Omer Usman
El Paso,United States of America
Summary
Dedicated Internal Medicine physician with strong clinical experience in managing complex inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Skilled in conducting prospective and retrospective research with growing scholarly productivity in gastrointestinal disorders. Experienced in multidisciplinary IBD care, quality improvement initiatives, and teaching residents and students. Known for strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and compassionate patient-centered care. Seeking a Non-ACGME IBD Fellowship to advance clinical expertise and pursue an academic career in Gastroenterology with a focus on IBD
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Committee Member
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso/Research and Quality Improvement Committee
07.2024 - Current
- Served as an active member of the TTUHSC Research and Quality Improvement Committee.
- Gained experience in designing prospective and retrospective studies, obtaining IRB and hospital approvals, drafting consent forms and surveys, and using data collection and analysis tools.
- Attended bi-monthly Facility Research Committee meetings to review proposals.
- Initiated resident-led prospective studies and collaborated on multicenter research with other residency programs.
- My current ongoing projects are: Efficacy of Polyethylene Glycol Scheduled vs PRN dosing: A randomized controlled trial. Future Physicians and the Future of Liver Fibrosis: Regional Preparedness. Esophageal stents anchoring outcomes: A multicenter retrospective study.
Founder & CEO
Global Gastroenterology
05.2024 - Current
- Founded Global Gastroenterology (theglobalgi.com), a non-profit virtual platform aimed at educating patients and healthcare providers worldwide on digestive health.
- The platform features podcasts with gastroenterologists from various countries, highlighting global perspectives and addressing disparities in digestive diseases.
- The initiative also explores region-specific research, disease prevalence, and healthcare challenges.
- It runs support groups for conditions such as liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, IBD, IBS, and pancreatic cancer through newsletters and virtual sessions.
- As founder, I oversee team management, scheduling, coordination, guest communication, task delegation, and lead weekly meetings to ensure consistent growth.
- Professional organization
- Most Meaningful: I live a purposeful life. Founding this platform gave me a way to give back to the community. My initiative-driven nature fuels my mission to bridge gaps in digestive health worldwide by sharing expert advice, raising awareness, and supporting patients through support groups.
Resident Physician
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program
07.2023 - Current
- During residency, I efficiently managed high-acuity inpatient caseloads, strengthening my clinical judgment and foundational skills as an internist.
- In my first year, I completed a six-week Gastroenterology elective that involved both inpatient consults and outpatient clinics. Being part of inpatient consult team learnt the cognitive aspects of the common GI consults including GI bleeding and foreign body impactions. Learnt the basic endoscopic skills at endoscopic simulations.
- In my second year, I completed six-week Gastroenterology elective with expanded responsibilities being senior resident leading the team. Learnt to effectively manage the more complex GI and hepatobiliary disorders and assisting general and advance GI Procedures.
- Most Meaningful: Residency was a life-changing journey with a steep learning curve. Training alongside brilliant minds fulfilled a long-time goal and built a strong foundation. It shaped me into a confident internist, ready for the next chapter of pursuing my passion in gastroenterology.
Visiting Resident
University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Completed four weeks of away rotation in the department of Gastroenterology.
- Being part of inpatient consult service manged the complex General GI and hepatology cases.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Resident Physician
The Hospital of Providence Memorial Campus
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Completed a four-week rotation in the Department of Gastroenterology with a focus on advanced endoscopy under the guidance of Dr. Ricardo Badillo.
- Developed a strong understanding of inpatient hepatobiliary consults.
- Gained exposure to advanced procedures such as EMR, ERCP, SpyGlass, EUS, Cystogastrostomy, Ampullectomy, Endoscopic suturing, and Esophageal stent placement.
- This experience deepened my knowledge of advanced endoscopic techniques and their role in managing complex gastrointestinal conditions.
Visiting Resident
Mayo Clinic
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed a four-week rotation in the Department of Gastroenterology, working alongside fellows on the inpatient GI consult team.
