Suha Qasem
Brooklyn,United States of America
Summary
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident with over 24 years of profound expertise in rehabilitation and sports medicine. Employs cutting-edge techniques in strength training and kinesiology to improve patient outcomes, while nurturing a compassionate healthcare environment. Committed to elevating patient care through tailored fitness and nutrition strategies, leveraging clinical research and patient education skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Fitness Educator
Vitamin World
- Counseled, and educated the community on: Fitness and Body Shaping, nutrition, supplements, weight loss, and active lifestyle
- Consulted on activity of Daily living promoting wellness and health maintenance
Health Fitness Education
National Healthy Kids Day, YMCA
04.2013
- Educated and counseled 500 children and parents about healthy lifestyles including nutrition, exercise, BMI, blood pressure, and diabetes, prevention, and stroke prevention
- Also conducted bootcamp exercises with children and awarded prizes to the winners
Guest Posing and Speaker
Kings Fitness Center
05.2008
Health Fitness Educator
American Heart Association
02.2007
- Educated, counseled, and assisted the community with health awareness, blood pressure, blood glucose measurements, Weight control, and lifestyle modification
Post Graduate Program PGY2
One Brooklyn health, Brookdale hospital medical center
07.2024 - Current
Post Graduate Program PGY1
One Brooklyn health, Brookdale hospital medical center
07.2023 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant
Pass Program
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Supervise Online Morning Questions for medical students randomly chosen from COMLEX and USMLE
- I assist each student to develop excellent test-taking skills and strategies
- This is an interactive exercise, where learning is not simply passive and each student benefits from common questions and concerns that will arise in these online sessions
- Mastery online video conferencing and Hybrid events
National Personal/ Group Fitness Trainer
Legacy Fitness
01.2017 - 12.2021
- National Certified Personal Trainer: Trained over 25 individuals on goal setting and provided fitness assessments
- Demonstrate the right techniques and forms of training
- Work on warm up and stretching techniques
- Also evaluate the client's strengths, weaknesses and improvements in physical fitness
- Group fitness classes
- Educate the clients on wellness, including general health and nutrition guidelines
- Lifestyle modification and pilates training techniques, and ways to decrease stress
Clinical Assistant/ Aide to the Physician
Family Medicine
08.2019 - 10.2021
- In my time at this clinic, I work under the supervision of Dr
- Salem, I perform at the level of an Intern, presenting the cases I evaluated independently, discussing differential Diagnoses on challenging and interesting cases with the Attending physician
- During my time at the clinic which fields 50 patients a day I also counsel patients on hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and depression
- I also administer COVID-19 testing and remove sutures/ staples
Clinical Instructor
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Educate and assist medical students on History taking and physical examination and Discuss differential diagnoses and treatment plans
National Certified Personal and group Fitness Trainer
Golds Gym
04.2014 - 04.2016
- National Certified Personal Trainer: Instruct and supervise clients by setting goals and providing fitness assessments
- Demonstrate the right techniques and forms of training
- Work on warm up and stretching techniques
- Also evaluate the client's strengths, weaknesses and improvements in physical fitness
- Group fitness classes
- Educate the clients on wellness, including general health and nutrition guidelines
- Lifestyle modification and pilates training techniques, and ways to decrease stress
National Certified Personal Trainer
New York Sports Club
10.2012 - 12.2015
- National Certified Personal Trainer: Instruct and motivate clients by setting goals and providing fitness assessments
- Also evaluate the client's strengths, weaknesses and improvements in physical fitness
- Educate the clients on wellness, exercise, including general health and nutrition guidelines
PM&R Clinical Assistant- Aide to the Physician
Interfaith Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Interfaith Medical Center Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Clinical Volunteer and Aide to the Physician: I worked at the level of an Intern: Assessed patient health and interviewed patients performed physical examinations; obtained patient medical histories and report to supervising Attending
- Determined abnormal conditions and performed and discussed diagnostic maneuvers with the physician
- Counseled patients on activity of Daily living promoting wellness and health maintenance
- The clinic fields 15 patients
- Interfaith Medical Center Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Surgery Core Rotation-Chief of Students
