Saher Taufiq Mannan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Personable and compassionate, equipped with foundational knowledge in clinical practices and patient care. Understanding of medical terminology and patient communication, along with technical skills in basic medical procedures and record-keeping. Committed to providing quality care and supporting healthcare team in delivering efficient and effective patient services. Offering solid foundation in medical sciences, ready to learn and grow within clinical environment. Contributes strong academic background in health-related studies, complemented by skills in patient interaction and data management. Ready to use and develop medical terminology and patient care skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Extern
Lincolnwood Medical Center/GEC clinic
09.2024 - Current
- I rotated with Dr
- Rahim at Lincolnwood Medical Center and Phoenix center/GEC clinics
- We rotated in outpatient clinic, addressed concerns of telemedicine medicine patients as well as in person pts
- We got to speak with patients visiting his clinic
- After, we would write up an assessment and plan
- We had days to discuss cases and the best way to manage them
- Presentations by the end of week on any psychiatric topic by each student
- Didactics, discussion of psychiatric cases on every Thursday
Clinical Extern
Norman Regional Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Rotated with Dr
- Lubna Mirza in the Internal Medicine/Endocrinology department, conducting clinics via Zoom and interacting with patients
- Participated in Harvard lectures, HIPAA training, and Endocrinology lectures before Zoom meetings with Dr
- Lubna
- Engaged in daily discussions of internal medicine/endocrinology Board Review questions
- Presented on internal medicine/endocrinology topics and worked on research articles/abstracts in groups of 3/4 clinical externs
- Attended Cardiology and Endocrinology Grand Rounds at Baylor University and Oklahoma University
- Obtained certifications in Good Clinical Practice and Comprehensive Diabetes Certification Course with the Endocrine Society
- This was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life
- Dr Lubna is the best mentor, as she was highly invested in making sure we learn the most from this rotation
- The best part of this rotation was that it taught me to be a good writer and public speaker by having Toastmasters group meetings
Clinical Extern
SS medical Services/Ogden Medical Group
08.2024 - 09.2024
- I rotated with Dr
- Sitara Sharif in Family Medicine clinic
- We had in person clinical shifts, where we got to speak with patients visiting her clinic
- After, we would write up an assessment and plan
- We had days to discuss cases and the best way to manage them
- Learnt how to use EMR, recording patient details on EMR and how to interact with insurance companies for the patients
- Dealt with pediatric, psychiatric pts and patients with various ob/gyn or clinical illnesses
- Learnt how to do dipstick test, cryotherapy for warts and urine culture/analysis
- This experience taught me how to be ethically responsible as a doctor and how to deal with patients from different races, castes, and religions equally, irrespective of their color or language
- The Physician taught us to be empathic and responsible for whatever decision we make for the patient
Content Writer
PNC SOLUTION
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured accuracy and consistency in all written materials through diligent proofreading and editing.
- Developed content for variety of topics, ranging from technical to lifestyle, for multiple websites.
- Streamlined content production processes through effective project management and collaboration with team members.
Resident Medical Officer (Nephrology)
SIUT (Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation)
02.2023 - 06.2023
- During my time in the Nephrology department and Dialysis Unit, I worked closely with a range of medical professionals, including Attending Physicians, Residents, Fellows, RMOs, house officers, and students
- My duties involved overseeing the well-being of dialysis patients, documenting their progress, managing complications, and coordinating medication and lab tests
- I also participated in morning rounds and gained hands-on experience in procedures like CV catheter insertion and operating portable echocardiograms on dialysis patients
- I left the position to prepare for the step 2 exam
Resident Medical Officer (Pediatrics)
ChildLife Foundation (Sindh Government Hospital)
06.2022 - 09.2022
- During my time in the pediatric ER, outpatient, and inpatient settings, I engaged with consultants, resident medical officers, patients, and attendants
- My responsibilities included comprehensive patient care, history and examination, management of pediatric and neonates in the ER, documenting progress notes in EMR, and ordering medication and labs
- I closely monitored critical neonates, assisted in the resuscitation room, managed pediatric patients, and dealt with cases like Sepsis, Shock, Arrhythmia, and more
- Additionally, I encountered unique cases such as leprosy in a child and pertussis in unvaccinated children
- I am certified in PALS and actively participated in morning and noon conferences
House Officer (Surgery/Orthopedic)
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
06.2021 - 12.2021
- During my Compulsory Internship post-graduation at JPMC, Karachi, I rotated in the general surgery and orthopedic department
- I attended morning rounds, hand-offs, and 32-hour on-call duties every week
- My responsibilities included conducting evaluations and monitoring of inpatients, writing progress notes, admission orders, and discharge summaries
- I actively participated in patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic planning, procedures, engagement with families, and the seamless transition of care
- Additionally, I performed various procedures such as phlebotomy, wound dressings, suturing, and assisted in laparoscopic surgeries
- I also handled trauma patients in the ER and shifted them to minor OT for immediate surgeries
House Officer (Internal Medicine)
Creek General Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
