Bushra Rafique
Pediatric Consultant
Karachi
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Consultant with over 10 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of childhood illnesses, from infancy through adolescence. Skilled in both preventive and curative pediatric care, with a strong focus on child development, nutrition, immunization, and family-centered care. Adept at building trust with children and their families through clear communication, empathy, and patient education.
Experienced in managing acute and chronic pediatric conditions, performing routine health assessments, and guiding parents through developmental milestones. Committed to providing evidence-based care and ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of every child.
Currently seeking to expand my impact through online consultation services, delivering accessible and quality pediatric care to families across the country.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Consultant
MERI SEHAT
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct online video/audio consultations with patients.
- Diagnose conditions based on patient history, symptoms, and virtual examination.
- Prescribe medications and suggest lab tests or follow-up if necessary.
- Maintain accurate digital records of patient interactions.
- Provide follow-up advice and support for continuing care.
- Ensure patient privacy and data confidentiality.
- Coordinate with lab/test providers and pharmacy services (if integrated).
- Educate patients about preventive care and health awareness.
Specialist /Physician Incharge
ChildLife Foundation
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Accreditation for ER with William Osler Health Systems - Canada.
- Leading and supporting management of patients and emergency department.
- Managing teams to appropriately service patient treatment and clinical activities at ED.
- Lead monthly morbidity/mortality meetings. Manage monthly duty rota for all ER physicians. Regularly attending monthly PIC meetings with senior leadership and PTC committee meetings.
- Performance feedback on monthly quarterly basis to the relevant physicians. One random sampling daily on 4Ps and give feedback to physician.
- Focused KPIs : Sign-offs/Physician Notes, ED Clinical KPIs a)medical protocols b)2doctor sign-off c)preventable deaths & d)unplanned revisits within 72 hrs.
- Accreditation for ER with William Osler Health Systems - Canada.
Part Time Consultant
Ehad Healthcare
11.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Doctor - Pediatric Emergency ER
ChildLife Foundation
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Day-to-day management of patients and ED, assess and treat patients in order of medical priority with compliance to all medical protocols. Documenting physician notes for every P1 & P2 patient.
- Investigations of patients with clinical hand over to the next shift colleague following handing over SOPs. Order all appropriate investigations of patients, wherever required. Reporting clinical incidents related to patient safety and adverse drug reactions.
- Participation in monthly morbidity and mortality meetings, e-learning modules, and instructors Telemedicine support. Give briefing on patient's assessment and management to Telemedicine Physician for each patient in Resuscitation room/step down area.
- Strong working relationships with the Department Nursing and Administrative Staff and other Allied Health Staff including faculty of public sector hospitals where ChildLife Foundation is supporting their pediatric emergency department.
- Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) based on being COMPETENT, COMPLIANT and COMPASSIONATE.
Senior RMO - Pediatrics
Bayview Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Treat all admitted and ER patients, independently and with consultant support.
- Working in NICU, monitoring newborn incubators.
Medical Officer - Pediatrics
Arif Defense Medical Centre
08.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisting Chief Medical Officer (Prof. M. A. Arif)
- Handling all kind of Pediatric emergencies, carefully analyzing information to determine diagnoses.
- Educating patients regarding conditions and treatment options.
- Strictly maintaining the confidentiality of patients, families, and colleagues.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.
Medical Officer - Pediatrics Department
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Handled patients of Nephrotic Syndrome, Chronic renal disease IDDM.
- Dealing with medical emergencies.
Post-Graduation Residency - Pediatric Medicine
Nishtar Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Handled all kind of Pediatric emergencies.
- Worked in PICU for one year.
- Handled patient care through ventilator & incubator care.
- Cardiac monitoring of patient.
- Imparted training to many house physicians, DCH students and new PG students.
- Utilize PC to enter and retrieve patient data.
- Expert in passing IV lines, ETT tubes, NG tubes, foley's catheter.
Education
MBBS -
Nishtar Medical College
01.2002 - 01.2007
House Job - Specialty Pediatric Medicine
Nishtar Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
Intermediary Module (IMM) - Pediatrics
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
FCPS II - Pediatrics
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
Foundation Program in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (F-PEM) - undefined
01.2022 - 01.2023
MRCPI IN PEDIATRICS - Medicine
ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF IRELAND
IRELAND 04.2001 -
Skills
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Certification
PEMC
Personal Information
Nationality: Pakistani
Pmdc Number
38307-P
Timeline
Consultant
MERI SEHAT
01.2025 - Current
Specialist /Physician Incharge
ChildLife Foundation
01.2022 - 04.2023
Foundation Program in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (F-PEM) - undefined
01.2022 - 01.2023
Part Time Consultant
Ehad Healthcare
11.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Doctor - Pediatric Emergency ER
ChildLife Foundation
08.2019 - 12.2021
Medical Officer - Pediatrics
Arif Defense Medical Centre
08.2018 - 06.2018
Senior RMO - Pediatrics
Bayview Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2019
Medical Officer - Pediatrics Department
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
01.2008 - 06.2008
Post-Graduation Residency - Pediatric Medicine
Nishtar Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2007
MBBS -
Nishtar Medical College
01.2002 - 01.2007
MRCPI IN PEDIATRICS - Medicine
ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF IRELAND
04.2001 -
House Job - Specialty Pediatric Medicine
Nishtar Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
Intermediary Module (IMM) - Pediatrics
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
FCPS II - Pediatrics
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
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