Amena Firoz

Committed pediatrician with 3 years of experience as a pediatric resident adept at delivering exceptional pediatric care. Skilled in routine physical exams, diagnosis and effective care planning for optimal wellness. Passionate about patient advocacy and multidisciplinary collaboration within the healthcare landscape

• Dr Daniel Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynaecology . August 2018 . This medal is awarded to the student who secures highest marks in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Overall Class Rank 1, First Professional Year, M.B.B.S. August 2014 Awarded to the student securing the highest score in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

• USMLE Step 1, Pass, 07/2018
• TOEFL, 103/120, 21/30, 26/30, 29/30, 27/30, 07/2018
• USMLE Step 2 CS, Pass, 10/2019
• USMLE Step 2 CK, Pass, 08/2020
• USMLE Step 3, Pass, 11/2020

Paper publications

• Firoz,A., Haris,M., Hussain,K., Raza,M., Verma,D., Bouchama,M., Namiq,K.S. & Khan,S.. (2021, Mar). Can Targeting Iron Help in Combating Chronic Pseudomonas Infection? A Systematic Review. Cureus, 13(3), e13716.Cited in PubMed; PMID: 33833927
• Firoz,A., Murugharaj,S.S.,Kandasamy,R&Najimudeen,S.. (2017, Sep). “Screening for absolute fracture risk using FRAX tool in men and women within 40-90 years in urban population of Puducherry, India.". International Journal of Research in Orthopedics,, 3(5),1051-1056.
• Hussain,K., Verma,D., Firoz,A., Namiq,K.S., Raza,M., Haris,M., Bouchama,M. & Khan,S.. (2021, Apr). Radiology and A Radiologist: A Keystone in the Turmoil of Trauma Setting. Cureus, 13(4), e14267.Cited in PubMed; PMID: 33959449.
• Subhramaniyam,S., Manoharan,P., Ashok,A.J. & Firoz,A.. (2019, Dec). "A Case of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome Presenting as a Rectal Mass". Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare, 6(49), 3106-3108.
• Verma,D., Hussain,K., Namiq,K.S., Firoz,A., Bouchama,M., Raza,M., Haris,M. & Khan,S.. (2021, Mar). Vitiligo: The Association With Metabolic Syndrome and the Role of Simvastatin as an Immunomodulator. Cureus, 13(3), e14029. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 33898117.
• Varu,N.V.R.K., Sandooja,R., & Firoz,A.. (2021, July 06). To do or not to do: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors/ angiotensin receptor blocker in COVID-19 elderly patients.. http://dx.doi.org/10.17179/excli2021-382
• Primary Investigator and data analyst for Reorientation to Medical Education (ROME 2016) Program which is a cross-sectional study Screening of oral premalignant lesions using visual inspection among adults in the rural area of Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.
• Poster presentation on a case report titled “THE MASTER OF DISGUISE- HEMOPHAGOCYTYMPHOHISTIOCYTOSIS” , Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India.

• Member of the Student Academic Council – Academic Secretary 2016
• Organized the Intercollegiate Cultural Event- AURA 2016 with a team of 17 dedicated colleagues. Medical students from all over the country participate in AURA’s dance and music event. Conducted orphanage visits regularly and donated funds from the profits acquired from AURA.
• Organized and conducted the Intercollegiate Academic Fest – EQUINOX 2016, where medical students from all over the country come to showcase their Knowledge and skills. The program involves quizzes, case presentation, treasure hunt and COLLUDIUM (A academic gaming event)

• Participated in Medical camps for the rural population in Pondicherry under Departments of Community Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and gynecology and Orthopedics (PIMS).
• Participated in School Health Surveys for 1st to 5thgrade students in Anachikuppam, Tamil nadu, India. Spread awareness about Personal hygiene, Healthy life style and Hand washing.
• Volunteer at local orphanages- Snehalaya, Rainbow orphanage, Mother care