Saima Durrani
Woodbridge,USA
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Researcher at NIH with a robust background in OBGYN and internal medicine, showcasing exceptional problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills. Excelled in disease diagnosis and management across diverse settings, including Al-Bukariya General Hospital. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, contributing to significant advancements in clinical research and patient care. Multilingual communicator in English, Urdu, and Hindi, enhancing team collaboration and patient interactions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Researcher
NIH
05.2023 - Current
- Currently working on an NIH-funded clinical research based on investigating the long-term effects of COVID-19 in the adult population.
- Assist with screening and recruitment of subjects following inclusion and exclusion criteria, a skill that aligns with CDIS, as it involves identifying criteria for different DRGs.
- Coordinate and monitor research activities – corresponds to CDIS, i.e., working in coordination between clinical providers and reimbursement officials by explaining different DRGs.
- Collect and analyze pertinent data by detailed chart reviews; CDIS consults clinical staff for clarification of conflicting, incomplete data in the health records.
- Maintaining the database in EDC, i.e., REDCap, connects with CDIS by submitting electronic DRGs for reimbursement.
- Preparing periodic reports regarding the patients' completed visits aligns with CDIS by the completion of the queries reports resolved, which results in higher reimbursement.
- Identify and report adverse events (AE), protocol deviations (PD), severity of illness (SOI), and risk of mortality (ROM).
Teaching
Prince William County Public School System
Dumfries, USA
10.2014 - 05.2023
Resident Medical Officer OBGYN
Al-Bukariya General Hospital
Al-Gassim, Saudi Arabia
09.2003 - 07.2005
Medical Officer
Family Outpatient Clinic
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2001 - 02.2002
Resident Medical Officer
Life Care Medical Center
Karachi, Pakistan
06.1999 - 12.2000
Resident Medical Officer
Aziz Medical Center
Karachi, Pakistan
05.1998 - 12.1998
Resident Medical Officer
Zain al Abideen General Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
04.1997 - 10.1997
Intern
Shahid Clinic
Karachi, Pakistan
01.1997 - 04.1997
Medical House Officer - Internal Medicine
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
Karachi, Pakistan
06.1996 - 12.1996
Medical House Officer - OBGYN
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
Karachi, Pakistan
12.1995 - 06.1996
Education
Science courses reviewed - Introductory Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Introductory Microbiology, Statistics I, Introductory Biochemistry, Developmental Psychology, Anatomy & Physiology II, Anatomy & Physiology I
Northern Virginia Community College
12.2022
Doctor of Medicine - Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Karachi, Pakistan01.1995
High School diploma - Pre-Medical (Biology)
St. Lawrence's Convent School
Karachi, Pakistan01.1989
Skills
- Disease diagnosis & management
- Abstract and interpret medical information
- Team player
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medical Terminology
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite
- Multilingual in English, Urdu & Hindi
Certification
- Full Medical Licensure, Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC)
- Certified member of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
- ACDIS-Approved CDI Apprentice
- Member ACDIS
Languages
Full Professional, Full Professional, Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Researcher
NIH
05.2023 - Current
Teaching
Prince William County Public School System
10.2014 - 05.2023
Resident Medical Officer OBGYN
Al-Bukariya General Hospital
09.2003 - 07.2005
Medical Officer
Family Outpatient Clinic
07.2001 - 02.2002
Resident Medical Officer
Life Care Medical Center
06.1999 - 12.2000
Resident Medical Officer
Aziz Medical Center
05.1998 - 12.1998
Resident Medical Officer
Zain al Abideen General Hospital
04.1997 - 10.1997
Intern
Shahid Clinic
01.1997 - 04.1997
Medical House Officer - Internal Medicine
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
06.1996 - 12.1996
Medical House Officer - OBGYN
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
12.1995 - 06.1996
Science courses reviewed - Introductory Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Introductory Microbiology, Statistics I, Introductory Biochemistry, Developmental Psychology, Anatomy & Physiology II, Anatomy & Physiology I
Northern Virginia Community College
Doctor of Medicine - Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
Jinnah Sindh Medical University
High School diploma - Pre-Medical (Biology)
St. Lawrence's Convent School
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