SHAMA SAFDAR, M.B.B.S, PA-C

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EDUCATION

Rutgers University Piscataway, NJ

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies May 2021 Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) Lahore, Pakistan

• MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery September 2001 o Graduated with Silver Medal in Medicine awarded by AIMC o Graduated with Silver Medal in Physiology awarded by AIMC o Successfully passed USMLE steps 1 and 2.

Certifications & Licenses

• NCCPA certification: June 2021-P

• PA Physician Assistant State Licenses with Medical and Osteopathic Boards of Medicine

• NJ Physician Assistant State license

• CDS & DEA Licenses

• BLS certification: 2020-Present

• ACLS certification-2021-Present

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rothman Orthopedic Institute, Spine Surgery & Trauma PA 8/21-9/23 Capital Health Hopewell & Capital Health Regional Trauma Center

• Served as first assistant to spine surgeon in the operating room during surgical procedures of the spine. Duties included patient prep, intra-op assistance and closing incision.

• Assisted surgeon in pre- and post-op patient management, including responding to patients and their families, peer-to-peer meetings, MRI and other advanced imaging approvals, hospital rounds, managing subsequent treatments, ordering necessary tests, and prescribing medications.

• Reviewed advanced Spine imaging and referred patients for appropriate epidural injections or surgical evaluation.

• Managed my own patient load, including seeing new patients, follow-ups, and taking consults during both spine as well as orthopedic hospital calls.

• Assisted physician in treating patients during clinic hours, including administering injections, discussing patient history, and developing a roadmap for patient treatment.

• Served as Orthopedic Trauma PA at Trauma Center, Capital Health Regional, including serving as first assist in the OR.

• Assisted other joint surgeons, including hand, hip, and shoulder in the operating room during orthopedic calls.

• Covered Rothman’s orthopedic Urgent Care and provided services including but not limited to Orthopedic splinting.

• Provided coverage with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of service for patients requiring orthopedic care.

Rutgers University 9/19-12/20

• Tutor in Physician Assistant Studies Program

Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Pakistan 2005

• Medical Resident 1st Year, Hematology/Oncology

RESEARCH

• Ulcerative Colitis Remission: Is Infliximab/Remicade Superior to Placebo or Other Drugs? 2020

• Electronic database for breast cancer patients, 2007

• Patterns of local and distant recurrences in patients with breast cancer after adjuvant and neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, 2005

• Psychosocial stigma in patients with breast cancer, 2005 AWARDS

• Recipient of Dr. Joseph A. Schwenkler Scholarship Award by School of Health Professions, Rutgers University, 2019

• Recipient of Endowed Scholarship Award by School of Health Professions, Rutgers University, 2018

• Silver Medal in Medicine awarded by Allama Iqbal Medical College, 2001

• Silver Medal in Physiology awarded by Allama Iqbal Medical College, 1997 MEMBERSHIPS

• AAPA (American Association of Physician Assistants): 2019-Present

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