Dina Medhanie Asfaha
Hillsboro,OR
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
SafeBeatRx
07.2013 - Current
- Actively involved in cardiology research initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation, to investigate novel approaches for cardiovascular disease management and prevention.
- Assisted in the development of grant proposals and research protocols, contributing to successful funding acquisition and project implementation.
- Produced abstracts, posters, and research proposals summarizing study findings and implications, presenting research outcomes at national conferences and scientific meetings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams, including cardiologists, scientists, and statisticians, to conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and interpret research findings.
- Contributed to the dissemination of research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations, advancing scientific knowledge and informing clinical practice in the field of cardiology.
Medical Scribe
Boardland Free Clinic
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Document patients' medical histories, including chief complaints, past medical history, medications, allergies, and social history, ensuring comprehensive and accurate records for medical professionals.
- Ensured all pertinent information is captured and documented in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Collaborate with medical professionals to transcribe patient encounters in real-time, maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Provide empathetic and supportive communication with patients, addressing concerns, providing education, and ensuring understanding of medical instructions and treatment plans.
- Recognized for dedication to patient advocacy and commitment to improving healthcare access and quality for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
Extern
Cascade Internal Medicine Specialists: Hands-On Experience at Internal Medicine Rotation
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to navigate the unique challenges associated with caring for an aging patient population, including poly-pharmacy, cognitive decline, and functional limitations.
- Developed a holistic approach to patient care, integrating medical, social, and psychological factors to tailor treatment strategies and optimize health outcomes.
- Acquired skills in conducting comprehensive geriatric assessments, including functional status evaluations, cognitive screenings, and medication reconciliation, to assess patients' overall health status and identify areas for intervention.
- Gained insight into the importance of continuity of care and the establishment of long-term patient-physician relationships in promoting patient trust, satisfaction, and adherence to treatment plans.
- Participated in patient education initiatives, providing clear and concise explanations of medical conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies to empower patients to take an active role in their healthcare decisions.
- Engaged in shared decision-making with patients, involving them in the decision-making process and respecting their preferences, values, and goals to promote patient-centered care and enhance treatment adherence and satisfaction.
Author/Advocate
American Medical Association(AMA)
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Spearheaded the submission of a resolution to the American Medical Association focused on addressing cumulative radiation exposure in commercial flight crews, advocating for improved safety measures and guidelines.
- Conducted comprehensive research on the effects of radiation exposure on flight crew members, analyzing empirical evidence and literature to support the resolution.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to develop evidence-based recommendations and policy initiatives aimed at minimizing health risks associated with occupational radiation exposure.
- Presented findings and recommendations to AMA committees and policymakers, advocating for the adoption of proactive measures to protect the health and safety of flight crew members.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, research, and advocacy skills, contributing to the advancement of public health policies and initiatives at the national level.
Extern
AllCare: Hands-On Experience at Internal Medicine Rotation
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic evaluations, under the supervision of experienced physicians.
- Presented patient findings and proposed treatment plans to preceptors, demonstrating effective communication and clinical reasoning skills.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences, contributing insights and recommendations to enhance patient care coordination and management.
- Engaged in hands-on clinical experiences across various medical specialties, including internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology, to gain exposure to diverse patient populations and clinical scenarios.
- Developed proficiency in conducting patient interviews, performing physical examinations, and interpreting diagnostic tests, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge.
Medical scribe
Patricia Janki Family Medicine and Wellness Center, Care Medical Group
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Supervised a team of medical scribes, providing training, guidance, and oversight to ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Implemented quality assurance measures and performance evaluations to monitor scribe productivity, accuracy, and adherence to documentation standards.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare providers to optimize workflow efficiency, streamline documentation processes, and minimize errors in medical record keeping.
- Played a key role in coding compliance and revenue cycle management, ensuring proper documentation of medical services and adherence to billing regulations and guidelines.
- Acted as a liaison between scribe team members and clinical staff, facilitating communication and resolving documentation-related issues to support seamless patient care delivery.
