Siham Hussien, MD, Dip ABOM, MLS
Baltimore,US
Summary
Board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, with a clinical and academic focus on inpatient medicine, obesity-related disease, and addiction medicine. Experienced hospitalist with expertise in the management of complex hospitalized patients, high-acuity clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary care delivery. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and systems-based practice, with a strong record of clinical leadership, medical education, and compassionate, patient-centered care. Compassionate hospitalist with proven skills in problem solving, effective communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Committed to driving improvements in patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and fostering collaborative care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
Medstar Health Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, US
02.2025 - Current
- Lead night-time admissions for medical, surgical, and telemetry services, conducting comprehensive assessments and applying advanced clinical reasoning to establish care plans.
- Triage emergency department and direct admissions, accurately assessing acuity to determine level of care: ICU, step-down, or medical floor.
- Manage all overnight cross-cover issues as on-site attending physician, responding promptly to emergent cases and acute decompensations.
- Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practices and institutional protocols.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations and initiated management for complex conditions including sepsis and acute respiratory failure.
- Coordinate with emergency medicine, ICU, and specialty teams to ensure seamless transitions of care and timely disposition decisions.
- Document admissions, transfers, and critical events within EMR, maintaining compliance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
- Promote patient safety by identifying high-risk situations and implementing rapid interventions to mitigate adverse outcomes.
Hospitalist
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Hospital
Bel Air, US
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided general medical care for adult hospitalized patients, including consultations with specialists within the hospital.
- Foster interdisciplinary teamwork, facilitating seamless patient handoffs and coordinated care plans to ensure continuity of high-quality treatment.
- Implement evidence-based practices.
- Create strong relationships with nursing staff and specialists, facilitating seamless patient handoffs and coordinated care plans.
- Analyze complex medical cases, leveraging diagnostic expertise to develop comprehensive treatment strategies. Continuously evaluate patient progress.
- Drive improvements in patient satisfaction scores and reduce the average length of stay through efficient, high-quality care delivery.
- Provide compassionate care to patients and families during hospital stays. Offer guidance and education, empowering patients to participate actively in their recovery.
Locum Tenens Hospitalist
ILR Health
US Virgin Islands, US
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Delivered high-quality patient care as a Locum Tenens Hospitalist, focusing on impactful treatment plans and achieving notable patient recovery rates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing overall care quality.
- Utilized MEDITECH electronic health records efficiently, streamlining documentation and reducing errors.
- Addressed acute medical conditions promptly, leading to reduced hospital stay durations.
- Quickly adapted to hospitalist role as locum hospitalist, demonstrating strong work ethics, punctuality, and teamwork.
Moonlighting Hospitalist
University Of Maryland Medical Center UMMC-Midtown
Baltimore, US
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with APP to support the non-teaching team, ensuring seamless patient care.
- Manage 6 -10 twelve-hour shifts monthly, covering up to 18 patients and admitting 3-5 per shift.
- Provide critical guidance and support in a team environment, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Effectively handle high patient volumes, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
- Contribute to a cohesive team dynamic, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Optimized workflow processes during moonlighting shifts, enhancing efficiency and improving patient outcomes at University Of Maryland Medical Center.
Internship and Internal Medicine Residency
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, US
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Aligned with the University of Maryland Medical Center-Downtown Campus, a Level-1 trauma center and leading 800-bed academic tertiary medical center. Supervised by the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) full-time faculty on all rotations.
- Provides acute hospital services to patients from communities in West Baltimore and within the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), while also serving as a referral center for patients throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region through the UMMS Access Center.
- Comprehensive, certified stroke center.
- Active involvement in medical student education.
- Unique rotations, including a cardiovascular medicine rotation at the UMMC Downtown quaternary care facility, a geriatric rotation at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and inpatient and outpatient rotations at the Center for Addiction Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Sleep Medicine subspecialties.
- Assisted in critical care settings, and acquired skills in managing complex patient cases.
- Maintained current knowledge of medical advancements, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care within a comprehensive, certified stroke center.
- Contributed to medical student education and residency curriculum, delivering lectures, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Garnered consistently positive patient feedback for clinical expertise and bedside manner, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and care quality.
- Managed complex patient cases in critical care settings, enhancing clinical expertise and decision-making skills in a high-pressure environment.
- Completed residency in a 180-bed urban community teaching hospital, providing care to more than 130,000 patients annually.
Medical Scholar
American University Of Antigua
St. Johns, Antigua
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Oversaw eight teaching assistants, optimizing schedules for seamless operations.
- Aligned educational goals with faculty, enhancing course delivery.
- Resolved conflicts among students and staff, improving learning outcomes.
- Evaluated student progress, offering feedback for academic growth.
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Universal Service Administrative Company
Washington, US
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Analyzed software design, and created test scripts, ensuring functional accuracy.
- Validated requirements, supported developers, enhancing QA insights.
- Monitored bug resolution, tested fixes, and improved user experience.
- Operated in Agile, ensured timely releases, and organized sprints.
- Developed automated tests and streamlined repetitive tasks.
Software Testing Engineer
Fannie Mae Mortgage
Herndon, US
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed and optimized test cases, enhancing manual software testing efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software issues, improving product reliability and user satisfaction.
- Utilized JIRA for accurate defect reporting, accelerating issue resolution.
- Streamlined testing processes, reducing testing time and increasing efficiency, contributing to timely software releases.
Red Blood Cell Medical Laboratory Scientist
Immucor
Norcross, US
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Conducted comprehensive antigen typing for regulatory compliance and product development.
