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Omar Daghstani

Albany,United States of America

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Albany Medical Center, excelling in Point of Care Ultrasound and curriculum development. Proven track record in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety through effective teamwork and innovative education strategies. Committed to fostering research engagement and clinical excellence while empowering residents to achieve their full potential.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Internal Medicine Residency

Albany Medical Center
Albany, United States of America
08.2022 - 07.2025
  • ACGME Residency
  • Director: Michael Rosenblum , MD
  • Description: During my residency training at a tertiary referral center, I gained comprehensive clinical experience that has prepared me to be a well-rounded, confident physician. I received extensive exposure to critical care and cardiac critical care, managing acutely ill patients in high-pressure environments, and performing a range of procedures, including central lines, arterial lines, paracentesis, and thoracentesis. A cornerstone of our inpatient training was the hematology-oncology rotation, where we were deeply involved in the management of complex cases, including hematologic emergencies, and rare oncologic complications. The diverse patient population and broad referral base of our institution ensured that I encountered a wide spectrum of pathologies, allowing me to develop strong diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills across a variety of medical disciplines.

Chief Resident, Simulation and Ultrasound

Albany Medical Center
Albany, United States of America
- Current
  • This experience had a great impact on my growth as both a leader and educator. I trained internal medicine (IM) residents on Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), conducting training sessions on simulated models and real patients. I developed a structured curriculum for POCUS, delivering lectures on fundamental principles such as cardiac windows, volume assessment, cardiac function assessment, etc. Additionally, in response to procedure delays due to Vascular Interventional Radiology's busy schedule, I have established and led an internal medicine resident procedure team. This initiative aims to enhance IM residents' procedural skills through hands-on experience and ultimately improve care delivery.
  • Being elected chief resident by my colleagues was very rewarding. In this leadership role, I have made impactful changes, implemented innovations, and integrated teaching with applied sciences, making a lasting institutional difference.

Instructor for Point of Care Ultrasound training

Society Of Critical Care Medicine
- Current
  • I completed the Point of Care Ultrasound Course by the Society of Critical Care Medicine. I was rewarded with serving as an associate faculty member and an instructor in the “Fundamentals of Critical Care Ultrasound” courses conducted at Albany Medical Center. My responsibilities were to deliver comprehensive training to participants on ultrasound examinations on standardized patients. This experience strengthened my skills in ultrasound and teaching.

Quality improvement Project Leader, Implementing IPASS for Hand-off

Albany Medical Center
Albany, United States of America
- Current
  • A quality improvement project started with the 2023 ACGME annual results survey showing that transfer of care satisfaction at our institution was lower than the national average. I led the initiative to improve the handoff process by working with our program director. A questionnaire was sent to residents to identify areas of improvement. Implementing IPASS as the model for handoff, the intervention included lectures and interactive workshops on handoff scenarios. Post-interventional analysis, including the ACGME 2024 survey and the initial questionnaire, showed improvement. This experience holds great significance for me due to its positive impact on patient safety. This project was presented at our AMC resident research day. Leading this project solidified the critical importance of feedback and teamwork. By integrating education and implementing our strategies effectively, we achieved the desired outcomes that positively impacted patient safety.

Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCU) Curriculum Establishment and Education

Albany Medical Center
Albany, United States of America
- Current
  • Lacking clear Cardiology Critical Care (CCU) educational sessions, my team, composed of 2 residents, a cardiology fellow, and a supervising attending, developed a comprehensive CCU curriculum covering essential topics. These included defining types of shock, managing brady/tachyarrhythmias, understanding inotropes and mechanical support, and STEMI management protocols. We organized and delivered five lectures on these subjects; in each lecture, we included interactive pre- and post-tests to assess knowledge enhancement and ensure thorough understanding among residents. This experience significantly improved our residents’ understanding of CCU topics while simultaneously enhancing my own knowledge and my skills as an educator. This experience reinforced the idea that becoming an educator is a long journey and an interactive and dynamic process requiring continuous learning and development.

Journal Editor; Albany Med Review

Albany Medical Center
Albany, United States of America
- Current
  • Aiming to improve the research curriculum at my institution, I led the initiative to re-establish a journal at Albany Medical Center/College. Collaborating closely with the chief of research, we created a platform for residents to share their scholarly work. This experience significantly enhanced my ability to analyze literature and greatly encouraged residents to engage in and share their research work at our institution.

Internship in Major clinical specialties (Medicine, Surgery, OBGYN, Pediatrics)

Princess Basam Teaching Hospital
Irbid, Jordan
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Jordanian Ministry of Health
  • Jordanian Ministry of Health

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Jordan University of Science And Technology
Jordan
06-2019

Skills

  • Point of Care Ultrasound
  • Curriculum development
  • Quality improvement
  • Clinical education
  • Research
  • Procedures, central lines, etc
  • Research engagement
  • Innovation and creativity

USMLE Exams scores

  • USMLE Step 1: 248
  • USMLE Step 2: 264
  • USMLE Step 3: 235

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS

Hobbies

  • I enjoy hiking and traveling, and combining both is my definition of joy. Chess, a hobby passed down from my father, is a sacred activity we share. During my leisure time, I unwind by watching movies and TV shows for relaxation and entertainment.

