Mariam Sedrak
Union Country Cardiology
Bayonne,New Jersey
1
Language
4
years of professional experience
Driven Physician Assistant candidate with a strong foundation in emergency care, combining years of frontline EMT experience with hands-on training in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and General Surgery. Skilled in acute patient assessment, clinical decision-making, diagnostic interpretation, and procedural care, with upcoming Urgent Care and Cardiology rotations intentionally selected to further strengthen my preparation for Emergency Medicine practice. Fluent in English and Arabic, with a demonstrated ability to remain composed, adaptable, and patient-centered in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
Work History
Physician Assistant Student- Cardiology
3 Months- Planned clinical rotation focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
- Goal to strengthen cardiovascular history-taking and physical examination skills while developing efficient, prioritized differential diagnoses for cardiac presentations.
- Expand proficiency in ECG interpretation, including recognition of arrhythmias, conduction abnormalities, ischemic changes, and other clinically significant findings.
- Gain additional experience evaluating patients presenting with chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea, syncope, edema, and other common cardiovascular complaints.
- Develop a stronger understanding of the evaluation and management of coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, hypertension, and cardiac arrhythmias.
- Strengthen interpretation of cardiac diagnostic testing, including ECGs, cardiac biomarkers, echocardiography, stress testing, and relevant laboratory and imaging studies.
- Improve recognition of potentially life-threatening cardiovascular conditions requiring urgent intervention or escalation of care.
- Gain experience developing evidence-based treatment plans and monitoring patient response to cardiovascular medications and interventions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary cardiovascular care and strengthen communication of clinical findings, diagnostic results, and management plans.
- Build upon prior emergency and internal medicine experience to strengthen cardiovascular clinical decision-making in preparation for practice as a Physician Assistant in acute and emergency care.
Physician Assistant Student- Urgent Care
2 Months- Scheduled clinical rotation focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with acute, non-emergent illnesses and injuries across the lifespan.
- Goal to strengthen efficiency in obtaining focused histories and physical examinations while developing prioritized differential diagnoses in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Expand clinical decision-making skills by determining appropriate diagnostic workups, treatment plans, and patient disposition under clinician supervision.
- Gain additional experience evaluating common urgent presentations, including respiratory infections, abdominal complaints, musculoskeletal injuries, minor trauma, lacerations, dermatologic conditions, and other acute illnesses.
- Further develop procedural skills, including laceration repair, wound care, splinting, and other office-based procedures commonly performed in urgent care.
- Strengthen interpretation of laboratory testing, point-of-care diagnostics, X-rays, and ECGs and appropriately incorporate findings into patient management.
- Develop greater confidence distinguishing patients appropriate for outpatient management from those requiring emergency department evaluation or a higher level of care.
- Improve efficiency in managing multiple patients while maintaining thorough clinical assessment, documentation, patient education, and appropriate follow-up.
- Gain increased autonomy in developing assessment and treatment plans while working within the PA student role and under appropriate clinical supervision.
- Build upon prior emergency medicine and primary care knowledge to prepare for clinical practice as a Physician Assistant in a fast-paced acute care setting
Physician Assistant Student- Internal Medicine
2 Months- Evaluated and managed adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings under physician supervision.
- Obtained comprehensive histories and performed focused and complete physical examinations, presenting findings and proposed management plans to supervising physicians.
- Developed prioritized differential diagnoses and evidence-based assessment and treatment plans for complex medical presentations.
- Managed patients with common conditions including hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, sepsis, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and infectious diseases.
- Participated in the evaluation of patients presenting with chest pain, dyspnea, abdominal pain, altered mental status, fever, weakness, and other acute complaints.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory studies, ECGs, X-rays, CT imaging, and other diagnostic testing under appropriate supervision.
- Participated in medication management, including initiation, adjustment, and monitoring of pharmacologic therapy based on clinical response and laboratory findings.
- Performed daily inpatient rounds, monitored clinical progression, reviewed laboratory and imaging results, and adjusted management plans with the medical team.
- Recognized changes in patient condition and participated in escalation of care for patients requiring higher levels of monitoring or intervention.
- Participated in the management of medically complex patients with multiple comorbidities requiring coordination across multiple specialties.
- Evaluated fluid status, renal function, electrolyte abnormalities, glucose control, and other common inpatient medical issues.
