Muhammad Ali Lak, MBBS, MD

• Completed four-week elective in inpatient and outpatient departments, totaling 50 hours weekly.
• Conducted daily inpatient rounds and managed consultations, ensuring comprehensive patient care under supervision of attending physicians.
• Documented progress notes, followed up on results with patients, and saw patients during evening clinic hours.
• Actively engaged in case presentations, didactics, lectures, and attended fellow noon conferences.
• Facilitated family discussions on treatment plans and educated patients about clinical trial options to enhance understanding and informed decision-making.
• Completed four-week elective in inpatient and outpatient departments, totaling 50 hours weekly.

• Led nursing collaboration meetings and educated ancillary staff to ensure adherence to standardized protocols for managing patients with sickle cell disease.
• Develop a root cause analysis (RCA) framework to identify factors contributing to patients with sickle cell disease leaving the emergency department against medical advice (AMA).
• Identified key areas for improvement in emergency department and implemented targeted interventions, optimizing electronic health record workflows (e.g., Epic hard stops for sickle cell pain crisis management) and enhancing awareness through educational emails and informational materials.

• Directed quality improvement initiative to enhance understanding of resident physician attitudes toward patients with sickle cell disease.
• Compiled and analyzed data, preparing abstracts to showcase significant changes in resident attitudes.
• Administered validated pre- and post-intervention questionnaires to internal medicine residents.
• Assisted in implementation of educational intervention featuring stigma-reduction video module.
• Continued writing of manuscript to enhance research dissemination.

• Collaborated with representatives from the American Society of Hematology (ASH), in coordination with Dr. Kenneth Rivlin, to extract and analyze sickle cell genotype data through the ASH Sickle Cell Data Hub.
• Contributed to utilizing dataset for future collaborative research projects and studies.
• Continued data extraction and supported expansion of research initiatives using this dataset.

• Attended sessions with Mount Sinai faculty to enhance self-awareness of leadership behaviors and inform personal development.
• Participated in workshops covering leadership skills, team effectiveness, and conflict resolution.
• Completed validated leadership self-assessments through detailed surveys and feedback analyses.
• Engaged in small-group coaching to analyze leadership behaviors and create an authenticity-focused action plan.
• Focused on strategies for effective engagement within professional and interprofessional teams.
• Explored communication, feedback, diversity, emotional intelligence, inclusion, and personal wellness in interactive workshops to foster a supportive team environment.

• Oversee daily and long-term clinical staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage across all services.
• Coordinate and manage the educational curriculum, including daily didactic sessions, weekly academic conferences, journal clubs, and overhauling the POCUS curriculum.
• Serve as a liaison between residents and program administration.
• Lead administrative initiatives and implement policy changes aimed at enhancing workflow efficiency, resident wellness, and overall program effectiveness.
• Facilitate orientation programs to guide incoming interns and junior residents into their clinical roles.
• Provide mentorship, conflict resolution, and leadership support for over 70 residents across various levels of training.

• Led daily rounds to ensure comprehensive patient care and team communication.
• Coordinated resident schedules and rotations for optimal workflow and coverage.
• Facilitated educational conferences to promote knowledge sharing among medical staff.

• Participated in seminars for emerging leaders in patient safety curriculum focused on four core competencies: leadership, communication, relationship professionalism, and knowledge of healthcare environment and systems.
• Coordinated patient safety programs to enhance healthcare practices and outcomes.
• Facilitated training sessions for healthcare professionals on patient safety protocols.
• Developed educational materials to promote awareness of patient safety initiatives.

• Co-led global research training initiative to advance careers of young international medical graduates from developing countries.
• Conducted literature reviews to synthesize complex information from multiple studies, improving clarity and depth of research findings.
• Contributed to publication of two articles in reputable journals, demonstrating research impact.
• Assigned tasks to participants and facilitated workshops on research methodology and scientific writing, fostering skill development among young international medical graduates.
• Collaborated in weekly virtual meetings to select research topics and develop effective search strategies, ensuring alignment with research goals.
• Established criteria for inclusion and exclusion, ensuring cohesive presentation of research findings.

• Bondh E Shams is a water charity platform operated through public donations.
• Raised $5,000 in collaboration with a colleague to establish a water filtration system run on solar energy, serving 50 households and filtering 960 liters of water per day in a small village heavily impacted by the 2022 flood season.
• Collaborated with social media influencers and NGOs to drive donations for a new solar water filtration system, expanding access to clean water.
• Engaged potential donors and supporters via social media, effectively communicating organization's mission to encourage contributions.
• Advocated for policies promoting sustainable water management and climate resilience, impacting underserved areas in Pakistan.
• Providing solar water pumps to underserved areas of Pakistan impacted by climate change through Bondh E Shams.

• Mentored online group of over 300 members, guiding future residency applicants in exam preparation, rotation opportunities, visa guidance, interview preparation, application assistance, and providing moral support.
• Conducted tutoring sessions for students preparing for the USMLE exams, assisting both local and Middle Eastern students through the IMG Journey mentorship program.
• Coordinated online meetings and college seminars, delivering presentations to educate and advise applicants on exam preparation, research opportunities, and specialty selection.
• Led the online group, updating applicants on opportunities for USCE, remote research, and volunteering.
• Facilitated discussions through the creation of online polls and posts regarding the MATCH journey and connected alums in the US with future applicants.
• Most Meaningful - The leadership role instilled in me a sense of responsibility and contributed to my personal and professional growth. It inspired me to multi-task while also prioritizing my goals. Extending help, providing mentorship, and connecting with people is what I aspire to do as a resident as well.

• Taught english and science to students at Aruni secondary E.B. school, developing evaluation materials like worksheets and tests to enhance communication skills.
• Supervised and participated in activities like spelling bees and sports lessons, fostering teamwork and engagement among students.
• Led dedicated volunteers in various areas, including social welfare, education, women's health, human rights, and animal conservation.
• Presented report on Pakistani culture, educational system, art, traditions, and tourist sites, promoting awareness and understanding among peers.
• Engaged in cultural exchange through participation in seminars, promoting cross-cultural understanding.
• Accommodated with colleagues in a shared living space and learned to respect lifestyle differences, shared expenses, and task responsibility.
• ELI Abroad is an NGO that advocates towards long-term benefits of underserved communities in 30 countries.

• Engaged in the FulBright student exchange program alongside Appalachian State University, which hosted Pakistani students for 3 weeks in North Carolina with local host families.
• Delivered presentations on Pakistani culture, highlighting cuisine, health-care access, social image, and tourism at Watauga County High School and Appalachian State University, fostering cultural awareness among students.
• Promoted cross-cultural understanding and built positive relationships between diverse backgrounds through engagement in tradition exchanges.
• Learned about the American education system, attended English classes, and participated in cultural discussions and activities.
• Attended events such as receptions and seminars hosted by the Pakistani embassy in Washington to discuss the program's prospects, subsequently welcoming teachers and students for a 2-week exchange program in Pakistan.
• Immersed in unfamiliar environments, enhancing communication skills, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for cultural diversity, which I consider essential attributes as an IMG.