Medical Assistant

To whom it may concern,

I am currently enrolled in a CRA certification program at McMaster

University, and seeking an opportunity to express my skills set.

Additionally, I am versed in using Ovid along with other search engines

pertaining to clinical research. I have experience working in a hospital

environment and I have good knowledge of medicine having graduated with my

Medical Degree in 2011. In addition to that I possess a Bachelor of Arts

with an honours double major in Psychology and Classical Studies. I am an

individual dedicated to the work assigned, always finishing at the

scheduled time if not before, and with great efficiency. I am known to be

enthusiastic, of good character and integrity possessing qualities that

allow me to work well in my environment with my co-workers. I enjoy

interacting with others and am very person-oriented. If ever I do encounter

a situation where I cannot find a solution, I am not afraid to say I do not

know the answer and will not hesitate to seek assistance.

Thank you for your consideration. If there are any questions regarding my

application please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to meeting

with you.

Kindest regards,

Hamza Ansari

Hamza Ansari, BA, MD

419 Connaught Avenue, Toronto, ON M2R 2M4

416-***-**** (mobile); 416-***-**** (home); *********@*******.***

Education

McMaster University, Clinical Research Associate Certification (part-time),

Hamilton, Ontario

09/2014 - 12/2015

St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

05/2007 - 10/2011 (MD, 12/2011)

Undergraduate - York University, Psychology and Classical Studies, Toronto,

Ontario

01/2001 - 04/2005 (BA, 04/2005)

Research Experience

I have been involved in research as Dr. Curnew's research assistant since

2012 in Hamilton. My responsibilities included meeting with study

investigators to discuss any issues that may arise during the study, and

enquire how correctly to fill out the CRF. I was also responsible for

screening and enrolling participants, gathering and completing their CRFs,

in addition to making any necessary corrections as required. Please refer

to the research section of my CV for detailed information on studies that I

have been involved with.

Work Experience

Appletree Medical Clinic, Ontario 08/2012 - 11/2012

Physician Assistant; Average Hours/Week: 20

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My responsibilities included running a walk-in clinic under supervision

from an attending physician through the Ontario Telemedicine Network. My

duties included taking a patient history, performing a pertinent physical

examination including blood pressure, blood-glucose measurement, pregnancy

test, and urine dipstick where applicable. Once having formulated a

diagnosis I would consult with the attending physician via telemedicine.

Hamilton General Hospital, Ontario?09/2010 - 10/2010

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Valletas; Average Hours/Week: 40

McMaster University Cardiology elective rotation was based in the Cardiac

Care Unit in Hamilton General Hospital. I was assigned 2-3 patients a day,

most of whom experiencing myocardial infarctions; some were terminally ill

while others were awaiting life saving surgery. My duties involved taking

history, performing a relevant physical exam, ordering laboratory tests,

and writing progress notes in patient charts. Daily I would present my

patient cases during ward rounds and write my findings in patient notes

including subsequent progress notes.

McMaster University, Ontario?08/2010 - 09/2010

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Robert; Average hours/week: 40

McMaster University Orthopedic Trauma Surgery elective rotation was in St.

Catharines General Hospital. I was provided with various opportunities to

develop my skills in perioperative patient care. I was given the

opportunity to take patient histories, perform physical examinations and

manage patient charts throughout treatment. I was also given the privilege

to observe and assist my preceptor, Dr. Robert, in surgeries. My duties

allowed me to follow patients from their initial clinic appointment,

through to preoperative care, surgery and post-operative care.

St. Bernard Hospital, Illinois?07/2010 - 08/2010

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Bademosi;Average Hours/Week: 9?

This Emergency Medicine elective provided me the opportunity to work in the

Fast Track clinic. My responsibilities included taking patient histories,

performing physical examinations, developing differential diagnoses,

managing patient charts and structuring appropriate treatment plans prior

to presenting the case to my preceptor.

Jackson Park Hospital, Illinois?06/2010 - 07/2010

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Okolo;Average Hours/Week: 40

This Family Medicine elective provided the opportunity to interact with

various patients in the outpatient clinic during this rotation. I was

responsible for taking detailed histories, performing physical

examinations, and presenting potential diagnoses. I was also given the

opportunity to help structure and manage treatment plans. I was given

permission to track and update patient charts. In addition, I gave case

presentations on assigned patients during ward rounds.

Synergy Medical, Michigan?05/2010 - 06/2010

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Mridha;Average Hours/Week: 40

I familiarized myself with a large amount of clinical knowledge and

broadened my knowledge of various neurological conditions during this

Neurology elective rotation. I was permitted to take patient histories,

perform physical examinations and present cases to my preceptor Dr. Mridha.

Generally, I interacted with patients in the outpatient clinic, allowing me

insight into various diagnoses and treatment plans. In addition, I received

the opportunity to observe procedures such as carotid artery Doppler.

