DR. SONIA SAMANTARAY
BHUBANESHWAR
Summary
- MD Postgraduate Resident in Community Medicine with training in clinical care, preventive medicine, epidemiology, and public health research.
- Also engaged in teaching, academic activities, and conference presentations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PG Resident,
Dept. of Community Medicine, HMCH
Bhubaneswar
11.2023 - Current
- Currently pursuing MD in Community Medicine with structured training in epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems, and preventive medicine.
- Actively involved in teaching undergraduate MBBS students, including tutorials, demonstrations, and field-based learning.
- Assisting in organization of CMEs, workshops, health camps, and academic programs.
- Engaged in research activities including data collection, analysis, and academic writing.
- Actively involved in academic presentations including departmental seminars, journal clubs, and case presentations, with participation in paper and poster presentations at conferences.
Medical Officer
District Headquarters Hospital
Puri, Odisha
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked in the Department of Emergency, DHH, Puri for 1. 6 months.
- Provided timely assistance in response to emergency service calls for individuals in distress.
- Managed medico-legal cases and served as expert witness in court proceedings.
Intern
KIMS
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Contributed to multiple projects as MBBS Intern at KIMS, Bhubaneshwar for one year.
- Participated in medical camps to enhance community health initiatives.
Education
MBBS -
KALINGA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA01.2019
Higher Secondary Education -
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
CSPUR, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA01.2014
Secondary Education -
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
CSPUR, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA01.2012
Skills
- Trained in epidemiology, biostatistics, and mixed methods research methodology, including quantitative and qualitative approaches
- Working knowledge of health economics and program evaluation
- Experience in statistical data analysis using SPSS and STATA softwares
- Certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trained in clinical evaluation, patient care, and emergency management in accordance with standard medical protocols
Accomplishments
- Published in a peer-reviewed indexed journal (Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2018)
- Recipient of the ICMR Short-Term Studentship (STS) Fellowship (2016) for undergraduate research
- Second Prize (National Level) and First Prize (State Level), IAPSM World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) Video Making Competition, 2025
- Third Prize, IAPSM Odisha State Chapter Conference, 2024
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Odia
Advanced
C1
Publications
1. Health Impact on Women Using Solid Cooking Fuels in a Rural Area of Cuttack District, Odisha
Mohapatra I, Das SC, Samantaray S.
Health impact on women using solid cooking fuels in rural area of Cuttack district, Odisha. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2018 Jan–Feb;7(1):11–15.
doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_21_17 | PMID: 29915726 | PMCID: PMC5958550
Study description- A community-based study evaluating the health effects of solid cooking fuel use among rural women aged 20–40 years, with specific assessment of the relationship between duration of exposure and associated health problems.
Author Contribution:
- Involved in data collection, field-based research activities, literature review, and manuscript preparation.
2. Attitude Towards Geriatric Population and Awareness Regarding Their Health Needs Among Adults in the Field Practice Area of HMCH, Bhubaneswar: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Samantaray S, Pradhan A, Das S, Sarangi L, Priyadarshini SP.
IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME). 2025 Nov–Dec;15(6):20–25. doi: 10.9790/7388-1506042025
Study description-
Community-based cross-sectional study assessing attitudes and awareness regarding geriatric health needs among adults, and identifying associated sociodemographic factors using a standardized attitude scale.
Author Contribution:
- Involved in study conceptualization, data collection, data analysis, interpretation of findings, and manuscript preparation.
Certification
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Certified in Biomedical and Clinical Research (BCBR)
- Certificate of participation in workshops on Epidemiology and Research Methodology
- Certificate of training in Mixed Methods Research Methodology
- Certification in Health Economics
Hobbies and interests
- Reading and creative writing
- Theatre arts, including acting and script writing
- Culinary exploration, with interest in experimenting with new recipes
- Academic digital engagement, including the departmental social media platforms.
Conferences attended
- Attended IAPSM State Chapter Conference, Odisha (2023, 2024)
- Attended GSICON State Chapter Conference (2024)
- Attended APCRICON National Conference (2024)
- Attended IAPSM National Conference (IAPSMCON) (2025)
- Attended GSICON National Mid-term Conference (2025)
OCMR NO :
25673 / 2020
Timeline
PG Resident,
Dept. of Community Medicine, HMCH
11.2023 - Current
Medical Officer
District Headquarters Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2023
Intern
KIMS
03.2019 - 03.2020
MBBS -
KALINGA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Higher Secondary Education -
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
Secondary Education -
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL