MPH Student | Infectious Diseases Epidemiology

Hassan Ukasha

I develop actionable strategies, craft transformative health policies, and innovate solutions that drive success for consulting firms, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies. 

About Me

I bring a unique combination of clinical expertise, research innovation, and policy-making to solve complex public health challenges. With fluency in five languages and extensive cross-cultural experience, I excel at turning data into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes. My work transforms challenges into opportunities, delivering impactful, innovative solutions for diverse stakeholders.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science in Global & Public Health Sciences

Cornell University

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Jami University

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    Why Me?

    I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise, innovative research, and strategic policy-making to deliver transformative solutions for complex public health challenges. With over seven years of experience across healthcare, consulting, and public health, I’ve strengthened systems, inspired teams, and created data-driven strategies that resonate globally. Fluent in five languages, my international experience, from Afghanistan to the U.S., enables me to design scalable, sustainable solutions with measurable impact.

    My Experience

    Ithaca, New York Tompkins County Whole Health

    Public Health Data Analyst & Grant Strategist

    Gathered and analyzed 4 years of county health data (5,500+ records) using R and Excel to identify high-need regions, and authored a $99K grant proposal with detailed budget projections.

    Collaborated with stakeholders and community organizations to finalize the proposal submitted to the NYS Department of Health, aiming to increase rural healthcare access by 15% and serve 2,000+ patients within the first 6 months.

    Received an award certificate after my proposal was 1 of only 7 accepted out of 24 submissions.

    Ithaca, New YorkCornell University

    AI Healthcare Data Analytics Intern

    Cleaned and organized healthcare and clinical data from 110 patients using SANTESOFT and Excel, and validated it for AI model training, reducing data processing and diagnostic time by 33% in phase one, and ~70% in phase two.

    Collaborated with data scientists and clinicians to develop machine learning algorithms, and designed Power BI dashboards with weekly updates in PowerPoint for stakeholders.

    Received an offer to continue as a graduate researcher, leading 2 additional clinical data analytics projects.

    Herat, AfghanistanSanai Hospital

    Healthcare Data Associate

    Collected, cleaned, and organized large datasets from Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and billing systems, ensuring accurate reporting of hospital metrics (length of stay, bed occupancy, & patient wait times).

    Conducted cost-efficiency analyses that identified opportunities to reduce hospital supply costs by ~8% and decrease patient wait times by 17%.

    Provided monthly pharmacy billing and drug utilization reports to hospital executives, enabling data-driven decisions on patient care and cost management.

    Herat, AfghanistanHerat Regional Hospital

    Resident Physician (Medical Internship)

    Delivered direct patient care to 650+ oncology, cardiology, and internal medicine patients while contributing to four clinical trials (breast & pulmonary cancer).

    Collected and analyzed data on drug efficacy, patient responses, and adverse drug reactions, including cost-effectiveness analyses comparing branded and generic medications.

    Monitored medication errors and aligned prescribing practices with WHO and FDA standards, improving patient safety metrics by 20% over two years.

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    Let’s build something impactful together! Whether it’s solving complex public health challenges, designing innovative strategies, or collaborating on meaningful projects, I’m ready to bring value to your team.

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      2250 N Triphammer Rd
      Ithaca, New York

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      +1 (607) 697-5250

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