Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Leadership And Teaching Experience
Research
Timeline
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Sarah Yousofzai

Honolulu,USA

Summary

Most Meaningful - Volunteering to support new immigrants has been a deeply meaningful experience for me. I find great fulfillment in empowering them with knowledge to navigate the complexities of a new country. Witnessing their relief and understanding as they gain confidence in making a new home is truly rewarding.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Community Expert

International Rescue Committee
San Diego, USA
08.2023 - Current
  • Helping new Afghan immigrants navigate the U.S. healthcare system by explaining how it works and the importance of preventive care
  • Teaching immigrants about common health issues, preventive measures, and the importance of regular check-ups, vaccinations, and screenings, which may differ from their home countries.
  • Providing information about available resources, such as community health centers, free clinics, and support groups, ensuring they have access to the care they need.
  • Most Meaningful - Volunteering to support new immigrants has been a deeply meaningful experience for me. I find great fulfillment in empowering them with knowledge to navigate the complexities of a new country. Witnessing their relief and understanding as they gain confidence in making a new home is truly rewarding.

OB Hospitalist Fellowship

Cure International Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed an inpatient obstetrics and gynecology service, averaging 200 patients per week
  • Led obstetrical care, with a focus on diabetes, obesity, and hypertension in pregnancy, postnatal care, cervical cancer screening, and management of molar pregnancy and choriocarcinoma
  • Managed post-fetal loss care, family planning counseling, medical treatment of unruptured ectopic pregnancy, post-menopausal hormone therapy, advanced infertility management, and treatment
  • Led surgical procedures routinely contributed to the work of the team on cesarean section, hysterectomy, anterior/posterior colporrhaphy, uterine/ovarian tumors management and therapy, vaginoplasty, laceration, and fistula repair/management, laparotomy (for raptured ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cystectomy, ovarian torsion)
  • Stayed as the on-call doctor for outpatient clinic consultations
  • Supervised and trained Family Medicine physicians and provided didactic education
  • Managed telehealth program that provided care and health education initiatives for women living in remote areas with low access to medical care

Volunteer Physician

Doctors of Afghanistan for COVID-19
Kabul, Afghanistan
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Volunteered with Doctors of Afghanistan for COVID-19, providing essential healthcare services during the pandemic.
  • Prepared telehealth consultations for women unable to receive in-person care during lockdowns, ensuring continued access to medical advice and support.
  • Developed and delivered online lectures to increase awareness of OB/GYN-related topics among women, enhancing their knowledge and health literacy.
  • Provided consultations on contraceptive methods, offering guidance and support to women seeking family planning options.
  • Collaborated with a team of healthcare professionals to address the unique challenges posed by the pandemic, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to patient care.

Volunteer

Afghanistan Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AFSOG)
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Supported CME workshops on women’s health and OB/GYN emergencies
  • Assisted with national symposium logistics and event coordination
  • Provided technical and outreach support for rural training programs
  • Contributed to advocacy campaigns on maternal health
  • Helped prepare educational content and communication materials

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident

Rabia Balkhi National Hospital
Kabul, Afghanistan
06.2015 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: One of the top multidisciplinary hospitals in the capital provides a complex range of services
  • Supervised junior residents and medical students and handled calls
  • Led routine prenatal care and obstetrical care, c-sections, management of PID, contraception and STD counseling, IUD placement, and implant insertion
  • Contributed to daily morning reports, bedside teaching, didactic lectures, and completed rotations in surgery, pediatrics, and internal medicine wards
  • Conducted cesarean section, normal vaginal delivery and operative vaginal delivery, post fetal loss care, molar pregnancy management (D&C/E&C), abdominal/vaginal hysterectomy, management of vaginal prolapse (ring and surgical management), anterior/posterior colporrhaphy, laparotomy (for ruptured ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion, ovarian cystectomy), vaginal laceration/episiotomy repair
  • One of the top multidisciplinary hospitals in the capital provides a complex range of services

Education

University of Hawaiʻi Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program -

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI
07-2025

OB Hospitalist Fellowship -

Afghanistan
08.2021

OB/GYN Residency -

Kabul, Afghanistan
12.2019

MD -

Kabul Medical University
Kabul, Afghanistan
03.2015

Skills

  • Health advocacy
  • Team collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Leadership
  • Research

