Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
GRANTS
Research Interest
Distinction
Timeline
Dr. Shireen  Shah

Dr. Shireen Shah

Karachi

Summary

Doctor with experience in patient care, diagnosis and providing quality medical services. Diligent professional proficient in utilizing EMR software to document patient encounters and histories and to order and review lab results. Committed to staying current with latest advancements in medical research and treatments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Coordinator

Critical Care Research, Ziauddin University
Karachi
09.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded the Long COVID-19 Follow-Up Study by International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC).
  • Presented this study at the PSI Conference at the University of Oxford in the UK in July 2023.
  • Authored the protocol, submitted ERC form, drafted patient information sheets, informed consent forms, and developing a case report form to ensure accurate data collection and patient safety.
  • Conducted follow-up interviews and completed surveys using the REDCap application.
  • Clinical Trial Coordinator of Rabies Vaccination Trial "A Phase III, Randomized, Comparator-Controlled, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Immunogenicity, Safety and Lot to Lot Consistency of Three Lots of a PIKA Rabies Vaccine (Vero Cell) for Human Use, Freeze-dried in Healthy Adults using a Post- Exposure Prophylaxis schedule" funded by Yisheng Biopharma (Singapore).
  • History taking, Physical Examination, Screening, Assessment and Randomization of patients.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets. Performed source data verification
  • Clinical Trial Coordinator of The Mega Randomised Registry Trial Comparing Conservative vs. Liberal Oxygenation Targets (Mega-ROX) funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand.
  • Screening, Assessment and Randomization of patients
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols, participated in meetings, implemented trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets. Performed source data verification

House Officer

Ziauddin Hospital Karachi
Karachi
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Worked in Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Worked in Covid Isolation ward
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Recorded patient health histories. Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
  • Presented cases to multi-disciplinary teams and discussed therapeutic interventions.
  • Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 32-hour on-call services.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to guidelines and regulations.

Education

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) -

Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
01.2021

Skills

  • EMR Software
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office, Powerpoint and Excel
  • Google Documents and Google Drive
  • Data Management
  • Preventive Care
  • Health Assessments
  • Patient Education
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Presentation and Public speaking
  • Designing posters on Canva
  • Research & Manuscript Writing
  • Protocol development
  • Time management, Problem solving
  • Good communication and Counseling skills
  • Good Work Ethic

Certification

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support-2021
  • Certificate of working in Covid isolation Ward-2021
  • CME Certified Cardiology Workshop on ECG interpretations-2021
  • Surgical skills Workshop-2019
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-2022
  • CRC Training Programme (eLearning) for Advance ID Network-2022
  • Registered with PMC
  • National Licensing Exam (NLE)

Accomplishments

  • Accepted for publication: prospective, observational, cohort study to follow-up patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection discharged alive from intensive care units across Pakistan.
  • A retrospective study to determine the common causes of medical admission to a tertiary care teaching hospital in Pakistan for service development and evaluation of teaching curriculum

Languages

Urdu & English
Proficient
C2

GRANTS

  • Bursary of 1500£ to attend International Pandemic Science Conference 2023 from University of Oxford.

Research Interest

  • Clinical trials
  • Pandemic researches
  • Quantitative research
  • Follow up study
  • Critical Care epidemiology

Distinction

  • Received the award for Best Presentation on Updated Guidelines for Diabetes in Pregnancy as the Speaker in 2022.
  • Won the Best Research Poster shield in 2018.
  • Distinction in Eye and ENT in MBBS

Timeline

Clinical Research Coordinator - Critical Care Research, Ziauddin University
09.2022 - Current
House Officer - Ziauddin Hospital Karachi
02.2021 - 02.2022
Ziauddin Medical University - MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery),
Dr. Shireen Shah