MUHAMMAD HAMZA SHAHZAD

• Gained hands-on experience in patient care and clinical decision-making during ward rotations in the following departments:
• Internal medicine (03/04/24 - 05/08/24): Conducted patient history-taking and physical examinations, developed differential diagnoses, and participated in treatment planning.
• Otorhinolaryngology (05/09/24-06/02/24): Assisted in the diagnosis and management of common ENT conditions, observed surgical procedures, and participated in patient counseling.
• Ophthalmology (06/03/24-08/04/24): performed basic eye exams, observed surgical interventions, and managed cases of common eye disorders under supervision.
• Gynecology and obstetrics (08/05/24 - 05/28/24): assisted in antenatal care, deliveries, and gynecological procedures; gained exposure to high-risk pregnancy management.
• Pediatrics (08/05/24 - 05/28/24): Managed cases in both inpatient and outpatient settings, learned growth monitoring, and participated in immunization drives.
• General surgery (09/26/24 - 10/13/24): assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care, observed major and minor surgical procedures, and participated in bedside rounds.
• Developed proficiency in history-taking, general physical examination, and basic procedural skills.

Strengthened teamwork and communication skills by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Partnered with cardiothoracic surgeons to examine and evaluate patients before and after procedures.
• Provide patient care by continuously expanding core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures.
• Train under a team of surgeons to help perform scheduled and emergency surgeries, including CABG, insertion of LVAD, peripheral arterial reconstruction, carotid artery stenting, etc.

• Attended physicians for routine physical assessments, administered post-op care, assisted numerous surgeries including hysterectomies, inguinal hernias, TURP(Trans urethral resection of prostate), laparoscopic cholecystectomy, thyroidectomy, etc

• Analyzed and studied the normal histology of various organs including the esophagus, retina, appendix, gallbladder, etc.

• Examining cranial nerves, motor, and sensory system, assessing visual activity, mapping peripheral field of vision, demonstrating deep tendon, stretch, superficial, and visceral reflexes