Sonam Kumari Nihalani

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A foreign medical graduate, who recently completed his internal medicine residency at the Mount Sinai Bronx Program is looking for a career in a recognized healthcare organization that is committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality patient care.

Membership and Honorary/Professional Societies

American College of Physicians

Pakistan Medical & Dental Council

Education

Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery

Chandka Medical College, Pakistan. 11/2007 – 02/2013

ECFMG certified 2013 - 2019

Residency in internal medicine 2020 - 2023

Medical School Award

An honor for coming in third place in the first year of the M.B.B.S. and continuing to rank in the top 10.

Skills

Professional:

AHA certified Acls and Bls

Personal:

Good communication skills, time management, team player, leadership and problem solving.

Work Experience

07/2020 to 06/2023

Internal Medicine Residency Program – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Bronx)

During my residency in internal medicine, I learned to Diagnosed and treated a wide range of medical conditions, including chronic illnesses and acute injuries. Conducted comprehensive physical examinations, ordered, and interpreted diagnostics tests, and developed personalized treatment plans.

- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.

- Provided patient education on disease prevention, management, and medication adherence. Maintained accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.

- Managed a diverse patient population, including adults of all ages with focus on disease prevention

and health promotion.

- Conducted regular follow-ups to monitor patient's progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

- Participated in medical rounds, case discussions, and interdisciplinary meetings to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes. Actively engaged in equality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.

- Mentored and supervised medical residents and students.

12/2018 – 01/2019

Observer (Cardiology) - Utah Cardiology, Farmington, UT, United States of America

Dr. Roja Mulamalla

During my observership in the cardiology clinic, my duties included obtaining a thorough medical history and physical. I took part in the case discussion and the treatment plan. I observed the ECGs, echocardiography, and cardiac perfusion scans and learned about them. Along with that, I assisted patients in making lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs.

07/2018 - 09/2018

Observer (Cardiology) - Utah Cardiology, Farmington, UT, United States of America

Bhavnanada T.Reddy

My responsibilities during this observership in the cardiology clinic included patient examination and interviewing. I took part in a case discussion during which I learnt about how to treat patients who have different types of cardiac illness, such as heart failure, infectious endocarditis, and myocardial infarction. I had the chance to see carotid endarterectomy, varicose vein ligation, and varicose vein ablation. I was tasked with educating the patient on reducing cardiovascular risk factors.

01/2018 - 03/2018

Observer (Nephrology) - Davis Hospital, layton, UT, United States of America

Dr. Amandeep Singh Chadha

I was involved in case discussion, patient examination, and history taking during my observership in the nephrology clinic. I gained knowledge about treating patients with a range of renal disorders, such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones, and acute kidney injury.

07/2013 - 07/2014

Intern - Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan

I covered both in-patient and out-patient services while rotating among the departments of internal medicine, psychiatry, general surgery, and ophthalmology throughout my internship. After consulting with the attending, my duties included gathering pertinent medical information, performing a physical exam, ordering labs and imaging, writing patient notes, and managing every aspect of the patient. I've got the chance to work in an intensive care unit. To expose students to trauma management and the acute presentation of chronic diseases, all interns must do a fifteen-day emergency department rotation as a requirement. I participated in scrubbing and assisting consultants in surgeries and performing minor procedures. I had five to seven patients on my daily schedule in addition to attending grand rounds and weekly conferences.

Research, publications, and Quality Improvement Projects

Limitations to the use of guideline directed medical therapy (GDMT) in patients with CKD and Type 2 DM in the primary care setting at an inner-city hospital in Bronx, NY.

A rare cause of multifocal pneumonia and constrictive pericarditis: coxsackievirus A.

Case report/poster published in CHEST.

A unique case: Lemierre’s syndrome with nonspecific symptoms.

Volunteer Experience

11/2014 – 12/2014

Volunteer - WHO, Anti-Polio Drive, Shahdadkot, Larkana, Nawabshah, Pakistan

I participated in various WHO anti-polio campaigns as a volunteer. In order to distribute polio drops, I went door to door. informed the parents of the value of the polio vaccine.

08/2011 - 09/2011

Volunteer - Flood Relief Campaign, Shahdadkot, Pakistan

Our small-town experienced flooding during a wet season, and many people contracted water-borne illnesses like cholera, diarrhea, and Rotavirus. I contributed my time and worked collaboratively. I was given the responsibility of taking care of the patients who had water-borne illnesses and informing them of the value of sanitation and water chlorination. We gathered flood relief funds and gave them to flood victims, along with food, water, and clothing.

Hobbies and Interests

Cooking, reading books, traveling.

Language Fluency

English, Sindhi, Urdu and Hindi

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