Medical Clinical
Resume:
WADIH BAAJOUR
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SUMMARY
I am a licensed Neurologist/ Internist with a specialty in adult and pediatric epilepsy from the American University of Beirut. I graduated from Beirut Arab University with a Medical Degree in 2004 and have been working as a medical professional since. My practice includes treatment of CNS/PNS disorders: multiple sclerosis, stroke, neurocognitive disorders, movement disorders, pain disorders and mood disorders with a special interest in epilepsy and sleep disorders. HIGHLIGHTS
- Quality assurance awareness
- Strategic planning expertise
- Honest medical professional
- Empathetic and courteous
- High emotional intelligence
- Passionate and dedicated employee
- Interest in research
- Fluent in Microsoft Office
- Bilingual in Arabic and English
CLINICAL/WORK EXPERIENCE
Epilepsy Clinical Rotations:
09/2017 - 12/2017: EEG/Epilepsy course
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA
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07/2017 - 09/2017: EEG/ Epilepsy course
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, USA
04/2017- 05/2017: Epilepsy rotation in Freiburg Epilepsy center, Freiburg, Germany
Fellowship Program:
06/2014 – 06/2017: CLINICAL AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN EPILEPSY AND SLEEP MEDICINE, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
- Evaluate all aspects of epilepsy in adults and children, clinical neurophysiology, and sleep medicine, including long term EEG monitoring, WADA test and cortical mapping.
- Independently score and interpret polysomnography and multiple sleep latency tests.
- Lecturer and member of three journal clubs held weekly, including weekly multidisciplinary refractory epilepsy conference with the neurosurgery team.
- Take part of the daily discussions of new onset epilepsy cases enrolling in NOEL trial (New Onset Epilepsy in Lebanon). Work Experience:
SPECIALIST, Prince Mohammed Bin Abd Alaziz Hospital, Riyadh, KSA
- Implanted evidence and diagnosis based upon guidelines of common medical illness, especially strokes, multiple sclerosis, WADIH BAAJOUR
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pain syndromes, acute cardiac conditions, diabetic ketoacidosis, and other medical conditions in KSA.
- Participated in programmatic planning, developed specific evidence-based health policies and procedures for common medical conditions.
- Established and managed daily morning report with presentation and discussion of all admitted medical cases.
- Evaluated all neurology outpatient, emergency department, and medical floor cases.
02/2013 – 05/2013: NEUROLOGIST AND INTERNIST
HOSPITALIST, Clemenceau Medical Center (affiliated with JOHN HOPKINS Medicine International, USA), Beirut, Lebanon
- Provided leadership in the multidisciplinary rounds by implementation of integrated interprofessional models of care delivery and evaluation of patients to clinical staff, which consisted of: physicians, hospitalists, clinical pharmacists, nurses and dietitians.
- Ensured strict compliance within the medical professional policies and procedures.
- Evaluated all medical and neurologic conditions. Residency Program:
07/2008 – 06/ 2011: NEUOLOGY RESIDENCY, Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Exposed to complicated neurology cases in a tertiary care center.
- Diagnosed and managed various neurological disorders.
- Established weekly neurology journal club and neuroscience didactic lectures.
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- Mentored and taught internal medicine and junior neurology residents.
07/2008 – 06/2011: INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY, Sahel General Hospital, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Performed accurate physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, follow-up, and consultation; developed comprehensive plan of care.
- Completed necessary documentation in a timely manner.
- Presented daily lectures on interesting cases to medical staff. Internship:
07/2004 – 06/2005: CLINICAL ROTATION IN THE
DEPARTMENTSOF MEDICINE, SURGERY, OBSTETRICS AND
GYNECOLOGY, EMERGENCY AND PEDIATRICS, Sahel
General Hospital, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon Clinical Rotations and Observerships:
11/2013: CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP IN THE
CEREBROVASCULAR DEPARTMENT, Cleveland Clinic,
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Attended stroke alert cases with implementation of the NIH stroke scale score in every patient.
- Attended interventional neurological procedures as diagnostic angiograms and aneurysmal coilings as well as thrombolytic therapy of stroke.
- Followed-up stroke patients in the Neurointensive Care Unit on a daily basis.
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09/2012 – 01/2013: CLINICAL ROTATION IN THE
NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE, University Hospitals Case Medical center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Clinical rotation in the Neuromuscular Center
(NCS/EMG/Autonomic lab).
- Attended outpatient clinics including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) clinic as well as inpatient clinical rotation.
