Hafsa Aziz
Medical Doctor (Pathologist)
Islamabad
Summary
- Experienced and compassionate doctor with a special interest in education. Dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered and holistic care/ knowledge to diverse populations in urban and rural settings.
- Innovative and collaborative leader, with a track record of initiating and implementing quality improvement projects, clinical guidelines, and educational programs.
- Seeking to join a progressive and dynamic organization that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Trustworthy Pathologist with experience in various care settings. Strong background in providing quality care to patients of wide range of ages and backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
House Job/ Internship
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
3 2010 - 3 2011
- Worked as House Officer in the Department of Medicine and Surgery (including extended 'On Call' (36 hours) duties 2-3 times a week in each department) at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, (PIMS) Islamabad in following departments:
- General Medicine. As part of House job/ internship, I learnt how to take a thorough history of patients, perform a detailed examination, make relevant differentials and devise a comprehensive plan in terms of investigations and treatment.
- I also attended daily morning/ evening rounds, OPD and A & E.
- General Surgery. In General Surgery, I was trained to perform examination and make differentials for surgical patients.
- I attended case presentations in ward rounds and morning meetings.
- I also used to observe and manage surgical elective cases and emergencies like acute abdomen, intestinal obstruction, cholecystectomy, anal fissures and diabetic foot.
- A & E. In the A&E, I was supervised by an Orthopedic surgeon while managing fractures, applying plasters and bandaging wounds.
- I also attended surgeries, assisted in various minor procedures and helped in suturing
- Neurology Department.
- Cardiology Department.
- Orthopedic Surgery.
Medical Officer
Maroof International Hospital
4 2011 - 6 2011
- In this private sector facility, I had to take care of patients admitted under various specialties / consultants.
- This included taking detailed history of admitted patients, dispensing any emergency / immediate treatment and preparing discharge summaries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and streamline communication.
- Evaluated emerging medical technologies for potential implementation in the healthcare setting, ensuring cutting-edge care for patients.
- Reviewed complex cases alongside colleagues during peer consultations to develop consensus on appropriate courses of action for challenging scenarios.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Medical Relief Officer
Vision 21 (NGO)
2011.07 - 2011.10
- Worked with a Non profit 'Vision 21' for provision of medical facilities for flood victims' relief and rehabilitation.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Ordered medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
Medical Officer
Garrison Medical Centre
2011.12 - 2012.12
- Worked as Medical Officer in Medical Inspection Room/ Garrison Medical Centre of Central Ordnance Depot, Khanewal.
- I clerked and assisted in General OPD under supervision of a consultant.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Mentored junior medical staff members through hands-on training sessions, reinforcing key concepts and guiding their professional growth.
- Served as an approachable resource for patients'' families, addressing concerns and providing education on medical conditions and treatments.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records for improved continuity of care.
Medical Officer (Intensive Care Unit)
Begum Akhtar Ruksana Trust Hospital
2013.12 - 2014.04
- Worked as Medical Officer (ICU) in Cardiac Surgery ICU at Begum Akhtar Ruksana Trust Hospital, Islamabad.
- Under direct supervision of General Dr Asif Ali Khan (Cardiac Surgeon, Former Commandant Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology Rawalpindi).
- My duties included attending the morning handovers, discussing patients with the consultant before the ward round, attending ward rounds, presenting cases and noting down the happenings and orders, carrying out orders from the rounds to include clerking, making drug charts, requesting imaging scans, and chasing reports.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility, adhering to strict infection control measures and reporting potential hazards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care, maximizing available resources for optimal results.
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer
Foundation University Medical College
2015.01 - 2016.10
- Worked as a Teaching Assistant / Lecturer in Physiology Department, Foundation University Medical College Islamabad.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Conducted classes for medical students and helped them with lab work and run clinical skills lab.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
Medical Officer / Teaching Assistant
Shaheena Jamil Teaching Hospital and Frontier Medical College
6 2017 - 5 2019
- Attended General Medicine OPD under consultant supervision.
