Areeba Tharwani
NY
Summary
Accomplished Resident Physician at Albany Medical Center, holding a solid foundation in medical knowledge. Adept in evidence-based medicine and renowned for compassionate care. Spearheaded a quality improvement initiative, significantly enhancing preventative screenings. Proficient in EPIC and Soarian EMR systems. Embodies critical thinking and diagnostic excellence. Committed to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Physician
Albany Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, implementing evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and professional bedside manner.
- Prioritized urgent cases efficiently by utilizing triage skills, resulting in timely treatment for critically ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Identified and promptly reported patient safety events.
- Enhanced medical knowledge for residents by conducting educational lectures.
- Mentored junior residents and medical students.
Primary Care Physician
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Provided timely referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently managing appointments and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with patients and families.
- Promoted preventive screenings in accordance with guidelines, resulting in early detection of various conditions among at-risk populations.
- Consistently educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Conducted a quality improvement research initiative aimed at enhancing preventative colorectal cancer screening, resulting in positive statistical improvements.
Teacher's Assistant
Aga Khan University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated small group team-based learning discussions, supporting student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Encouraged critical thinking through use of problem-solving activities in classroom.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Clinical Research Associate
Aga Khan University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Enrolled the highest number of subjects (53) amongst 40 participating countries in a multinational phase 3 clinical trial.
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits.
- Designed and implemented an electronic data recording system that cut down work times for team members, improving productivity.
- Maintained site monitoring schedules.
- Led team debriefings.
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Facilitated timely resolution of issues through effective communication with investigators, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Hired and trained a research associate.
- Mentored two medical students interested in clinical research.
Education
Residency - Internal Medicine
Albany Medical Center
Albany, NY08-2025
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Aga Khan University
Karachi, Pakistan11-2019
Skills
- Evidence based medicine
- Patient communication
- Recognized for excellent bedside manner
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement
- Care plan development
- Critical thinking
- Diagnostic skills
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Proficient in EPIC and Soarian EMR systems
- Medical Spanish course certified
Certification
- American Board Of Internal Medicine - pending exam, end of 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association - current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association - current
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification - current
Scholarly Activity
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles:
Tharwani A, Hamid S. Elimination of HDV: Epidemiologic implications and public health perspectives. Liver Int. 2023 Aug;43 Suppl 1:101-107. doi: 10.1111/liv.15579. Epub 2023 Apr 21. PMID: 37086008.
Jabeen, K., Mal, P.K., Tharwani, A., Hashmi, M., Farooqi, J.. (2019, Apr). Persistence of Candida auris on latex and nitrile gloves with transmission to sterile urinary catheters. Medical Mycology, 58(1), 128-132.
Cited in PubMed; PMID: 31032857. Pub Status: Published.
Quality Improvement Projects:
Impact of Educational Interventions on Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake: A Comparative Analysis of Colonoscopy and FIT Testing Compliance - ongoing
Poster Presentations:
Jabeen, K., Mal, P.K., Tharwani, A., Hashmi, M., Farooqi, J.. (2017, October 06). Persistence of Candida auris on latex and nitrilegloves and their transmission to sterile urinary catheters [Poster presented]. 8th Trends in Medical Mycology/Belgrade, SRB.
Khan, S.A., Mirza, B., Masud, S., Tharwani, A., Mansoor, R., Qureshi, Z., Akhtar, A., Shakaib, B., & Jeeva, I.K.. (2017, August 18). Evaluation of introduction of a new service of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery service in a tertiary care hospital [Poster presented]. 38th Karophth 2017/Karachi, PAK.
Mansoor, R., Tharwani, A., Khan, S.A., Masud, S., Qureshi, Z., Akhtar, A., Mirza, B., Shakaib, B., Chaudhary, R.A. & Jeeva, I.K..
(2017, August 18). Amblyopia prevalence and treatment modalities used in a tertiary care hospital setting [Poster presented]. 38th Karophth 2017 and 22nd Annual Hyderabad Ophthalmic Conference/Karachi and Hyderabad, PAK.
Qureshi, Z., Akhtar, A., Chaudhary, R.A., Masud, S., Mirza, B., Khan, S.A., Mansoor, R., Shakaib, B., Tharwani, A. & Jeeva, I.K..
(2017, August 18). Applicability of wavelength nomogram on Pakistani population for LASIK procedure [Poster presented]. 38th Karophth 2017/Karachi, PAK.
Shakaib, B., Mirza, B., Masud, S., Akhtar, A., Qureshi, Z., Mansoor, R., Khan, S., Tharwani, A., Ariff, S., Chaudhary, T.A., & Jeeva, I.K.. (2017, August 18). A study of referral to Ophthalmology clinic for Retinopathy of Prematurity screening at a tertiary care hospital [Poster presented]. 38th Karophth 2017/Karachi, PAK.
Oral Presentation:
Tharwani, A.. (2020, September 10). D-LIVR: A Phase 3, Matrix Design, Partially Double-Blind, Randomized Study of Novel therapy for Chronic Hepatitis Delta [Oral Presentation]. Dean's Clinical Research Conference, Aga Khan University/Karachi, PAK.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Physician
Albany Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Primary Care Physician
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Aga Khan University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Clinical Research Associate
Aga Khan University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- American Board Of Internal Medicine - pending exam, end of 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association - current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association - current
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification - current
Residency - Internal Medicine
Albany Medical Center
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Aga Khan University
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