University of Toronto, Ontario?03/2010 - 04/2010

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Gupta; Average Hours/Week: 40

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This elective allowed me a wide exposure to various conditions in General

Medicine. My team and I were called upon by different departments regarding

inpatients, who required additional consults. I worked mostly with patients

in the ICU and Surgery wards, taking histories, performing physical

examinations, and ordering and analysing laboratory results. I was also

required to manage patient charts, update lists and provide detailed

reports to my preceptor.

Sheffield University, United Kingdom?02/2010 - 03/2010

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Mr. Nur; Average Hours/Week: 50?

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I was given the opportunity to take patient histories, perform physical

examinations and most importantly, the opportunity to analyse and interpret

radiological images during this Orthopedic elective. Generally, there was

an equal mix of emergency cases and inpatients scheduled for elective

surgery. In this rotation, my main goal was to gain experience in

interpreting pre and post- operative radiological evidence.

Sheffield University, United Kingdom?11/2009 - 02/2010

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Mr. Khan; Average Hours/Week: 45?

This core rotation in surgery offered exceptional exposure to creating

working diagnoses based on patient histories and physical exams. I was

given opportunities to narrow the diagnoses based on interpretation and

analysis of images and laboratory data. My responsibilities also included

perioperative patient care. I was given opportunities to assist in several

surgeries including: Breast surgery, Colorectal surgery, General surgery,

Orthopedic surgery, Upper GI surgery, and Urology.

Sheffield University, United Kingdom?09/2009 - 11/2009

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Mr. Farag; Average Hours/Week: 40

Due to the delicate and sensitive nature of this OB/GYN core rotation, my

duties were generally limited to observation. I was given opportunities to

take patient histories and perform physical exams with the patient's

permission. I was involved in formulating diagnoses and structuring

appropriate treatment plans. I was also given opportunities to observe and

assist in hysterectomies, bilateral salpingo-opherectomies, hysteroscopies,

colposcopies, and assist in deliveries.

Sheffield University, United Kingdom?08/2009 - 09/2009

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Kakoty; Average Hours/Week: 40?

This core rotation was mostly observational, but I was given the

opportunity to perform physical examinations, and provide input for

appropriate treatment plans. There were no paper charts, only electronic

medical records in a central database. I was given the opportunity to

observe in new infant clinics, IV drug abuse rehabilitation clinics, and

cryotherapy procedures. This rotation provided me great exposure to methods

of preventive medicine.

Sheffield University, United Kingdom?07/2009 - 08/2009

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Moussa;Average Hours/Week: 40

While in this Pediatric core rotation I was exposed to a 20 bed ward and

given the opportunity to interact with many patients of various ages. My

responsibilities included taking patient histories, performing physical

examinations, interpreting laboratory reports and analysis of images with

subsequent presentation to Consultants during weekly rounds. I was also

involved in structuring treatment plans and writing patient notes. I was

given the opportunity to perform new patient assessments

Sheffield University, United Kingdom?06/2009 - 07/2009

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Okoko; Average Hours/Week: 40

While in this Psychiatry core rotation I was responsible for taking initial

histories and performing psychiatric examinations, followed by discussion

of an appropriate treatment plan for newly admitted patients. My rotation

allowed me equal exposure to various psychiatric conditions as I was

involved in creating appropriate treatment plans, writing patient notes,

and following the course of proposed treatments.

Sheffield University, United Kingdom?03/2009 - 06/2009

Student-Doctor, Preceptor: Dr. Adebajo; Average Hours/Week: 40

This Internal Medicine core rotation afforded me the opportunity to work

with both in-patients and out- patients. In-patients wards included 20 beds

for each subspeciality: Cardiology, Geriatrics, Diabetes and Endocrinology,

Emergency Admissions, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Nephrology, Neurology,

Respiratory, and Rheumatology. I was responsible for taking histories,

analysing and interpreting laboratory results with radiological images and

discussing my findings with consultants during weekly rounds.

Volunteer Experience

Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto 02/2015

Volunteer, Hematology Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic

My volunteering responsibilities mainly include clerical duties, and

interacting with patients coming into the clinic. I assist them with their

registration and completion of the DARTS assessment program; as well as,

providing information to them as required.

University of Toronto, Ontario 07/2013

Testing participant

This was a one-day event where I assisted in testing the new OSCE stations

for the University of Toronto medical school. I was asked to participate as

an examinee and provide feedback of my experience.

University of Toronto, Ontario?08/ 2013 - 08/2013

Observer, Preceptor: Dr. Moid; Average Hours/Week: 40

This was a two weeks observership in laboratory medicine in St. Joseph's

Hospital. I was given the opportunity to follow preparation of specimens

from the grossing lab through to microscopic examination. Dr. Moid held

teaching sessions in which I was able to strengthen my ability to identify

and comment on the histological features of normal tissue. I was given the

opportunity to derive a diagnosis based on microscopic examination and

correlation with clinical history. Different techniques of sampling and

analysing specimens were discussed during morning grossing rounds and

afternoon pathology rounds.

