Soha Haider
Gilgit,Pakistan
Summary
PMDC-certified medical doctor with USMLE qualifications and hands-on experience in diverse clinical environments. Skilled in advanced patient assessment, emergency management, and a range of clinical procedures, including IV cannulation and ECG interpretation. Committed to community service and education, with a focused interest in pursuing residency in Internal Medicine.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Observer Intern
CLS health
Houston, Texas
08.2026 - Current
- Observing patient encounters and clinical evaluations, including history-taking, physical examination, and assessments by supervising physicians.
- Observing and discussing diagnostic reasoning and management plans with supervising physicians.
Observer Intern
Southern Oregon Hospitalists
Medford, OR
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Observed inpatient management of patients with a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Gained exposure to diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, medication management, and discharge planning.
- Developed familiarity with inpatient workflow and the U.S. healthcare system.
Observer Intern
Southern Oregon Cardiology, Clinic
Medford, OR
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Observed outpatient cardiology consultations and management of common cardiac conditions under supervision.
- Observed ECG interpretation and echocardiography techniques to support diagnostic processes.
- Witnessed patient-centered communication strategies and care coordination in a U.S. clinical setting.
- Developed understanding of workflow documentation and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care in the U.S. healthcare system.
House Officer
Benazir Bhutto Hospital
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed a high patient load (30+ patients/ day in OPD clinics and 70+ patients/day in ER) efficiently
- Assisted in ward management and provided emergency care and outpatient support to enhance patient treatment
- Gained hands-on experience in emergency and critical care, contributing to improved patient outcomes
- Performed basic clinical procedures (IV cannulation, catheterization, suturing, Folley's and NG tube insertion, ABGs, blood sampling, wound care, Suctioning and CVP)
- Conducted patient history taking and physical examinations
- Rotated through major departments including Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, and Ophthalmology
- Achieved certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Maintained patient records and progress notes accurately
- Developed strong diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills to inform patient care decisions to inform patient care decisions
Internship Trainee
Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted patient history, cardiovascular examination, and risk assessment
- Recorded and interpreted ECGs
- Assisted in procedures (e.g., echocardiography, stress testing)
- Gained insight into angiography and PCI procedures to enhance procedural understanding
- Developed strong understanding of common cardiac conditions (e.g., Hypertension, Heart Failure, Ischemic heart disease, Coronary Artery Diseases, Cardiomyopathies)
Board Member
Step Ahead Welfare Society
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Taught primary students core subjects including Mathematics, English and Science
- Designed engaging lessons and activities to enhance learning and participation
- Assisted students with homework, assignments, and exam preparation
- Collaborated with volunteers to organize educational events that provided enriching experiences for students
- Contributed to community education initiatives, enhancing learning opportunities for underprivileged children
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Rawalpindi Medical University
Rawalpindi, Pakistan04-2024
Higher Secondary School Education -
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School
Karimabad Hunza, Pakistan05-2017
Secondary School Education -
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School
Karimabad Hunza, Pakistan05-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment techniques
- Clinical observation
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care exposure
- Basic clinical procedures
- Rapid assessment
- Lab results
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Clinical adaptability
- Patient communication
Languages
English: C2 - Proficiency, Urdu: Native
Conferences and Workshops
- 24th International Psychiatric Conference on "Mental Health to Global Mental Health"
- Department of Psychiatry, Benazir Bhutto Hospital
- Jan 2025 – Jan 2025
- Workshop on "Managing Thyroid Malignancies (A Real Challenge)"
- Surgicon 2024, Benazir Bhutto Hospital
- Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
- 6th RMU International Scientific Conference, Rawalpindi Medical University
- Dec 2023 – Dec 2023
- PRE-RENOVACON'22 WEBINAR SERIES, Rawalpindi Medical University
- Oct 2022 – Oct 2022
- 5th RMU International Scientific Conference, Rawalpindi Medical University
- Dec 2021 – Dec 2021
- Virtual Course Covering Medical Ethics, Pre-Post Surgical management, Hypertension and its consequences, Spine deformities, causes and treatment protocol, History taking and patient examination
- Saleema Hussain Hospital and Coaching Center
- Dec 2020 – Dec 2020
- English Language Project, Aga Khan Higher Secondary School
- Jun 2015 – Jul 2015
Hobbies and Interests
Reading medical literature and case studies, Community service / volunteer work, Teaching and mentoring students, Health awareness activities, Child development and education-related activities, Playing outdoor and indoor game, Traveling / cultural exploration
Timeline
Observer Intern
CLS health
08.2026 - Current
Observer Intern
Southern Oregon Hospitalists
07.2026 - 08.2026
Observer Intern
Southern Oregon Cardiology, Clinic
06.2026 - 07.2026
House Officer
Benazir Bhutto Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2025
Internship Trainee
Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology
08.2022 - 09.2022
Board Member
Step Ahead Welfare Society
09.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Rawalpindi Medical University
Higher Secondary School Education -
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School
Secondary School Education -
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School