Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Postgraduate Training
Hospital And Administrative Appointments
Bibliography
Extracurricular Activities
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Lamya Ibrahim

Vascular Neurologist
Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Neurology board-certified, stroke fellowship-trained physician looking for inpatient stroke and/or neurohospitalist positions, with additional interest in education and administration.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
6
6
Languages

Work History

ACGME Vascular Neurology Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania
02.2024 - 06.2025
  • ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology fellowship
  • Clinical responsibilities include leading stroke inpatient and consult services, screening and enrolling eligible patients in ongoing clinical trials, rotate through elective opportunities including Neurocritical care, rehab and Neurosonology
  • Taking call, providing Telestroke services to hub and affiliated spoke hospitals and coordinating transfer of patients for emergent intervention
  • Medical student and resident education including formal lectures, grand rounds presentations and case conferences
  • Journal club, case conferences and department quality improvement meetings

NIH Strokenet Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania
07.2023 - Current
  • Ensured highest standards of scientific integrity were upheld throughout all stages of research
  • Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
  • Presented research results at national and international conferences, fostering professional relationships.
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and inform future studies.
  • Compiled data in reports and other documents using Microsoft Excel and Stata 18.
  • Clinical fellow with shared responsibilities as ACGME Vascular Neurology fellow for 2 months, and home call during weekdays and weekends

Neurology Resident

McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston
07.2020 - 06.2023
  • Streamlined patient consultations for better understanding of treatment plans and options.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care during challenging times.
  • Optimized patient outcomes by skillfully interpreting diagnostic tests such as MRIs, CT scans, EEGs, and lumbar punctures.
  • Contributed to departmental improvements through active participation in quality improvement initiatives and committees.
  • Participated in clinical research projects to advance the field of neurology and improve patient care standards.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to medical students, fostering their growth in the field of neurology.

Preliminary Year in Medicine

McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Updated clinical knowledge regularly through participation in continuing education programs and medical conferences.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities while maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and clinical efficiency in inpatient and outpatient settings.

  • Provided exceptional medical care during emergency situations, effectively managing time-sensitive cases with dedicated time spent in Medical ICU, Emergency room, Stroke and Neurology night float services.
  • Participated in case conferences, incorporating professional feedback to enhance personal growth as a physician.

Clinical Observership

University of Kentucky
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Clinical rotations through Departments of Pulmonary Medicine (2 weeks) and Neurology (8 weeks)
  • Contributed to a positive clinic environment by exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through proper handling of sensitive patient information and documentation.

Internship

KR Hospital & Cheluvamba Hospital
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Applied evidence-based medicine principles to devise treatment strategies and provide compassionate, optimal care to patients
  • 2-8 week long rotations through Departments of Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Radiology and Preventive Medicine, 80-100 hours weekly

Education

MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery

Mysore Medical College And Research Institute
Mysore, Karnataka
08.2010 - 05.2016

Skills

    Telestroke

    Imaging Interpretation

    EEG interpretation

    Teaching and Mentoring

    Decision-Making

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Statistical Programming

    Assessment skills

    Clinical judgment

    Diagnosis and treatment

    Interdisciplinary team coordination

    Direct Patient Care

    Healthcare ethics

    Certification

    Medical Physician and Surgeon license in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - MD481059

    Postgraduate Training

    • 06/2019 - 06/2020, Intern in Medicine, UT Health Sciences Center at Houston
    • 07/2020 - 06/2023, Neurology resident, UT Health Sciences Center at Houston
    • 07/2023 - 06/2024, NIH Strokenet fellowship, University of Pennsylvania
    • 07/2024 - 06/2025, ACGME Vascular Neurology Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania

    Hospital And Administrative Appointments

    07/2022 - 06/2023, Chief Resident in Neurology, UT Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, Texas

    Bibliography

    Peer-reviewed publications

    • Gonzalez, A. C., Kim, M., Keser, Z., Ibrahim, L., Singh, S. K., Ahmad, M. J., Hasan, O., Kamali, A., Hasan, K. M., & Schulz, P. E. (2021). Diffusion Tensor Imaging Correlates of Concussion Related Cognitive Impairment. Frontiers in neurology, 12, 639179. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2021.639179
    • Hseih B, Tariq M, B, Ibrahim L, Khanpara S, D, Kramer L, A, Savitz S, I: Heparin for Vertebral Intraluminal Thrombus Causing Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage from Occult Renal Angiomyolipoma. Case Rep Neurol 2021; 13:388-393. doi: 10.1159/000514090

    Abstracts/Presentations 

    International Stroke Conference (2024) 

    • Early Neurological Improvement in Ischemic Stroke and Risk of Cardiac Complications. Authors: Lamya Ibrahim, Ankita Brahmaroutu, Jenna Miller, Sonya Zhou, Scott Kasner, Michela Rosso
    • Underrepresentation of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Stroke Clinical Trials. Authors: Chigozim Izeogu, Manish Bhojwani, Mariam Ahmed, Kelly Chang, Amol Mehta, Lamya Ibrahim, Eva Rocha, Erica Jones, Nneka L Ifejika, Nicole R Gonzales, Anjail Sharrief

    International Stroke Conference (2022) 

