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Saqib Shaikh

El Paso,TX

Summary

A medical and musical professional with profound dedication to his craft, with a deep interest in of the field of neurology. Interested in working clinically and in research. Currently applying to residency for neurology.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Orchestral Violinist

Various
Houston, TX
08.2015 - Current
  • Performed as a substitute violinist in the Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera from 2015 to 2019 in both 1st and 2nd violin sections.
  • Served as concertmaster for the Texas Medical Center Orchestra during the 2018-2019 season
  • Assumed the role of Associate Concertmaster with the Durham Medical Orchestra while pursuing my graduate studies in Durham, NC.
  • Performed with excellence in the 1st Violin section for two consecutive seasons (2021-2022 and 2022-2023) with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra.

Graduate Researcher

Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
Durham, NC
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Engaged in graduate research activities within the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience lab, directed by Tobias Overath at the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
  • Contributed to a project studying brain processing of auditory stimuli in tonal and atonal language speakers
  • Used EEG technology to capture brainstem signals, and contributed to the development of a program in Matlab for more efficient interpretation

Private Violin Instructor

Self
Houston And El Paso, TX
10.2016 - 05.2023
  • Began instructing violin lessons as an undergraduate at the University of Houston, and later continued offering private instruction while attending medical school in El Paso
  • Instructed both young and adult learners of various ages, from 6 to 42 years old.
  • Successfully mentored talented students to excel in their middle and high school orchestras, along with participation in prestigious local TMEA All-Region orchestras.
  • Enabled several students from Houston and El Paso to be recognized as participants in the prestigious TMEA All-State Orchestras.

Emergency Medical Technician

Duke Health
Durham, NC
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
  • Assessed the scene of an accident or incident before providing medical assistance.
  • Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.

Medical Scribe

HCA Kingwood Medical Center
Houston, TX
07.2017 - 05.2019
  • Observed examinations and procedures performed by physicians to document findings accurately in the EMR system.
  • Performed data entry of patient information, including demographics, vital signs, lab results, and other pertinent information.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in use of software programs utilized within healthcare setting.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Northwest Physician Associates
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Served as site coordinator for clinical research at a private Internal Medicine practice in Northwest Houston
  • Efficiently sorted and arranged patient information and data for a study investigating the efficacy of oral GLP-1 agonist drugs.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards for the clinic's research activities

Education

M.D. -

TTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
El Paso
05-2025

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Duke University
Durham, NC
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology, with a minor in Mathematics

University of Houston
Houston, TX
06-2018

Skills

  • Determination
  • Leadership
  • Perseverance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Statistical Analysis via R and JMP
  • Programming Languages: Java, Matlab

Affiliations

  • I am a lifelong basketball fan. I also played basketball in high school, and coached youth leagues in college. My favorite team are the Houston Rockets, and watching the NBA Playoffs and Finals has been a yearly tradition in my life
  • I've been learning the piano for 2 years now. I recently passed my Grade 8 ABRSM exam for the instrument
  • I love reading about history, particularly that of Eurasia and the Balkans

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Professional
French
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Russian
Elementary

Timeline

Graduate Researcher

Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
08.2019 - 03.2020

Emergency Medical Technician

Duke Health
08.2019 - 03.2020

Clinical Research Coordinator

Northwest Physician Associates
08.2018 - 04.2019

Medical Scribe

HCA Kingwood Medical Center
07.2017 - 05.2019

Private Violin Instructor

Self
10.2016 - 05.2023

Orchestral Violinist

Various
08.2015 - Current

M.D. -

TTUHSC El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Duke University

Bachelor of Science - Biology, with a minor in Mathematics

University of Houston

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