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KHOA TRAN

Medical Doctor
Chicago,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in medical practice

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Volunteer/Medical Translator

Project Vietnam Foundation
01.2022 - Current
  • Since 1996, PVNF has provided medical assistance to Vietnam, initially as Global program of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to expand and serve needy families.
  • Translator for Project ECHO, which is hosted weekly via ZOOM. Working with both US and VN medical professors to help translate didactics and clinical cases accurately.
  • Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms
  • Volunteered mentor in primary mental health and first aid training for young adults.
  • Hosting recurrent Zoom meetings with parents to develop robust support system for their children.

Research asisstant

Online Medical Research Association
09.2021 - Current
  • OMRG gives international medical students, medical graduates, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers environment to do and publish research in different journals/publications
    Collaborated under supervision of Dr. Phillip Tran - DO, MD FACC FACOI, alongside esteemed medical professors, on diverse research projects, focusing on internal medicine and primary care
    Presented research findings at ACOI 2023 international conferences as first author and co-author.
    Collaborated with medical experts, fostering their research skills.
    Ensured consistent, high-quality research output within established deadlines and guide new members and medical students.

Administrator

US Residency, Physician Association
03.2021 - Current
  • Share missteps and experiences, hoping openness and candor would make colleagues feel safe recounting their journeys.
  • Help grow this non-profit organization from 5 to 150 members.
  • Demystify the process by providing study materials, visa guidance, rotation tips, and application advice.
  • Coordinate with members to leverage their strengths by composing posts in areas of expertise as resources for others (e.g., research skills, study experience, test-taking strategies)
  • Focuse on uplifting members through regular and consistent communication.

Medical Lecturer

Partnership For Higher Education Reform
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Speaker/Lecturer: "Nurturing your passion and embracing your dream." This event was organized under PHER (Partnership for Higher Education Reform) initiative, a collaboration between USA and Vietnam governments to enhance medical training in Vietnam.
  • Developed and continuously strengthened public speaking skills as event hosted hundreds of medical students from top 3 of Vietnam's national universities.
  • Skillfully interact with PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Created materials for specific diseases and exercises to illustrate application of pathology and treatment concepts.
  • Honed teamwork skills and fueled my fervor for medical education; tireless dedication to a vital education is cornerstone of progress.

Teacher's Assistant

Purdue University Northwest
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted Problem-Based Learning Course for medical student under Dr Talarico's supervision, this pedagogical approach promotes medical student learning through critical thinking and self-exploration.
  • I organized learning resources, facilitated engaging medical discussions, and helped design assessments
  • In this one month, I stimutaneously represented my colleagues, managing schedules for clinical rounds and research projects
  • This experience improved my ability to handle a high workload and significantly strengthened my skills in leadership and management.

Externship/ Doctor in Training

St Mary Medical Center & Methodist Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • During my externship supervised by Dr. Thach Nguyen at St. Mary Medical Center, I gained hands-on experience in cardiology, actively participating in patient care, developing diagnostic skills in ECG interpretation and bedside echocardiography, and contributing to research through paper authorship, peer review, and research poster presentations for TCT 2023.
  • Teamed with other colleague physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.

Externship

Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • During this externship under Dr. Phillip Tran - Clinical Associate Professor in Medicine, I've had the opportunity to rotate through both In-patient and Out-patient settings.
  • Performed and documented H&P, progress notes, patient orders, and discharge summaries in the Cerner EMR system.
  • Actively engaged in clinical reasoning, treatment plan development, and disease prevention promotion.
  • Observed several procedures including coronary angiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiography, and cardio-conversion.
  • Gained a comprehensive understanding of ECG interpretation, echocardiography, cardiac nuclear imaging, cardiac stress testing, and MCOT interpretation.
  • Extended to research activities, where I authored and submitted case reports to different peer-reviewed journals and conferences. I was also on-call during weekends, collaborating closely with the Cardiology team.

Externship

Miyoco Medical Center
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Exposed me to various aspects of children's development, from infancy to adolescence.
  • Participated in vaccination programs.
  • Observed and assisted in procedures such as circumcisions and newborn umbilical cord care. Gained insight into scoliosis management, an essential component of pediatric musculoskeletal health.
  • Dr. Quynh Kieu's practice strongly focuses on pediatric mental health, a unique opportunity for me to work with children facing ASD, ADHD, and depression. Utilized assessment tools like the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) and questionnaires to evaluate and diagnose.
  • Worked closely with caregivers and provided guidance and support to better care for their children's mental health needs. Learned about practical care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities extends beyond the clinic. which was providing support in the medical setting, at home, and in school. While it can be challenging I gain my patience and instilled a deep sense of compassion.

