Mustafa Agha Al Kola , M.D.,M.S.
Naperville,IL
Summary
Accomplished Doctor poised to optimize patient care by leveraging Artificial Intelligence , Advanced data analysis techniques and bioinformatics technology to advance clinical research and quality improvement. Advanced experience in Clinical Data Analysis gained through multiple projects at UCM / UC BSD and though training at Graham school/University of chicago to fulfill the requirements of Master's degree in Biomedical Informatics. Extensive experience in multiple domestic and international settings, including three years of clinical practice. Proven ability to consistently produce top quality deliverables on time in a fast-paced team environment. Resourceful problem-solver who thinks "outside the box" to overcome obstacles. Trilingual (English, Arabic and French ). Noted by colleagues and patients for superlative relationship-building and communication skills across multiple cultures. Dedicated to improving medical outcomes while adhering to high clinical and ethical standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Healthcare Data Analyst
University of Chicago - CRI/Cardiology Section
Chicago, Illinois
03.2023 - Current
- Performed Statistical Analysis , Developed and implemented data models to analyze complex big data in various research projects in collaboration with University of Chicago Cardiology faculty and others as needed.
- Built predictive models using machine learning techniques to predict outcomes and facilitate the transition to precision medicine.
- Provided consultations for University of Chicago Cardiology Faculty and others as needed on Artificial Intelligence implementation in current and future research projects.
- Mentored and Trained Medical Students in Medical Research Education during their clinical rotations.
- Automated triage for Clinical trials by working closely with data engineers at University of Chicago Center for Research Informatics to write and implement various sql codes.
- Identified areas for improvement in the collection and storage of healthcare data .
- Determined key performance indicators for tracking progress towards quality care goals.
- Assisted with the development of clinical decision support tools based on evidence-based medicine guidelines and current Cardiology faculty research.
- Created the Vision , Mission and values statement for The Center of Cardiovascular Data Science and implemented CRISP-DM for medical data science process.
- Met needs of physicians and other treating team members with timely retrievals of data to fulfill research and quality improvement needs.
- Evaluated and recommended upgrades to improve existing computerized healthcare systems.
- Generated periodic and ad hoc reports outlining statistics, narrative findings or graphical representations of health information.
- In the process of establishing Artificial Intelligence Newsletter to educate residents , fellow , attendings and other UCM healthcare providers on the current and latest's Medical AI developments .
Clinical Research Coordinator / Clinical Research Associate
University of Chicago Medicine (UCM) - Section of Emergency Medicine
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Real-Time screening of ED patients to be enrolled in various research projects
- Achieved 100% enrollment , up from the previous average of 35-55% enrollment
- Medical Data extraction , collection , analysis , visualization and summation for different research projects
- Collaborating with ED faculty , UCM leadership and Nursing Managers to improve quality of services provided to UCM patients by providing timely QI metrics and feed back on current initiatives and projects
- Establish , Implement and follow up on new workflows to better achieve the goals for various research projects
- Submission of timely progress reports to research sponsors to maintain grants status
- Collaboration with ED leadership to implement Machine Learning algorithms that would help to better triage ED patients vs the current triage process
- Establish , coordinate and implement training sessions for physicians , nurses .
- Etc to advance various research and quality projects
- Coordination of the GED dementia workgroup to help establish national guidelines of ED management of patients with dementia
- Work alongside colleagues at the Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine to help advance mission of the journal
- Collaborate with the PI and other UCM ED physicians in writing manuscripts for research proposals.
Clinical Coordinator
University of Chicago Medicine (UCM) International Programs
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Manage and execute program's protocols for providing health care to international patients
- Work with multiple divisions within international programs to achieve best clinical practices and optimal patient service
- Oversee all daily activities to facilitate successful organization; sort and share teams' medical records
- Handle medical emergencies (on call 24/7, including weekends and holidays)
- Help screen potential candidates for heart, lung, and kidney transplants
- Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies in patient medical care
- Coordinate the care of opinion leaders at UCM
- Ensure accuracy of records to facilitate a precise research database
- Maintain billing accuracy while helping financial team obtain documents for financial clearance
- Build ongoing relationships with patients while observing cultural boundaries
- Work with the scheduling team, nurses, clinic administrators, managers and in-house guest unit to coordinate patient appointment schedules and timely transport of patients to and from appointments.
Language Interpreter
Shirly Ryan AbilityLab (SRAlab)
Chicago, IL
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Ensure patients receive full benefits to treatment by providing interpretation services to patients and family members throughout the SRAlab System of Care
- Deliver oral translations of clinical and procedural documents to patients
- Help employees understand cultural differences and the potential impact of language barriers on patient care.
