Zahraa Kamona

· Duration: 6 weeks

· Observed patient assessments/consultations, pediatric examinations, growth measurements, developmental screenings, and immunization administration.

· Learned about common pediatric conditions, their diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based treatment options.

· Participated in discussions on child nutrition, growth and development milestones, and parental counseling.

· Duration: 4 weeks

· Shadowed neurologist during patient consultations and observed neurological examinations.

· Assisted in patient history-taking and physical examinations.

· Observed and learned about neurological procedures such as EMG, NCS, EEG and Botox treatment for migraines.

· Gained knowledge about treatment and management of headaches, movement disorders, dementia, epilepsy, ADHD.

· Duration: 6 weeks

· Focused on patient history-taking skills, observed how to conduct thorough examinations.

· Observed and gained understanding of diverse gynecological surgical procedures conducted in both clinical and hospital settings.

· Performed endocervical cultures, monitored fetal heart rate, and measured fundal height. Additionally, I trained new medical students to perform these tasks.

· Duration: 6 weeks

· Observed family physician during patient consultations, gaining insight into primary care practices.

· Assisted in patient assessments, including history-taking and physical examinations.

· Learned about preventive medicine strategies, chronic disease management, and health promotion.

· Acquired insights into the treatment and management protocols for a diverse range of medical conditions.

· Duration: 3 months

· Observed a range of clinical and hospital procedures, gaining valuable insights into medical practices.

· Acquired comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with diverse procedures, including EGC, colonoscopy, excision of sebaceous cysts/lipomas, cholecystectomy, and inguinal/ventral hernia repairs.

· developed an understanding of different suturing techniques and actively practiced these techniques using a suturing kit to enhance proficiency.

· Duration: 3 months

· Conducted intake assessments with new patients to compile medical histories and conducted comprehensive physical examinations.

· Developed expertise in the management of a wide range of medical conditions, including opioid use disorder.

· Gained proficiency in navigating electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including Beaumont's [oneCHART(Epic)] and Practice Fusion's EHR

· Duration: 6 weeks

· Conducted patient interviews to gather comprehensive medical histories, subsequently presenting cases to medical professional and colleagues.

· Demonstrated proficiency in the management of a diverse array of psychological disorders.

· Participated in knowledge-sharing sessions facilitated by physicians, involving case studies and medication intervention videos, supplemented by interactive discussions and inquiries into presented cases during designated break periods.

· Provided courteous assistance to visitors, ensuring a favorable first impression.

· Managed multi-line phone systems proficiently, accurately directing calls and recording messages.

· Scheduled appointments and meetings efficiently through electronic calendar systems, optimizing productivity.

· Performed administrative duties, such as sorting mail, handling packages, and managing office supplies.

· Collaborated with colleagues to maintain smooth office operations and offer support in diverse administrative tasks as necessary.

· Volunteered at Health Fairs, Took vitals: BP, Pulse, Height, Weight, Temperature and Respiration