Dr Muhammad Saad Naeem Malik

General Medicine:

• Managed a diverse caseload of adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, COPD, stroke, liver cirrhosis, and renal failure.
• Performed comprehensive patient assessments, developed differential diagnoses, and participated in formulating management plans under the supervision of senior registrars and consultants.
• Assisted in performing and interpreting ECGs, ABGs, and routine bedside procedures including venipuncture, IV cannulation, NG tube insertion, Foley catheterization, and pleural fluid tapping under guidance.
• Gained hands-on experience in emergency care and resuscitation, managing critically ill patients presenting with sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypertensive emergencies, and acute exacerbations of chronic illnesses.
• Actively participated in morning rounds, case discussions, and academic sessions, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and interdisciplinary care.
• Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient records, medication charts, and follow-up plans.
• Ensured effective communication with patients and their families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options with empathy and professionalism

Paediatrics:

• Managed a wide spectrum of paediatric patients including neonates, infants, and children with common and critical illnesses such as pneumonia, bronchiolitis, neonatal sepsis, meningitis, gastroenteritis, and congenital anomalies.
• Assisted in the care of patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU), gaining hands-on experience in managing respiratory distress, neonatal jaundice, and sepsis.
• Performed routine procedures such as lumbar puncture, intravenous cannulation, nasogastric tube insertion, nebulization, and urinary catheterization under supervision.
• Developed strong clinical judgment in recognizing red flag signs and initiating prompt resuscitation under guidance using PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support) principles.
• Actively participated in daily ward rounds, patient workups, and multidisciplinary team discussions under the supervision of senior consultants.
• Communicated effectively with caregivers to educate them about illness prevention, vaccination schedules, feeding practices, and medication compliance.
• Maintained accurate patient records and contributed to timely discharge planning and follow-up.

Participated in departmental audits and weekly academic sessions including case presentations and mortality reviews.

General Surgery:

• Assisted in abdominal surgeries, chest intubations, tracheostomy, suturing, and post-operative care.
• Successfully performed and assisted abdominal surgeries (including gut explorative laparotomies and appendectomy), chest intubations, endotracheal intubations, tracheostomy, tru-cut biopsy, proctoscopy and many other related procedures which are customary in the ward of general surgery.
• Carried out preoperative preparation and post operative care and referred patients to specialists and relevant departments.

RADIOLOGY

• Observed and assisted in the interpretation of a wide range of diagnostic imaging modalities, including X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI, gaining foundational understanding of radiological patterns in both routine and emergency cases.
• Worked closely with radiologists and clinicians to correlate radiological findings with clinical presentations, enhancing diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Participated in the reporting process of common conditions such as pneumonia, fractures, intracranial hemorrhages, abdominal masses, pleural effusions, and hepatobiliary pathologies.
• Observed and assisted in ultrasound-guided procedures (e.g. FNAC, aspiration) and gained familiarity with Doppler studies, including vascular and fetal assessments.
• Learned the basics of radiation safety, image optimization, and patient positioning techniques, especially in trauma and pediatric settings.
• Contributed to daily departmental discussions, film reading sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings involving case correlation and management planning.
• Developed a good understanding of PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and digital reporting workflows.

• Worked in a fast-paced emergency setting, providing initial assessment and stabilization of patients presenting with trauma, sepsis, myocardial infarction, stroke, acute abdomen, poisonings, and respiratory distress.
• Gained practical experience in triage, prioritizing patients based on severity, and initiating prompt interventions under the supervision of emergency physicians and medical officers.
• Assisted in performing essential emergency procedures such as ECG recording and interpretation, intravenous cannulation, arterial blood gas sampling, oxygen therapy, nasogastric tube insertion, and basic airway management.
• Observed and supported resuscitation efforts in accordance with ACLS and BLS protocols, especially in cases of cardiac arrest, shock, and trauma.
• Played an active role in interdepartmental coordination for timely referrals to surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, gynaecology, and medicine.
• Participated in rapid clinical decision-making, often with incomplete data, developing critical thinking and teamwork under pressure.
• Maintained patient records, assisted in medicolegal documentation, and updated families with relevant clinical information.