REHAN QURESHI

Dedicated well-versed Internal Medicine Resident with a strong commitment to providing high-quality patient care. Experienced in a broad range of medical procedures and diagnosis. Seeking to secure a internist position in a cohesive environment that grants me the opportunity to practice and impart evidence-based medicine, broaden my medical knowledge and enhance my leadership skills.

• IM TRAINEE LICENSE: MT223270 PA 06/2021-PRESENT
• ACLS: 06/2021-PRESENT
• BLS: 07/2018-PRESENT
• USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS, Step 3 - Passed
• ECFMG Certification: 06/2020

• 11/2020 - 03/2021: Extern of the Year 2020, Knights Medical Associates, Bensalem, PA
• 2016 – 2017: Iota Epsilon Alpha (IEA) Honor Society, St. George's University
• 2016 – 2017: Dean's List, St. George's University

Truong, V., Patel, V., Tripathi, D., Ngo, T N., Nguyen, H., Quach, K., Qureshi, R., Khan A., Grandez, C., Skenderi, S., Vuong, H., Nguyen, B., Dhar, S. (2022, Dec). Application of Machine Learning in Predicting All-Cause Mortality in Primary Cardiac Malignant Tumors, Journal of the American College of Cardiology 

Pub status: Published (Volume 81, Issue 8, Supplement, 2023, Page 2312, ISSN 0735-1097, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0735-1097(23)02756-0. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109723027560)  

Internal Medicine Third Year Chief Resident

07/2023-Present

• Appointed by Peers, Associate Program Director, and Program Director
• Provided leadership and guidance to the resident team, including scheduling, coordinating rotations, and overseeing resident activities.
• Supervised and mentored junior residents and medical students. Conduct teaching rounds, provide feedback, and facilitate educational conferences.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identify areas for improvement in patient care, and work collaboratively with the healthcare team implement changes.
• Assisted in administrative tasks, such as organizing conferences, coordinating grand rounds, and participating in committee meetings.
• Effectively communicated with attending physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Stayed updated with the latest medical advancements, guidelines, and evidence-based practices. Attend continuing medical education activities and engage in self-directed learning.

GME Class Representative 

07/2022-Present

• Appointed by Peers
• Relayed and escalated issues raised by peer residents
• Served as liaison between peer resident class and graduate medical education
• Facilitated town hall meetings amongst peer residents

Nurse/Resident Collaborative Committee - Founder  

02/2023-Present

• Along with Patient Care Manager, initiated committee to improve communication, professionalism, and efficiency amongst nursing staff and resident staff to enhance patient care
• Participated in monthly discussions with nursing and patient care colleagues to discuss concerns raised by residents, and minimize miscommunication in regards to patient care/orders/discharge planning
• Addressed day to day concerns among nursing staff, residents, and physicians on floors and develop solutions to create an effective collaboration and increased patient satisfaction

Heart failure Committee   

07/2022-Present

• Attended and participated in monthly meetings with quality improvement staff, nursing staff, and hospital administration
• Discussed heart failure guidelines in accordance with AHA guidelines (Get With The Guidelines and Traget: Heart Failure), quality metrics, hospital reimbursements, and patient outcomes
• Discussed and facilitated quality improvement strategies to improve patient outcomes
• Served as a liaison between hospital quality improvement staff and internal medicine resident staff

Sepsis Committee    

07/2022-Present

• Attended and participated in monthly meetings with quality improvement staff, nursing staff, emergency medicine staff, critical care staff, and hospital administration
• Discussed sepsis guidelines in accordance with SCCM guidelines (Surviving Sepsis Campaign), quality metrics, hospital reimbursements, and patient outcomes
• Discussed and facilitated quality improvement strategies to improve patient outcomes
• Served as a liaison between critical care staff, emergency medicine staff, quality improvement staff and internal medicine resident staff

Family Medicine Intern/Assistant

Hamilton Community Health Centre, Hamilton, Canada

05/2017-07/2017

• Assisted with intake of patients and medical record keeping
• Performed full medical histories and physical examinations, with presentation of cases to attending physician
• Helped determine patient treatment plans, discussed treatment plans with patients, provided counseling and followed up with patients by phone
• Helped administer vaccines and assisted in circumcision procedures

Resident Procedure and Simulation Lab Teaching

Nazareth Hospital Graduate Medical Education

07/2022-06/2023

• Organized simulation labs and teach first year internal medicine residents common diagnoses with use of simulated model to imitate live scenarios
• Simulation labs would include common diagnoses in non-emergent settings and emergent cases requiring immediate intervention
• Supervised and taught residents various ultrasound guided procedures, including: Central venous catheter placement, temporary dialysis catheter placement, Arterial Line placement, and Ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion

Medical Student Lecture Series

Nazareth Hospital Graduate Medical Education

07/2022-12/2022

• Created and organized lectures and formal didactics for 3rd and 4th year medical students from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Topics included history taking, physical examination, lab and imaging interpretation, and generation of differential diagnoses.
• Teaching medical students how to construct and present patient cases

Volunteer - African Health Promoter Program

St. Cyprian's Church, Philadelphia, PA

01/2022-Present

• Participated in community health fairs and health promoter events to provide care to underprivileged and high-risk African populations
• Performed physical examinations, blood pressure screening, diabetic screening and preventive care counseling

Volunteer - Hispanic Health Promoter Program

Consulate of Mexico, Philadelphia, PA

01/2022-Present

• Participated in community health fairs and health promoter events to provide care to underprivileged and high-risk Hispanic populations
• Performed physical examinations, blood pressure screening, diabetic screening and preventive care counseling

Externship 

Knights Medical Associates, Bensalem, PA

11/2020-03/2021

• Performed full medical histories under the supervision of a licensed physician
• Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare team
• Observed patient medical histories, physical exams, and formulations of treatment plans in inpatient (Hospital) and outptient (Private Clinic and Nursing Home) settings
• Assisted in preparing Community Health Presentations, such as a Covid-19 Vaccination Awareness presentation, presented to various minority communities in the local Bensalem, PA area

• American College of Physicians: 10/2023-Present
• American College of Cardiology: 09/2022-Present
• American Heart Association: 07/2021-Present
• American Medical Association: 05/2021-Present

Available upon request