Abdul Raheem
York,PA
Summary
Dedicated physician with a strong commitment to pursuing a career in nephrology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
York, Pennsylvania
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine medical needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create effective treatment plans.
- Managed daily patient care in a busy internal medicine clinic.
Fellows as Clinicians Educators (FACE)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, United States of America
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Learning different clinical teaching models, including the one-minute preceptor/micro skills of teaching
- Recognizing barriers to giving feedback and identifying potential solutions to these barriers, gathering data based on direct observation for providing feedback to learners, identifying essential components of effective, and practicing giving feedback.
- Learning strategies and tools for teaching clinical reasoning and identify strategies to promote self-directed learning.
- Exploring components of effective presentations and applying specific interactive techniques to large group presentations to enhance engagement, learning and retention.
- Specific skills to address include small group facilitation, involvement of varying levels of learners, and teaching at the bedside.
Fellow Physician/Internal medicine-Nephrology
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, United States of America
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Participate in all clinical rotations, including outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, and dialysis unit.
- Deliver lectures, lead case discussions, and offer hands-on training during clinical rotations for residents and medical students
- Gaining proficiency in performing nephrology procedures, such as kidney biopsies and dialysis including CRRT.
- Attend various grand rounds (IM and Nephrology), and simulation training for CRRT.
- Completed a Quality Improvement project titled 'Veteran Affairs Survival Guide for Fellows.'
- Engaged in a QI project titled 'Assessing the Impact of Massage Therapy on Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients at the VA Iowa City Hemodialysis Unit.'
Nephrology Fellow
Home Dialysis University
Costa Mesa, United States of America
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Selected for the American Society of Nephrology/Home Dialysis University scholarship program.
- Began with a three-day in-person conference and lecture series in California, and with a monthly virtual meeting through the year.
- Learning details of home dialysis modalities (PD and HHD).
- Detailed training on PD catheter insertion techniques. Vascular access management for HHD.
- HHD and Peritoneal dialysis prescription and adjustments.
- Infection prevention and management.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting PD-related complications.
- Hands-on training for setting up and operating home hemodialysis machines.
- Learn how to effectively educate patients and their families about home dialysis.
- Learn to recognize and address psychosocial factors that may affect home dialysis patients.
- Review safety protocols and infection control measures for both PD and HHD.
- Learn the importance of tailoring home dialysis care to meet the individual needs and preferences of each patient.
Chief Resident, Internal medicine
Central Park Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Lead medical rounds and discussions, ensuring effective communication and decision-making.
- Collaborate with attending physicians to devise comprehensive patient care plans.
- Manage complex patient cases, offering guidance and expertise to junior residents.
- Organize and lead educational sessions, case conferences, and grand rounds.
- Develop and manage resident schedules, ensuring proper coverage for all rotations.
- Monitor duty hours and compliance with regulations, optimizing resident well-being.
- Act as a liaison with other departments to ensure seamless patient care and collaboration.
- Identify opportunities for enhancing patient care and safety within the program.
- Foster a positive and collaborative atmosphere among residents and medical teams.
Clinical Extern
Choudhury M Hasan, MD Office & Dr. Rizwanullah Hameed Office
Jamaica, United States of America
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in gathering patient medical histories, and vital signs.
- Learn to accurately document patient information, test results, and observations in electronic health records.
- Observed and assisted in performing various diagnostic tests, such as ECGs, echocardiograms, and Holter monitoring.
- Assisted in educating patients about cardiac conditions, procedures, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Educate patients about preventive healthcare measures, disease management, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote overall well-being.
- Worked on the Long Covid-19 initiative with a registry of over 210 patients, identifying lingering covid-19 symptoms.
Internal Medicine Resident
Central Park Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Admitting and managing patients under the supervision of attending physicians.
- Conducting thorough medical histories and physical examinations.
- Formulating comprehensive treatment plans and monitoring patient progress.
- Providing continuity of care, follow-up visits and discharge planning.
- Participating in daily rounds and regular conferences to discuss complex cases and treatment strategies.
- Educating medical students and junior residents on patient care, procedures, and medical knowledge.
- Participating in educational activities, such as lectures, case presentations, and journal clubs.
- Engaging in clinical research projects and case reports.
- Attended online COVID-19 courses offered by WHO and Harvard Medical School to help actively manage COVID patients.
Clinical Extern
Maple Avenue Kidney Center RUSH Oak Park Hospital
Oak Park, United States of America
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Observe various aspects of nephrology care, including patient assessments, treatment planning, dialysis procedures, and rounds with attendings.
- Participate in dialysis sessions by monitoring patients, assisting with setup, documenting vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort during the procedure.
