Nirupa Paulraj

Nirupa Paulraj, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at Roseman University College of Medicine’s Department of Clinical Sciences. She specializes in Internal Medicine and Evidence-Based Medicine, with a focus on clinical research and hospitalist practice. Her training spans institutions in India, Trinidad and Tobago (University of the West Indies), and the University of New Mexico (UNM), where she completed residency and internship in Internal Medicine.

Education:

• MD/M.B.B.S. – University of the West Indies, Kingston
• Residency and Internship – University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Research Interests: Dr. Paulraj’s work emphasizes clinical trials, surgical outcomes, and public health. Her research includes roles as Sub Investigator and Principal Investigator in clinical trials, with contributions to understanding postoperative complications in gastric bypass surgery.

Professional Recognition:

• First Place, Regional ACP Poster Presentation (2006)

Teaching/Service: She teaches clinical skills and Internal Medicine at Roseman, while maintaining active involvement in clinical research and hospital medicine in Las Vegas. Her early rural outreach work in India underscores her commitment to underserved populations.