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Sahibzada Muhammad Usman

Palo Alto,CA

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented medical doctor with broad clinical exposure across medical, surgical, and psychiatric settings. Experienced in inpatient and emergency care, high-dependency unit management, psychiatric assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Strong clinical judgment with excellent communication, documentation, and patient-centered care skills. Actively pursuing advanced training in psychiatry.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatry Resident

Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center
Karachi, Pakistan
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patient mental health and treatment needs.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions, including psychotherapy techniques, to support patient recovery and well-being.
  • Monitored and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on observed outcomes and feedback.

Resident Medical Officer

Saifee Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Conducted patient assessments and developed care plans to enhance treatment accuracy.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting significant findings promptly.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency in patient care delivery.
  • Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with care team to develop assessment and treatment plans.
  • Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
  • Prescribed treatments and calculated pharmaceutical dosage and timing.
  • Anticipated patients' needs, conducted discharge planning and created individualized disease management and prevention plans.
  • Provided patient education and counseling, covering health status, test results, disease processes and discharge planning.

MEDICAL HOUSE OFFICER

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
Karachi, Sindh
06.2022 - 07.2023

Orthopedic Surgery: Minor Operation Theatre, Emergency & Trauma, Outpatient Department, Inpatient Department (06/2022- 09/2022)

  • Evaluated orthopedic patients, informed them of treatment options and carried out respective treatments; treated around 35 or more patients per day.
  • Assessed and tended to post-surgical patients, provided post-operative care.
  • Independently performed multiple minor surgeries such as nail removal, ganglion cyst removal, abscess incision & drainage, digit amputations, diabetic foot wound care/ wound debridement, k-wire removal, etc.
  • Assisted in major surgeries for hip replacement, knee replacement, open reduction of long bones, etc.
  • In charge of emergency procedures such as close reduction of fractures, wound debridement, successfully treating joint dislocations, assessing and identifying fractures and dislocations clinically and radiologically, etc.

General Surgery: Minor Operation Theatre, Emergency & Trauma, Outpatient Department, Inpatient Department (09/2022- 12/2022)

  • Evaluated, assessed, and diagnosed patients with common medical conditions requiring surgery.
  • Treated patients with conditions such as acute abdomen, endocrine cancers, hernias, varicose veins, trauma wounds such as gunshot & stabbing.
  • Assisted in major surgeries such as cholecystectomy, laparoscopic hernia repair, etc.
  • Observed hyperthermic intra-peritoneal chemotherapy.
  • In charge of managing and following up with post-operative patients.

General Medicine: Emergency, Inpatient Department, Outpatient Department (01/2023- 04/2023)

  • Diagnosed & assessed common medical conditions in patients.
  • Managed patients in the high dependency unit with diabetic keto acidosis, decompensated chronic liver disease, CKD (chronic kidney disease), severe respiratory conditions, tetanus, organophosphate poisoning, etc.
  • Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.

Psychiatry: Emergency, Inpatient Department, Outpatient Department (04/2023- 07/2023)

  • Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental health conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, hypochondriasis, personality disorders, etc.
  • Identified and differentiated between underlying organic causes of mental conditions and psychological disorders.
  • Regularly counseled patients with mental health conditions, and organized effective treatment plans.
  • Supervised and taught medical students about common psychiatric conditions, how to evaluate for these conditions, and how to effectively manage patients with these conditions.
  • Attended regular seminars on clinical psychology by renowned clinicians.

SURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Dr. Abdul Naveed Khan
Karachi, Pakistan
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
  • Assisted surgeon during major surgeries such as laminectomy, ventricular shunt placement, micro discectomy, etc.
  • Assisted surgeon during other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
  • Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
  • Provided counseling on emotional problems of daily living while promoting wellness and health maintenance.
  • Educated patients and families on normal growth and development information.

Education

Family Medicine Regional Diploma - Family Medicine

Agha Khan University Hospital
Karachi, Sindh
11.2024

M.B.B.S - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Ziauddin Medical College
Karachi, Sindh
12.2017

Skills

  • Blood drawing
  • Intravenous & intramuscular injections
  • Foley's Catheterization
  • Assessment & diagnosis of common conditions
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • Interpreting Radiographs
  • Interpreting ECG
  • Interpreting arterial blood gases
  • Post-operative/ follow-up care
  • General physical examinations
  • MMSE (mini- mental state examination)
  • Exceptional at taking medical & psychiatric history of patients
  • Communication (interpersonal, written, verbal, active listening)
  • Medical counseling
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Organization
  • Collaboration
  • Teaching
  • Clinical documentation
  • Mental health evaluation
  • Diagnostic assessment
  • Therapeutic counseling
  • Diagnostic test evaluation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Trauma-informed care

Timeline

Psychiatry Resident

Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center
06.2024 - 04.2025

Resident Medical Officer

Saifee Hospital
12.2023 - 06.2024

MEDICAL HOUSE OFFICER

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2023

SURGICAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Dr. Abdul Naveed Khan
11.2021 - 05.2022

Family Medicine Regional Diploma - Family Medicine

Agha Khan University Hospital

M.B.B.S - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Ziauddin Medical College