- Strengthened clinical skills in managing complex GI cases, with a focus on IBD complications and life-threatening GI bleeds, including those from bariatric surgery, such as anastomotic ulcer bleeding.
- Actively participated in fellow-led didactics, including Grand Rounds, M&M conferences, and visiting professor lectures. Delivered weekly clinical presentations during post-round discussions to fellows, medical students, and guests.
- Most Meaningful: I firmly believe in lifelong learning. This exposure allowed me to manage complex pathology in gastroenterology, a field I’m passionate about. The team’s innovative and curious approach left a lasting impact on my learning journey and growth.
Chief Resident
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Chief Resident Leadership Workshop
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Attended a five-day Chief Residents Leadership Workshop focused on building essential leadership and communication skills.
- Gained insight into identifying personality types for effective collaboration, using icebreakers, applying situational leadership, and understanding group dynamics.
- Explored emotional intelligence, leadership styles, and strategies for giving feedback and conflict resolution.
- Acquired skills for working effectively with administrators at various levels of leadership.
- These skills continue to enhance my effectiveness in my current leadership role.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Pursued opportunities for comprehensive professional growth by engaging in clinical research.
- Gained hands-on experience conducting cross-sectional and retrospective studies utilizing the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database.
- Developed skills in designing research protocols, performing data analysis, and drafting manuscripts.
- Successfully prepared and submitted abstracts and manuscripts for presentation at academic conferences.
Clinical Intern
Services Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Completed three-month clinical rotations in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Ophthalmology.
- Actively participated in patient care by obtaining histories, performing physical exams, documenting clinical notes, and assisting with minor procedures under senior supervision.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary team management, promoting collaborative, patient-centered care.
- Gained focused experience in Gastroenterology during the Internal Medicine rotation, managing cases such as decompensated liver cirrhosis, upper GI bleeding, and hepatic encephalopathy.
- Strengthened critical thinking, independent clinical decision-making, and communication skills through hands-on patient care.
Education
M.B,B.S. -
Services Institute of Medical Sciences
Pakistan03.2020
B.A. - Literature
University of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan11.2017
Skills
- Complex patient management
- Research & Academic Skills
- Quality Improvement & Leadership Skills
- IBD Advocate
Certification
- DEA Registration #: BT2341066-8504
- Other Certifications: ACLS: Feb, 2025 - Feb, 2027 BLS: Feb, 2025 - Feb, 2027 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative: May, 2025 - May, 2028
- State Licenses Texas, Temporary or Limited, Exp. Date: 06/2026 Arizona, Temporary or Limited, Exp. Date: 05/2025
Proficient Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu
Timeline
Visiting Resident
University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio
09.2025 - 10.2025
Resident Physician
The Hospital of Providence Memorial Campus
06.2025 - 06.2025
Visiting Resident
Mayo Clinic
05.2025 - 05.2025
Chief Resident
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Chief Resident Leadership Workshop
04.2025 - 04.2025
Committee Member
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso/Research and Quality Improvement Committee
07.2024 - Current
Founder & CEO
Global Gastroenterology
05.2024 - Current
Resident Physician
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program
07.2023 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Intern
Services Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
B.A. - Literature
University of the Punjab
M.B,B.S. -
Services Institute of Medical Sciences
Honors & Awards
Resident of the year Academic Excellence - Resident of the Year is awarded to the top-voted team player by faculty and peers for excellence. Received: Jun, 2025, Best Actor Other honor or award classification - Fatima Jinnah Medical University Media Festival Award for Best Actor in a Musical Short Film. Received: Apr, 2018, Best Director Other honor or award classification - UET Pakistan Short Film Festival award for best screenplay and direction in short filmmaking. Received: Mar, 2017, Service to Society Award Community/Service Recognition - Bright Vision Welfare Foundation Award for outstanding community outreach and social efforts. Received: Dec, 2016
Hobbies & Interests
Enjoy videography, photography, directing, and video editing., Play the Darbuka, a Middle Eastern hand drum., Love traveling, especially road trips., Recently developed a passion for cooking Indian cuisine.