Zainab Mirza
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Skilled resident physician with experience in compassionate patient care, providing quality medical care, especially to underserved populations. Interested in leadership positions within the field of academia and in resident education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine Resident
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
06.2022 - Current
- Performed medical care under guidance of attending physician.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Extensive experience working at a local community hospital providing emergency care to a medically underserved population
- Experience in Pediatric Emergency Medicine during all three years of residency, while rotating at St. Christophers Hospital for Children, a tertiary pediatric academic hospital; Learned extensive management of pediatric illness and various different pathology.
- Lectured to emergency medicine residents during morbidity and mortality conferences, leading resident learning.
- Serving as Academic Chief Resident for the 2024 - 2025 Academic year, facilitating weekly conference schedules for the EM Residency Program
Program Specialist
Kern Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked under the executive hospital leadership team responsible for the daily operations of a safety net county hospital
• Organized and led efforts of quality improvement in the inpatient floors, emergency department, and outpatient clinics
• Assisted attending physicians, resident physicians, medical students, nursing staff, and other hospital learners in using the electronic medical record system
• Worked alongside the clinical informatics team in making critical changes to benefit physician workflow in the electronic medical record system
• Provided diabetes and heart failure education to patients admitted to the hospital
Subject Student Tutor
UC Davis
09.2015 - 05.2016
• Worked as a student tutor in organic chemistry and biochemistry for undergraduate students
• Held weekly office hours for students
• Organized private tutoring sessions for student athletes
• Gained experience in teaching complex subjects in a method that was understandable to
Education
M.D. -
Ross University School of Medicine
Barbados11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology, And Behavior
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2016
Skills
- Patient Education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Working Well under pressure
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Empathy
- Advanced Life Support
Volunteer
Crisis Text Line - Crisis Counselor
09/2021-Present
• Volunteered as a crisis counselor for Crisis Text Line, an organization that provides confidential crisis intervention via SMS messaging
• Answered text messages from individuals undergoing mental health crisis, such as anxiety, depression, abuse, and suicidal thoughts
• Built rapport and engaged in collaborative problem solving with individuals by identifying coping strategies and short-term solutions to alleviate their crisis
• Offered referrals to advocacy networks, hotlines, and other mental health support organizations
• Gained experience in dealing with crisis intervention and emergency mental healthcare services
UC Davis Medical Center Pediatric ICU - Child Life Volunteer
Sacramento, CA
09/2015 - 06/2016
• Assisted nurses and child-life therapists in providing patient care at bedside
• Organized developmentally appropriate activities and games for children
• Worked with child-life therapists in order to provide children with coping strategies and emotional support during and after their hospitalization
• Established rapport and interpersonal relationships with children by being a source of friendliness and comfort in an otherwise stressful environment
Muslim Student Association at Ross University School of Medicine - Vice President Knoxville, TN
01/2018 - 12/2018
• Led and organized a team of students in establishing a community-oriented environment in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Organized community service events, networking events, and cultural events for medical students
• Administered and proctored a practice neuroanatomy practical examination for approximately 100 medical students
Muslim Student Association - UC Davis - Secretary
Davis, CA
09/2015 - 06/2016
• Served as the secretary for one of the largest religious organizations on campus, dedicated to establishing a community oriented environment
• Served as the chair for the club's academic committee that was focused on mentorship, professional development, and offering academic support to undergraduate students
• Organized a 5K Run in 2016 and raised $15,000 to support Opening Doors, an organization dedicated to assisting refugees in Sacramento
Certifications/Lisencures
ACLS Certified, 06/2024
PALS Certified, 06/2024
BLS Certified, 06/2024
ATLS Certified, 06/2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Resident
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
06.2022 - Current
Program Specialist
Kern Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Subject Student Tutor
UC Davis
09.2015 - 05.2016
M.D. -
Ross University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology, And Behavior
University of California - Davis
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