General Practitioner
Dekemhare Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed diverse patient cases in OPD, Medical, Pediatric, and OBGYN departments, reducing labor costs and mortality rates.
- Spearheaded initiatives in malaria, TB, and pharmacovigilance, lowering ineffective drug use and minimizing side effects.
- Conducted community workshops on diabetes management, resulting in a 20% improvement in blood sugar control among attendees.
- Developed and implemented training for emergency unit staff, enhancing response time and reducing medical errors.
- Treated over 500 patients with chronic conditions using evidence-based protocols, reducing hospitalization rates.
- Aligned practice operations with organizational goals and optimized patient flow for enhanced efficiency.
- Improved accuracy in patient test result recording and streamlined patient care processes, reducing wait times by 25%.
- Conducted health assessments, made referrals for high-risk patients, and implemented tailored professional development plans, resulting in a 15% performance improvement.
- Enhanced patient care delivery through clinical approach improvements, increasing satisfaction rates.
Intern
Orotta National, Referral Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Completed comprehensive internship rotations in Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Community Medicine, and Public Health.
- Engaged actively in patient care across various departments, gaining hands-on experience in diverse medical specialties.
- Assisted attending physicians in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patient cases, contributing to holistic healthcare delivery.
- Developed skills in clinical assessment, patient interaction, and medical documentation under the guidance of experienced professionals.
- Participated in community health initiatives and public health campaigns, promoting health education and disease prevention strategies.
- Acquired valuable insights into the healthcare system and medical practices in a hospital setting, laying the foundation for future medical practice.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Orotta School of Medicine
Eritrea01.2015
Pre-med -
Asmara College of Health Sciences
Asmara, Eritrea07.2007
Science -
Eritrea Institute of Technology
Mai Nefhi, Eritrea07.2006
Medical Education
Orotta School of Medicine and Dentistry, Asmara, Eritrea, M.D.
Post Graduate Training
None
Membership And Honorary Professional Societies
- Eritrean Medical Association (ERIMA), 2014, Present
- National Autism and Down Syndrome Association of Eritrea, 2015, Present
- Member of Pharmacovigilance, 2015, Present
- American Medical Association, 2022, Present
Medical School Awards
- Graduated with the highest GPA from the 2015 graduates of Orotta School of Medicine.
- Graduated with Great Distinction and was honored with a Medal of Excellence
Certification Licensure
- ACLS Certified, 07/21/2026
- BLS Certified, 09/25/2024
Poster Presentations
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, Cuban Scientific Event, Asmara, ERI, 06/11/2008
- Accuracy of Antiarrhythmic Drug Dosing Using A Computer-Guided Decision Tree Model, American Heart Association Scientific Session 2023, Philadelphia, PA, 11/11/2023
- Usability of Novel Automated Software for Guiding Remote Titration of Antiarrhythmic Drugs, American Heart Association Scientific sessions 2023, Pennsylvania, PA, 11/11/2023
Oral Presentations
- Management Protocols of Malaria, Dekemhare Hospital, Dekemhare, ERI, 07/04/2016
- Management Protocols of Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis control program, Dekemhare, ERI, 08/19/2016
Other Articles
Recurrent urinary tract infection in women, Asfaha, DM, Tesfagergiose, A, Medhanie, R, Tesfay, S, Solomon, J, 02/05/2013
Other Awards Accomplishments
- First female to graduate with Great distinction in Orotta School Medicine.
- Board Examination, done by physicians from the University of Gezira (from Sudan) at the end of the medical education at Orotta School of Medicine. Scored A in all subjects.
- Pre-Medical Courses (GPA 4.0), Asmara College of Health and Science, Eritrea 2007.
- Eritrean Nation Matriculation Exam (GPA 4.0), an award of merit given by the president in 2005.