- Participated in infectious disease evaluation, including interpretation of cultures and selection and monitoring of antimicrobial therapy.
- Presented patient cases to attending physicians using concise, organized clinical presentations with relevant assessment and differential diagnoses.
- Coordinated care with specialists, nursing, pharmacy, case management, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provided patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle modifications, disease management, follow-up care, and return precautions.
- Participated in admission, inpatient management, discharge planning, and outpatient follow-up to gain experience across the continuum of adult medical care.
- Developed clinical decision-making and prioritization skills while managing multiple patients with varying levels of medical complexity.
Physician Assistant Student- Emergency Medicine
1 Month- Independently obtained focused histories and performed problem-oriented physical examinations on patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions, presenting findings and proposed management plans to supervising clinicians.
- Formulated differential diagnoses and participated in developing diagnostic workups, treatment plans, and appropriate patient dispositions.
- Performed laceration repair, including wound evaluation, irrigation, local anesthesia administration, and suturing under appropriate supervision.
- Applied and managed splints for acute fractures, sprains, and other musculoskeletal injuries while assessing neurovascular status before and after immobilization.
- Established peripheral IV access and assisted with medication administration, fluid resuscitation, and other acute interventions.
- Reviewed and interpreted plain radiographs, including chest and musculoskeletal imaging, and correlated imaging findings with the patient's clinical presentation.
- Reviewed CT imaging with supervising clinicians and incorporated radiologic findings into differential diagnoses and management decisions.
- Evaluated patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, neurologic complaints, infections, traumatic injuries, lacerations, and other common emergency department presentations.
- Participated in the initial assessment and stabilization of higher-acuity patients using rapid, focused clinical evaluation and prioritization of immediate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory studies and diagnostic testing under supervision to guide clinical decision-making.
- Participated in the evaluation and management of orthopedic injuries, including fractures, dislocations, soft-tissue injuries, and acute pain.
- Performed wound care, including wound assessment, irrigation, exploration, dressing, and appropriate follow-up planning.
- Assisted with bedside procedures and developed proficiency in sterile technique, local anesthesia, procedural setup, and post-procedure care.
- Reassessed patients following treatment and diagnostic testing to evaluate clinical response and determine appropriate next steps in management.
- Participated in clinical decision-making regarding discharge, admission, specialist consultation, and escalation of care.
- Communicated patient presentations, differential diagnoses, diagnostic findings, and proposed treatment plans to supervising physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Educated patients regarding diagnoses, medications, wound care, activity restrictions, follow-up recommendations, and emergency department return precautions.
- Collaborated with physicians, PAs, nurses, radiology, consultants, and ancillary staff to facilitate efficient multidisciplinary emergency care.
- Developed experience managing multiple patients simultaneously while prioritizing acuity, pending diagnostics, reassessments, procedures, and disposition.
- Gained extensive hands-on exposure to the rapid assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and disposition of patients across varying levels of emergency department acuity.
Physician Assistant Student- Gen Surgery
2 Months- Participated in the perioperative management of surgical patients, including preoperative evaluation, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative care.
- Obtained comprehensive histories and performed focused physical examinations on patients presenting with acute and elective surgical conditions.
- Developed differential diagnoses and participated in diagnostic and treatment planning for common general surgical presentations.
- First-assisted in operative procedures under surgeon supervision, including tissue retraction, suction, exposure, and maintenance of the surgical field.
- Performed surgical wound closure using sutures and staples and assisted with dressing application and postoperative wound management.
- Demonstrated proficiency with sterile technique, surgical preparation, gowning, gloving, and maintenance of the sterile field.
- Assisted with common general surgery procedures, including laparoscopic and open surgical cases.
- Participated in the evaluation and management of patients with appendicitis, cholecystitis, hernias, bowel obstruction, soft-tissue infections, and other acute surgical conditions.
- Reviewed laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, ultrasound, and CT imaging, as part of surgical evaluation and management.
- Conducted postoperative assessments, including evaluation of surgical incisions, pain control, bowel function, diet tolerance, mobility, and signs of postoperative complications.
- Participated in inpatient surgical rounds and communicated changes in patient status, laboratory findings, imaging results, and postoperative progress to the surgical team.
- Assisted in recognizing and evaluating postoperative complications, including infection, bleeding, wound complications, ileus, and other changes in clinical status.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, staple/suture removal, and postoperative incision assessment.
