Dr. Nikhi Singh, Research Mentor at Inspira Advantage

Dr. Singh is a plastic and reconstructive surgery resident at Indiana University Health with advanced training in hand, peripheral nerve, and complex reconstructive surgery. He earned a BS in psychology with honors and a minor in biology from the University of Alabama (UAB), before earning an MD and MBA with emphasis in healthcare management at UAB, graduating with high honors. He is a highly productive clinician-scientist with over 60 peer-reviewed publications and 100+ presentations.

Dr. Singh has led dozens of research projects to fruition, resulting in over 60 peer-reviewed publications across plastic surgery, hand surgery, urology, orthopaedic surgery, health economics, and medical education, and more. He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health for his work, and his research has been published in high-impact journals, clinical papers, perspective pieces, cost-effectiveness analyses, and outcomes research. He has been published in the Journal of Surgical Oncology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–Global Open, the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, and many other journals.

Dr. Singh has presented 100+ poster and podium presentations, including major national specialty meetings such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Plastic Surgery Research Council. His work has also been featured in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The PlasticsFella, and UAB News. He has received multiple academic honors, including Best Presentation at Indiana University Plastic Surgery Research Day and a Top 25 Poster Award at the ASPS Annual Meeting. He is also the founder of multiple institutional research groups and the Founder and CEO of Sky Research LLC, a research collaboration and productivity platform designed to streamline academic project management, authorship tracking, and multi-institutional research teams.

With over a decade of mentorship experience, Dr. Singh has led and mentored large, multidisciplinary research groups and supported hundreds of trainees across institutions from project conception through publication. Students he has mentored have been accepted to programs at Baylor College, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, the University of Michigan, Duke University, Washington University in St. Louis, Colorado University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and many others.

Dr. Singh’s approach emphasizes strategic clarity, efficiency, and rigor, helping individuals translate ideas into high-quality, publishable work. He views research not only as scholarly output but as a powerful vehicle for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term impact.

Get Started With a Free Consultation

Your first conversation will be with an Enrollment Specialist who will take the time to understand your background, goals, and timeline. They’ll help assess where you are in the prep process, answer initial questions, and determine which type of support and which expert would be the best fit for your personal needs.