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

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
Lamya IbrahimVascular Neurologist