Externship

Brooklyn USCE and LaSante Health Center
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • During this dynamic externship, I split my time between Brooklyn Cancer Care and Lasante Health Center as a junior doctor
  • Managing two clinics simultaneously, I dedicated 70 hours weekly to gaining invaluable experience and building up my tolerance and endurance for long work hours
  • At Lasante Health Center - Pediatric Department, I encountered patients from different races, ethnicities, and ages. This exposure allowed me to understand pediatric care across diverse populations comprehensively.
  • Besides, I delivered presentations, observed medical procedures, and familiarized myself with the front desk and the Patient Fusion medical record systems. Managed to schedule appointments and assistant patients during infusion.

Junior doctor

Children's Hospital Of Ho Chi Minh City
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Was established on June 1, 1978, as one of best pediatric hospitals serving southern provinces of Vietnam. It has 1,400 beds, 10 function rooms, and 38 clinical and para-clinical departments with full range of specialties. Children's Hospital of Ho Chi Minh 2 is ranked first level by People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Experienced working under high pressure as well as workload, fast pace, and a competitive environment.
  • Thrived and successfully rotated through many main departments, which enriched my experience in procedure skills, as well as professional thinking.
  • Learned to work as team member and dealt with difficult situations with co-workers and patient's family.
  • Learned proactively about compassion and empathy from my attending doctors and especially from my patients.

Education

High School -

Tien Giang High School of Gifted
Viet Nam
05.2001 - 05.2020

M.D. - General Practice

Pham Ngoc Thach School of Medicine
Ho Chi Minh City, VN
09.2011 - 11.2017

Skills

    Research Paper Writing

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Interests

Sport dance

Running

Research / publication


Poster Presentation

  • Thuy Hao Nguyen, Khoa Ngoc Dang Tran, Ngoc Thai Kieu, Thinh Nguyen, Quoc Bui, Huu Than Huynh, Vu Khanh Hoang Dinh, Martin Lam, Neha Prakash, Michael Brockman, Nguyen Hai Nam Pham, Phillip Tran. (2023, October 11). Unusual May-Thurner Syndrome Presenting with Persistent Leg Swelling Despite Treatment for Multiple Venous Thrombosis Embolisms: A Case Repor [Pos ter presented]. American College of Osteopathic Internists 2023/Tampa, FL, USA.
  • Chau Dang, Hoang Nhat Pham, Quang Dat Ha, Ba Duong Huynh, Luan Ngo, Trang Le, Dat Ngo, Khoa Ngoc Dang Tran, Ha PT Le, Kieu Ngoc Thai , Van Tuong Nguyen, Doan Ngoc Chau Nguyen, Anh Tuan Mai, Anh Tu Nguyen . (2022, October 19). Sudden painless transient monocular vision loss suspected due to covid-19 induced hyper-coagulopathy [Poster presented]. American College of Osteopathic Internists/baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Chau Dang, Trung The Le, Hoang Nhat Pham, Hira Tahir, Rodrigo Lionel Uno Tala, Quang Dat Ha, Duy Chung, Hoang Anh Tu, Khoa Ngoc Dang Tran, Kieu Ngoc Thai, Van Tuong Nguyen, Pham Nguyen Hai Nam, Hadrian Tran . (2022, October 19). Multiple fractures in a young male after a simple fall: A late and severe complication in undiagnosed primary hyperparathyroidism [Poster presented]. American College of Osteopathic Internists 2022/Baltimore, MD, USA.
  • Duc Nguyen, Khoa Ngoc-Dang Tran, Thuy Hao Nguyen, Ngoc Thai Kieu, Phuong Ngan Nguyen Ba, Huy Vo, Thien Le-Nguyen, Thach Nguyen. (2023, October 23). Laminar Flow Predicted Correctly No Progression in Severity of Moderate Stenotic Lesion: a Dynamic Angiographic and Machine Learning Analysis [Poster presented]. TCT 2023 - Cardiovascular Research Foundation/San Francisco, CA, USA.
  • Ivy Zi Qian Liu, Hoang Nhat Pham, Steven Jang, Quang Dat Ha, Viet Nghi Tran, Tran Ngoc Dang Khoa, Thanh Hoang, Vien Phan, Thy Tran, Chau Thi Minh Dang, Thien Pham, Nguyen Nguyen, Hong Hieu Truong, Dat Pham, Phillip Tran. (2022, November 19). Inci dental aortic flap in a patient with radiation history and severe valvular disease_ approach to diagnosis and treatment [Poster presented]. American College of Osteopathic Internists/BALTIMORE, MD, USA.
  • Khac Huy Vo; Quoc Bui; Hai Duong Nguyen; Caden Carver; David Jaramillo; Thinh Nguyen; Khoa Ngoc Dang Tran; Nhu Chau Phuong Pham; Phillip Tran. (2023, October 11). APPROACHES AND MANAGEMENT OF EXTENSIVE CARCINOID HEART DISEASE WITH MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT VALVULAR DISEASES [Poster presented]. American College of Osteopathic Internists/TAMPA, FL, USA.
  • Khoa Ngoc-Dang Tran, Ngoc Thai Kieu, Van Tuong Nguyen, Hai Duong Nguyen, Pham Thao Vy Le, Phan Thao Nguyen Tran, Trang Thi Bich Le, Huu Than Huynh, Phillip Tran. (2023, October 11). Unilateral Adrenal Hemorrhage Induced by TPA in a Patient with Massive Pulmonary Embolism and Cardiac Arrest, Without Significant Bleeding Risks [Poster presented]. American College of Osteopathic Internists 2023/TAMPA, FL, USA.
  • Sarah Chang, Neha Prakash, Jagroop Doad, Ngoc Thai Kieu, Van Tuong Nguyen, Khoa Ngoc Dang Tran, Alexandra Nguyen, Nhu Huy Pham, Nguyen Hai Nam Pham, Phillip Tran. (2023, October 11). An Unveiled Culprit of Acute Embolic Stroke - A Comprehensive Case Report on Diagnosis and Management [Poster presented]. American College of Osteopathic Internists 2023/TAMPA, FL, USA.

