Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Workshops and Conferences
Research
LANGUAGES
Volunteering
Interests
Timeline
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Zarmina Ali

Zarmina Ali

Summary

Highly-motivated IMG from Pakistan with desire to take on new challenges. Seeking observerships and externships in Internal Medicine to gain clinical experience and pursue residency in the United States of America. Aiming to enhance both my knowledge and clinical skills in a diverse set-up. Strong work ethic, adaptability and good interpersonal skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Observing Physician

Nuvance Health, NY
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Kingston Primary Care, Kingston Medical Mall and Northern Dutchess Hospital

Observing Physician

Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Medical ICU
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

Clinical Extern

Medical Associates of Hudson Valley
12.2024 - 12.2024

Primary Care and Geriatrics

Medical Officer

Sohail Trust Hospital
06.2024 - 10.2024

Clinical Observer

Karachi Institute of Heart Disease
02.2024 - 05.2024

House Officer

Abbasi Shaheed Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024

Three months of internship in each:

  • General Medicine
  • Neurology
  • General Surgery
  • ENT

Clinical Electives

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
11.2019 - 11.2019


  • Endocrinology
  • Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Rheumatology


Education

MBBS -

Bahria University Medical And Dental College
12-2022

Skills

  • Patient Assessment and Vitals
  • History taking
  • Physical examination
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Clinical lab evaluation
  • Medical Procedure Assistance (NG tube, blood sampling, urinary catheterization)
  • Medical Imaging (X-rays, CT scans)
  • Patient Education (including informed consent and motivational interviewing)
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • EKG
  • Telemedicine

Certification

  • Step 1 - Pass (December 2023)
  • Step 2 CK - 259 (August 2024)


Accomplishments

Gold Medal (Excellence in academics in MBBS)


Certificate of Merit in:

  • Medicine
  • General Pathology
  • Opthalmology


Distinctions in:

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Community Medicine
  • Opthalmology
  • ENT
  • Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Workshops and Conferences

  • First Aid Workshop by First Response Initiative Pakistan (FRIP), 2022
  • 5th AKU Surgical Annual Trauma Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 2020

Research

  • Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Chronic Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11534343/


  • Evaluating the Predictions of Special Self-Management Techniques Among Patients with Type-2 Diabetes: A Comparative Analysis https://diagnosisj.com/abstract-818-827

LANGUAGES

Urdu
English
Pashto
Hindko

Volunteering

  • Blood donation drives
  • Orphanage visits

Interests

  • Cricket:

Cricket enthusiast who follows national and international matches. I keep statistical record and read cricket books.


  • Travel Vlogs:

Vlogs exploring new destinations, unique cultures, diverse cuisines, interactions with locals and thrilling adventures.


  • Journaling:

I write motivational quotes and maintain a gratitude diary.


  • Geography:

Online geography quizzes focusing on countries and their capitals

Timeline

Observing Physician

Nuvance Health, NY
03.2025 - 03.2025

Observing Physician

Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025

Clinical Extern

Medical Associates of Hudson Valley
12.2024 - 12.2024

Medical Officer

Sohail Trust Hospital
06.2024 - 10.2024

Clinical Observer

Karachi Institute of Heart Disease
02.2024 - 05.2024

House Officer

Abbasi Shaheed Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024

Clinical Electives

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
11.2019 - 11.2019

MBBS -

Bahria University Medical And Dental College
Zarmina Ali