- Develop effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Learn how to respond to emergencies related to kidney patients, such as electrolyte imbalances or complications during dialysis, under the guidance of experienced professionals
- I presented a short oral presentation on 'Renal Manifestations of SLE and TSC.'
Internship
Central Park Teaching Hospital and Mayo hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Three months each in medicine and surgery, two months in orthopedics and one month in ENT at CPTH.
- Three months in pediatrics at Mayo Hospital Lahore
- Participate in patient rounds and case discussions.
- Collect patient histories, and perform physical examinations under supervision.
- Assist and perform various medical procedures, such as suturing, catheter insertion, and wound care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings to discuss patient management.
- First on call to respond to medical emergencies.
- Prioritize tasks efficiently to ensure quality patient care.
Education
Fellowship - Nephrology (Internal Medicine)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, IA, United States of America06.2024
Residency - Internal Medicine
Central Park Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan07-2021
M.B.,B.S. -
Central Park Medical College
Pakistan02-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Dialysis procedures
- Electronic health records
- Clinical teaching
- Quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Medical Licensure
Temporary or Limited, R-12591, Iowa, 06/2024
Education - Medical School
Central Park Medical College, Pakistan, 12/2010 - 02/2016, M.B.,B.S., 07/2017
Other Awards
- Named 'Resident of year' in 2022 during my IM residency in Pakistan.
- Editor-in-Chief of the College Magazine 'CENTRAL TIMES 2015'
- Editor-in-Chief (CPMC Newsletter 2015)
- Organized the event 'BLOOD DONATION AND TRANSFUSION CAMPAIGN' on World Thalassemia Day 2013.
- Organized the 12th spring tree plantation campaign in 2014.
- In conjunction with Pakistan Hemophilia Society, organized the event 'CREATING LOVE FOR LIFE' for World Hemophilia Day 2013.
Publications
- Fatty liver in Pakistani cohort with rheumatoid arthritis, Wagan AA, Bhutoo AQ, Khan D, Raheem A., Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 36, 4, 723-728, 06/2020, https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.36.4.1984,
- Cognitive Assessment in Pakistani Rheumatoid Arthritis Cohort: CAP-RA: cross sectional study, Wagan AA, Chandio SA, Nasir S, Rahim A, Khan D., Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 13, 4, 788-791, 12/2019, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344137653_Cognitive_Assessment_in_Pakistani_Rheumatoid_Arthritis_Cohort,
- Impaired renal functions in Pakistani cohort of rheumatoid arthritis, Wagan AA, Nasir S, Rahim A, Khan D., Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 35, 4, 905-910, 08/2019, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6659054/,
- Fatigue assessment by FACIT-F scale in Pakistani cohort with Rheumatoid Arthritis (FAF-RA) study, Wagan AA, Raheem A, Bhatti A, Zafar T., Pakistan journal of medical sciences, 37, 4, 1025-1030, 03/2021, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34290777/,
- CYTOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF 150 CASES OF CERVICAL SMEARS, Raheem A, Fatima N, Malik E, Atif N., 2nd Annual Symposium Azad Jammu & Kashmir Medical College, 04/01/2014,
- Frequency & Causes of Smoking in Young Medical Students of CPMC Lahore, Raheem A, Iqbal F, Tariq A., 3rd Annual Symposium Azad Jammu & Kashmir Medical College, 05/01/2015,
- Factors causing anxiety in students of Central Park Medical College Lahore, Sajid A, Rehman U, Raheem A, Fatima N., 3rd Annual Symposium Azad Jammu & Kashmir Medical College, 05/01/2015
- Improving blood pressure control through standarization of workflow in outpatient internal medicine clinics. Taysir Al Janabi, Sulihat Mudasiru, FNU Naintara, Chrysanthi Lundstedt, Taha Abdul Rehman, Abdul Raheem, and Andrew Amparo: JACC: Case Reports Volume 30, Number 36
Timeline
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Fellows as Clinicians Educators (FACE)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
08.2023 - 06.2024
Nephrology Fellow
Home Dialysis University
08.2023 - 06.2024
Fellow Physician/Internal medicine-Nephrology
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
09.2022 - 06.2024
Chief Resident, Internal medicine
Central Park Teaching Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2022
Clinical Extern
Choudhury M Hasan, MD Office & Dr. Rizwanullah Hameed Office
07.2021 - 09.2021
Clinical Extern
Maple Avenue Kidney Center RUSH Oak Park Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2020
Internal Medicine Resident
Central Park Teaching Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2021
Internship
Central Park Teaching Hospital and Mayo hospital
03.2016 - 03.2017
Fellowship - Nephrology (Internal Medicine)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Residency - Internal Medicine
Central Park Teaching Hospital
M.B.,B.S. -
Central Park Medical College