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Sonya K. Patel, MD has a diverse work experience in the field of clinical research and medicine. Sonya K. is currently working as a Global Clinical Trial Physician - Medical Director at Argenx, where they provide medical leadership and oversees the implementation of clinical trial protocols. Prior to that, they worked at KCR as a Clinical Research Physician and Lead Medical Monitor, where they provided medical support and oversight for various therapeutic areas. Sonya K. has also worked as a Clinical Research Site Director and Sub-Investigator at Meridian Clinical Research, managing multiple clinical research trials and coordinating with principal investigators. Additionally, they have experience as a Medical Peer Reviewer at Annals of Internal Medicine - ACP Journals and as a Researcher at Memorial Health. Sonya K. has also worked in academic settings, serving as a Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellow and Principal Investigator at Cleveland Clinic, and as a Clinical Researcher in Internal Medicine at Denver Health. Sonya K. started their career as a Clinical Research Associate in Cardiology at Agility Centralized Research Services, Inc., and also has experience as a Staff Medical Writer at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Throughout their roles, they have demonstrated strong leadership, medical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with research teams and investigators.

Sonya K. Patel, MD has a Bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago, which they obtained in 2002. Sonya K. then attended Windsor University School of Medicine, where they earned their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 2014. Following that, they completed a Postgraduate Fellowship in Clinical Research in Endocrinology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine from 2015 to 2016.

In terms of additional certifications, Dr. Patel has obtained various qualifications. Sonya K. is certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) by the American Heart Association since February 2019. Sonya K. has also completed the Group 4: ICH/GCP course that meets NIH requirements and the GCP Course for Clinical Trials Involving Investigational Drugs with an international/ICH focus, both through the CITI Program from BRANY. Dr. Patel obtained their certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Experienced Provider (ACLS) from the American Heart Association in February 2018. Additionally, they have completed courses in Clinical Epidemiology and Drug Development & Design from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Finally, they received certification in Good Clinical Practice Course (US FDA focus) from the CITI Program in December 2020.