BUKHARI BURALE
LAKEVILLE,MN
Summary
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician with 5+ years of U.S. clinical experience across hospital medicine and primary care settings. Proven ability to manage high patient volumes, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and deliver evidence-based treatment in both community and academic systems. Experienced with complex inpatient management, quality improvement, and EMR optimization (EPIC). Trilingual communicator committed to patient-centered care and operational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Daytime Hospitalist
Allina Health – Owatonna Hospital, MN
Owatonna, MN
10.2024 - Current
- Manage inpatient medical admissions, rounding, and discharges in a community hospital setting
- Provide comprehensive care for complex acute and chronic conditions
- Collaborate with specialists, case management, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes and reduce length of stay
- Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and care coordination
Primary Care Physician
Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, MN
Red Wing, MN
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Delivered full-spectrum outpatient internal medicine care
- Managed chronic disease conditions including diabetes, hypertension, CAD, COPD, and CKD
- Provided preventive care, Medicare wellness visits, and transitional care management
- Built strong patient panel and continuity relationships
- Coordinated specialty referrals and hospital follow-up care
- Practiced within a high-performance, quality-driven health system
Internal Medicine Resident
Hennepin County Medical Center – Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Completed ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency
- Trained in a high-acuity, urban safety-net hospital
- Managed complex inpatient cases, ICU rotations, and outpatient continuity clinic
- Developed procedural competency including central lines and acute care management
Preparatory Program for International Medical Graduates
University of Minnesota Fairview Medical Center – Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN
09.2017 - 05.2018
Physician – Urban Clinic
Alfarabi Medical Center – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided primary and urgent care services for up to 70 walk-in patients daily
- Treated patients across all age groups
- Managed acute and chronic medical conditions in a high-volume outpatient setting
Medical Intern
Dammam Medical Complex – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Rotations in: Emergency Medicine | Surgery | Internal Medicine | Pediatrics | OB/GYN | Primary Care
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
University of Kassala
Sudan02.2012
Skills
- Inpatient hospital medicine
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive medicine
- Care transitions & discharge planning
- EPIC EMR proficiency
LANGUAGES
English
Somali
Arabic
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- High patient volume efficiency
- Cultural competency in diverse populations
- Quality and systems-oriented mindset
Timeline
Daytime Hospitalist
Allina Health – Owatonna Hospital, MN
10.2024 - Current
Primary Care Physician
Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, MN
08.2021 - 10.2024
Internal Medicine Resident
Hennepin County Medical Center – Minneapolis, MN
06.2018 - 06.2021
Preparatory Program for International Medical Graduates
University of Minnesota Fairview Medical Center – Minneapolis, MN
09.2017 - 05.2018
Physician – Urban Clinic
Alfarabi Medical Center – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
04.2014 - 08.2015
Medical Intern
Dammam Medical Complex – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
05.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
University of Kassala