Medical Internal Medicine

Shaimaa M. Fathi, M.D.

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Philadelphia, PA 19131

408-***-****

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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/shaimaa-fathi/26/122/b83

SUMMARY

Medical professional with several years experience in healthcare, acute

patient care and research in Alzheimer's Disease, Osteoporosis,

Cardiovascular Diseases, Cerebrovascular Diseases and Oncology. Followed

standard research protocols to survey patients. Conducted case-control

studies and ran statistical analyses. Obtained masters degree in geriatric

medicine & rehabilitation and a M.D. Dedicated hardworking individual

looking to expand professional development within the research setting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

2007-

2010

Assistant Lecturer, Geriatric medicine& Rehabilitation Department

. Demonstrated strong clinical expertise in the diagnosis and

treatment of diseases common in the population (Diabetes mellitus,

Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cerebrovascular

Diseases, Alzheimer's Disease, Osteoporosis and Oncology).

. Prescribed pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment

regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

. Investigated and researched the relationship between plasma

leptin hormone & Bone mineral density among postmenopausal women

. Managed various internal medicine disease states and

supervised training of medical residents.

. Assisted in managing administrative departmental

responsibilities.

. Trained and supervised medical students and residents

engaged in specialty activities and procedures as appropriate.

Cairo Specialized Hospital, Cairo,

Egypt 2007-2008

. Managed all patients admitted to internal medicine unit and

examined patients in outpatient clinics including physical

examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for

specified patient population.

. Conducted health sanitation inspections and prepared

reports and recommendations as appropriate.

. Monitored ongoing medical treatment, reviewed diagnostic

studies, conducted clinical assessments of abnormal results, and

followed up with or referred patients as appropriate.

. Followed established departmental policies, procedures and

objectives with continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety,

environmental and infection control standards

Ain Shams University, Cairo,

Egypt 2004 -2007

Medical Resident, Geriatric medicine Department

. Responsible for admissions, treatment plans, emergencies,

daily monitoring, phone triage, family meetings, discharge planning

and coordinating care with community physicians.

. Investigated and Researched the effect of antihypertensive

drugs on bone mineral density in elderly individuals

. Used DEXA scan to measure bone mineral density (Osteopenia

and Osteoporosis).

. Participated in all teaching conferences and manage the

daily duties of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or

research function.

. Participated in specific health promotion, education and /or

prevention programs.

EDUCATION

. Registered as a specialist of Geriatric medicine from April,

8th 2008, The Egyptian Medical Syndicate

. M.Sc. (Master of Science degree in Medicine, in the

specialty of Geriatric medicine& Rehabilitation) November 2007

. M.D. (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) with Honors, Grade

Average: 3.96. Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. December 2002

. Total semester hours of credit: 186.25

SKILLS & LANGUAGES

. Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint, SPSS &

Internet

. Fluent in English& Arabic

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

. American Family Physician

. Continuing Medical Education (CME)

. Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

(ECFMG)

Publications available upon request.

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