar 1
2 citations
A 17-Year-Old Girl With Unilateral Headache and Double Vision.
Larissa G. Rodriguez-Homs, Mark Goerlitz-Jessen, Samrat U Das> ;Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports. 2019 Jan 1
10 citations
Association between socioeconomic status and risk of hospitalization due to child maltreatment in the USA.
Sehyr Imran, Chad L. Cross, Samrat U Das> ;Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2019 Feb 1
Case 4: Weakness and Headaches in a 14-year-old Boy
Alyssa White, Xibei Liu, Samrat U Das> ;Pediatrics in Review. 2018 Aug 1
1 citations
Case 1: Eye Discharge in a 10-day-old Neonate Born by Cesarean Delivery
Gagandeep Singh, Alvaro E. Galvis, Samrat U Das> ;Pediatrics in Review. 2018 Apr 1
3 citations
Innovative strategies to increase resident scholarly activity and engage faculty support.
Samrat U Das, Miriam E. Bar-on> ;Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2018 Jan 1
6 citations
Utilization of Imaging to Identify a Benign Condition Mimicking Acute Appendicitis in a Child.
Neelam Phalke, Samrat U Das, Zubin Mehta> ;Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports. 2018 Jan 1
Case 3: Increased Snoring in a 7-year-old Boy.
Senthil Velan Bhoopalan, Samrat U Das> ;Pediatrics in Review. 2017 Dec 1
4 citations
Bullous Skin Manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection: A Case Series.
Senthil Velan Bhoopalan, Vonita Chawla, Mary Beth Hogan, Nevin W Wilson, Samrat U Das> ;Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports. 2017 Sep 8
An innovative approach to collaborative simulation training on teamwork skills for pediatric residents and nursing students.
Samrat U Das, Jessica Doolen, Gigi Guizado de Nathan, Shona M Rue, Chad L. Cross> ;Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2017 Jul 13
2 citations
Impact of ACGME Accreditation Process on Quality of Program and Patient Care in the Community.
Samrat U Das> ;Journal of Graduate Medical Education. 2016 Oct 1
8 citations
Perinatal cerebral arterial infarction associated with a placental chorioangioma.
Samrat U Das, Pratibha Ankola, Maria Chiechi, Jagbir Sandhu> ;American Journal of Perinatology. 2008 May 1
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Journal Articles

Worsening snoring in a 7-year old male
Bhoopalan S, Das SU, Index of suspicion, Pediatrics in Review, 1/1/2017
Bullying—Are Pediatricians doing enough?
Mo A, Rahman M, Lam F, Das SU, Journal of Investigative Medicine., 1/1/2017
Implementing a Faculty Development Program That Works
Bar-on ME, Das SU, Academic Pediatrics., 1/1/2017
An unusual presentation of a highly malignant tumor
Bhoopalan S, Das SU, Journal of Investigative Medicine., 1/1/2016
Benjamin NN, Das SU, Patamasucon P., Journal of Investigative Medicine., 1/1/2016
A well-organized systematic approach to increase resident scholarship
Das SU, Bar-on ME., Journal of Investigative Medicine, 1/1/2016
Testing the utility of standardized interview for residency selection by dividing the standardized questions amongst multiple interviewers
Das SU, Bar-on ME., Journal of Investigative Medicine., 1/1/2016
A progressive and innovative approach to increase the variety of resident exposure to underserved communities
Das SU, Hogan MB, Simangan D, Guenechea E., Journal of Investigative Medicine, 1/1/2016
Two-month-old boy with erythroderma
Clark BJ, Das SU, Di John D, ContempPediatr., 1/1/2015
Effect of Collaborative Simulation Training for Pediatric Residents and Nursing students on Teamwork Skills
Das SU, Doolen J, Cross CL, Rue S, Leland N, Guizado G., Journal of Investigative Medicine., 1/1/2015
Improved Patient satisfaction at Children’s hospital of Nevada at University Medical Center after targeted intervention to improve interpreter services
Gill SS, Jones K, Das SU, Journal of Investigative Medicine, 1/1/2015
Infant with a persistent nodular skin rash
Das SU, Patamasucon P, ContempPediatr, 1/1/2014
Assessing Patient satisfaction at Children’s Hospital of Nevada of University Medical Center
Das SU, Gill SS., Journal of Investigative Medicine., 1/1/2014
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Das SU, Patamasucon P, Consolacion SB., Consultant for Pediatricians, 1/1/2013
An interesting cluster of osteosarcomas in three adolescents
Mehta A, Das SU, Journal of Investigative Medicine, 1/1/2013
Infants Born to Mothers with Pre-Gestational Diabetes Have a Higher Risk of Developing Neonatal Hypocalcemia Compared to Mothers with Gestational Diabetes
Das SU, Pratibha Ankola., e-J Neonatol Res, 1/1/2012
A 10-year-old girl with generalized, scaly rash
Das SU, Patamasucon P., ContempPediatr, 1/1/2012
Changing trends in hypocalcemia in infant of diabetic mother
Das SU, Ankola PA., Journal of Perinatology, 1/1/2007
Hypocalcemia in infants of diabetic mother
Das SU, Ankola PA, Journal of Perinatology., 1/1/2006
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Abstracts/Posters

