Renu Bhupathy M.D., Msc, Faafp (Nigam)

Renu (Nigam) Bhupathy, MD, MSc, FAAFP has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. They currently serve as an Associate Medical Director for NAMM California, leading the Risk Adjustment Team in clinical coding and documentation. In this role, they identify missed opportunities based on prevalence data, provide clinician education, and conduct annual clinical coding and documentation training for primary care clinicians.

Prior to their current position, Renu Bhupathy held various roles at the California University of Science and Medicine. They served as an Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Clinical Family Medicine, where they took on leadership responsibilities including being the Faculty Lead for the Student Run Free Medical Clinic, Director of the College Program, and Lead for CARE Task Force. They were also involved in various committees, conducted interviews for prospective medical students, and served as a mentor for junior faculty. Their teaching efforts included clinical skills and OSCE, small group teaching, journal club sessions, and preparing lectures on primary care dermatology and approach to clinical symptoms series. They were also actively engaged in research collaborations.

Renu Bhupathy also worked as a Medical Reviewer for National Medical Reviews and as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Riverside, where they mentored medical students, led problem-based learning sessions, guided students in clinical skills labs, and assisted in developing interactive lectures.

Additionally, they served as the Director of Clinical Operations at Advanced Skin Care MedCenter and as the Director of Operations and Patient Care for Yorba Linda Dermatology. They also worked as a Manager for Dr. A. R. Bhupathy, Inc.

Earlier in their career, Renu Bhupathy was a Managed Care Organization Partner and Lead Physician in the Department of Family Medicine at Kaiser Permanente. They also worked as a Family Physician.

Overall, Renu Bhupathy has extensive experience in medical education, clinical practice, leadership, and research, making significant contributions to their field.

Renu (Nigam) Bhupathy, MD, MSc, FAAFP has a comprehensive education history in the medical field. Their education journey began in 1983 at Dalhousie University, where they earned their Bachelor's Degree in Biology with Honors in Immunology in 1987. Following that, they pursued a Master's Degree in Physiology and Biophysics from the same institution, completing it in 1989.

In 1989, Bhupathy enrolled in Dalhousie University's Medical program and obtained their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in Medicine in 1993. Renu then continued their medical training at Queen's University, where they completed an Internship in the Internal Medicine Residency Program from 1993 to 1994.

Bhupathy's educational journey culminated in a Family Medicine Residency Program at UC Irvine, which they attended from 1994 to 1996. During this time, they acquired the necessary skills and knowledge in family medicine.

Throughout their career, Bhupathy has also obtained various certifications and licenses. Renu became Board Certified in Family Medicine by The American Board of Family Medicine in 1996. Additionally, they obtained a Medical License from the Medical Board of California in 2019 and a DEA License from the Drug Enforcement Administration in July 2018.

This education history and their additional certifications highlight Bhupathy's dedication to continuously enhancing their medical expertise and ensuring they meet the necessary requirements for practicing medicine.