SHAZIA NOREEN DURRANI
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic, committed, and progressive professional with fifteen years of exposure in Obstetrics. Competent in dealing with Obstetric emergencies, performing various major and minor Obstetrical procedures. Confident in handling ultrasounds, MVA, Hysteroscopy, colposcopies, pap smears, Hysterosalpingography, and Doppler Ultrasonography. Skilled in IUI, IVF, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, suction evacuations, perineal repairs, perineal cosmetic surgeries, perineal explorations, Internal iliac ligation, and abdominal hysterectomy. Excellent teaching skills, innovative strategies, and active initiatives towards the teaching of medical students, postgraduate trainees, midwives, nursing staff, and teachers training. Proficient in conducting and facilitating workshops, meetings, seminars, research coordination, data collection, analysis, and strategic conclusions. Experienced in scientific paper writing and delivering quality and safety presentations at different public and professional forums nationally and internationally.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Gynecologist
Aster Clinics
Kingdom of Bahrain
08.2020 - 02.2022
Consultant Gynecologist
Bahrain Specialist Hospital (KOB)
08.2018 - 07.2020
Consultant Gynecologist
Civil Hospital, Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau
Karachi, Pakistan
11.2017 - 06.2018
Consultant Gynecologist
Australian Concept Infertility Center
Karachi, Pakistan
02.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Registrar, Gynae/Obs
Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre
Karachi, Pakistan
10.2013 - 03.2018
Assistant Professor Gynae/Obs
United Medical and Dental College/Creek General Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
09.2012 - 03.2013
Instructor/Gynecologist
Aga Khan University Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
02.2011 - 01.2012
Consultant Gynecologist
Kidney Centre General Hospital/Fatmid Foundation
Quetta, Pakistan
09.2009 - 05.2010
Postgraduate Trainee Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maternal and Child Health Centre, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
Islamabad, Pakistan
01.2002 - 01.2007
Education
MBA - Health Care Management
Goldey Beacom College
01.2025
MRCOG -
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
02.2022
FCPS - Gynae & Obs
College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2009
MCPS - Gynae & Obs
College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2008
M.B.B.S - 1st Division
Punjab Medical College
01.1999
Skills
- Mentoring students on career paths and public speaking
- Adolescent counseling for preventive medicine
- Research journals, and publications in English newspapers
- Keen to conduct workshops or join as an educator or speaker voluntarily for women's health
- Reading books, latest journals, and research articles
- Yoga, aerobics, swimming, lawn tennis, gymnasium, tourism
- Baking, cooking, arranging parties on weekends
- Listening to favorite and latest music and watch movies, documentaries, drama series on Netflix
Affiliations
- Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecologist UK
- Goldey Beacom College, Delaware, USA
- Education Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), USA
- American Medical College (AMC)
- Pakistan Medical Council (PMC)
- National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), Bahrain
- Fellow of College of Physician and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)
- Member of College of Physician and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP)
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
- Sheikh Zyed University Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Science (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan
- American Association of Pro Life OBGYNS (AAPLOG)
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG)
- Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Pakistan (SOGP)
- South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SAFOG)
- The National Society of Leadership and Success (The NSLS FOUNDATION)
Certification
- Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMC), 01/01/01, Present
- National Health Regulatory Authority Bahrain, 01/01/18, 01/01/22
- Certified Infertility Specialist
- Certified IVF and Reproductive Medicine Fellow
- Certified Trainer for Contraceptive Device Implanon
- Certified Lifetime Member of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Pakistan, 01/01/13, Present
- Certified Lifetime Member of SAFOG, South Asian Foundation of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Certified Member of ISUOG, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Certified Approved Supervisor for Postgraduate Trainees for FCPS program by CPSP Pakistan, 01/01/15, Present
- Certified Member of EACCME, European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