Gene Expression in Human Trabecular Meshwork Cells, Lamina Cribrosa Cells and Optic Nerve Head Astrocytes following exogenous BMP–4 Treatment.
Das SU, Braun T, Clark AF, Wordinger RJ., Association of Researchers in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2004
The Effect of BMP-4 on the Expression of BMP and TGFß Growth Factors and Their Receptors in Cells Isolated from the Human Optic Nerve Head.
Das SU, Lambert W, Agarwal R, Tovar T, Liu X, Clark AF, Wordinger RJ., Association of Researchers in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2003
IMPLEMENTING A FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT WORKS.
Miriam Bar-on, Das SU, Association of Pediatric Program Directors Spring meeting, Anaheim, CA, 1/5./2017
A Three Step Process to Increase Resident Scholarly Activity
Das SU, Bar-on ME, Pediatric Academic Societies, Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1/30/2016
Changing trends in hypocalcemia in infant of diabetic mother.
Das SU, Ankola PA, American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/26/2007
Hypocalcemia in infants of diabetic mother.
Das SU, Ankola PA., American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1/6./2006
BULLYING—ARE PEDIATRICIANS DOING ENOUGH?
A Mo, M Rahman, F Lam and Das SU, Western Society of Pediatric Research meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/26/2017
A progressive and innovative approach to increase the variety of resident exposure to underserved communities.
Das SU, Hogan MB, Simangan D, Guenecha E., Western Society of Pediatric Research meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/28/2016
Testing the utility of standardized interviews for residency selection by dividing the standardized questions amongst multiple interviewers
Das SU, Bar-On M, Western Society of Pediatric Research meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/28/2016
A Well Organized Systematic Approach to Increase Resident Scholarship
Das SU, Bar-On M., Western Society of Pediatric Research meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/28/2016
An unusual presentation of a highly malignant tumor
Bhoopalan S, Das SU, Western Society of Pediatric Research meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/28/2016
Benjamin NN, Das SU, Patamasucon P., Western Society of Pediatric Research meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/28/2016
Effect of Collaborative Simulation Training for Pediatric Residents and Nursing students on Teamwork Skills.
Das SU, Doolen J, Cross CL, Rue S, Leland N, Guizado G., Western Society of Pediatric Research meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/29/2015
Improved patient satisfaction at Children’s hospital of Nevada at University Medical Center after targeted intervention to improve interpreter services
Gill SS, Jones K, Das SU, Western Society for Pediatric Research Annual Scientific Meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/29/2015
Assessing Patient satisfaction at Children’s Hospital of Nevada at University Medical Center.
Das SU, Gill SS, Western Society for Pediatric Research Annual Scientific Meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/23/2014
An interesting cluster of osteosarcomas in three adolescents. Oral presentation.
Mehta A, Das SU, Western Society for Pediatric Research Annual Scientific Meeting, Carmel, CA., 1/24/2013
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Lectures

Inter-Professional Education and Simulation.
Orlando, FL - 1/2./2015
Educational Innovation in Clinical Competency Committee.
Orlando, FL - 1/2./2015
Symposium on Individualized Curriculum.
Orlando, FL - 1/2./2015
"Needs to Read More" - Writing Meaningful Comments on Resident/Fellow Evaluations.
Orlando, FL - 1/25/2015
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