- Participated in surgical consultations and presented patient histories, examination findings, differential diagnoses, and proposed management plans to supervising clinicians.
- Provided patient education regarding surgical procedures, postoperative wound care, activity restrictions, recovery expectations, follow-up, and return precautions.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate perioperative patient care.
- Developed hands-on experience managing surgical patients from initial evaluation through operative intervention, postoperative recovery, and discharge planning.
Emergency Medical Technician
2 Years- Provided prehospital emergency medical care to patients experiencing acute medical illnesses, traumatic injuries, and other emergent conditions.
- Performed rapid primary and secondary patient assessments, obtained vital signs, and identified potentially life-threatening conditions requiring immediate intervention.
- Responded to a wide range of emergency calls, including respiratory distress, chest pain, altered mental status, seizures, falls, traumatic injuries, behavioral emergencies, and other acute presentations.
- Initiated appropriate BLS interventions and continuously reassessed patients for changes in clinical condition during transport.
- Administered medications and treatments within EMT scope of practice according to established protocols and patient presentation.
- Provided airway management, oxygen therapy, bleeding control, wound care, spinal precautions, and other prehospital interventions as clinically indicated.
- Obtained and communicated pertinent medical histories, medications, allergies, physical examination findings, and changes in patient status.
- Recognized clinical deterioration and prioritized rapid transport and appropriate destination selection for higher-acuity patients.
- Managed patients in unpredictable and time-sensitive environments while maintaining patient and scene safety.
- Coordinated care with paramedics, police, fire personnel, emergency department staff, and other first responders during emergency incidents.
- Delivered concise verbal and written patient handoffs to emergency department clinicians to promote continuity of care.
- Safely transported and monitored patients while maintaining readiness to intervene in response to changes in airway, breathing, circulation, or mental status.
- Applied sound clinical judgment and protocol-based decision-making while working in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate prehospital patient care documentation, including assessments, interventions, patient responses, and transfer of care.
- Developed strong patient communication and de-escalation skills while caring for individuals experiencing pain, anxiety, distress, or behavioral emergencies.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistance
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Emergency & Acute Care
Patient Assessment & Triage
History & Physical Examination
Differential Diagnosis Development
Clinical Decision-Making
Laceration Repair & Suturing
Wound Care
Splinting & Immobilization
Peripheral IV Placement
Venipuncture
Sterile Technique
Basic Airway Management
BLS / CPR
ECG Interpretation
X-Ray Interpretation
CT Imaging Review
Laboratory Interpretation
Medication Administration
Patient Stabilization
Trauma Assessment
Cardiopulmonary Assessment
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Patient Education & Discharge Counseling
Interprofessional Communication
EMR / Clinical Documentation
Fluent in Arabic
Fluent in English
Accomplishments
- Maintained a 3.9 cumulative GPA throughout the Physician Assistant program while completing rigorous didactic and clinical training.
- Served as a peer tutor, supporting fellow PA students in mastering challenging medical concepts and strengthening clinical reasoning skills.
- Consistently received positive feedback from clinical preceptors for professionalism, initiative, clinical knowledge, work ethic, and eagerness to learn.
- Built strong professional relationships with preceptors and healthcare teams across multiple clinical specialties through reliability, adaptability, and active engagement in patient care.
- Demonstrated progressive clinical independence throughout rotations by actively seeking opportunities to evaluate patients, perform procedures, develop differential diagnoses, and formulate management plans under supervision.
- Built strong professional relationships with preceptors and healthcare teams across multiple clinical specialties through reliability, adaptability, and active engagement in patient care
- Demonstrated progressive clinical independence throughout rotations by actively seeking opportunities to evaluate patients, perform procedures, develop differential diagnoses, and formulate management plans under supervision.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physician Assistant Student- Cardiology
Union Country Cardiology
08.2026 - 11.2026Read More
Physician Assistant Student- Urgent Care
AFC Urgent Care
08.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Physician Assistant Student- Internal Medicine
HMH Ocean University Medical Center
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Physician Assistant Student- Emergency Medicine
Trinitas Medical Center
03.2026 - 04.2026Read More
Physician Assistant Student- Gen Surgery
Trinitas Medical Center
12.2025 - 02.2026Read More
Emergency Medical Technician
Ontimemobile
09.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Kean University
Master of Science from Physician Assistance
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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