- ECFMG certified, 03/01/25
- FACOG (Fellow College of Obstetricians And Gynecologists) certified, 06/01/25
Research And Publications
- Cervical Cancer Screening and Vaccination, Women Health Magazine Bahrain, 02/01/19
- Women Health Awareness, Women Health Bahrain, 08/01/19
- Diabetes in Pregnancy, Alkindi Specialized Hospital Magazine
- Establishing an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at MCH Centre PIMS Islamabad
- Validity of Risk Malignancy Index in Pre-Operative Evaluation of Ovarian Tumors, 01/01/05, 01/01/07
- Uterine Prolapse is Common Among Women and Recovery is Possible, Altabib Medical
- Updates of COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy, Pakistan Club Magazine Bahrain, 02/01/22
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Evaluating the safety and efficacy of same admission Cholecystectomy in Elderly Patients with non-severe Acute Cholangitis, DurraniSN, UdeN, OluwaseunOS , AlfyA, ACG 2025 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION SITE, 07/01/25, Accepted/In-Press
Poster Presentations
- Establishing an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) at the MCH centre PIMS Islamabad (Preliminary Audit), DurraniSN, YasmeenS, BatoolS, Annual Symposium of PIMS, 12/10/07, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Primary Aldosteronism in Resistant Hypertension: Diagnostic Inequities and Advances in the Precision Care Context, RupasinghePCD , DurraniSN, Abdelrahman NG, ENDO 2025, 07/14/25, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
Oral Presentations
Termination of pregnancy due to congenital anomalies at Jinnah Post Graduate Hospital Karachi: A tertiary care centre-based study, DurraniSN, BanoK, BhuttaS, 16TH BIENNIAL SOGP conference, 03/11/16, Lahore, Pakistan, https://www.lifepakistan.com/event/article/aspire-session-report
Presentations And Invited Lectures
- CME lecture as a speaker at Bahrain Specialist Hospital on Cervical Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Vaccination Update, 02/01/19
- Paper presentation and session conduction at JPMC Annual Symposium, 12/16/15
- CME lecture as a speaker at Bahrain Specialist Hospital, on usage and practical demonstration of Manual Vacuum Aspirator in Management of Early Pregnancy Miscarriage, 06/01/19
- CME lecture delivered as a speaker at Bahrain Specialist Hospital, SBAR Tool of Communication, 04/01/19
Languages
- English, Native language, Distinguished level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi, Fluent in speaking, writing, and listening.
- Arabic, Speaking and understanding.
Publications
- Mortality Related to Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Comprehensive Review, AdeyemiA H, Goswami R, AgbolaAS, DurraniSN, Journal of Advances in medicine and medical Research, 08/01/25, 37, 8, 241-252, Published, https://journaljammr.com/index.php/JAMMR/article/view/5920
- Prognosis Factors of the Co-Presentation of ARDS and Sepsis: A Systematic Review, BrownSM, Thwe HM , Goswami R, CobenaBravo TM , DurraniSN, Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 09/01/24, 36, 10, 13-24, Published, https://www.journaljammr.com/index.php/JAMMR/article/view/5584/11180
- The Role of Gut Microbiome in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emerging Treatment Strategies, IjeokwuR, GorayaS, HaqHM, DurraniSN, Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 09/01/24, 36, 10, 100-107, Published, https://www.journaljammr.com/index.php/JAMMR/article/view/5593/11207
Community Service
- Served as the General Secretary of the Pakistan Women Association Bahrain, working for the cause of aiding society with food, shelter, healthcare, and education through charitable initiatives., 01/01/98, Present
- Organized and spoke at community health awareness programs focused on breast cancer awareness.
- Delivered community-based lectures to raise awareness about cervical cancer prevention and vaccination.
- Conducted community-based lectures addressing teenage health issues in Pakistan and Bahrain.
- Educated communities through lectures on hand hygiene and disease prevention.
- Provided training for community health workers in post-delivery care for women.
- Trained community midwives in home delivery protocols and managing immediate complications.
- Educated and trained community midwives and Traditional Birth Attendants in Karachi, Pakistan, on techniques to prevent vaginal fistula.
- UNDP funded Fistula ward, was established at JPMC 2010-2013 for maternal fistula repair.
- Active role in training for MVA (Manual vacuum aspiration) for Post Abortion Care via IPAS/UNFPA/FIGO.
- Active role in training for project by MCHIP, & Family planning integration at JPMC for Postpartum IUCD (PPIUCD) insertion project.
- Actively conducted MVA training to postgraduate trainees, midwives, TBA in collaboration with National committees, NGOs (NCMNH, AMAN).