- As part of the compulsory Rotating Medical Internship, I rotated in the internal medicine department with 32-hour calls every fourth day
- I took patients' histories, wrote progress notes, and drafted discharge summaries during my rotation
- I presented daily ward cases to the attending physician and assisted him in medicine OPD
- I also rotated in the emergency department for three weeks during my internship to see cases of medicine, providing immediate care and assisting in their admission or referral if needed
- I was vigilant in providing care to avoid the deterioration of critical patients
Clinical Clerk (Medicine)
Baylor St Luke's Medical Center
11.2018 - 12.2018
- As a clinical clerk in the internal medicine department, I worked closely with Dr
- Shamoon Ahmed, accompanying him on morning rounds and assisting with patient care
- My responsibilities included interacting with patients, taking histories, conducting physical examinations, and reviewing medical records and lab results
- As I gained expertise, Dr
- Shamoon assigned me additional duties, such as reviewing imaging and test results
- This experience taught me effective patient care and management, as well as how to organize treatment plans with physicians and their families
- This experience played a pivotal role in instilling in me sense of compassion and empathy, confirming my love for medicine and influencing my decision to pursue medicine in future
Undergraduate Researcher/Investigator and Author
United Medical and Dental College
11.2017 - 04.2018
- During my 3rd year of medical school, I led a research project on breast cancer risk factors in Karachi, Pakistan, alongside fellow students
- We collected data from oncology units in various hospitals and hypothesized that reproductive factors played a minimal role in comparison to Western countries
- Our findings confirmed positive family history and late age at natural menopause as significant risk factors
- I was responsible for literature search, writing the research synopsis, and coordinating the group's efforts
- This experience honed my teamwork and leadership skills
- Although we obtained approval to present the abstract, financial constraints prevented us from publishing the research in a journal
Content Writer
Creatics
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Improved content quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating industry trends.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Education
M.B.,B.S. -
United Medical & Dental College
11.2020
Undergraduate Researcher/Investigator and Author -
United Medical and Dental College
04.2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare ethics
- Mental health awareness
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
- Comprehensive Diabetes Certification Course with the Endocrine Society, 10/2024, 10/2026
- Good Clinical Practice, 10/2023, 10/2026
- PALS CERTIFICATION 2022
- First aid course from Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
- Ambassador for World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) from 2009-2012
- Represented Brunei in Model United Nations (ROTMUN) in 2013
- Represented in The International School Model United Nations (TISMUN)
- ECFMG CERTIFICATION 2023- 2027
Affiliations
- IMG helping hands
- Project IMG
Preferredname
Saher
Genderpronouns
She/Her/Hers
Aamcid
16217788
Publications
- Assessment of effects of diabetes mellitus on interventional outcome in patients with non-ST-myocardial infarction, Amrit Pal Kaur Brar, Deepika Davalath, Deepa Kosuru, Taha Sajjad, Neelima Gaddam, Sudha Srivalli Konakanchi, Dr Naghmi Mehmood, Bhavika Agrawal, Saher Taufiq, 03/2022, International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine, 5, 2, 32-34, https://doi.org/10.3., https://www.comedjournal.com/articles/236/5-2-6-785.pdf
- Assessment of role of homocysteine in coronary heart disease, M. Y. Mansuri, Srinidhi Cheeti, D. Davalath, B. Nasyrlaeva, Vyshnav R. Menon, P. Parmar, S. M.M Elnagar, S. Konakanchi, S. Vengasseri, G. Singh, R. Vohra, M.Mangrio, K. S. Walia, P.Sarker, Saher Taufiq, 06/2022, International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine, 5, 3, 11-13, https://doi.org/10.3., https://www.comedjournal.com/articles/242/5-3-1-464.pdf
Extracurricular Activities
Music, Playing guitar and singing since 8th grade. Singing, Fond of singing since childhood. Poetry, Writing poetry.
Addresses
Permanent :6B/2 22nd street khayaban e tanzeem dha ph 5, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 6B/2 22nd street khayaban e tanzeem dha ph 5, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Current: 5129 S harper Avenue, 60615,
Chicago,Illinois
Timeline
Clinical Extern
Lincolnwood Medical Center/GEC clinic
09.2024 - Current
Clinical Extern
SS medical Services/Ogden Medical Group
08.2024 - 09.2024
Clinical Extern
Norman Regional Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Resident Medical Officer (Nephrology)
SIUT (Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation)
02.2023 - 06.2023
Resident Medical Officer (Pediatrics)
ChildLife Foundation (Sindh Government Hospital)
06.2022 - 09.2022
Content Writer
PNC SOLUTION
02.2022 - 09.2023
House Officer (Surgery/Orthopedic)
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
06.2021 - 12.2021
House Officer (Internal Medicine)
Creek General Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
Clinical Clerk (Medicine)
Baylor St Luke's Medical Center
11.2018 - 12.2018
Undergraduate Researcher/Investigator and Author
United Medical and Dental College
11.2017 - 04.2018
Content Writer
Creatics
01.2017 - 02.2018
M.B.,B.S. -
United Medical & Dental College
Undergraduate Researcher/Investigator and Author -
United Medical and Dental College
- Comprehensive Diabetes Certification Course with the Endocrine Society, 10/2024, 10/2026
- Good Clinical Practice, 10/2023, 10/2026
- PALS CERTIFICATION 2022
- First aid course from Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
- Ambassador for World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) from 2009-2012
- Represented Brunei in Model United Nations (ROTMUN) in 2013
- Represented in The International School Model United Nations (TISMUN)
- ECFMG CERTIFICATION 2023- 2027
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