Talha Munir
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Hospitalist at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center with extensive experience in acute inpatient care and a strong focus on medical education. Expertise in integrating clinical practice with teaching, providing both bedside and didactic teaching. Committed to developing future physicians while enhancing quality of care and teamwork in hospital medicine.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
10.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive inpatient care, managing admissions, diagnoses, and discharge planning for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Supervise and mentor internal medicine residents and medical students during inpatient rotations.
- Conduct bedside teaching, case-based discussions, and didactic sessions to improve clinical skills.
Resident Physician
New York Medical College St Michael's Medical Center
Newark, USA
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed care for diverse patient populations in both Inpatient and outpatient settings.
Mentored medical students and junior interns to foster clinical expertise.
Developed multidisciplinary team-building skills through collaborative patient care.
Internal Medicine Residency Orientation
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Newark, NJ
06.2021 - 06.2021
Resident Medical Officer
Doctors Hospital & Medical Center
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: This is a 250 bed hospital in Lahore which caters to patients coming from all over the city.
- I worked in the ICU as a part of the Pulmonology team.
- My primary responsibility was to manage critically ill patients by history taking, performing a complete physical exam, carrying out relevant investigations, forming a diagnosis and then initiating treatment.
- Working in the ICU has allowed me to tackle cases from a variety of medical specialties and because of that I also coordinate meetings of doctors from different departments.
- Given the current pandemic, I was able to manage patients suffering from COVID-19 and related complications such as 'COVID-19 pneumonia' and 'COVID-19 related stroke'.
- This is a 250 bed hospital in Lahore which caters to patients coming from all over the city.
Medical Officer
Al-Hassan Hospital
Abdul Hakim, Pakistan
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Having worked in this underserved area before, I volunteered to work in this hospital again but this time as a frontline worker during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- I was able to see patients present with a wide array of symptoms ranging from shortness of breath to diarrhea.
- I not only managed these patients but I was also involved in creating awareness regarding the necessary precautions to be taken to control the spread of COVID-19.
- Having worked in this underserved area before, I volunteered to work in this hospital again but this time as a frontline worker during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clinical Observer
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, USA
10.2019 - 10.2019
- I was an active part of the critical care team.
- I was able to take part in discussions pertaining to a vast variety of complicated cases ranging from heart failure to postoperative sepsis.
- I was given the responsibility of monitoring patient vitals and updating the residents on a daily basis.
- I also accompanied the residents when they met with the patient's family to update them on the patient's prognosis and at times of breaking bad news.
Clinical Observer
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, USA
07.2019 - 08.2019
- During this rotation, I had the opportunity to observe Gastroenterology and Endocrinology cases.
- I would begin the day by taking histories of some of the patients on the floor.
- This was followed by a comprehensive pre round discussion with the residents and the attending regarding the patients.
- I was also tasked with presenting cases to the attending during rounds.
- I was actively able to take part in discussing ideas regarding preoperative and post-operative care which allowed me to use my in depth knowledge of pathophysiology and the basic principles of medicine.
- At the end of the rounds, I was responsible for assisting the residents in updating patient notes.
Clinical Observer
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, USA
06.2019 - 06.2019
- During my rotation I was assigned to the cardiology team.
- I was tasked with taking patient history and performing a physical exam under the resident's supervision.
- I was responsible for presenting a case to my attending every day.
- I actively participated in planning patient management and updating patient notes.
- I was required to view and interpret EKGs.
- I was also able to observe tests such as the cardiac stress test echocardiography and angiography after which I was required to comment on the findings.
Clinical Observer
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, USA
06.2019 - 06.2019
- This rotation gave me the opportunity to deal with critically ill patients on the ICU floor.
- I was able to observe residents pass central venous line, arterial lines, ultrasound guided intravenous lines and administering epidural analgesia.
- Having carried out these procedures myself in my home country, this rotation allowed me to polish my skills as per American guidelines.
- I was also able to learn about ventilator support and how to change ventilator settings to maximize patient care.
Clinical Observer
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, USA
03.2019 - 04.2019
- In this rotation, I was a part of the internal medicine team which allowed me to work directly with residents.
- My duty was to take an effective patient history and then present it to the attending during rounds.
- I was also required to participate in case discussions where my knowledge of medical practice was put to the test.
- Once the rounds were done I was responsible for updating patient notes under the supervision of an assigned medical resident.
- As a part of this rotation it was mandatory for me to make a presentation on a topic pertaining to medicine every week which was then evaluated by the attending.
Medical Officer
Al-Hassan Hospital
Abdul Hakim, Pakistan
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: This is a primary care hospital in an underserved area.
- I was able to treat patients with limited supervision.
- I was directly responsible for providing outpatient and inpatient care.
- I was able to effectively carry out my duties as a doctor despite limited resources at my disposal.
- I was also given the responsibility of referring seriously ill patients to a tertiary care hospital.
- This is a primary care hospital in an underserved area.
Medical Officer
Prime Care Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: This is a tertiary care hospital.