 Non-Peer Reviewed Online Publication

  • Sarvinoz Albalushi, Azmaeen Zarif, Suheyla Karaduman, Khoa Tran, Alesia Talpeka. (2023, September 11). Effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitor therapy in the treatment of Heart failure: A Meta-Analysis . Pub Status: Accepted URL: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.09.10.23295313v1
  • Sarvinoz Albalushi, Azmaeen Zarif, Suheyla Karaduman, Khoa Tran, Alesia Talpeka. (2023, September 25). Coronavirus and Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: A Systematic Review. Pub Status: Submitted. URL: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.09.24.23296022v1

 Other Articles

  • Khoa Ngoc-Dang Tran, Hai Duong Nguyen, Khac Huy Vo, Hai Nam Nguyen, Thinh Nguyen, Ha Le, Alexander Nguyen, Brandon Nguyen, Chanh Quan Tran, Hoang Thi Nam Giang, Phillip Tran. (2023, July 29). UPDATED IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF LUNG CANCER. NAM CAN THO SCIENCE PUBLICATION . Pub Status: Published.
  • Minh Huong Phu Ly, Khoa Ngoc-Dang Tran, Min Ji Kim, Quynh Thu Nguyen, et,.. (2023, September 23). SARS CoV-2 infection during pregnancy can result in oligohydramnios that lead to a preterm delivery: a case report. SARS CoV-2 infection during pregnancy can result in oligohydramnios that lead to a preterm delivery: a case report. Pub Status: Submitted.

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Purdue University Northwest
07.2023 - 08.2023

Externship/ Doctor in Training

St Mary Medical Center & Methodist Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023

Externship

Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 07.2023

Externship

Miyoco Medical Center
05.2023 - 06.2023

Medical Lecturer

Partnership For Higher Education Reform
04.2023 - 11.2023

Externship

Brooklyn USCE and LaSante Health Center
04.2023 - 05.2023

Volunteer/Medical Translator

Project Vietnam Foundation
01.2022 - Current

Research asisstant

Online Medical Research Association
09.2021 - Current

Administrator

US Residency, Physician Association
03.2021 - Current

Junior doctor

Children's Hospital Of Ho Chi Minh City
11.2020 - 03.2021

M.D. - General Practice

Pham Ngoc Thach School of Medicine
09.2011 - 11.2017

High School -

Tien Giang High School of Gifted
05.2001 - 05.2020

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