AISHA ZIA
Saint Louis
Summary
Dynamic Internal Medicine Resident with extensive experience at Charleston Area Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and management. Proven ability in diagnostic reasoning and clinical research, having developed a congenital heart disease registry at Cleveland Clinic. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while enhancing team collaboration and communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Medicine Resident (Categorical)
Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia Uni.
Charleston
2021.06 - 2024.06
- Completed core rotations, including 16 weeks of inpatient service and eight weeks in ICU and primary care settings.
- Participated in comprehensive patient care, performing history and physical examinations, developing diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
- Executed relevant procedures and coordinated family interactions to enhance patient support.
PGY-1 Internal Medicine Resident (Preliminary position)
Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia Uni.
Charleston
2020.06 - 2021.06
Research Fellow
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland
2017.11 - 2020.06
- Conducted research on indications, timing, and outcomes of congenital heart disease surgeries.
- Analyzed optimal timing for pulmonary valve replacement in patients with repaired right ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
- Developed and managed Adult Congenital Heart Disease registry to support multiple research initiatives.
Observer
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland
2017.03 - 2017.03
- Conducted patient management observations in Pediatric ICU at Cleveland Clinic.
- Engaged in case discussions, educational conferences, and departmental academic activities.
- Expanded knowledge on complex conditions such as Dravet Syndrome and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Observer
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland
2017.01 - 2017.01
- Gained expertise in managing patients with complex heart diseases at Cleveland Clinic during one-month rotation.
- Attended several percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures in cath lab.
Observer
Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
Cleveland
2016.11 - 2016.11
- Gained expertise in management of various child neurological diseases, focusing on pediatric epilepsy.
Volunteer Doctor
Private Pediatric Clinic
Sahiwal
2016.01 - 2016.06
- Examined, diagnosed, and treated children for diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, and malaria.
- Administered immunizations to ensure compliance with health guidelines.
Volunteer Doctor
Afzaal Hospital
Sahiwal
2015.06 - 2015.12
- Managed admitted patients with diverse conditions, including malaria and cardiovascular issues, gynecological and obstetric cases.
House Officer/Intern
Civil Hospital Karachi
Karachi
2011.06 - 2012.06
- Conducted history and physical examinations, formulating presumptive diagnoses for 6-8 assigned patients daily.
- Managed overnight calls every fourth day, overseeing admissions from Emergency Department and other services.
Observer
Main Medical Group
Houston
2010.10 - 2010.10
- Attended clinic and rounds to assess general medicine and cardiology patients.
Student, Clinical Electives Program, Infectious Diseases
National University of Singapore
2010.05 - 2010.05
- Completed elective rotation at Tan Tock Seng Hospital with the Infectious Diseases team.
- Gained exposure to diverse infectious diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, post-transplant infections, and pulmonary tuberculosis.
Drug Bank, and Blood Bank Volunteer
Patients Welfare Association
Karachi
2006.01 - 2007.12
- Coordinated fundraisers, enhancing event publicity and organizational efficiency for PWA.
- Screened donated medicines and delivered them to low-income patients at Civil Hospital.
- Assisted patients in arranging blood from Karachi's largest blood bank.
Education
M.B.B.S - Medicine
Dow Medical College
Karachi, PK2012-01
Skills
- Patient assessment and management
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Medical procedures
- Electronic health records
- Clinical research
Timeline
Internal Medicine Resident (Categorical)
Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia Uni.
2021.06 - 2024.06
PGY-1 Internal Medicine Resident (Preliminary position)
Charleston Area Medical Center/West Virginia Uni.
2020.06 - 2021.06
Research Fellow
Cleveland Clinic
2017.11 - 2020.06
Observer
Cleveland Clinic
2017.03 - 2017.03
Observer
Cleveland Clinic
2017.01 - 2017.01
Observer
Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
2016.11 - 2016.11
Volunteer Doctor
Private Pediatric Clinic
2016.01 - 2016.06
Volunteer Doctor
Afzaal Hospital
2015.06 - 2015.12
House Officer/Intern
Civil Hospital Karachi
2011.06 - 2012.06
Observer
Main Medical Group
2010.10 - 2010.10
Student, Clinical Electives Program, Infectious Diseases
National University of Singapore
2010.05 - 2010.05
Drug Bank, and Blood Bank Volunteer
Patients Welfare Association
2006.01 - 2007.12
M.B.B.S - Medicine
Dow Medical College