Rida Sajid

• Participate in the evaluation of patients under the supervision of attending physicians, including taking patient histories, performing physical exams, and documenting findings.
• Observe and assist in labor and delivery, including natural births, cesarean sections, and other obstetric procedures.
• Assist in minor office-based procedures, such as IUD insertions, colposcopies, and endometrial biopsies.
• Participate in routine prenatal visits, including monitoring the progress of pregnancies, performing ultrasounds, and providing patient education on prenatal health.

• Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing emotional support alongside academic assistance when necessary.
• Promoted development of good study habits and learning skills.
• Assisted students in improving their grades by offering personalized learning strategies tailored to individual needs.

• Accompany the supervising physician during patient consultations and observe the patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment process.
• Assist in reviewing patient records and understanding the documentation process, including electronic medical records (EMR) usage.
• Observe and learn effective communication techniques with patients, including history-taking, patient education, and counseling.

• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Creating solutions for patient engagement throughout the Scarborough population with collaboration of community partners and physicians

• Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
• Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families.

• Contributed to campus safety initiatives by participating in emergency drills and attending relevant training sessions.
• Organized stress-relief activities during finals week, promoting healthy coping mechanisms for academic pressures.
• Acted as a liaison between the Office of Residential Life staff members and the resident population.
• Facilitated monthly meetings to discuss upcoming events, policy reminders, and address any concerns raised by residents.

• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.

• Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
• Developed and implemented goal setting, goal attainment techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

FOBT QI Project by Cancer Care Ontario

• Developing survey to assess patient care for Colon Cancer Screenings
• Collaborating with other researchers to produce presentations on data found to educate patients to increase the awareness on colon cancer screening processes

Diabetes Optimization QI Project

• Supported by OntarioMD’s EMR Practice Enhancement Program
• Using OSCAR EMR to develop reports to aid physicians in reaching optimization targets

• Planning camp activates ranging from arts and crafts to sports and interactive games for children ages 4-6
• Providing a weekly progress report to parents highlighting achievements and/or behavioural issues.

• Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
• Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.