Saarah Alkhairy, MD MBA
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Board Eligible Psychiatrist adept at treating patients with diverse conditions and socioeconomic backgrounds. Extensive experience in academic settings, inpatient psychiatric facilities, children/adolescent services, and outpatient services. Provided lectures and training to medical students in inpatient and outpatient settings. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Maintained a leadership position for all four years of residential training.
Resident Representative: 2020-2023
Chief Resident: 2023-2024
Graduated Residency: June 2024
NPI: 1104440361
License #: 036.161629 (Illinois); MD486246 (Pennsylvania); FA4352100 (Georgia)
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attending Psychiatrist
St. Bernard's Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Led a team of mental health professionals to deliver high-quality psychiatric services in a busy inpatient and outpatient clinic setting.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care by effectively communicating with medical professionals, therapists, and social workers.
- Provided medication management services to patients requiring pharmacological intervention, closely monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed.
- Served as a mentor and educator for psychiatry residents and medical students during their rotations at the facility, fostering an environment conducive to learning and professional growth.
- Contributed to high patient satisfaction ratings by providing empathetic support, actively listening to concerns, and adapting treatments to meet individual needs while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters within electronic medical records systems, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate treatment and follow-up care for each patient.
Teaching Faculty
Loretto Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, promoting a comprehensive understanding of course material.
- Inspired critical thinking in students through thought-provoking lectures and assignments.
- Cultivated a positive environment that fostered respect, collaboration, and inclusivity among diverse learners.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Moonlighter
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Managed a load of 20-30 patients (adults, geriatrics, children/adolescents) per day in inpatient settings independently
- Utilized experience and skills in residency to effectively manage and treat patients of diverse backgrounds
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Psychiatry Resident
Loretto Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Managed a load of 15 patients in inpatient settings and 20 patients in outpatient settings per day efficiently
- Completed paperwork for prior authorizations, disabilities, school forms, petitions, and certifications
- Ordered, executed, and analyzed diagnostic tests to further investigate patient conditions
- Prescribed treatments and calculated pharmaceutical dosage and timing
- Performed rounds daily to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients, and discuss medication lists in inpatient settings
- Supervised and led treatment teams in inpatient settings
- Monitored patient's progress and worked closely with other professionals to increase quality and efficiency of treatment
- Trained in multiple socioeconomic settings
- Lectured and supervised medical students in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Gathered and maintained patient information obtained from collateral
- Advised or informed guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Elected as "Resident Representative" for first three years of residency
- Elected as "Chief Resident" for last year of residency
- Participated in General Medication Education meetings from 2020 - 2024
Assistant to Dean in Clinical Sciences
Windsor University School Of Medicine
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Lectured over 12-15 students weekly on high-yield psychiatry topics
- Interpreted and applied academic standards to communicate complex policies and procedures to students and faculty
- Articulated and represented unit interests in discussions with faculty
- Oversaw regular assessment of goals and objectives of academic affairs activities
- Coordinated collection and analysis of data related to student academic progress
- Assisted in creating clinical curriculum for core and elective rotations
Education
MBA - Health Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2016
M.D. - Medicine
University of Seychelles American Institute of Med
Seychelles04.2013
Skills
- Multidisciplinary rounds
- Psychiatric consultations
- Lectures and training to medical students and residents
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Psychotherapeutic interventions
- Proficient with various word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Treatment plan creation
- Treatment administration including LAIs
- Best practices and standards
- Leadership and organization role
- Experience in multiple EMRs including Meditech, Bedboard, NextGen, and HCS
- GME contribution
Certification
- Licensed Physician and Surgeon: #036.161629 (Illinois), #MD486246 (Pennsylvania); #FA4352100 (Georgia)
- Licensed Physician Controlled Substance: #336.119883 (Illinois), #FA4352100 (Georgia)
- Drug Enforcement Administration, #FA1959014
Accomplishments
- (2020 - present) Training and lecturing medical students in GME-Accredited residency program
- (2020) Presented "The Prevalence, Severity, and Resolution of Social Anxiety Post-COVID-19 Isolation" at Loretto Hospital's Research Symposium
- (2021-2022) Physician in Training Chair for Indian American Medical Association (IAMA)
- (2021) Conducted the first Wellness Health Fair between Loretto Hospital and IAMA
- (2021-2022) Presented "The Discussion of Factors that are Commonly Correlated with Greater Than Two Psychiatric Admissions in the Last Twelve Consecutive Months" at Loretto Hospital's Research Symposium
- (2020-2023) Elected "Resident Representative" of residency class
- (2023-2024) Elected "Chief Resident" of residency class
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi/Urdu
Limited Working
Timeline
Attending Psychiatrist
St. Bernard's Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Teaching Faculty
Loretto Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Moonlighter
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Assistant to Dean in Clinical Sciences
Windsor University School Of Medicine
09.2021 - 11.2022
Psychiatry Resident
Loretto Hospital
07.2020 - Current
MBA - Health Administration
Western Governors University
M.D. - Medicine
University of Seychelles American Institute of Med
- Licensed Physician and Surgeon: #036.161629 (Illinois), #MD486246 (Pennsylvania); #FA4352100 (Georgia)
- Licensed Physician Controlled Substance: #336.119883 (Illinois), #FA4352100 (Georgia)
- Drug Enforcement Administration, #FA1959014
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