Infectious Disease Public Health
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IHEAGWARA, CHARITY CHIKA, MD, MPH
US CITIZEN
Phone: 202-***-****
U.S Citizen
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I am a PGY5 fellow in the Department of Infectious Disease with eight years of clinical research and five years of public health experience who is applying for an Infectious Disease Physician Position.
Professional Skills and Qualifications
●Ability to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions.
●Advanced written and verbal communication skills to enhance positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
●Time/task management skills.
●Ability to collaborate with people of different cultural backgrounds, ages, and personalities.
●Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power point, outlook), SAS, SPSS.
Education:
Graduate School
The George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington D.C.
07/2019-03/2022
Master of Public Health (MPH), 03/2022
Concentration: Epidemiology and Public Health Research Methods
Culminating Experience Title: “A Program for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in People Aged 11-26 years in Baltimore, MD”
Medical Education
University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine, Nigeria
01/1997 - 06/2006
M.B., B.S., 01/2007
U.S. Clinical Experience:
Infectious Disease Fellow: 07/2023- Present
Dr. Jack Boghossain, MD (Program Director)
Saint Michaels Medical Center
Newark, NJ
Responsibilities:
●Medical history taking, conducting physical examinations and general patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
●Ordering radiological and relevant laboratory tests.
●Analyzing medical reports, physical examinations, test results to accurately diagnose patients and offer treatment options for various infectious diseases.
●Explaining diagnosis, discussing treatment options optimally with patients and their care givers, and encouraging them to be involved with the treatment plan.
●Management of chronic infectious diseases, HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis B, etc.
●Treatment of Hepatitis C and other hepatitis.
●Keeping up to date with medical procedures, developments, and treatment options.
●Counseling patients on lifestyle modifications and healthier habits to help achieve a good quality of life.
●Participation in scholarly activities; case reports, journal club, research projects, literature review, poster presentations, resident lectures, quality improvement projects.
●Attending clinical conferences, quality improvement conferences, and ground rounds covering various medical conditions, imaging, procedures, etc.
●Teach clinical skills to medical students and residents.
Resident Physician: 06/2020 – 06/30/2023
Dr. Daniel A. Larbi, MD (Program Director)
Howard university Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program
District of Columbia
Responsibilities:
●Medical history taking, conducting physical examinations and general patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
●Ordering radiological and relevant laboratory tests, and patient referral to specialist as needed.
●Analyzing medical reports, physical examinations, test results to accurately diagnose patients and offer treatment options.
●Explaining diagnosis, discussing treatment options optimally with patients, and encouraging them to be involved with the treatment plan.
●Keeping up to date with medical procedures, developments, and treatment options.
●Participation in scholarly activities; case reports, journal club, research projects, literature review, poster presentations, resident lectures, quality improvement projects.
●Attending daily clinical conferences, quality improvement conferences, and ground rounds covering various medical conditions, imaging, procedures, etc.
●Teach clinical skills to medical students in the clinical simulation laboratory.
Clinical Extern: 01/2018 – 03/2019
Dr. Uzochukwu W. Unegbu, MD, MBA
Roseu Medical Center,
Laurel, MD
Responsibilities:
●Medical history taking, direct patient examination under supervision of the physician.
●Direct experience with assigning appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes and diagnosis code sequencing
●Reviewing laboratory and other diagnostic reports and discussing differential diagnosis and management of medical conditions with the physician.
●Complying with Federal and State privacy laws, and respecting patient privacy.
Clinical Extern: 03/25/2019 – 04/19/19
Dr. Sibte A. Kazmi, MD
Internal Medicine and General Practice
Frederick, MD
Responsibilities:
●Medical history taking and documentation and direct patient examination under supervision of the physician.
●Exploring and mastering the electronic medical record documentation system.
●Direct experience with assigning appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes and diagnosis code sequencing
●Reviewing laboratory and other diagnostic reports and discussing differential diagnosis and management of medical conditions with the physician.
●Clinical rotation with the physician at several skilled nursing homes/rehabilitation centers.
Clinical Extern: 04/22/2019 – 05/17/2019
Bikan S. Octain, MD Family Practice
Annandale, VA
Responsibilities:
●Medical history taking and documentation and direct patient examination under supervision of the physician.
●Direct experience with assigning appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes and diagnosis code sequencing
●Reviewing laboratory and other diagnostic reports and discussing differential diagnosis and management of medical conditions with the physician.
●Counseling patients under supervision.
Clinical Extern: 06/17/2019 – 07/12/2019
Naveena Hemanth, MD
Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry,
Rockville, MD
Responsibilities:
●Medical history taking and documentation; interviewing and counseling patients under the supervision of the physician.
●Discussing differential diagnosis and management of psychiatric conditions with the physician.
