Noor Khalid
Springfield,IL
Summary
Compassionate and driven clinical hematology-oncology fellow specializing in personalized patient care plans, innovative cancer treatment modalities, and comprehensive diagnostic skills. Excel in communication, empathy, and resilience which are critical in navigating patient relationships and team collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Fellow (Hematology-Oncology)
Southern-Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Managed inpatient and outpatient care of patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
- Acting as the primary oncologist for a large panel of patients, with faculty oversight, complemented by academic engagement through case presentations, journal clubs, and cancer symposia.
- Performed bone marrow biopsies and intrathecal chemotherapy administration.
- Participated in multidisciplinary tumor boards (hematology, breast, GI, thoracic, etc.).
- Conducted retrospective and database studies.
Hospital Medicine
HSHS St John's Hospital
Springfield, IL
07.2022 - 02.2024
- As a full-time hospitalist, I learned how to take charge in coordinating patients' care and mastered the art of decision-making for medically complex patients.
- I thoroughly enjoyed working at the hospital, and I loved my team.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current best practices within the field of hospital medicine.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with advances in medicine.
Internal Medicine Residency
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, IL
07.2019 - 06.2022
- It has been a humbling experience to get trained in such a collegial environment with excellent educational opportunities.
- The year of COVID-19 pandemic was challenging but I was able to manage sick patients with evidence-based medicine under the guidance of our exemplary faculty.
- During my residency, I learned how to work efficiently and effectively as a team with consulting services, nursing staff, social workers, the junior residents as well as the medical students to provide best patient outcomes.
Research Assistant
Moores Cancer Center at University of California San Diego Health
San Diego, CA
08.2017 - 07.2019
- I wanted to explore the field of research so had the opportunity to work remotely on multiple projects and case reports with one of the faculty at Moores Cancer Center.
- I also had a poster presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology in 2018.
Externship in Endocrinology
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
05.2017 - 07.2017
- During this rotation I was able to see various endocrine pathologies that I had just read in books.
- I also assisted in thyroid biopsies and learned the art of interpreting thyroid ultrasound and radioactive iodine uptake scans as well as imaging of adrenal and pituitary glands.
- Mastering thyroid exam is another skill that I attained through this rotation.
Externship in Hematology-Oncology
University of California San Diego Health System
San Diego, CA
03.2017 - 04.2017
- I worked at the cancer center at Vista and Encinitas, CA.
- This was the first time I was exposed to novel therapies for cancer treatment.
- Here, I mastered crucial clinical skills breaking bad news, end of life planning or dealing with complex situations that you commonly encounter during patient interaction.
Community Engagement
IFMSA, Lahore Chapter
Lahore
01.2012 - 01.2013
- I worked on various projects including public awareness for tobacco smoking side-effects awareness and also to encourage blood donation.
Volunteer Experience
Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2010 - 07.2010
- I worked as a volunteer to help organize and collect patient data.
- I also spent time with children in the pediatric cancer ward, reading books and doing various activities with them.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Allama Iqbal Medical College
Lahore03.2017
Premedical -
Kinnaird College For Women Lahore
Lahore04.2011
High school or equivalent - Arts and Science
Beaconhouse School System
Lahore06.2009
Certification
- Illinois State Medical License- Current
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Certification in Internal Medicine 2022
- Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) 2017
- Step 1 (253), Step 2CK (246), Step 2CS (1st attempt), Step 3 (220)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Publications
- Kato S, Okamura R, Adashek JJ, et al. Targeting G1/S phase cell-cycle genomic alterations and accompanying co-alterations with individualized CDK4/6 inhibitor–based regimens. NPJ Precis Oncol. 2021;5(1):4.
- Riviere P, Goodman AM, Okamura R, et al. High tumor mutational burden correlates with longer survival in immunotherapy-naïve patients with diverse cancers. Eur J Cancer. 2020;139:21-28.
- Adashek JJ, Kato S, Okamura R, et al. Targeting G1/S phase cell-cycle alterations with CDK4/6 inhibitor-based genomically matched personalized therapy approach. Oncologist. 2020;25(5):e835-e844.
- Kato S, Okamura R, Sicklick JK, Kurzrock R. Prognostic implications of RAS alterations in diverse malignancies and impact of targeted therapies. Oncogene. 2020;39(32):6013-6021.
- Kato S, Khalid N, Jimenez R, et al. PDL1 landscape in checkpoint inhibitor ineligible patients by IHC and cfRNA. J Clin Oncol. 2019;37(15_suppl):e14570.
- Kato S, Okamura R, Daniels GA, Kurzrock R. RAS alterations: Next-generation sequencing of 1,526 patients with diverse malignancies reveals prognostic and therapeutic correlates. J Clin Oncol. 2018;36(15_suppl):12061.
Personal Information
Hobbies: I love to cook and spend most of my free time with my kids., I enjoy travelling and exploring different places.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Fellow (Hematology-Oncology)
Southern-Illinois University School of Medicine
07.2024 - Current
Hospital Medicine
HSHS St John's Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2024
Internal Medicine Residency
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
07.2019 - 06.2022
Research Assistant
Moores Cancer Center at University of California San Diego Health
08.2017 - 07.2019
Externship in Endocrinology
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
05.2017 - 07.2017
Externship in Hematology-Oncology
University of California San Diego Health System
03.2017 - 04.2017
Community Engagement
IFMSA, Lahore Chapter
01.2012 - 01.2013
Volunteer Experience
Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Allama Iqbal Medical College
Premedical -
Kinnaird College For Women Lahore
High school or equivalent - Arts and Science
Beaconhouse School System
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