ASFIA ALI

***** ******* ***** ****., #***, Cupertino, CA 95014. Cell: 847-***-****. Email: acwyvr@r.postjobfree.com Objective

To combine my years of medical experience as a physician in India and education in Masters of Physician Assistant Program in the US to provide excellent patient care as a physician’s assistant at a medical facility. Summary

Received recognition at graduation for obtaining the highest score achieved by a student in the mock board exam in University’s 11-year history of its Masters of Physician Assistant Program. Received recognition from Director of program.

Graduated Masters of Physician Assistant program with an ‘A’ grade average and in top 10% of the class.

Over 20 years of hands-on medical practice experience in various medical specialties.

Received recognition and praise from several doctors, medical directors, and administrators at various hospitals, and from patients during past work experiences for excellent patient care, sound judgment, bedside manners, medical knowledge and for being a team player. Education and Certifications

Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)(Scored in 99th percentile), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Licensed with the Medical Board of California. Marywood University: Scranton, PA – Masters Degree in Physician’s Assistant Program (2008).

Received recognition for best exam scores several times including highest university board exam score in university’s history. Recognized as most distinguished student at graduation ceremony. Community Colleges (Foothill College, Deanza College, Truman College) – Courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Genetics and Psychology (2004-2005). Gandhi Medical College: Hyderabad, India – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and fellowships in internal medicine and surgery (1978).

Relevant Medical Courses include: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Embryology, Genetics, Nutrition, Psychiatry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Medicine theory and practical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Surgery.

Achieved Dean’s list several times.

Medical Billing and Coding Certificates

Certificate in medical billing, Chicago, IL (2000) – Top 10% of class.

Certificate in medical terminology, billing and coding, Sunnyvale, CA (2004) – Top 5% of class. Relevant Work Experience

Clinics: Prime Physicians (and other clinics e.g., Home Care Physicians) (Apr. 2012 - Present)

Examined and diagnosed patients, made house visits, and performed physician assistant duties. Washington Hospital and associated clinics, Fremont, CA (Aug. 08 – Mar. 2012)

Perform physician assistant duties for physicians in gastroenterology and internal medicine areas. 2

Clinical Rotations as part of Masters Degree in Physician’s Assistant Program (May 07 – Jul. 08)

Hospitals at which rotations were performed: Washington Hospital, Fremont, CA; O’Conner Hospital, San Jose, CA; Sahara Medical Center, Chicago, IL; CMC Hospital, Scranton, PA.

Received ‘A’grade in all six rotations.

Received excellent reviews from doctors and nurses during rotations. Supervising doctor’s comments in reviews included “Excellent medical knowledge, always willing to help out, always punctual, very reliable, great demeanor which patients seem to appreciate, excellent judgment and highly dependable, great asset to any institution.”

Commended for the excellent performance in the following areas: Physical and systemic examinations, assisting during surgeries, patient diagnosis and treatment, detail and accurate history taking and documentation, checking patient vitals, performing psychiatric and psychological exams, and services in ER, pediatrics and family practice areas. Roseland Community Hospital, Bernard Hospital, & Trinity Hospital, Chicago IL (1991-2001)

Consulted with physicians, dictated summaries of patient diagnosis, and recommend treatment. Role required extensive knowledge interpreting medical terminology and providing precise documentation of patient’s conditions.

Received outstanding remarks from doctors for grasp of medical knowledge and judgment. Cook County Hospitals, Chicago, IL (1994-1995)

Assisted physician in various types of patient care services including taking patient histories, drawing blood, performing physical exams, and administering/advising patients on usage of drugs. Devon Doctors Clinic - Chicago, IL (1990-1995)

Performed patient history and full physical examinations and provided the physician with preliminary diagnosis of patient’s condition.

Advised patients on administering drugs, side effects, types of drugs and follow up procedures.

Provided physical therapy, advised patients on usage of medical devices and assisted in suturing of minor surgeries.

Jayshree Kirloskar Hospital, Hyderabad, India (1978-1989)

Delivered babies, treated patients with obstetrics and gynecology needs, assisted in complex deliveries, performed prenatal and postnatal care, and performed patient diagnosis.

Assisted and performed surgeries.

Supervised and trained nurses and doctors.

Performed inpatient / outpatient care and diagnosis.

Delivered and assisted in delivering over 1,000 babies, Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery

(NSVD), C-Sections and forceps.

Frequently commended by patients and senior doctors for quality of care and often preferred and asked by new patients to be their doctor. Received awards for excellent performance several times. Gandhi Medical College - Postgraduate Residency in Medicine, Hyderabad, India (1977)

Performed various medical procedures and received extensive patient contact in graduate medical residency training, which included rotations in general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, oncology, psychiatry, and ophthalmology.

Received praise for being detail oriented and thorough in patient analysis. Other

U.S. Citizen (Resident of U.S. for over 20 years), fluent in English and Hindi.