●Reviewing psychotherapy reports and other diagnostic reports with the physician and observing patient interviews, counseling, and management of psychiatric conditions
Observer/CDIP Intern: 07/2019 – 04/2020
Dr. Onyinye Onyekwere, MD, MS, FAAP
Advanced Pediatrics & Laser Skin Services,
Silver Spring, MD
Responsibilities:
●Medical history taking and counseling patients under the supervision of the physician.
●Direct experience with assigning appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes and diagnosis code sequencing under the supervision of a certified coder.
●Reviewing laboratory and other diagnostic reports and discussing differential diagnosis and management of medical conditions with the physician.
●Getting familiar with the electronic medical record documentation system.
●Observing physical examinations and procedures.
Observer: 12/2018 – 03/2019
Dr. Modupe Odunuga, MD
PG Community Pediatric and Adolescent Center,
Cheverly, MD
Responsibilities:
●Medical history taking and counseling patients under the supervision of the physician.
●Reviewing laboratory and other diagnostic reports and discussing differential diagnosis and management of medical conditions with the physician.
●Observing physical examinations and procedures.
Observer: 02/2017 – 03/2019
Dr. Onyinye Onyekwere, MD, MS, FAAP
Advanced Pediatrics & Laser Skin Services,
Silver Spring, MD
Responsibilities:
●Medical history taking and counseling patients under the supervision of the physician.
●Reviewing laboratory and other diagnostic reports and discussing differential diagnosis and management of medical conditions with the physician.
●Getting familiar with the electronic medical record documentation system.
●Observing physical examinations and procedures.
Research Experience:
Resident Physician: 06/2020 – 06/2023
Dr. Daniel A. Larbi, MD (Program Director)
Howard university Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program
District of Columbia
Responsibilities:
●Participation in scholarly activities; case reports, journal club, research projects, literature review, poster presentations, resident lectures, quality improvement projects.
●Obtaining informed consent while recruiting patients for various clinical trials.
●Retrieving laboratory and diagnostic test results and relevant medical records.
●Collecting and recording data as specified by protocols of various clinical trials.
●Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data.
Graduate Student
George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health 07/2019-03/2022
Responsibilities:
●Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming, and software (SAS, SPSS), as appropriate.
●Interpreting results of data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice.
●Applying relevant quantitative tools and concepts to inform policy analyses for different audiences and topics.
●Communicating audience-appropriate public health content in writing and through oral presentation.
●Conducting SWOT analysis of an existing program and preparing a logic model.
●Creation and planning of multiple community health intervention programs.
Clinical Research Associate (Volunteer): 01/2019-04/2020
Dr. Thomas Obisesan, MD, MPH
Howard University, Washington DC
Responsibilities:
●Obtaining informed consent while recruiting patients for various clinical trials.
●Retrieving laboratory and diagnostic test results and relevant medical records.
●Conduction of memory screening and assessment of clinical dementia rating.
●Collecting and recording data as specified by protocols of various clinical trials.
Research Assistant: 11/2007 - 12/2008
Dr. Onyinye Onyekwere, MD, MS, FAAP
Howard University, Washington DC
Responsibilities:
●Recruiting patients with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait for various clinical trials.
●Retrieving laboratory and diagnostic test results and relevant medical records.
●Patient randomization.
Research Assistant: 07/2005 - 11/2006
Dr. Onyinye Onyekwere, MD, MS, FAAP
Howard University, Washington DC
Responsibilities:
●Recruiting patients with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait for various clinical trials.
●Collecting and recording data as specified by protocols of various clinical trials.
●Preparing documents for submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Volunteer Experience:
COVID-19 Vaccine Administrator: 03/2020
●Participated in administration of COVID-19 vaccines to D.C community residents.
Mentor for medical students via the Medicine Interest Group:
●Volunteered as a mentor for medical students interested in pursuing a career in internal medicine at Howard university Hospital.
Organizer of Free USMLE online review and study sessions:
10/2016 - Present
Responsibilities:
●Organize free USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) study sessions for residents and USMLE applicants.
●Create a platform where International medical graduates and residents feel comfortable asking questions relevant to ABIM and USMLE preparation.
Work Experience:
Public Health Experience:
Program Coordinator: 02/2020-04/2020
Capital Women’s Care, Washington DC
●Conducting literature review on various topics.
●Creating public health project plans and timelines.
●Drafting manuals and job aids.
●Drafting reports, documents, briefs, and presentations.
Membership and Honorary/Professional Societies
American College of Physicians (ACP)
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
George Washington University Public Health Student Association (GWPHSA)
Certification/Licensure
●ABIM Certification
●IPPCR Certification
●ACLS Certified, Expiration date 07/27/2026
●Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Foundations CITI Program Certification
●Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials (U.S. FDA Focus) CITI Program Certification
●Biomedical CITI Program Certification
●Social and Behavioral Research CITI Program Certification
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