Medical Translator
Rabab Haider Translation Agency
Amman, Jordan
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Translated medical, business, and general-purpose texts from Arabic to English and English to Arabic
- Consistently met deadlines established by clients and firms.
Chief Resident
Al Yarmook Teaching Hospital
Baghdad, Iraq
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed 13 departments with relation to Doctor's scheduling ( 336 doctors in total)
- Established and executed emergency plans for such catastrophes as bomb explosions, mass casualties, etc
- Created solutions to successfully resolve inter-departmental conflicts
- Designed innovative, engaging, and effective training courses for medical staff
- Received, triaged, examined , diagnosed and treated Patients in such units as General Medicine, General Surgery , Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Dialysis, Burn, ENT, CCU, and RCU
- Developed patient care plans by collaborating with the medical team in charge
- Conducted thorough follow-up of patients after discharge
- Implemented biweekly schedule for 337+ doctors
- Headed the Committee of Housing & Food supply
- Successfully addressed shortage of medical supplies and doctors, emergencies, and mass casualties.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Informatics
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2022
M.D. - Medicine And General Surgery
Al-Mustansiriya University / College of Medcine
Baghdad , IRAQ01-2004
Skills
- Clinical Informatics
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Machine Learning
- Medical AI
- Research
- Big Data Technologies
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Training
- R
- SQL
- Python
- MS Excel
- Power Point
- Word
- Teams
- Tableau
- Bioinformatics Technology
- Clinical Coordination
- Program Development & Leadership
- International Medical Care
- Patient Care
- Medical Operations Leadership
Us Clinical Experience
- Internal Medicine, Dr. Ali Al Ani, Aurora St Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, 01/04/2016, 02/04/2016
- Internal Medicine, Dr Kalil Al-Nassir, MD, PA's Clinic, Nederland, TX, 05/01/2015, 06/01/2015
Achievements Accomplishments and Awards
- Started media campaign to stop the torture of detainees and kidnapped victims; facilitated release of 1795 detainees from militia strongholds.
- Co-Founder of the Care Society in Baghdad, Iraq, which provides cancer patients and victims of violence with free medical care and medications.
- Organized fundraisers that collected monthly donations for underprivileged and homeless.
- Co-founded a nonprofit pharmaceutical supply chain that provided postoperative analgesics for surgical patients to address medication shortages, most significantly in the case of mass casualties.
- Received Al Yarmook Teaching Hospital Appreciation Award for two consecutive years.
- Won The National Computer Software contest held by Iraqi Ministry of Education in 1994.
Research
- X-chromosome Role in Tumors, A study of the effects of X-chromosome Inactivation, Loss and Duplication on Tumors' Progression. Capstone Project at Yang Lab / Ben May department of cancer research, University of Chicago.
- Using Machine Learning in Predicting Metachronous Colorectal Advanced Neoplasia, A project for Machine Learning course for the degree of Biomedical Informatics / Graham School / University of Chicago.
- A prediction model for Metachronous Advanced Neoplasia in high risk individuals, A project for Intermediate Applied Data Analysis course for the degree of Biomedical Informatics / Graham School / University of Chicago.
- Cigarette Smoking in the US as a risk factor for illicit Substance Use, A project for Introduction to Applied Data Analysis course for the degree of Biomedical Informatics / Graham School / University of Chicago.
Certification
- Member of the Iraqi Medical Association (Full Registration, 2005)
- Member of the Jordanian Medical Association (Temporary Registration, 2006)
- Epic Clinical Data Model Certification ( In progress )
Timeline
Senior Healthcare Data Analyst
University of Chicago - CRI/Cardiology Section
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator / Clinical Research Associate
University of Chicago Medicine (UCM) - Section of Emergency Medicine
02.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical Coordinator
University of Chicago Medicine (UCM) International Programs
09.2018 - 10.2021
Language Interpreter
Shirly Ryan AbilityLab (SRAlab)
11.2017 - 09.2018
Chief Resident
Al Yarmook Teaching Hospital
06.2010 - 01.2011
Medical Translator
Rabab Haider Translation Agency
01.2010 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Biomedical Informatics
University of Chicago
M.D. - Medicine And General Surgery
Al-Mustansiriya University / College of Medcine
- Member of the Iraqi Medical Association (Full Registration, 2005)
- Member of the Jordanian Medical Association (Temporary Registration, 2006)
- Epic Clinical Data Model Certification ( In progress )
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