    • Closing Gaps In Care Of Patients With Embolic Stroke Of Unknown Source: A Multi-disciplinary Approach. Authors: Lamya Ibrahim, Muhammad Bilal Tariq, Mohammad Jamil Ahmad, Ijeoma A Ekeruo, Munachi Okpala, Nicole R Gonzales, Anjail Z Sharrief
    • Predictors Of Rapid Swallow Recovery And Avoidance Of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Placement In Preparation For Inpatient Rehabilitation. Authors: Muhammad Tariq, Lamya Ibrahim, Mohammad Jamil Ahmad, Billie Hsieh, Felix Guerra Castanon, Christin Silos, Georgia Fabbrini, Melissa Howard, Charles Green, Amanda L Jagolino-Cole; Sean I Savitz
    • Nutrition And Food Insecurity Among Stroke Survivors. Authors: Mariam Ahmed, Smith Coll, Maha Almohamad, Audrey S. Cohen, Christian Wiley, Lamya Ibrahim, Hannah Uhlig-Reche, Gabretta Cooksey, Munachi N Okpala, Erica Jones, Daphene Altema-Johnson, Daphne Hernandez, Anjail Z Sharrief

    International Stroke Conference (2021): 

    • Effect of Collateral Status and Level of Reperfusion Achieved from Mechanical Thrombectomy on Rehabilitation Outcomes. Authors: Billie Hsieh, Lamya Ibrahim, Muhammad Bilal Tariq, Shayandokht Taleb, Dorothea Parker, Mohammad H Rahbar, Charles Green, Resmi Gupta, Joseph Wozny, Amirali Tahanan, Sreelekha Paladugu, Seema Aggarwal, Mary Russell, Natalia Wewior, Dominique Norris, Christin Silos, Sunil Sheth, Sean I Savitz
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients Admitted to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Improve Differently Based on Their Involvement of Corticospinal Tract. Authors: Shayandokht Taleb, Dorothea Parker, Lamya Ibrahim, Billie Hsieh, Muhammad E Haque, Sarah George, Seth Boren, Mohammad H Rahbar, Resmi Gupta, Amirali Tahanan, Charles Green, Sean I Savitz
    • Clinical and Demographic Characteristics Associated with Cognitive Recovery During Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation. Authors: Seema Aggarwal, Xu Zhang, Dorothea Parker, Shayandokht Taleb, Joseph Wozny, Natalia Wewior, Christin Silos, Sreelekha Paladugu, Lamya Ibrahim, Muhammad Bilal Tariq, Billie Hsieh, Dominique Norris, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Sean I Savitz
    • Delaying Admission to Inpatient Rehabilitation Worsens Outcome for Stroke Patients: Detrimental Impact of Covid-19 on Stroke Survivors. Authors: Dorothea M Parker, Noopur Singh, Resmi Gupta, Shayandokht Taleb, Amirali Tahanan, Jose-Miguel Yamal, Joseph Wozny, Mohammad H Rahbar, Christin Silos, Sreelekha Paladugu, Dominique Norris, Seema Aggarwal, Charles Green, Muhammad Bilal Tariq, Natalia Wewior, Lamya Ibrahim, Billie Hsieh, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Mary E Russell, Sean I Savitz

    American Neurological Association (2020): 

    • Diffusion tensor imaging correlates of concussion related cognitive impairment. Authors: Angelica Cornejo, Minseon Kim, Zafar Keser, Lamya Ibrahim, Sonia K Singh, Mohammad J Ahmad, Omar Hasan, Khader M Hasan, Paul E Schulz

    Extracurricular Activities

    • Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Clinical Research Training, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Sept 2023-April 2024)
    • UTHealth Houston Department of Neurology Grand Rounds, "Paralysis Analysis - Exploring the bidirectional relationship between stroke & sleep disorders" (June 2023)
    • UTHealth Houston Quality Improvement Project, "Development of board review curriculum for neurology residents to improve ABPN board certification performance" (June 2023)
    • Epilepsy & EEG Course, UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School (Feb-March 2023)
    • Physician Educator Certificate Program, UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School (Sept 2022-May 2023)
    • Graduate Medical Education in Humanities & Ethics Program, UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School (Sept 2022-May 2023)
    • Shoulder to Shoulder Global Health collaboration with University of Kentucky & Spastic society of Karnataka, Volunteer at annually-held multidisciplinary camps (March 2013-2019)

    Accomplishments

    • Nominated to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society- January 2022

    Timeline

    ACGME Vascular Neurology Fellowship

    University of Pennsylvania
    02.2024 - 06.2025

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Board certified - 65946

    01-2024

    Medical Physician and Surgeon license in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - MD481059

    07-2023

    Medical Doctor License in State of New Jersey - 25MA11901000

    07-2023

    NIH Strokenet Fellowship

    University of Pennsylvania
    07.2023 - Current

    Neurology Resident

    McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston
    07.2020 - 06.2023

    Preliminary Year in Medicine

    McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston
    06.2019 - 06.2020

    Clinical Observership

    University of Kentucky
    05.2018 - 08.2018

    Internship

    KR Hospital & Cheluvamba Hospital
    10.2015 - 10.2016

    MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery

    Mysore Medical College And Research Institute
    08.2010 - 05.2016
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