Managed inpatient care across Cardiology, PICU, Hematology/Oncology, and other pediatric subspecialties.
Participated in pediatric electrophysiology continuity clinic, evaluating arrhythmias, interpreting ECGs, and contributing to clinical decision-making under subspecialist supervision.
Served as Peer Mentor and Medical Student Liaison, supporting early trainee development and orientation.
Conducted a NICU quality improvement project to improve adherence to a standardized patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) management protocol.
Research Trainee
Mayo Clinic
12.2022 - 04.2023
Conducted literature reviews, data extraction, and qualitative synthesis for health services research projects.
Gained proficiency with Covidence for systematic reviews and improved synthesis and time management skills.
Authored a multisite study on rurality and hospital experience, deepening interest in patient-centered outcomes and healthcare delivery systems.
Education
M.B.B.S. -
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine And Health Sciences
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06-2022
Skills
Emergency management
Compassionate care
Clinical decision making
Diagnostic skills
Patient safety
Interdisciplinary team coordination
Research and analysis
Quality improvement
Licensure and Certifications
ECFMG Certification – Issued 2022
Ohio Medical Training License – Active
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Current
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Current
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Member, 2023–Present
Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) – Member, 2024–Present
Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES) – Member, 2024–Present
Research Publications
Fawad I, Fischer KM, Yeganeh HST, Hanson KT, Wilshusen LL, Hydoub YM, Coons TJ, Vista TL, Maniaci MJ, Habermann EB, Dugani SB. Rurality and patients' hospital experience: A multisite analysis from a US healthcare system. PLoS One. 2024 Aug 8;19(8):e0308564. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308564. eCollection 2024. PMID: 39116117. Free PMC article.
Otaki F, Gholami M, Fawad I, Akbar A, Banerjee Y. Students' Perception of Formative Assessment as an Instructional Tool in Competency-Based Medical Education: Proposal for a Proof-of-Concept Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2023 Mar 20;12:e41626. doi: 10.2196/41626. PMID: 36939831. Free PMC article.
Gholami M, Fawad I, Shadan S, Rowaiee R, Ghanem H, Khamis AH, Ho SB. The COVID-19 Pandemic and Health and Care Workers: Findings From a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2020-2021). Int J Public Health. 2023 Mar 3;68:1605421. doi: 10.3389/ijph.2023.1605421. eCollection 2023. PMID: 36938301. Free PMC article.
Gholami M, Fawad I, Shadan S, Rowaiee R, Ghanem H, Hassan Khamis A, Ho SB. COVID-19 and healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Mar;104:335-346. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.01.013. Epub 2021 Jan 11. PMID: 33444754. Free PMC article.
Poster Presentations
Arrhythmias in Pediatric Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices: A Multicenter Analysis from the ACTION Registry Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Annual Meeting, 2025 — Featured Poster
Multisite Analysis of Rurality and Patients' Hospital Experience, 2016–2019 Mayo Clinic Transforming Rural Healthcare Conference, September 2023 (Poster accepted and displayed; presented by co-author due to scheduling conflict)
Pattern of Viral Respiratory Pathogens Detected During the COVID-19 2022 Pandemic Spike in a Private Hospital Setting MedLab Middle East, 2023 MedLab Asia / Asia Health, 2022 (Poster accepted and displayed; not presented in person by author)
Implementation of a Sepsis Bundle for Prompt Sepsis Care at Mediclinic City Hospital 1st MBRU Health System Sciences Symposium, 2022 — 3rd Place Prize
An Estimation of the Prevalence of Rhinitis Among Students at Mohammed Bin Rashid University: A Cross-Sectional Study 2nd Annual Mediclinic Research Day, 2018
Oral Presentations
Students' Perception of Formative Assessment Intervention Strategy (FAIS) as an Instructional Tool in Competency-Based Medical Education: A Proof-of-Concept Study BlueNotes Global Conference, 2021
An Estimation of the Prevalence of Rhinitis Among Students at Mohammed Bin Rashid University: A Cross-Sectional Study Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ME-OTO), 2019
Timeline
Resident
Cleveland Clinic
06.2023 - Current
Research Trainee
Mayo Clinic
12.2022 - 04.2023
M.B.B.S. -
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine And Health Sciences