Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Physician Assistant
Certification
Clinical Skills
Leadership And Community Engagement
Professional Memberships
Timeline
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Hamaz Alawlaqi

Queens,USA

Summary

Resilient and service-driven soon-to-be certified Physician Assistant with over four years of frontline healthcare experience and a strong foundation in procedural medicine. Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to underserved and culturally diverse populations. Bilingual in Arabic and English, with proven leadership in both clinical and academic environments. Eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary team in primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, or surgical services, while remaining open to opportunities across other specialties where compassionate, evidence-based care and clinical excellence are valued. Dedicated to lifelong learning and improving health outcomes through teamwork, advocacy, and service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Rotations

University Hospital at Downstate
  • General, Vascular & Breast Surgery – 6 weeks Participated in preoperative evaluations, assisted with postoperative care, and gained experience in wound management and surgical procedures.
  • Internal Medicine (Inpatient/Outpatient) – 6 weeks Managed a broad range of acute and chronic conditions, performed comprehensive patient assessments, and developed care plans in both hospital and clinic settings.
  • Cardiology – 3 weeks Conducted cardiovascular assessments, interpreted EKGs and echocardiograms, and assisted with management of arrhythmias, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.
  • Geriatrics – 3 weeks Focused on elderly patient care including chronic disease management, medication reconciliation, and functional status assessments.
  • Psychiatry – 3 weeks Primarily worked with geriatric patients addressing cognitive decline, mood disorders, and psychosocial challenges through comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and therapy planning.
  • OB/GYN Elective – 2 weeks Observed labor & delivery triage, managed antepartum and postpartum care, and assisted with high-risk pregnancy monitoring and procedures.

Clinical Rotations

Interfaith Medical Center
  • Emergency Medicine – 6 weeks Provided urgent care for diverse emergencies, performed rapid assessments, stabilized patients, and assisted with procedures such as intubation, suturing, and I&D.

Clinical Rotations

NYC H+H / Woodhull
  • OB/GYN – 6 weeks Assisted with prenatal care, gynecologic exams, deliveries, and patient education focusing on women’s health across all ages.

Clinical Rotations

NYC H+H / Kings County
  • Pediatrics (NICU, Nursery, Clinic) – 6 weeks Delivered care to neonates and children, including routine health maintenance, immunizations, and management of common pediatric illnesses.

Clinical Rotations

AG Care (Bushwick, Flatbush, Church Ave)
  • Family Medicine / Urgent Care – 6 weeks Provided comprehensive primary care and urgent treatment to patients of all ages, managed chronic diseases, minor injuries, and acute infections.

Medical Scribe Technician

Summit Health/CityMD Urgent Care
02.2019 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated directly with MDs, DOs, PAs, and NPs to document high-volume patient encounters
  • Assisted with triage procedures, vitals, point-of-care testing (strep, flu, mono, urinalysis), and EKGs
  • Supported providers during acute evaluations and minor procedures: ear irrigation, I&Ds, nasal trauma
  • Developed early clinical judgment in managing upper respiratory infections, pharyngitis, and wound care
  • Advocated for appropriate specialist referrals and provided patient education on medications and follow-up

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NY
08.2025

B.S. Honors - Biochemistry

The City College of New York, CUNY
Harlem, NY
01.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual: Arabic and English
  • Cross-cultural communication and Immigrant care
  • EMR Proficiency: Epic, eClinicalWorks (eCW), Athena, Practice Fusion
  • Adaptable, efficient, and calm under pressure in fast-paced environments
  • Team-oriented with strong clinical communication and conflict resolution skills

Physician Assistant

Pending certification

Certification

  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, pending, 2025
  • Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) for Health Care Providers, AHA
  • Infection Control & Barrier Precautions
  • Billing and Coding Specialist, NHA
  • Medical Administrative Assistant, NHA

Clinical Skills

Venipuncture, IV line placement, NG tube insertion, urinary catheterization, EKG acquisition and interpretation, arterial blood draws, aseptic techniques, wound care, dressing changes, Pap smears, wound closure with sutures, staples, Dermabond, CPR/BLS, medication administration, lumbar puncture, intubation, splinting and casting, defibrillation, I&Ds, ocular foreign body removal, fluorescein staining, bedside diagnostics in emergency, surgical, and primary care settings

Leadership And Community Engagement

  • Mentored incoming medical scribes and supported workflow improvements at a high-volume urgent care facility
  • Organized peer-led academic support sessions during PA school to foster collaborative learning
  • Committed to health equity through clinical training in Brooklyn’s underserved communities (The Mayor's Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety)
  • Active volunteer in community outreach initiatives aimed at immigrant health education and awareness (The Mayor's Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety)


Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Student Member

Timeline

Medical Scribe Technician

Summit Health/CityMD Urgent Care
02.2019 - 05.2023

Clinical Rotations

University Hospital at Downstate

Clinical Rotations

Interfaith Medical Center

Clinical Rotations

NYC H+H / Woodhull

Clinical Rotations

NYC H+H / Kings County

Clinical Rotations

AG Care (Bushwick, Flatbush, Church Ave)

B.S. Honors - Biochemistry

The City College of New York, CUNY

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University