Adi Elman, M.D., MHSc

***-*** ********* ******, *******, ON, M6B 1Z1 • 437-***-**** • ad05mv@r.postjobfree.com

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International Medical Graduate with experience in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care, seeking Physician Assistant position. Possesses efficient administration abilities, strong records management, attention to detail, exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, complemented by proficiency in verbal and written English communication, proactive, compassionate, self-driven and highly motivated.

Summary of Skills

• Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and highest quality of medical services

• Skilled in vital signs, injections, venepuncture including ultrasound-guided venipuncture, arterial blood gas sampling, infusions, routine and isolation precautions, BLS, ACLS

• Can interpret ECG, ECHO, lab value, x-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI tests

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless patient management

• Demonstrates strong organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking time management and consulting skills

• Efficient, reliable, punctual, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Fluent in English and Hebrew; intermediate Lithuanian

• Computer Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; EMR (PS Suite); OceanMD; OTN

Education

MD and MHSc, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LUHS), LT 2017 - 2023

Master Thesis: Comparison of changes in cerebral vascular innervation between normotensive and hypertensive rats

Pre-Med School, Medical Doctor International Academy, IL 2016 - 2017

Subjects of study: Anatomy-Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Relevant Experience

Mentorships:

Strauss Martin Dr - Cardiology Clinic, Toronto, ON 2023 - present

• Acquire a robust knowledge of tools in cardiology such as ECG, echo, cardiac stress test, cardiac monitoring, and engage in extensive discussion about research, focusing on hypertension and antihypertensive drugs

Universal Sleep Disorders Clinic and Medical Diagnostics & Consulting, Toronto, ON 2023 - present

• Participate in counselling and management for patients with sleep disorders and related comorbidities; demonstrate excellent knowledge of CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP machines

Oshawa Clinic Group – Family Medicine Clinic, Oshawa, ON 2023 - present

• Engage in counselling, taking history, physical examination, and management for patients with various conditions

Toronto Memory Program, Toronto, ON 2023 - present

• Counsel patients with memory impairment and interpreted cognitive tests such as MoCA and MMSE

Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre & West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, ON 2023 - present

• Review patient charts for 7 floors, performed assessments and interventions to patients with chronic conditions

Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery Department, Sourasky Medical Center, IL 2022 - 2023

• Withdrew blood and arterial blood gases, applied vein catheters, prepared patients for surgeries, attended surgeries, independently transferred patients to brain CT/MRI who required continuous vital sign monitoring, performed ECGs and engaged in patient and family counselling

• Participated in seminars and educational sessions

Monitor for Class Section, LUHS, LT 2017 - 2023

• Acted as point of communication between professors and students

• Coordinated elective class times on behalf of other medical students

Clerkships (final year of medical school):

Pediatric Elective, Carmel Medical Center, IL 2023

Obstetrics and Gynecology Elective, Carmel Medical Center, IL 2022

General Surgery Elective, Sheba Tel HaShomer Hospital, IL 2022

Internal Medicine Elective, Sheba Tel HaShomer Hospital, IL 2022

Emergency and Trauma Elective, Sheba Tel HaShomer Hospital, IL 2022

Observerships:

Neurosurgery Observership, Sourasky Medical Center, IL 2021

• Attended a variety of brain and spinal surgeries

Cardiac Surgery Observership, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, ON 2019

• Performed cardiac assessments to assess heart rhythm and identify abnormal heart sounds; attended a variety of cardiac surgeries

• Interacted with interprofessional team: Chief of cardiac surgery, cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, residents, anesthesiologists and nurses

• Assisted with administrative tasks including creating the cardiac surgery schedule

Cardiology & General Surgery Observership, Laniado Hospital, IL 2018

• Assessed patients with cardiac and lung conditions in the intensive care unit, monitored patients, performed comfort measures and attended many cardiac interventions including coronary angiogram/angioplasty

• Acquired skills in ECG and ECHO interpretation and evaluated lab values pertinent to heart and lung conditions

• Attended abdominal, orthopedic and gynecologic surgeries

Volunteer, Nursing Home for Holocaust Survivors, IL 2009 - 2018

• Demonstrated appropriate safety precautions for communicable diseases such as MRSA

• Advocated for residents by connecting with staff regarding resident concerns

• Interacted with residents during mealtime and created an engaging environment to enhance stimulation, ensuring their needs were met, and positively contributed to their quality of life

Research Experience

Researcher, Institute of Anatomy, LUHS, LT 2021 - 2023

Research Assistant, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, Sheba Tel HaShomer Hospital, IL 2022

Research Assistant, Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology, LUHS, LT 2020 - 2021

Awards & Recognitions

MCCQE Part I – PASS 2023

NAC OSCE - PASS 2023

USMLE Step 2 CK – PASS 2023

Master’s degree in Health Sciences, qualification of Medical Doctor 2023

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), Magen David Adom 2022

USMLE Step 1 – PASS 2022

Scholarship for high academic achievement, LUHS 2017 - 2018, 2020 - 2022

Recognition for second highest grade in Anatomy 2018

Certificate, MD International Studies: Pre-Medicine 2016 - 2017

Interests & Hobbies

• General science, family medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, astronomy, aeronautics, geography, computers

• Sports: swimming (competitive), triathlon (competitive), tennis (competitive), ping-pong

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