Poonam Bai

Poonam Bai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, specializing in Infectious Diseases. Her clinical work focuses on complex bone and joint infections, including septic arthritis, prosthetic joint infections, diabetic foot infections complicated by Charcot arthropathy, and osteomyelitis in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Medical School: Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences For Women (2016)
• Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center (Infectious Diseases, 2023)
• Residency: Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (Internal Medicine, 2021)

Her research bridges clinical infectious disease management with explorations of unconventional therapies. A 2024 publication presents an umbrella review comparing acupuncture and pharmacological interventions for cardiac arrhythmias, reflecting her interdisciplinary interest in therapeutic efficacy. This work highlights her engagement with evidence-based comparative analyses.