- Coauthor of a chapter about Myotonic Dystrophy published in Dr Katerji book (Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice, 2nd edition, New York, Springer, 2014).
08/2012: CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP IN THE INTERNAL
MEDICINE DEPARTMENT, Medstar Union Memorial
Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Daily clinical rotations in the Emergency Department and medical floor.
- Presented lectures of clinically important topics such as: latest guidelines regarding blood pressure control in acute ischemic stroke.
- Participated in discussion of cases that reflect medical literature. 04/2012 – 07/2012: CLINICAL ROTATION IN
NEUROFEEDBACK, Private Clinic (supervised by Dr. Florence Larrain), Miami, Florida, USA
- Explored applications of neurofeedback in the field of neuropsychiatry in common disorders, depression, pain syndromes and ADD/ADHD.
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09/2011 – 02/2012: CLINICAL ROTATION IN
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
- Performed and applied comprehensive nerve conduction studies
(NCS) and electromyography (EMG).
07/2011 – 08/2011: CLINICAL ROTATION IN STROKE UNIT, Saint Mary Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
- Attended stroke alert cases with follow-up from the time of arrival to Emergency Department.
- Attended interventional neurological procedures as diagnostic angiograms and aneurysmal coilings.
- Participated in clinical rounds and conducted a literature review in unusual cases.
05/2009: CLINICAL ROTATION IN NEURORADIOLOGY
DEPARTMENT, Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
- Understanding of basic brain and spinal neuroimaging.
- Differential diagnosis of various brain and spinal lesions based on the Osborn book: Diagnostic Neuroradiology.
04/2008: CLINICAL ROTATION IN CARDIOLOGY
DEPARTMENT, Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
- Mastered EKG interpretation.
- Developed a detailed diagnostic and therapeutic approach to acute cardiac conditions.
- Attended cardiac catheterization and echocardiography procedures. WADIH BAAJOUR
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04/2005: CLINICAL ROTATION IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT, Makassed General Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
- Improved knowledge in diagnostic and therapeutic approach of various medical conditions.
ACADEMIC WORK
2009 – 2012: LECTURER OF “NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES”
COURSE, Global University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Responsible for preparation and implementation of learning material for physiotherapy students reflecting approach to neurological patients, rehabilitation, localization of neurologic diseases, neuromuscular diseases and stroke.
- Ability to maintain high standards of achievement, discipline and punctuality amongst students.
- Managed students by providing guidance and feedback to help them strengthen his/her skills and knowledge base.
- Contributed to the intellectual life and debate of an academic organization for a well established teaching institution. PUBLICATIONS/POSTERS
1- The Myotonic Dystrophies (book chapter) Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice, 2nd edition, New York, Springer, 2014. Termsarasab P; Baajour W; Thammongkolchai T; Katirji B. Kaminski HJ. Ruff RL.
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2- A comprehensive analysis of the Financial Burden of Diabetes Mellitus at Rafik Hariri University Hospital: The Economic Implications from the Public Sector Perspective in Lebanon: International Journal of Diabetes and clinical research. 12/2015, 2:5. Echtay A; Chehabeddine M; Abi Gerges R; Baajour W; Kakoun N; Charif M; Jambart S.
3- Rapidly progressive quadriparesis secondary to liquorice
(souss) toxicity: TÉTRAPARÉSIE RAPIDEMENT PROGRESSIVE PAR INTOXICATION À LA RÉGLISSE (SOUSS). Le Journal médical libanais (The Lebanese medical journal) 60 (2): 117-9, 08/2012. Korri H; Awada A; Baajour W; Baaine M; Nasreddine W.
4- Economical Burden of Diabetes Complications in Lebanon: Diabetes prevalence and disease management of the patient population at the Rafik Hariri University Hospital (RHUH). Poster in Pan Arab Congress of Endocrinology, Beirut, Lebanon, 10/2011. Echtay A; Chehabeddine M; Abi Gerges R; Baajour W; Jambart S.
USMLE EXAMS
- Step 1 [result of 99% (230)]
- Step 2 CK [result of 83% (240)]
- Step 2 CS
- Step 3 [result of 78% (201)]
- ECFMG Certificate
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
- License of Medical Practice in Lebanon
- License of holding the title of Medical Specialization (Neurology) in Lebanon
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- Diploma of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)
AWARDS
- Certificate of Achievement, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA) EDUCATION
1998- 2004: BACHELOR DEGREE OF MEDICINE AND
SURGERY, MD 1998 – 2004, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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