Dr. Rao’s academic interests focus on improving the understanding and treatment of endocrine disorders, particularly those that impact veterans and their families within the Veterans Administration Healthcare System. To address these important issues, Dr. Rao uses the rich data repository and unique features of the Veterans Administration Healthcare System to assesses clinical outcomes, quality measures, and patient satisfaction resulting from different healthcare delivery models and medical approaches. Dr. Rao’s scholarly work has included evaluation of 1) the clinical effectiveness of U-500 insulin in the inpatient and outpatient setting, 2) the impact of testosterone prescribing practices on cardiovascular outcomes, and 3) the benefits of an impatient IV bisphosphate therapy protocol for patients with hip fracture. Dr. Rao also serves as a scholarly project mentor for trainees in the field of endocrinology and metabolism.
- Intermediate (Pre-Med), Hans Raj College, University of Delhi, 1968
- MBBS, Armed Forces Med College, University of Poona, 1972
- Residency & Fellowship, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, India, 1977
- PGYII, Internal Medicine, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 1985
- PGYIII, Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1986
- Fellowship, Endocrinology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1988
Education & Training
Rao RH, Perreiah PL, Cunningham CA. Monitoring the Impact of Aggressive Glycemic Intervention during Critical Care after Cardiac Surgery with a Glycemic Expert System for Nurse-Implemented Euglycemia: The MAGIC GENIE Project. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2021 Mar;15(2):251-264. PMID: 33650454.
Ganguli M, Beer JC, Zmuda JM, Ryan CM, Sullivan KJ, Chang CH, Rao RH. Aging, Diabetes, Obesity, and Cognitive Decline: A Population-Based Study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020 May;68(5):991-998. PMID: 32020605.
Calabrese AT, Coley KC, DaPos SV, Swanson D, Rao RH. Evaluation of prescribing practices: risk of lactic acidosis with metformin therapy. Arch Intern Med. 2002 Feb 25;162(4):434-7. PMID: 11863476.
Rao RH. Perspectives in medical education--1. Reflections on the state of medical education in Japan. Keio J Med. 2006 Jun;55(2):41-51. PMID: 16823259.
Rao RH. Perspectives in medical education-2. A blueprint for reform of medical education in Japan. Keio J Med. 2006 Sep;55(3):81-95. PMID: 17008800.
Rao RH. Perspectives in medical education. 3. Reforming medical education to change healthcare practice in Japan. Keio J Med. 2006 Dec;55(4):141-8. PMID: 17191068.
Rao RH. Perspectives in medical education - 4. A "global" dimension to reform at Keio University. Keio J Med. 2007 Mar;56(1):1-13. PMID: 17392592.
Rao KH, Rao RH. Perspectives in medical education 5. Implementing a more integrated, interactive and interesting curriculum to improve Japanese medical education. Keio J Med. 2007 Sep;56(3):75-84. PMID: 17906418.
Rao RH. Perspectives in medical education: 6 reflections on the state of clinical training for residents in Japan. Keio J Med. 2007 Dec;56(4):111-23. PMID: 18185027.
Rao RH. Perspectives in medical education 7. Observations on clinical training at a "US-style" residency program at Teine Keijinkai Hospital in Sapporo, Japan. Keio J Med. 2009 Jun;58(2):84-94. PMID: 19597304.