Workshops And Conferences Attended
- PIMS Symposium, 03/04/06, 03/06/06, PIMS, Islamabad
- Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Dissertation Writing Workshop, 02/01/03, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan, Lahore
- Introduction to Computer and Internet Workshop, 05/01/03, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan, Lahore
- Communication Skills Workshop, 12/01/02, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan, Lahore
- Primary Surgical Skills Workshop, 11/01/03, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan, Lahore
- Workshop on Communication Skills, 03/01/06, Maternal and Child Health Centre P.I.M.S. Islamabad
- Symposium on Fetomaternal Complications, 06/01/11, Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi
- Symposium on Diabetes in Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management, 07/01/11, Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi
- Symposium on Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy, 03/01/11, Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi
- Symposium on Liver Disorders in Pregnancy, 03/01/11, Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi
- Scientific manuscript writing workshop, 03/01/14, Dow University of Health Sciences
- Education and Planning workshop, 05/01/14, CPSP
- Supervisory Skills Workshop, 06/01/14, CPSP
- NIH (National Institute of Health) grant-taking workshop, 08/01/14, Aga Khan University
- Conference on reproductive health, 05/01/14, CPSP
- Assessment of Competence Workshop, 04/01/14, CPSP
- Workshop at AKUH on ALSO (Advance life support in obstetric care)
- Cervical Cancer Prevention, screening & colposcopy Training, 11/18/14
- Seminar on Physiology Immunology, Prevention of Preterm Birth, 09/05/15, Moven Pick Karachi
- Fistula Repair Workshop, 09/11/15, 09/13/15, SIUT
- International Health Conference at Sharjah (UAE) on Reproductive Health, 09/18/15, 09/20/15
- Male reproductive conference, 10/04/15, Marriott Karachi
- Lecture at PMA house on Hermaphroditism, 10/06/15
- Conference with international speakers on Genetic Disorders, 10/06/15
- International conference at Sharjah on updates of Gynecology, 10/16/15, 10/18/15
- CME on Cervical Cancer Prevention, 01/30/16, JPMC
- Laparoscopy / Hysteroscopy Workshop, 02/01/16, Patel Hospital Karachi
- Workshop for safe hysterectomy, 02/18/16, Kohi Goth hospital
- 7th Fertility Conference by SIRM, 02/20/16, 02/21/16, Moven Pick
- Workshop for SBA writing for supervisors, 02/17/16, CPSP
- SOGP Symposium, 03/11/16, 03/13/16, PC Lahore
- CME on Urogynecology, 03/30/16, Arena Club
- Revision course by Royal College of Gynecology UK, 06/03/16, 06/06/16, Zia Uddin University hospital
- Updates on Family Planning and Contraception, 09/24/16, Rotary club in collaboration with SOGP
- Recurrent Miscarriage and Sepsis in Gynae, 01/11/17, JPMC with SOGP
- JPMC 52nd Annual Symposium, 01/16/17, 01/19/17
- Cervical Cancer Prevention and Colposcopy Workshop, 06/30/17
- Royal College UK 2-day course for Practical training on MRCOG, 02/01/19, Dubai
- 5th Bahrain Obstetrics and Gynecology Club meeting, 02/28/19
- King Hamad Hospital Bahrain Laparoscopy workshop, 03/13/19, 03/14/19
Timeline
Consultant Gynecologist
Aster Clinics
08.2020 - 02.2022
Consultant Gynecologist
Bahrain Specialist Hospital (KOB)
08.2018 - 07.2020
Consultant Gynecologist
Civil Hospital, Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau
11.2017 - 06.2018
Consultant Gynecologist
Australian Concept Infertility Center
02.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Registrar, Gynae/Obs
Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre
10.2013 - 03.2018
Assistant Professor Gynae/Obs
United Medical and Dental College/Creek General Hospital
09.2012 - 03.2013
Instructor/Gynecologist
Aga Khan University Hospital
02.2011 - 01.2012
Consultant Gynecologist
Kidney Centre General Hospital/Fatmid Foundation
09.2009 - 05.2010
Postgraduate Trainee Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maternal and Child Health Centre, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
01.2002 - 01.2007
M.B.B.S - 1st Division
Punjab Medical College
MCPS - Gynae & Obs
College of Physicians and Surgeons
FCPS - Gynae & Obs
College of Physicians and Surgeons
MRCOG -
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
MBA - Health Care Management
Goldey Beacom College