Research

Research

Being actively involved in research projects during residency positively influenced the development of my research skills. Engaging in both retrospective and prospective studies taught me how to conduct research in a structured manner.

Project Leader and Co-author on:
1- Amyloidosis in ESRD patients: is it underdiagnosed?

2- Renal denervation procedure as a potential treatment for resistant hypertension.

3- Coordination team effects on cardiac rehab referrals compliance

1- Arrhythmia induced cardiomyopathy outcomes.
2- Utility of point-of-care ultrasound in diagnosing heart failure pleural effusions.
3- Acute left ventricular ejection fraction changes in heart failure patients with septic shock.

Publications

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts:

- EFFECTS OF ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA PLACEMENT AND LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS ON VALVULAR HEART DISEASE.

- Abstract 4144097: Stealing from the Heart: A Case of Angina due to Coronary-Bronchial Artery Fistula after Pulmonary Embolism

- PREDICTORS OF LEFT VENTRICULAR EJECTION FRACTION RESPONSE TO SEPTIC SHOCK IN PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE WITH REDUCED EJECTION FRACTION

- OPTIMIZATION OF CARDIAC REHAB REFERRALS IN ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME PATIENTS UTILIZING CARDIAC REHABILITATION COORDINATION TEAMS

- Abstract 4123480: Navigating Aspirin Allergy With Rapid Desensitization In A Patient Requiring Urgent Coronary Intervention

- Temporal Changes in Cardiac Conduction Disorders in Patients with ESKD on Long-Term Hemodialysis: FR-PO367

- CHRONIC THROMBO-EMBOLIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION PRESENTING WITH PROMINENT CHEST PULSATIONS AND PARASTERNAL HEAVE DUE TO PULMONARY ARTERY DILATATION

- BLASTOMYCOSIS-INDUCED ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME IN A 23-YEAR-OLD IMMUNOCOMPETENT PATIENT

- A FATAL CASE OF PULMONARY MUCORMYCOSIS FOLLOWING KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION

- Do You Bleed? A 1-Year FOBT Case-Series Study

- BALLOON VALVULOPLASTY AFTER FAILED LOW DOSE THROMBOLYTICS IN OBSTRUCTED MECHANICAL AORTIC VALVE PROSTHESIS IN A PATIENT WITH PRIOR HEMORRHAGIC STROKE

- A CASE OF ST-ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION ASSOCIATED WITH MULTISYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN ADULTS

- HEART-BREAKING SEIZURES: RECURRENT TAKOTSUBO CARDIOMYOPATHY WITH STATUS EPILEPTICUS

- SECONDARY SPONTANEOUS PNEUMOTHORAX AS A COMPLICATION OF PULMONARY INFARCTION

- PLEURAL EFFUSION AS A COMPLICATION OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA

Papers/Abstracts other than published:

- Ghazal M., Shaikh S., Daniel Z., Daghstani O., Musumeci J., Gajjala A., Torosoff M. Acute Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Changes in Sepsis: Clinical Predictors, Management and Hospital Outcomes. Heart Journal. Submitted.

- Ghazal M., Shaikh S., Daniel Z., Daghstani O., Musumeci J., Gajjala A., Torosoff M. Predictors of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Recovery in Sepsis Induced Cardiomyopathy. ASE 2025. Accepted

- Ghazal M, Lee R., Daghstani O., Cherukupalli. D., Feustel P., Pustavoitau P., Bughrara N. The use of Artificial Intelligence Guidance in Focused Transthoracic Echocardiography Training for Residents. ASE 2025. Accepted.

- Fordham M., Ghazal M., Daghstani O., Mookherjee S., Torosoff M., Saadat, S. Triple Threat: Three Cardiac Myxomas in Three Cardiac Chambers. ASE 2025. Accepted.

- Ghazal M., AlRashdan R., Daghstani O., Nakai C., El-Hajjar M. A Case of Coronary and Cerebral Protection for Valve-in-Valve Procedure in a Patient With Hypo-attenuated Leaflet Thickening. CHEST (2025). Accepted

- WHAT THE MIND DOES NOT KNOW, THE EYES CANNOT SEE: TUBERCULOSIS PERICARDITIS POSING A DIAGNOSING CHALLENGE IN THE DEVELOPED WORLD.

Memberships

  • American Medical Association
  • American College of of Cardiology
  • American Heart Association
  • CHEST

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Internal Medicine Residency

Albany Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2025

Internship in Major clinical specialties (Medicine, Surgery, OBGYN, Pediatrics)

Princess Basam Teaching Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020

Chief Resident, Simulation and Ultrasound

Albany Medical Center
- Current

Instructor for Point of Care Ultrasound training

Society Of Critical Care Medicine
- Current

Quality improvement Project Leader, Implementing IPASS for Hand-off

Albany Medical Center
- Current

Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCU) Curriculum Establishment and Education

Albany Medical Center
- Current

Journal Editor; Albany Med Review

Albany Medical Center
- Current

M.D. - Medicine

Jordan University of Science And Technology

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