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Role of chief student during Surgery Core rotation at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
- Coordinated 50 medical students' Surgery rotation schedules and assigned students to their respective surgery periods
- Substituted for students who were unexpectedly absent to surgery period
Family Medicine Core Rotation- Chief of Students
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
12.2012 - 02.2013
- Leadership role of Chief of Students during Family Medicine Core Rotation at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
- Coordinated 20 medical students' rotation schedules and represented medical students during weekly meeting with Attending
- Substituted for students who were unexpectedly absent on rotation
National Certified Personal/ Group Fitness Trainer
Golds Gym
01.2001 - 10.2012
- National Certified Personal Trainer: Instruct and supervise clients by setting goals and providing fitness assessments
- Demonstrate the right techniques and forms of training
- Work on warm-up and stretching techniques
- Also evaluate the client's strengths, weaknesses and improvements in physical fitness
- Group fitness classes
- Educate the clients on wellness, including general health and nutrition guidelines
- Lifestyle modification and pilates training techniques, and ways to decrease stress
National Personal and Fitness Trainer
Vigiano's Fitness Center
05.2002 - 09.2012
- Certified Personal Trainer: Instruct and motivate clients by setting goals and providing fitness assessments, body composition measurements and nutrition plans
- Also evaluate the client's strengths, and help to improve level of physical fitness
- Educate Clients on wellness, exercise, including general health and nutrition guidelines
Drill Chief -Boot Camp
SIUC Student Recreation Center
01.2002 - 05.2007
- Prepare recruits for all elements of services: physical, mental and emotional
- Combat Training
- Officers and trainees undergo detailed conditioning and movements drills, stretching techniques and nutrition guide
- Drill instructor does everything possible to push a recruit to his or her physical and mental limits
President -SIUC Weightlifting Club
SIUC-National Strength & Conditioning Association
08.2002 - 08.2006
- Coordinated and judged Bodybuilding Shows and Power lifting Contests
- Also, organized Sports and Exercise Science events
National Assistant Strength Coach
SIUC Student Recreation Center
08.2002 - 08.2006
- Strength Assistant Coach for men and women swimming and track and field SIUC team
- Provided Muscle Conditioning and Recovery Therapy
- Individualized attention to achieve specific conditioning for a specific sport
Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Kinesiology, Teaching technique of Measurements of Body fat percentage with under water weighing, and skin calipers
- Measurement of Vo2 max and treadmill stress testing
- Courses Taught: Kin 101 - Concepts of Physical Fitness Kin 104D - Strength Training Kin 104E Walking and Jogging, Body composition measurements and techniques
Education
Graduate - Physician Assistant Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL01.2009
Graduate - Master of Science in Education in Exercise Science
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08.2006
Undergraduate - Kinesiology / Specialization in Exercise Science
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08.2003
Undergraduate - Associate of Science
John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2001
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Teaching strategies
- Health education classes
- Strength training
- Range of motion improvement
- Joint mobilization
- Motor control
- Injury prevention
- Physical conditioning
- Sports performance enhancement
- Adaptive equipment
- Postural correction
- Rehabilitation planning
- Orthopedic assessment
- Body mechanics
- Gait analysis
- Fitness testing
- Balance and coordination
- Exercise program design
- Physical assessments
- Rehabilitation
- Interpreting results
- Health education
Certification
BLS and ACLS Certified, 07/31/24
Medicaleducation
- One Brooklyn Health, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Post Graduate Program PGY2, Brooklyn, NY, 07/01/24, Present
- One Brooklyn Health, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Preliminary Internal Medicine Post Graduate Program PGY1, Brooklyn, NY, 07/01/23, 06/30/24
- Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba, Aruba, 09/01/17, 10/01/21, M.D.
- St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 09/01/09, 06/01/16
Membershipandsocieties
- AAPM&R
- The New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- American Sports Medicine
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- IFBB Professional League
Languagefluency
Native/functionally native, I converse easily and accurately in all types of situations., Native/functionally native, I converse easily and accurately in all types of situations., Basic, I speak the language imperfectly and only to a limited degree.
