Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Clinical Rotations
Honors And Awards
Extracurricular Activities
Timeline
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FARIHA MAHMOOD

Houston

Summary

As a physician assistant graduating in August 2024, I bring forth a solid academic foundation and extensive hands-on patient care experience. A dedicated team player, I am committed to delivering high-quality, individualized, and patient-centered care based on evidence-based medicine. I aspire to utilize my medical skills and genuine passion for healthcare in challenging and dynamic environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tutors

PA Peers Tutor For UTMB PA Program Class Of 2025
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Tutor clinical medicine and pharmacology PA course materials
  • Provided lectures using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated multiple modes of instruction, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all learners.Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Medical Assistant

Texas Skin Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Documenting patients' data, diagnoses, lab orders, procedures, and medications into EMR system as directed by providers
  • Preparing and injecting patients sub/IM with steroids or local anesthetic, liquid nitrogen treatment, assisting with in-office surgeries such as Mohs and excisions, biopsies, I&D, Botox and filters, cleaning/sterilizing surgical instruments, and more
  • Administering vaccines, including Covid-19 Vaccines

Laboratory Technician- Covid-19 Testing

Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Follows laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results
  • Collecting samples/specimens from patients

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
03.2017 - 09.2021
  • Dispensing prescription medications to patients under supervision of licensed pharmacists
  • Preparing non-sterile compounding medications
  • Billing insurance companies for medications and resolving third-party rejection, including prior authorizations

Education

Master of Science: Physician Assistant Studies -

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston TX
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2021

Skills

    Skills In:

    Examination of eye using fluorescein staining
    ICP measurement
    Pelvic exam and pap smear
    Nexplanon placement and removal
    IUD placement and removal
    Incision and drainage
    Nebulizer treatment
    Cryotherapy
    X-ray interpretation
    Thoracentesis
    Paracentesis
    Chest tube removal
    Venipuncture
    Otoscopic exam
    Immunization
    Placement of NG tube
    DRE
    Obtaining and interpretation of EKGs
    Collection of culture
    Placement and removal of foley catheter
    Wound care and management
    CPR
    Casting and splinting
    Suturing
    Surgical knot tying
    1st assist during laparoscopic surgical procedures- cholecystectomy, appendectomy, Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery, fundoplication, inguinal hernia repair, umbilical hernia repair, lysis of abdominal adhesion

    Experience in:

    Colonoscopy
    Endoscopy
    Dialysis
    IUD placement and removal
    Chest tube placement
    US exam
    Shave and punch biopsies
    Assist in Mohs procedures
    Cardiac catheterization
    Exercise and nuclear stress test
    2nd or 3rd assist in CABG, mitral valve repair, aortic valve replacements, carotid endarterectomy, heart and kidney transplant, organ procurement procedures

Volunteer Experience

Mercy Clinic, 150+, 01/2017, present, Preparing patient's file by obtaining health information, Accompany the physician upon patient interview and examination, Document the physician-dictated patient history, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications, and allergies., Document physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the physician.

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • HIPPA Training Certification
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program

Clinical Rotations

  • Houston Methodist General Surgery
  • Houston Methodist cardiothoracic surgery rotation
  • LBJ Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiology at Cardiology Center of Houston, P.A
  • Gastroenterology at Ertan Digestive Health Center
  • Nephrology at Greater Houston Kidney Specialis
  • Primary care at Creekside Family Practice
  • Ob-Gyn at Ob/Gyn of Houston
  • Children's Health at UTMB RMCH katy pediatric
  • Mental health at VA CBOC
  • Primary care at Dairy Ashford Family Practice
  • UTMB Angleton Urgent care

Honors And Awards

  • University of Houston - Magna Cum Laude Class of 2021
  • College of Natural Science and Mathematics - Dean Distinguished Scholar List- Spring 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021
  • UTMB Deans list- Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023 and Dean's academic achievement Summer 2023.

Extracurricular Activities

• Active Member of Bangladesh Association Houston
• Active member and leader of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement at UTMB PA program
• PA peers Tutor for UTMB PA program class of 2025

Timeline

Tutors

PA Peers Tutor For UTMB PA Program Class Of 2025
07.2023 - 07.2024

Medical Assistant

Texas Skin Center
09.2021 - 04.2022

Laboratory Technician- Covid-19 Testing

Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2020 - 09.2021

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
03.2017 - 09.2021

Master of Science: Physician Assistant Studies -

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston TX

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Houston

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