Ontario Family Practice, Ontario 07/ 2013 - 11/2014

Volunteer, Preceptor: Dr. Malick; Average Hours/Week: 12

Dr. Malick has provided me with the opportunity for hands-on clinical

experience in family practice. I am responsible for new and follow-up

patient visits updating their information accordingly in their charts. I

must develop a working diagnosis and a reasonable treatment plan based on

data and information from laboratory reports, other specialist reports and

the patient's clinical history including physical exam. Patients seen in

this practice are primarily from an underserved population.

Hamilton Family Practice, Ontario?07/ 2013 - 11/2014

Volunteer, Preceptor: Dr. Cronin; Average Hours/Week: 10

Dr. Cronin has provided me with the opportunity for hands-on clinical

experience in family practice. I have been exposed to wide array of

ailments ranging from simple medication refills to psychiatric assessments.

I am responsible for new and follow-up patient visits updating their

information accordingly in their EMR. I must develop a working diagnosis

and a reasonable treatment plan based on data and information from

laboratory reports, other specialist reports and the patients clinical

history including physical exam. If necessary I am expected to provide

input for when a referral may be the next best step in treatment. This

volunteership has provided me with the opportunity to enhance my clinical

decision making skills in a family practice setting. Patients seen in this

practice are primarily from an underserved population.

Southlake Regional Hospital, Ontario?07/ 2013 - 10/2013

Observer, Preceptor: Dr. Ye; Average Hours/Week: 8

Dr. Ye is has given me the opportunity to follow specimens from the

grossing lab through embedding and microtome labs. I am developing my

ability in being able to identify distinct histological features seen in

stained specimens under microscope. I am also expected to review relevant

clinical history provided by Dr. Ye and correlate with microscopic tissue

exam findings to formulate a diagnosis.

GTA West Endoscopy, Ontario?07/ 2013 - 03/2014

Observer, Preceptor: Dr. Degani; Average Hours/Week: 8

This endoscopy clinic has given me the opportunity to apply theoretical

knowledge of pathology to the clinical setting. I have observed various

biopsies taken from the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines. I

have also been given the opportunity to make correlations from my pathology

observerships to the clinical presentation of various GI diseases.

Hamilton Cardiology Practice, Ontario?11/ 2011 - 08/2014

Volunteer, Preceptor: Dr. Curnew; Average Hours/Week: 12

Dr. Curnew has provided me with the opportunity for hands-on clinical

experience in cardiology. I am responsible for taking patient histories,

updating patient information in their EMR. I am expected to develop a

reasonable treatment plan based on patient history and physical exam

coupled with their cardiac workup including stress EKG, stress echo, and

angiogram or nuclear medicine reports. I have been provided an opportunity

to develop my clinical decision making skills in a specialty setting.

Research Experience

Hamilton Cardiology Practice, Ontario 11/2013 - present

Research Assistant to Dr. Curnew; Average Hours/Week: 10

The ADCOL study is a year long prospective study of patients that are

taking Lodalis in the treatment of their hyperlipidemia that is not

satisfactorily controlled with lipid lowering agents, such as Lipitor or

Crestor. Patients are asked to fill out a questionnaire during their first

visit then subsequently on their 3, 6, 9, and 12 months visits. Each visit

will be accompanied with appropriate lipid profiles to assess the

effectiveness of Lodalis.

Hamilton Cardiology Practice, Ontario?03/2013 - 08/2013

Research Assistant to Dr. Curnew; Average Hours/Week: 10

The SPRINT AF trial (Stroke Prevention and Rhythm INTervention in Atrial

Fibrillation) was two-phase trial meant to characterize stroke prevention

modalities in Canadian adults with atrial fibrillation. It assessed the

various therapies that are implemented and provide an understanding of why

certain drugs are chosen over others in treatment of these patients. Phase

one is a chart audit of 1000 patients that is now complete. Phase two will

be recruitment of three thousand patients over a twelve months period.

Hamilton Cardiology Practice, Ontario?03/2013 - 06/2013

Research Assistant to Dr. Curnew; Average Hours/Week: 10

The ADHERE study was a retrospective study meant to assess cholesterol

control in patients who met the criteria of being at risk of cardiovascular

disease. Additionally, the study also assessed the usefulness of Lodalis in

controlling hypercholesterolemia. I was required to perform a chart audit

of 20 000 EMR and narrow the results as per study inclusion criteria. The

results for selected patients were directly entered online into the study

database.

Professional Activities

Oral Presentation at Rotary Club of Richmond Hill; Richmond Hill, Canada,

Titled: Heart Disease Prevention (2011).

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy fencing, rock climbing, tai chi, reading history, and spending time

with family and friends. I continue to enrich my medical knowledge through

attendance of grand rounds at Hamilton General Hospital and reading medical

journals. I enjoy travelling, learning from new cultures and meeting new

people.

Language Fluency

English (Native/functionally native)

Urdu (Advanced)

Other Awards/Accomplishments

Elected representative and Vice-president of St. Matthew's University

Student Government Association.

Captain of York University Varsity Fencing Team

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