- My duties here included direct patient care which meant devising a management and treatment plan and ensuring safe patient discharge.
- I was able to carry out medical procedures such as pleural tap, lumbar tap, paracentesis, central venous line placement, urinary catheterization, and nasogastric tube placement.
- This is a tertiary care hospital.
Rotating Intern
Services Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: I worked at a busy government run tertiary care center.
- I gained experience in both inpatient and outpatient care often being the primary provider with some or limited supervision.
- I also worked in the ER where I managed patients in an emergency/acute care setting, averaging about 40 patients per day, on 30-hour on-call duties.
- I was able to carry out life saving procedures such as endotracheal intubation and needle thoracostomy.
- I also took the lead in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and carrying out cardiac defibrillation on multiple occasions.
- I worked at a busy government run tertiary care center.
Education
M.B.B.S - Lahore, Pakistan
F.M.H College of Medicine and Dentistry
Lahore, Pakistan02.2016
Skills
- Patient management
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork
Certification
- Board Certified, Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Tennessee State Medical License
Publications
- Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns: Review of Antibiogram of a Surgical Unit in a Public Tertiary Care Hospital of Pakistan, Kathia, U., Munir, T., Fateh, F., Ahmad, A., Cureus, 10/2020, Published
- A CASE REPORT OF AMIODARONE PULMONARY TOXICITY MIMICKING AS COVID-19 PNEUMONIA, GREWAL NK, MUNIR T, SINGHANIA A, BAKSHI N, Chest, 10/2022, 162, 4, A1796, 10.1016/j.chest.2022.08.1497, PMC9548734
- A Rare Case of Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)-Negative Lupus Nephritis, Bakshi N, Munir T, Guma M, Chenitz KB, Cureus, 07/2023, 15, 7, e41480, 10.7759/cureus.41480, 37426404, PMC10326169
- SINUS BRADYCARDIA IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS RECEIVING REMDESIVIR THERAPY FOR COVID-19: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY, Patel KD, Kumanayaka DD, Trivedi K, Zala HS, Khan A, Patel N, Munir T, Mehannek R, Correia J, J Am Coll Cardiol, 03/2023, 81, 8, 158, 10.1016/S0735-1097(23)00602-2, PMC9982895
- A Rare Case of Clostridium difficile Enteritis in a Patient With Ileorectal Anastomosis and Loop Ileostomy, Bakshi, N., Katamreddy, R., Gonzalez, S. H., Talha M., Bains Y., 10/2022, American College of Gastroenterology, Charlotte, NC, USA
- Acquired Esophageal Pulmonary Fistula: A Case Report, Ali R., Aditya P., Munir T., 05/18/2022, New York Medical College St Michael's Medical Center Annual Research Colloquium, NJ, USA
Volunteer Experience
- Work For Cure, Volunteered at the Health Fair organized by the hospital and addressed several issues to the patients related to breast cancer awareness, blood pressure screening, glucose testing, HIV education/testing/counseling, women's health nutrition, bariatric education, weight and body mass index, and obesity related to cancer.
- Walk through Colon, Participated in a community outreach event organized by Saint Michael's Medical Center to spread awareness related to detection and prevention of colorectal cancer.
Hobbies and Interests
- Chess
- Fishkeeping
- Planting aquatic plants
- Hiking
- Traveling
- Exploring new places
- Running
- Cricket
- Soccer
- Table tennis
Projects
Improving Patient Comfort in Inpatient Setting, Led a quality improvement project with an interdisciplinary team of residents, nurses and ancillary staff on medical floors aimed at improving patient comfort and hence the HCAHPS scores. Improving Osteoporosis Screening Rates in Primary Care Clinic, Led a quality improvement project aimed at improving osteoporosis screening rates in our primary care clinic.
Awards
- Best Intern, Internal Medicine, Services Hospital, 2016
- Winner of FMHCMD annual chess competition, 2010
- Sportsman of the year, FMHCMD annual sports competition, 2010-2013
- Gold Medal in International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest, 2006
- Medals in Sports, 17 Gold, 12 Silver and 5 Bronze medals, 2010-2015
- Winner of Athena All Pakistan quiz competition
- Captain of FMHCMD Cricket Team
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Hospitalist
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Resident Physician
New York Medical College St Michael's Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2024
Internal Medicine Residency Orientation
Saint Michael's Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2021
Resident Medical Officer
Doctors Hospital & Medical Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Officer
Al-Hassan Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
Clinical Observer
MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2019 - 10.2019
Clinical Observer
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
Clinical Observer
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2019
Clinical Observer
MD Anderson Cancer Center
06.2019 - 06.2019
Clinical Observer
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2019 - 04.2019
Medical Officer
Al-Hassan Hospital
03.2018 - 02.2019
Medical Officer
Prime Care Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018
Rotating Intern
Services Hospital
03.2016 - 03.2017
M.B.B.S - Lahore, Pakistan
F.M.H College of Medicine and Dentistry
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