Publications
- Anti-Cancer Properties of Millets, Gupta, M., Asfaha, DM., Ponnaiah, G., Cureus, Submitted, 09/2023
- Cardiac Amyloidosis Presenting with Elevated Troponin Levels: A Diagnostic Dilemma, Asfaha,DM., Housnerova,E., Gavin Journals, Published
- Advances and Challenges in Catheter Ablation for Arrhythmias in Adult Patients with Congenital Heart Disease: A Comprehensive Overview and Future Directions, Bolaji, Faizal, Favour, Bishow, Jasneet, Asfaha,DM., Gupta,M., BMC Congenital Heart Disease, Submitted, 09/2023
- Liver Health Assessment Among Agricultural Organization Staff Using FibroScan: Impact of Age, Workplace, Gender, and Physical Activity, Gupta, M., Asfaha, DM., Sherkhane, V., Cureus, Under Review, 08/2023
- Risk Factors for QTc Prolongation and Ventricular Arrhythmias During Inpatient Antiarrhythmic Drug Initiation for Atrial Fibrillation, Malcolm, K., Cheung, C., Maria, D., Devon, C., Yi-Ting, H., Bharane, L., Ozkan, E., Pallod, A., Bolaji, O., Ouedraogo, F., Markson, F., Joel, R., Sackett, B., Asfaha, DM., Gupta, M., Patel, K., American College of Cardiology, Submitted, 09/2023
- Accurate Measurement of Heart Rate - Corrected QTc Using Smartwatch Devices, Navara, R., Ashary, M.A., Devgun, J., Malcolm, K., Cheung, C., Dopierala, M., Chen, D., Hsieh, Y-T., Luke, B., Ecem, O., Aditi, P., Olayiwola, B., Faizal, O., Favour, M., Ronald, J., Benjamin, S., Asfaha, DM., Gupta, M., Kunj, P., American College of Cardiology, Submitted, 09/2023
- Atrial Fibrillation Patient Perspective Survey on Alternative Settings for Antiarrhythmic Drug Initiation, Navara, R., Dopierala, M., Devgun, J., Lucy, D., Paudel, B., Ozkan, E., Samikanu, L.B., Koo, G., Thomas, T., Gupta, M., Asfaha, DM., Patel, K., American College of Cardiology, Submitted, 08/2023
- Outpatient Initiation of Sotalol and Dofetilide in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation - A Scoping Review, Navara, R., Dopierala, M., Devgun, J., Lucy, D., Paudel, B., Ozkan, E., Samikanu, L.B., Koo, G., Thomas, T., Gupta, M., Asfaha, DM., Patel, K., American College of Cardiology, Submitted, 09/2023
- Hospital-at-Home Digital Health Testing in Underserved vs. General Population, Navara, R., Devgun, J., Dopierala, M., Chen, D., Bharane, L., Ozkan, E., Olayiwola, B., Ouedraogo, F., Asfaha, DM., Gupta, M., Heather, J., Paudel, B., Patel, K., American College of Cardiology, Submitted, 08/2023
- The Relationship Between ePWV and Mortality in HFpEF: Post Hoc Analysis of the TOPCAT Trial, Olayiwola, B., Paudel, B., Navara, R., Asfaha, D.M., Patel, K., JACC-HF, Submitted, 09/2023
Certification
- ECFMG
- Pharmacovigilance and medicine quality monitoring. Prevention, management, and malaria control program.
- HIV counseling and case management.
- Effective Strategies to Reduce morbidity and mortality of chronic non-communicable diseases.
- HIPPA
- BLS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tigrinya
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Extern
Cascade Internal Medicine Specialists: Hands-On Experience at Internal Medicine Rotation
08.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Scribe
Boardland Free Clinic
07.2023 - 02.2024
Author/Advocate
American Medical Association(AMA)
07.2023 - 08.2023
Extern
AllCare: Hands-On Experience at Internal Medicine Rotation
04.2023 - 05.2023
Medical scribe
Patricia Janki Family Medicine and Wellness Center, Care Medical Group
04.2017 - 03.2018
General Practitioner
Dekemhare Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2016
Research Assistant
SafeBeatRx
07.2013 - Current
Intern
Orotta National, Referral Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
M.D. - Medicine
Orotta School of Medicine
Pre-med -
Asmara College of Health Sciences
Science -
Eritrea Institute of Technology