Khawllah Roussi
Fort Smith,Arkansas
Summary
Medical student with a strong interest in urology, committed to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care. Drawn to the blend of surgical practice, longitudinal patient relationships, and quality-of-life impact inherent to urologic practice. Dedicated to continual skill development, teamwork, and improving patient outcomes through compassionate and ethical care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CO–Founder & President
The Ummah Project
Fort Smith
11.2021 - Current
- Co–founder and President of non–for–profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing sustainable solutions to humanitarian causes in East Africa. We seek to provide long–term solutions by engaging with local community members and providing skills–based training and resources to mobilize communities to pursue sustainability and community growth.
Lab Technician
Shamrock Foods
Verona
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Synthesized various product compounds. PEPSICO project: product enhancements & specifications prior to market release
- Different projects included product synthesis and specification for Hershey’s, Chick–fil–A, Burger King, Aldi, Walmart, etc
- Performed necessary laboratory procedures (CEM, FT120, Celsius, allergen testing, etc).
Biomedical Health Informatics Researcher
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Chicago, IL
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Research centered on quantitative biomedical language as it pertains to physician and nurse communication in relation to the quality of patient care. Presented at the annual American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) conference (Washington, D.C., 2017). Presented at the 15th World Congress MEDINFO Conference (Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2016). Presented at the annual Graduate Student Research Forum with the College of Applied Health Sciences.
Research Aide
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, UIC
Chicago, IL
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Microbiology/Molecular biology research centered on the development of antibiotic properties of Actinomycete bacteria utilizing spectroscopic means: Generated a library of microorganisms to screen for pathogenic–fighting properties. Prepared Petri–dish mediums, inoculated bacteria for growth, plated, purified and isolated colonies, analyzed morphology, culture characterization, motility, IDBac informatics.
Education
B.Sc - Biochemistry
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, ILStudent Doctor - undefined
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM)
Fort Smith, AR05.2027
Master of Science - Biomedicine
Arkansas College of Health Education
Fort Smith, AR05-2023
Skills
- Tech/computer programs
- Effective communicator
- Critical thinker
- Teamplayer
- Work/goal oriented
- Problem solving skills
- Flexibility
- Time management
Affiliations
- Society of Women in Urology - July 2024-Current
- American Urology Association - July 2023-Current
- American Medical Women’s Association - Member November 2023-Current
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons - Member November 2023-Current
LANGUAGES
English, Arabic – native
Spanish – beginner
PUBLICATIONS
- “Are we talking about the same patient?” MEDINFO Ehealth-Enabled Health Journal, Sept 2015
- “Physician Nurse Care: A new use of UMLS to measure professional contribution” Journal of Medical Informatics, Feb 2018
- “Physician Negation of Nursing Concepts in the Electronic Health Record” American Medical Informatics Association Symposium, Nov 2017
- “Functional Outcomes from Treating Prostate Cancer with HIFU”, Arkansas College of Health Education Research Symposium, Oct 2023
- "Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Relation to Burn Injury Type", American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, April 2023
- “Neuromodulation in Overactive Bladder: Emerging Techniques, Expanding Indications, and Evolving Evidence”, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons 2024
- "Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Treatment Utilizing Temporary Prostatic Stents" Arkansas College of Health Education Research Symposium Feb, 2024
- "Emphysematous Gastritis: Full Recovery with Conservative Management", American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, April, 2024
- "Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent-Induced Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis", Arkansas College of Health Education Research Symposium, Feb 2025
- "Management of Coronary Aneurysms as Related to Cerebrovascular Accidents", Arkansas College of Health Education, Feb 2025
- "Exploring the Differences in Anatomical, Physiological and Cognitive Attributes Across Humans and Chimpanzees: A Perspective of Genomic Analysis", Arkansas College of Health Education, Feb 2025
- "Transforming Urological Surgery: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Robotic Systems", American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, April 2025
Conferences
- American Urology Association Annual Conference- Chicago, IL April 23-May 1
- American Urology Association Annual Conference- San Antonio, TX May 3-May 6
- Society of Women in Urology- New Orleans, LA January 25-27
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons- Davie, FL April 4-April 7
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons- Orlando, FL September 25-September 29
Timeline
CO–Founder & President
The Ummah Project
11.2021 - Current
Lab Technician
Shamrock Foods
09.2018 - 09.2019
Research Aide
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, UIC
12.2016 - 07.2017
Biomedical Health Informatics Researcher
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
09.2014 - 01.2018
Student Doctor - undefined
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM)
B.Sc - Biochemistry
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Science - Biomedicine
Arkansas College of Health Education