Mahmoud Abdelwahab
Flemington,NJ
Summary
Internal Medicine PGY-3 resident (graduating July 2025) with a strong clinical focus on inpatient cardiology and critical care, including management of acute coronary syndromes, advanced heart failure, arrhythmias, and hemodynamic instability. Recognized for leadership and excellence in medical education through the development of a daily, cardiology-oriented 10-minute teaching curriculum for interns and residents, endorsed by program leadership. Principal contributor to award-winning quality improvement initiatives addressing cardiovascular risk assessment and preventive care. Experienced in multidisciplinary cardiovascular care, evidence-based acute decision-making, and longitudinal outcomes-focused practice. Permanent U.S. resident pursuing an academic career in cardiovascular medicine with interests in disparities research, quality improvement, and trainee education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Medicine Resident Physician
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
2023.07 - Current
- Completed 6 months of dedicated cardiology training, including 2 months of inpatient cardiology, 2 months of outpatient cardiology, and 2 months in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
- Managed high-acuity cardiovascular conditions, including acute coronary syndromes, decompensated heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertensive emergencies, and shock states.
- Led Rapid Response and Code Blue activations, providing ACLS-directed resuscitation and post–cardiac arrest care.
- Provided care in ICU settings with experience in hemodynamic assessment, ventilator management, and vasoactive/inotropic infusions.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary cardiovascular care with cardiology, critical care, nursing, pharmacy, and case management.
- Delivered longitudinal outpatient care focused on cardiovascular risk reduction, lipid management, hypertension, and preventive cardiology.
- Supervised and taught medical students and junior residents through bedside teaching and case-based cardiovascular discussions.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings discussing individualized care plans that resulted in better overall health outcomes for patients.
- Senior resident mentor for interns and medical students on cardiac ward rotations, providing hands-on training in POCUS, central line and arterial line placement, arrhythmia recognition, and acute heart failure management.
Primary Care & Multispecialty Outpatient Extern
Astoria Health Care and Artisans of Medicine
2021.10 - 2023.06
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations in a high-volume multispecialty clinic (Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology) for patients with diverse chronic and acute conditions.
- Managed cardiometabolic diseases with strict adherence to guideline-directed therapy.
- Interpreted electrocardiograms (ECGs) and coordinated appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic follow-up.
- Counseled patients on medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and preventive health maintenance.
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in record management.
General Practitioner
Borg Al-Arab Central Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.10
- Served as a front-line physician in a high-volume tertiary government hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, rotating through Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and General Internal Medicine.
- Triaged and stabilized high-acuity emergencies, including respiratory failure, sepsis, decompensated heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, and acute arrhythmias.
- Performed advanced procedures such as endotracheal intubation, chest tube insertion, central venous catheter placement, peritoneal drainage, and comprehensive EKG interpretation.
- Managed complex inpatient cases (hepatic cirrhosis, end-stage renal disease, congestive heart failure, multi-organ failure) often requiring ICU-level care and multidisciplinary management.
Education
Internal Medicine Residency - high-acuity inpatient cardiology, critical care, general medicine
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Trenton, NJ07.2025
Doctor of Medicine (MBBCh) - undefined
Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
Alexandria, Egypt03.2020
No Degree - Essential Skill of Professional Development
Alexandria Pediatric Center
Egypt2019-10
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Adaptable Decision-making
- Team leadership qualities
- Professionalism and ethics
- Teaching and mentoring
- Continuous professional development
- Evidence-based medicine
- Healthcare technology utilization
- Medical documentation proficiency
- Preventive medicine strategies
- Quality improvement initiatives
Accomplishments
-Best Quality Improvement Project 2024 "'Implemented a MASLD screening protocol using FIB-4 scoring in diabetic patients (awarded Best PI/QI Project 2024
-Developed a lipid management and ApoB screening initiative in primary care awarded best PIQI project 20205 by residency program
-Best Public Speaker at the 5th Forum of Pediatrics organized by the Alexandria Pediatrics Center 2018.
“Top 10 House Officers Award”: ranked 5th out of 320 interns in my General Surgery rotation (5/2019)*.
“Top 10 House Officers Award”: ranked 6th out of 320 interns in my Internal Medicine rotation (7/2019)*.
*Awarded to the medical intern with the highest attendance percentage, log book duty and task fulfillment.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Poster Presentation, Publication
- Abdelwahab M, Shah S, et al. Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure With Preserved and Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction: Racial Disparities in Large-Scale Data. Poster presentation, American College of Cardiology (ACC) 75th Annual Scientific Session; March 2026; New Orleans, LA.
- Yasen S, Abdelwahab M, Shah S, et al. Venous Obstruction Leading to Ventricular Tachycardia: A Rare Case of Superior Vena Cava Stent Migration. Complex clinical case presentation, Cardiology Conference (CC) Annual Scientific Session; 2026; New Orleans, LA.
- Jaigobin L, Abdelwahab M, Goldsmith D, et. Clinical Utility of Inpatient Fecal Occult Blood Testing in a Community Hospital in Trenton, New Jersey: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Co-authored poster, Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) Annual Meeting; 2026.
- Abdelwahab M, Kaji A, Et. Lipid Management Initiative in Primary Care and Apolipoprotein B Screening. Quality improvement project, New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Physicians (NJ-ACP) Scientific Meeting; 2025.
- Hafez Y, Elmasry AH, Elsaid HM, El-Rayik AS, Ibrahim MS, Abdelwahab MN, Miranda CJ. Racial Disparities in Surgical Rates Among Hospitalized Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Meta-Analysis. Poster presentation, Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (AIBD) Meeting; 2025.
- Hafez Y, Elmasry AH, Elsaid HM, El-Rayik AS, Ibrahim MS, Abdelwahab MN, Miranda CJ. Racial Disparities in Mortality Among Hospitalized Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Meta-Analysis. Poster presentation, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting; 2025.
- Abdelwahab M, Jaigobin L, Saleem B. Navigating Hyponatremia: A Case of Extreme Primary Polydipsia With Neurological Manifestations. Clinical vignette poster, Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Annual Meeting; 2025.
- Jaigobin L, Abdelwahab M, Kaji A, et al. Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Screening Using FIB-4 in Patients With Diabetes. Poster presentation, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting; 2024.
Award: Best PI/QI Project, 2023–2024. - Abdelwahab M, Hakobyan K, Prabhakaran S. Navigating the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges of Seronegative Scleroderma in the Absence of Typical Autoantibodies. Case report presentation, CCR West Conference; 2024.
Hobbies
- Automotive restoration and engine rebuilding: Sparked by a build-your-own car I received at age 10, this long-standing passion developed into hands-on mechanical rebuilding that challenges problem-solving skills, creativity, and patience.
- Travel and cultural exploration: Enjoy exploring diverse cultures and perspectives, strengthening adaptability and appreciation for global diversity.
- Resistance training and fitness: A consistent practice that reinforces discipline, resilience, and long-term goal setting while supporting physical and mental well-being.
- Hiking and outdoor exploration: An outlet for stepping outside my comfort zone, building confidence, and embracing personal growth through challenge.
Timeline
Internal Medicine Resident Physician
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
2023.07 - Current
Primary Care & Multispecialty Outpatient Extern
Astoria Health Care and Artisans of Medicine
2021.10 - 2023.06
General Practitioner
Borg Al-Arab Central Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.10
Doctor of Medicine (MBBCh) - undefined
Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency - high-acuity inpatient cardiology, critical care, general medicine
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
No Degree - Essential Skill of Professional Development
Alexandria Pediatric Center