Affiliations

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
  • Afghanistan Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AFSOG)
  • Afghanistan Medical Council (AMC)

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Pashto, Native
  • Dari, Fluent
  • Urdu, Fluent

Awards

  • Doctor of the Year, Cure International & Rabia Balkhi Hospitals
  • Young Leaders in Maternal and Child Health, St. Mary's College, 03/2015
  • Honor Graduate, Abu Ali Sina Medical School, 03/2007

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer Community Expert, International Rescue Committee, 08/2023, Present, San Diego, CA, Helping new Afghan immigrants navigate the U.S. healthcare system., Teaching immigrants about common health issues and preventive measures., Providing information about available resources.
  • Volunteer Physician, Volunteer Doctors of Afghanistan for COVID-19, 05/2020, 05/2021, Kabul, Afghanistan, Provided essential healthcare services during the pandemic., Prepared telehealth consultations for women., Developed and delivered online lectures.
  • Volunteer, Afghanistan Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AFSOG), 2017, 2020, Kabul, Afghanistan, Supported CME workshops on women’s health., Assisted with national symposium logistics., Provided technical and outreach support.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching movies with my partner
  • Hiking and exploring nature
  • Writing reflections on women’s health
  • Cooking Afghan dishes
  • Exploring global health systems

Leadership And Teaching Experience

  • Lecturer, OB/GYN Department, Abu Ali Sina Medical School
  • Didactic Instructor, NS Dennis MD Medical Corporation
  • Fellowship Mentor, Cure International Hospital

Research

  • Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Chronic Hypertension: A Retrospective Study, 03/2015, https://www.cureus.com/dashboard/my_documents#:~:text=Maternal%20and%20Neonatal%20Outcomes%20in%20Pregnant%20Women%20With%20Chronic%20Hypertension%3A%20A%20Retrospective%20Study%20of%2050%20Cases
  • Prevalence, Clinical Features, and Management of Cervical Polyps: A One-Year Study at Rabia Balkhi, https://www.cureus.com/articles/199367-prevalence-clinical-features-and-management-of-cervical-polyps-a-one-year-study-at-rabia-balkhi-hospital-in-afghanistan
  • Knowledge on Menstruation and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene Management Among Adolescent Girls in Kabul Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study, Submitted
  • Acute Onset Budd–Chiari Syndrome Postpartum: A Tragic Case Report of Missed Diagnosis and Rapid Deterioration, https://www.cureus.com/articles/296835-acute-onset-budd-chiari-syndrome-in-the-postpartum-period-a-case-of-missed-diagnosis-leading-to-rapid-deterioration
  • Mifepristone’s Efficacy for Symptomatic Relief and Size Reduction in Uterine Fibroids, https://www.cureus.com/articles/311612-mifepristones-efficacy-for-symptomatic-relief-and-size-reduction-in-uterine-fibroids-a-2023-prospective-observational-study-at-rabia-balkhi-hospital-afghanistan#!/
  • Prevalence, Clinical Features, and Management of Uterine Isthmocele Following Cesarean Sections, https://em.ijsopen.org/uploads/66d209aa78ebcCOMPLETE%20ISTHMOCELE%20ARTICLE.docx
  • Complex Gastrocolic Fistula in a Young Woman with Crohn’s Disease: A Case Report and Review, https://ijclinmedcasereports.com/volume-43-issue-3/
  • Evolving Horizons in Pediatric Leukemia: Novel Insights, Challenges, and the Journey Ahead, https://www.cureus.com/publish/articles/278370-evolving-horizons-in-pediatric-leukemia-novel-insights-challenges-and-the-journey-ahead/preview

Timeline

Volunteer Community Expert

International Rescue Committee
08.2023 - Current

Volunteer Physician

Doctors of Afghanistan for COVID-19
05.2020 - 05.2021

OB Hospitalist Fellowship

Cure International Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2021

Volunteer

Afghanistan Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AFSOG)
01.2017 - 01.2020

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident

Rabia Balkhi National Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2019

University of Hawaiʻi Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program -

University of Hawaii at Manoa

OB Hospitalist Fellowship -

OB/GYN Residency -

MD -

Kabul Medical University

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