Saqib Minhaj, MBBS
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Aspiring International Medical Graduate with a strong interest in Internal Medicine and a solid foundation in clinical assessment, patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates professionalism, effective communication and commitment to continuous learning through diverse clinical experiences. Seeking an Internal Medicine externship to further strengthen clinical skills and gain hands-on exposure to the U.S. healthcare system, with a long-term goal of pursuing Internal Medicine residency and delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demonstrator/ Educator
Swat Medical College, PAK
08.2025 - 01.2026
My duties involved teaching undergraduate medical students by conducting small group tutorials and practical demonstrations. Facilitated understanding of core physiological concepts through lab-based experiments, interactive sessions and case discussions. Supported faculty in preparing teaching materials, assessments, and evaluations. Guided students in interpreting experimental results and developing foundational clinical reasoning skills.
Medical Officer/Hospitalist
Saidu Sharif Medical Complex, PAK
08.2024 - 07.2025
My duties involved managing daily patient care on the medicine floor, conducting comprehensive rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary team, interpreted laboratory results and imaging studies to guide clinical decision-making and adjust management plans. Coordinated safe and efficient discharge planning, including medication reconciliation, patient education and appropriate outpatient follow-up to promote continuity of care.
PCP/Primary Care Physician
Sughra Shafi Medical Complex, PAK
07.2023 - 06.2024
My duties involved providing comprehensive outpatient care for a diverse patient population, managing acute and chronic medical conditions. Conducted thorough history and physical examinations, ordered and interpreted laboratory tests and imaging and developed individualized treatment plans. Emphasized preventive care, health maintenance and chronic disease management including diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Coordinated referrals to specialists when appropriate and ensured continuity of care through patient education, follow-up visits.
House Officer/Intern Doctor
Sughra Shafi Medical Complex , PAK
06.2022 - 05.2023
I Completed a structured 3-month rotation across Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology and General Surgery, providing exposure to diverse clinical settings. Actively participated in inpatient care including daily rounds, case presentations, order entry and progress note documentation. Assisted in perioperative care and procedures during Anesthesiology and General Surgery rotations and contributed to inpatient management in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. Engaged in family meetings, discharge planning and continuity of care under supervision of attending. This diverse experience broadened my clinical knowledge and strengthened my ability to manage patients across multiple specialties.
Education
USMLE Step 2 CK
04.2026
USMLE Step 1
12.2024
M.B.B.S/M.D. -
SAHARA Medical College, PAK
04.2022
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Administrative management
- Leadership and supervision
- Effective communication
- Educational program development
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Clinical expertise
- Teaching
Certification
- PMDC - Pakistan Medical and Dental Association, PAK
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS – Basic Life Support
Scholarly activities/Projects
- Occupational Safety Assessment - Public health Project
Sahara Medical College | July 2019
During my Community Medicine/ Public health rotation, I participated in occupational health field visits to various industrial workplaces, including textile, rice and sugar mills. I assisted in collecting and analyzing data related to worker health, occupational hazards, and workplace safety practices. Additionally, I interviewed employees to identify work-related injuries and health concerns, while evaluating existing safety measures and preventive strategies in industrial settings. This experience enhanced my understanding of occupational health risks and preventive medicine and I collaborated with team members to compile findings for an academic project.
- Cross-Sectional Study - Thrombocytopenia in Chronic Hepatitis C
Hematology Department, Sahara Medical College | July 2018 – December 2018
Participated as a medical student in a cross-sectional research study evaluating thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C under faculty mentorship. Contributed to literature review, patient data collection and assisted in data analysis. This experience strengthened my research skills, improved understanding of hematological complications of chronic liver disease and enhanced my ability to interpret clinical data in an academic setting.
- Cross-Sectional Study - Iron Deficiency Anemia
Sahara Medical College | July 2019
Conducted a community-based cross-sectional study assessing the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia. Collected and analyzed demographic and clinical data to identify nutritional and lifestyle-related risk factors. This project improved my understanding of public health research, epidemiology and preventive strategies aimed at addressing common nutritional deficiencies in the community.
Languages
English
Hindi
Urdu
Punjabi
Interests
Cycling, Mountain hiking, Cricket, Traveling and exploring new places, Gardening
Timeline
Demonstrator/ Educator
08.2025 - 01.2026
Medical Officer/Hospitalist
08.2024 - 07.2025
PCP/Primary Care Physician
07.2023 - 06.2024
House Officer/Intern Doctor
06.2022 - 05.2023
USMLE Step 2 CK
USMLE Step 1
M.B.B.S/M.D. -
SAHARA Medical College, PAK