Otherawards
- Illinois State & National Powerlifting Records Wt. 104-105 lbs. Undefeated, 05/01/04
- NPC Caveman Classic Bodybuilding 1st and Overall Female Champion, 2006
- NPC Nationals Bodybuilding Champion, Miami, FL, 2006
- NPC Nationals Bodybuilding Middleweight, Atlanta, GA, 2008
- Best of the Best Cayman Island Overall Champion, 2011
- NY Pro National Qualifier 1st and Overall Bodybuilding Champion, 2016
- IFBB Pro Qualifier National Bodybuilding 2nd, Professional Card, 2017
- IFBB NY Pro Top 10, 2017
- IFBB Chicago, IL Pro Top 10, 2018
Awards
- Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation for Outstanding Generosity and Dedication to Community Service, The Twelve Towns YMCA Healthy Kids Day, 04/26/13
- NIH Protecting Human Research Participants, NIH Office of Extramural Research, 2015
- Phlebotomy Certification, 03/01/15
- SIUC Bodybuilding Championship, 07/01/03
- ANPPC World Powerlifting Records Wt. 111-114 lbs. Undefeated, 05/01/04
- SIUC Bodybuilding Championship, 2007
Publications
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome two weeks after 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Kirill Alekseyev MD, MBA, Lidiya Didenko MS IV2, Suha Qasem MD, MS, IFBB, Bilal Chaudhry MD, 05/26/22, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Kearns Sayre Syndrome: A Mitochondrial Myopathy Case Report, Kirill Alekseyev MD, MBA, Lidiya Didenko MS IV, Bilal Chaudhry MD, Maaria Chaudhry MS, Suha Qasem MD, MS, IFBB, 05/27/22, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Benefits of Acute Rehabilitation in COVID Recovered Patients and Changes in the Current Treatment Guidelines Related to COVID-19, Kirill Alekseyev MD, MBA, Lidiya Didenko MS IV, Suha Qasem MD, MS, IFBB, Bilal Chaudhry MD, Maaria Chaudhry, Ramona, RN, Kasey Kirker, PT, Cathy Belen, PT, Angad Singh, MD, Jemmry Pantin, MD, 05/27/22, New Orleans, LA, USA
- The effects of a 12-Week Diet and Exercise Program on the Body Shaping and Composition of Female Bodybuilders, Suha Qasem, 12/15/06, Carbondale, IL, USA
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Shopping
- Sports: Fitness
- Roller Skating
- Cycling
- Climbing
- Water Skiing
- Jet Skiing
Research
Graduate Research Assistant, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, 08/01/04, 12/01/06, Research Project: The effects of a 12-Week Diet and Exercise Program on the Body Shaping and Composition of Female Bodybuilders.
Timeline
Post Graduate Program PGY2
One Brooklyn health, Brookdale hospital medical center
07.2024 - Current
Post Graduate Program PGY1
One Brooklyn health, Brookdale hospital medical center
07.2023 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant
Pass Program
02.2020 - 12.2021
Clinical Assistant/ Aide to the Physician
Family Medicine
08.2019 - 10.2021
National Personal/ Group Fitness Trainer
Legacy Fitness
01.2017 - 12.2021
Clinical Instructor
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2017
PM&R Clinical Assistant- Aide to the Physician
Interfaith Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2014
National Certified Personal and group Fitness Trainer
Golds Gym
04.2014 - 04.2016
Surgery Core Rotation-Chief of Students
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2013
Health Fitness Education
National Healthy Kids Day, YMCA
04.2013
Family Medicine Core Rotation- Chief of Students
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
12.2012 - 02.2013
National Certified Personal Trainer
New York Sports Club
10.2012 - 12.2015
Guest Posing and Speaker
Kings Fitness Center
05.2008
Health Fitness Educator
American Heart Association
02.2007
Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
08.2004 - 05.2006
President -SIUC Weightlifting Club
SIUC-National Strength & Conditioning Association
08.2002 - 08.2006
National Assistant Strength Coach
SIUC Student Recreation Center
08.2002 - 08.2006
National Personal and Fitness Trainer
Vigiano's Fitness Center
05.2002 - 09.2012
Drill Chief -Boot Camp
SIUC Student Recreation Center
01.2002 - 05.2007
National Certified Personal/ Group Fitness Trainer
Golds Gym
01.2001 - 10.2012
Health Fitness Educator
Vitamin World
Graduate - Physician Assistant Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Graduate - Master of Science in Education in Exercise Science
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Undergraduate - Kinesiology / Specialization in Exercise Science
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Undergraduate - Associate of Science
John A. Logan College
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