Asfia Tariq
SPECIALIST FAMILY MEDICINE
Karachi,SD
Summary
Seeking a position in a reputable organization to expand learning, knowledge, and skills while contributing to patient health and well-being. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering positive outcomes, driven by a passion for exceptional healthcare services. Eager to leverage expertise in family medicine to support the organization's mission and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those served.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LECTURER ICFMPH
INDUS COLLEGE OF FAMILY MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH
Karachi, Pakistan
11.2024 - Current
- I am currently serving as a faculty(lecturer) at ICFMPH, which is the only institute in Pakistan accredited by the Royal College of Practitioners.
- The institute is committed to training MRCGP International candidates across the country, offering in-depth education for both MRCGP International and FMPT students. This includes clinical postings, skills sessions, and examinations
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
GENERAL PHYSICIAN & DIABETOLGIST
doctHERs - Pvt. Ltd.
Karachi, Sindh
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked as corporate General Physician and diabetologist (Virtual consultation)
- Met with more than 30 patients each day in dynamic EMR setting.
SPECIALIST FAMILY MEDICINE
The Indus Hospital
Karachi, Sindh
08.2019 - 03.2023
- I worked as a Specialist in Family Medicine at TIH, where I was actively involved in:
- Clinical practice across various specialties, including Obstetrics, Lung Diseases, Diabetic Clinic, Hepatitis Clinic, Antenatal Clinic, and Specialist Family Medicine Clinics.
- In addition to clinical work, I also handled administrative duties, particularly focusing on Employee Health Clinics and policies. This included overseeing yearly and biannual employee screenings, conducting employment examinations, and ensuring employee fitness.
- Furthermore, I contributed to teaching residents, delivering CME presentations, and engaging in research activities
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
LECTURER (PHARMACOLOGY)
United Medical & Dental College
Karachi, Sindh
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked as a Lecturer in United Medical & Dental College Karachi
Medical Officer
FAMILY CLINIC
04.2013 - 10.2017
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr. Fasih's ENT & General Hospital
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Worked as a Medical Officer Dr
- Fasih's ENT & General Hospital
MEDICAL OFFICER
Al-Mumtaz Medical Complex
02.2012 - 09.2012
- Worked as a Medical Officer Al-Mumtaz Medical Complex Karachi
HOUSE OFFICER IN MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY/ONCOLOGY
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC)
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Worked as a House Officer in Medicine ward 6 in JPMC, Karachi
- also rotate in nephrology and oncology.
HOUSE OFFICER IN GYNAE/OBS
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC)
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Worked as a House Officer Gynae/Obs Karachi in JPMC, Karachi
Education
DIPLOMA IN DIABETES AND ENDOCRINOLOGY -
College of Family Medicine
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 01.2022 - 03.2023
MCPS FAMILY MEDICINE -
College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 01.2018 - 12.2019
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE/ BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS) -
Dow University of Health Sciences
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 11.2005 - 05.2010
Skills
Service Activities
- Visiting faculty, Central Institute of Family Medicine, Lahore. (since 08/23)
- Working as Specialist Family Medicine and Associate Faculty Family Medicine, involved in teaching of residents and diploma family medicine (FMPT), MRCGP programme. Academics, and research work.
- Administrative: Employee health policy of The Indus hospital Karachi.
- Doing Antenatal clinics, Hepatitis clinics, Obstructive lung disease clinics, Employee clinics.
- Doing audits.
- Conducted awareness sessions on malaria day and world doctor day at the Indus hospital Karachi.
- Organize CME accredited from Duhs on 02/07/23 on Malnutrition in children under 5yrs of age.
Courses Conferences Attended
- Workshop on constructive feedback, The Indus hospital, 06/07/22
- Awareness sessions on World's doctor day, Indus hospital, 05/19/22
- Awareness sessions on Worlds Malaria day, Indus Hospital, 04/22
- CME at diabetes day, Indus Hospital, Diabetes in Ramzan
- Workshop on geriatric in family medicine, 11/16/21
- Basic life support (BLS) AHA, The Indus hospital, 09/21
- Workshop on MCQs writing, UMDC, 04/03/18
- Basics of Neuro-pharmacological screening, DOW college of pharmacy, DUHS, 03/31/18
- Training Radiology workshop on X-RAYS, Ultrasound, CT Scan & MRI, Pakistan Medical Association Karachi, 05/05-07/12
- Workshop on Diabetes: An interactive session, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre Karachi, 03/28-30/11
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Dow University of Health Sciences, 01/11
- Research Paper Presentation, Sindh Medical College, 04/29/08
- Common Blood Transfusion Issues, Agha Khan University, Karachi, 03/19/08
- World TB day, Aga Khan University Hospital, 03/07
Publications
- Case report published in JPMA, 03/23, Mayer Rokitansky syndrome
- Ongoing research, Hypothyroid demographic and socioeconomic effect on patients in family medicine department Karachi.
- Possible acceptability of wireless drug delivery system (WDDS) among chronic ailment patients in Karachi, Pakistan, Tariq Ali, Auwais Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Fayyaz, Asfia Tariq, Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics, 2013, 3, 1, 14-19
- Use of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers for the development of controlled release tizanidine matrix tablets, Tariq Ali, Muhammad Harris Shoaib, Rabia Ismail Yousuf, Sabahat Jabeen, Iyad Naeem Muhammad, Asfia Tariq, Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 50, 4, Oct/Dec 2014, 799-818
Personal Information
- Domicile: Karachi
- Nationality: Pakistani
Timeline
LECTURER ICFMPH
INDUS COLLEGE OF FAMILY MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH
11.2024 - Current
GENERAL PHYSICIAN & DIABETOLGIST
doctHERs - Pvt. Ltd.
05.2024 - 11.2024
DIPLOMA IN DIABETES AND ENDOCRINOLOGY -
College of Family Medicine
01.2022 - 03.2023
SPECIALIST FAMILY MEDICINE
The Indus Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2023
MCPS FAMILY MEDICINE -
College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan
01.2018 - 12.2019
LECTURER (PHARMACOLOGY)
United Medical & Dental College
11.2017 - 07.2019
Medical Officer
FAMILY CLINIC
04.2013 - 10.2017
MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr. Fasih's ENT & General Hospital
10.2012 - 03.2013
MEDICAL OFFICER
Al-Mumtaz Medical Complex
02.2012 - 09.2012
HOUSE OFFICER IN MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY/ONCOLOGY
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC)
02.2011 - 08.2011
HOUSE OFFICER IN GYNAE/OBS
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC)
08.2010 - 02.2011
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE/ BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS) -
Dow University of Health Sciences
11.2005 - 05.2010
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