MEHRDAD TAGHIPOOR

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613-***-**** acx7rz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Highly talented and experienced internationally trained medical doctor from Iran

More than 10 years of experience in hospital and clinic settings, including acute and primary care

Highly familiar with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and health concerns

Adept at communicating with patients, relatives, attending physicians and specialists, and nursing staff

Self-motivated, well organized, and compassionate

Proficient in handling multiple tasks and working under pressure

Languages: English, Dari, and Persian

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet

EXPERIENCE

Clinic Manager, Family, and Emergency Doctor 2002 – 2014

Sadr Clinic

Tehran, Iran

Managed the clinic

Supervised and coordinated activities of physicians, and nursing and administrative staff

Diagnosed, treated and prescribed medications for patients

Performed minor surgeries and CPR

Referred patients to specialists with illnesses or injuries that needed special attention

Performed CPR classes for nurses and other staff every month

Family and Emergency Doctor 2002 – 2005

Iranian Army’s Hospitals

Tehran, Iran

Attended as the Assistant Professor of Lung Diseases and Assistant Professor of Gastrointestinal Diseases

Evaluated and reviewed patient conditions and consulted with specialists

Provided treatment under the instruction of specialists

Treated 30-40 patients per day in the hospital clinic

Taught first-year medical students

Head of Emergency Department and Emergency Doctor 1994 – 2002

Army Hospital

Isfahan, Iran

Managed the Emergency Department

Supervised activities of nursing and staffs

Involved in CPR team and minor surgeries

Diagnosed, treated and prescribed medications for the emergency patients

Referred patients to specialists with critical and severe illnesses and injuries

Medical Lab Assistant 1986 – 1987

Imam Hospital

Tehran, Iran

Run lab tests and prepared specimens

Planted microbiology specimens, performed routine and specialized tests, prepared slides for analysis,

Performed phlebotomy, recorded testing information.

Performed hematology tests.

EDUCATION

Digital Health program 2016-2017

Algonquin College

Ottawa, ON

Special student for a Microbiology course fall 2015

University of Ottawa

Army Emergency Medicine 2002-2003

Army University of Medical Science

Tehran, Iran

Doctor of Medicine 1987-1994

Isfahan University of Medical Science

Isfahan, Iran

Medical Laboratory Science 1986-1987

Tehran University of Medical Science

Tehran, Iran

Diploma in Science 1981-1985

Montazeri High School

Isfahan, Iran

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer since May 2015

Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

Ottawa, ON

Attend at Multicultural festivals and present information session about cancer and Cancer Coaching program

Help to answer questions about different types of cancer

Help the Project Officer in delivering presentations about cancer

Help to establish connections between the Cancer Foundation and community organizations, centers or groups.

Volunteer 2015-2016

Bruyere Continuing Care

Saint-Vincent Hospital

Ottawa, ON

As a Volunteer Ambassador, welcome new patients, and their families on the day of admission

Answer the questions related to hospital services

Orient the patient and family by reviewing the admission package

Take the patients and families on a tour of the unit and hospital

Volunteer July2014 July 2014

Canadian Society for International Health

The World Hepatitis Day

Ottawa, ON

Set up the CSIH booth; Was at the booth, informed people on HCV and HBC, handled out the promotional materials and info materials

Volunteer 2013 - 2014

Centertown Community Health Centre

Ottawa, ON

As member of team of volunteers delivered diabetes screening events

Assisted with Chronic Disease Risk Assessment program for the Arabic Community

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