- Executed thorough analysis and validation of solid phase products, optimizing blood bank capture assay performance.
- Led quality control testing, meticulously documenting variances to enhance blood product performance and regulatory compliance.
- Performed root cause analysis to enhance laboratory processes and quality standards.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
INOVA Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, US
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Conducted routine and urgent lab tests in immunology, serology, chemistry, microbiology, and hematology.
- Ensured testing records were complete, technically sound, and compliant with AABB, CAP, and OSHA standards.
- Participated in lab audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive laboratory tests, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients. Implemented quality control measures, enhancing overall lab efficiency.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostics
Rockville, US
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Performed testing in the hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, body fluids, and chemistry laboratories during the night shift.
- Performed and reviewed quality control on analyzers, reagents, and equipment.
- Regularly revised standard operating procedures to ensure clarity and conformance.
- Mentored new staff members, providing training on laboratory techniques and best practices for efficient workflow management.
Education
M.D. -
American University of Antigua School of Medicine
St. Johns, Antigua12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2011
Obesity Medicine -
Columbia University
Remote08.2025
Addiction Medicine Board Candidate -
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Remote08.2024
Skills
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Leadership and conflict resolution
- Substance use disorder treatment
- Diagnostic tools and evidence-based practice
- Effective communication
- Bedside manner and interdisciplinary teamwork
Certification
• American Board of Internal Medicine Certified, 2024
• American Board of Obesity Medicine 2025
• BLS/ACLS Certified, 2025
• Buprenorphine Waiver
• IHI Certification in Quality and Safety
• Cultural Competency
• Care of Patients at the End of Life
• NIHSS stroke certification
• American Board of Obesity Medicine 2025
• BLS/ACLS Certified, 2025
• Buprenorphine Waiver
• IHI Certification in Quality and Safety
• Cultural Competency
• Care of Patients at the End of Life
• NIHSS stroke certification
Languages
- English
- Amharic
- Arabic
Awards
- Performance in the Area of Humanism and Professionalism Award, 2023
- Performance in the Area of Humanism and Professionalism Award, 2024
- Categorical Intern of the Year Award, 2021
- 2nd Place Winner Clinical Vignette Oral presentation
- American Society for Clinical Pathology National Student Honor Award
Publications
- CD4+ T-cell recovery in HIV/hepatitis C co-infected patients following successful hepatitis C treatment., HIV Med., 2024, Ryscavage P, Hussien S, et al.
- Pancolitis Associated With COVID19 Infection: A Case Report., Cureus, 2021, Hussien S, et al.
- Insulin Edema Syndrome due to Rapid Glucose Correction in a Diabetic Patient., Case Rep Med., 2022, Hussien SM, et al.
- Exacerbation of Secondary Cold Agglutinin Syndrome in the Setting of SARS CoV2., Cureus, 2021, Bhagat Y V, Hussien S, et al.
- Suprapubic Osteomyelitis in an Intravenous Drug User: A Case Report., Cureus, 2022, Best K, Hussien S, et al.
- Nocardia in an Immunocompetent Host Masquerading As Lung Cancer A Case Report., Cureus, 2022, Mahat J B, Hussien S, et al.
- Correction: What Works for One May Not Work for Another: A New Warning for Modafinil., Cureus, 2022, Kim H, Ayele G M, Atalay R T, et al.
- Infective Endocarditis Due to Serratia odorifera: A Case Report and Literature Review., Cureus, 2024, Hussien M, Tewoldemedhin B, Waqas M, et al.
Volunteer Experience
- National Student Response Network, 2020
- Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Run Committee, 2019 - Present
- Women's Rehabilitation Hamlin Fistula Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Ethiopia 2019 - 2020
- Black Lion Hospital Internal Medicine Department Volunteer, Ethiopia 2011
- Gandhi Memorial Women's Hospital Volunteer, Ethiopia 2011
- Elder Friend Volunteer, Richmond, Virginia 2009 - 2011
Hobbies and Interests
- Interior design
- Cooking
- Health and wellness writing
Leadership Roles
- Chief Resident, University of Maryland Midtown Campus, 07/01/23, 07/31/24
- Innovative Project Grant, UMMC Midtown Campus, Received a grant to create simulation and Group-Based Activities to Improve Interprofessional Collaboration Between Residents and Nurses.
- Resident Representative of Transforming Clinical Rounds, UMMC Midtown Campus
- Resident Representative of Tele-ICU Steering Committee, UMMC Midtown Campus
- Resident Representative for IM Residency Recruitment, UMMC Midtown Campus
- American University of Antigua Student Ambassador
Current Courses
- AI in Healthcare
Timeline
Hospitalist
Medstar Health Union Memorial Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Hospitalist
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Hospital
10.2024 - 07.2025
Locum Tenens Hospitalist
ILR Health
08.2024 - 09.2024
Moonlighting Hospitalist
University Of Maryland Medical Center UMMC-Midtown
07.2023 - 07.2024
Internship and Internal Medicine Residency
University Of Maryland Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2024
Medical Scholar
American University Of Antigua
09.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Universal Service Administrative Company
07.2015 - 06.2016
Software Testing Engineer
Fannie Mae Mortgage
11.2014 - 06.2015
Red Blood Cell Medical Laboratory Scientist
Immucor
07.2013 - 09.2014
Medical Laboratory Technologist
INOVA Alexandria Hospital
09.2012 - 07.2013
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostics
01.2012 - 07.2013
M.D. -
American University of Antigua School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Obesity Medicine -
Columbia University
Addiction Medicine Board Candidate -
American Society of Addiction Medicine