Heba Hashem

Successfully matched into the Emergency Medicine residency program in 2024 and currently serving as a PGY-1 resident.

• Training in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency department with 20 shifts per four-week block.

• Completed rotations in the ICU (4 weeks) and surgery (4 weeks),OBGYN( 4weeks) with the remaining blocks dedicated to emergency department.

• Gaining hands-on experience in all ACGME-required skills and procedures under the supervision of attending physicians.

• Participated in the In-Training Examination (ITE) as part of ongoing medical education and competency assessment.

• I established a Facebook group dedicated to fostering support among Arab female physicians either practicing in the US or aspiring to pursue US residencies
• This initiative arose from the notable challenges that female physicians encounter, particularly upon their initial arrival in the US
• At present, the group boasts an impressive membership of 300 individuals
• Our efforts have materialized in the organization of over 15 webinars and discussions, featuring accomplished female leaders in various specialties across the US
• These sessions have included both residents and attending physicians, serving to inspire and guide others on their professional journeys

• Worked in a high-volume emergency department, managing acute care patients across a wide range of medical and trauma cases.

• As part of my ER role, I was also responsible for responding to emergency calls as an EMS physician, riding on ambulances with the basic life support team to manage critical patients, including trauma codes, stroke codes, and medical codes.

• In the resuscitation bay, I collaborated with a senior ER attending to manage high-acuity cases.

• My work involves a high-volume Emergency Department, which handles an average daily influx of 200 to 250 patients.
• I served as a frontline Emergency Medicine physician at the first COVID-19 hospital in the Veneto region of Italy.
• In this high-volume Emergency Department, I managed critically ill patients, oversaw prehospital care through EMS, and supervised a 16-bed short-term observation unit

• I served as a frontline Emergency Medicine physician at the first COVID-19 hospital in the Veneto region of Italy
• In this high-volume Emergency Department, I managed critically ill patients, oversaw prehospital care through EMS, and supervised a 16-bed short-term observation unit
• Operating within the challenges of the pandemic, this experience provided me with invaluable exposure to managing acutely ill patients in exceptional circumstances

Completed half of the critical care residency program at Beni Suef University Hospital, a Level 1 trauma and referral center.

• At the time, emergency medicine was not an established specialty in Egypt; thus, the training encompassed both ICU and acute emergency care.

• Managed ICU patients in an 18-bed unit, where three residents per class divided patient responsibilities. I was responsible for six patients under supervision.

• Participated in direct management of acutely ill patients in the emergency department, where lower-acuity cases were handled by internal medicine and surgery residents, while critical care residents managed high-acuity patients in the resuscitation bay.

• Worked 36-hour shifts, three times per week, followed by 12 hours off.

• Conducted daily morning rounds, placed orders, followed up on treatment plans, and directly managed patient care.

• Gained hands-on experience in managing cardiac arrest cases, performing intubations, placing central lines (using blind technique without ultrasound), and inserting chest tubes under attending supervision.

• Received training in mechanical ventilation settings and the administration of critical care medications.

• Participated in weekly grand rounds and didactic sessions.

• Trained in advanced trauma life support (ATLS) principles and applied the latest critical care and emergency medicine guidelines in patient management.

• Due to personal reasons necessitating relocation to Italy, was unable to complete the residency program.

• As part of the post-graduation requirement before applying for residency training, I served as a general practitioner for a year
• This encompassed working in both the Emergency Room and a clinical setting, where I honed my skills in patient examinations, diagnosing common illnesses, prescribing appropriate treatments, and addressing health-related inquiries

• I held the position of Founder and President within the Unit, overseeing its operations with distinction
• My leadership extended across five distinct committees, collectively comprised of 30 dedicated members
• Under my guidance, the unit orchestrated numerous courses and seminars, imparting essential knowledge of clinical research and medical statistics to over 300 students
• Additionally, I assumed the role of content creator for research courses, integrating applied clinical studies to enrich student training
• My commitment extended to delivering informative presentations and lectures, ensuring students grasped foundational concepts seamlessly as part of the course curriculum

• I successfully fulfilled a mandatory year of hands on clinical rotations, an integral phase of my training
• These rotations encompassed diverse specialties, including Internal Medicine (2 months), General Surgery (2 months), OB/GYN (2 months), Pediatrics (2 months), ENT (1 month), Anesthesia (1 month), ER (1 month), and Ophthalmology (1 month)
• Throughout these rotations, I actively participated in patient care, including history-taking, physical examinations, interactions with families, and performing a range of medical procedures such as biopsies, catheterizations, peripheral venous insertion, and suturing techniques, as well as nasogastric tube insertion
• Furthermore, my Emergency Medicine rotation involved completion of the BLS and BTLS courses, accredited by Ain Shams University
• Noteworthy, the completion of this rigorous training entailed meticulous documentation through a logbook, validated by attending physicians in each specialty to affirm my competence

• Company Overview: Science is Power project
• I participated in a nationwide project, partnering with the Vodafone Egypt Foundation, to eliminate illiteracy in Egypt within five years
• Our efforts encompassed targeted recruitment campaigns, establishment of classes and workshops, and equipping individuals with basic reading and writing skills to pass the General Authority for Adult Education exam
• We achieved significant impact, aiding over 120,000 individuals
• The acquired certification empowered them to pursue improved job prospects and higher education, enhancing their quality of life
• As the project coordinator in Beni Suef city, I efficiently managed ten teams, each comprising seven members
• Responsibilities included organizing trips, deploying teachers, and addressing logistical needs, while diligent monitoring reduced dropout rates
• After two years, I assumed the role of Human Resources Manager, overseeing volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision, thus augmenting the project's effectiveness
• Most Meaningful - This experience greatly molded my character, fostering the maturity and strength I am known for today
• It honed my skills in public speaking, teaching, teamwork, and problem-solving, while deepening my empathy for underserved populations and fueling my desire to help
• Science is Power project

• Company Overview: thalassemia children campaign
• We collaborated to organize a donation campaign aimed at raising funds for children with thalassemia at Beni Suef University Hospital
• This multifaceted effort involved hosting informative seminars that shed light on the disease's intricacies and ways to extend support
• As part of the organizing team, I played an active role in ensuring the seamless execution of these events and donation drives
• Thalassemia children campaign