- Took history, conducted examination, carried out investigations and planned treatment with the consultants.
- Served as an approachable resource for patients'' families, addressing concerns and providing education on medical conditions and treatments.
- Also taught Pharmacology to 3rd year medical students.
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer
Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences
2019.08 - 2020.06
- Developed curriculum for basic medical sciences.
- Taught Physiology to medical and nursing students.
- Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
Mphil Trainee
National University Of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
2021.01 - 2024.01
- Besides curricular activities, I remained full time employed with Chemical Pathology Department of Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), NUMS; as part of On Job Training.
- Authorized reports, conducted clinical audit, academic writing, thesis, journal club and Endocrinology clinic.
- Reporting, presentations, clinical case presentations, quality assessment and management.
- Enhanced training experience for junior trainees by developing comprehensive orientation programs and hands-on training sessions.
- Developed strong working relationships with trainees, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Pathology and Endocrinology
AFIP, NUMS, Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan 1 2022 - 1 2024
PLAB -
GMC UK
UK 2017.11 -
MBBS - Medicine
Foundation University Medical College, Foundation University, Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan 2005.03 - 3 2010
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) - Pre-Medical
Air Base Inter College Sargodha
Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan 2002.06 - 7 2004
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - Science
Air Base Inter College Sargodha
Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan 2000.06 - 7 2022
Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Research
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medication Administration
- Patient Counseling
- Medical record-keeping
- Pharmaceuticals prescription
- Emergency Management
- Public Health Awareness
- Ethical Practice
- IT / Computer Skills
- Meeting Coordination
Courses & Workshops
- ACLS - American Heart Association, Sindh Medical College Alumni Association of North America.
- BLS - American Heart Association, Sindh Medical College Alumni Association of North America.
- ATLS - An introductory course on Advance Trauma Life Saving from Foundation University Medical College
- Communication Skills Workshop - Foundation University Medical College.
- Workshop on Performance Based Assessment - Foundation University Medical College.
- Workshop on Depression - Pearl Continental, Rawalpindi.
- PAP - Presented paper in Pathologists Association Pakistan 2023.
- Article - T/E2 Ratio A Novel Biomaker to predict Coronary Artery Disease in Males in JCPSP.
- Workshop on Research Methodology and Academic writing.
- Course on Molecular Biochemistry.
- Hands on Training in PCR and DNA/ RNA Isolation.
- Workshop on Medical Education.
Internships
During Medical School (2005 - 2010)
- Organized Polio Campaign in rural and urban areas.
- Organized Anti-Aids Campaign.
- Organized Blood Transfusion Campaign.
- Worked alongside Community Medicine Department visiting slums and educating community.
- Internship in Department of Interventional Radiology at Shaukhat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Lahore.
- Flood Relief Campaign with National Earthquake & Hazards Reduction Program in collaboration with WHO.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mphil Trainee
National University Of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
2021.01 - 2024.01
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer
Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences
2019.08 - 2020.06
PLAB -
GMC UK
2017.11 -
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer
Foundation University Medical College
2015.01 - 2016.10
Medical Officer (Intensive Care Unit)
Begum Akhtar Ruksana Trust Hospital
2013.12 - 2014.04
Medical Officer
Garrison Medical Centre
2011.12 - 2012.12
Medical Relief Officer
Vision 21 (NGO)
2011.07 - 2011.10
MBBS - Medicine
Foundation University Medical College, Foundation University, Islamabad
2005.03 - 3 2010
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) - Pre-Medical
Air Base Inter College Sargodha
2002.06 - 7 2004
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - Science
Air Base Inter College Sargodha
2000.06 - 7 2022
House Job/ Internship
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
3 2010 - 3 2011
Medical Officer
Maroof International Hospital
4 2011 - 6 2011
Medical Officer / Teaching Assistant
Shaheena Jamil Teaching Hospital and Frontier Medical College
6 2017 - 5 2019
Ph.D. - Chemical Pathology and Endocrinology
AFIP, NUMS, Rawalpindi
1 2022 - 1 2024
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