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Moataz Barkat, MBBCH

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Education

Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, October 2014 All Education and Training in English

Certifications

• State of Missouri Assistant Physician License, exp. January 2021

• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), acquired September 2019

• U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security FEMA: National Response Framework, acquired March 2020

• The American Board of Surgical Assistants, exp. June 2021

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification, exp. September 2021 Clinical Experience

Alawad Medical Center, Ltd., Chicago Ridge, IL

Hands-On Clinical Experience, September 2019-Present Clinical Experience & Observership, September 2016-September 2019 Supervisor: Mohammed A. Alawad, M.D., Internal Medicine

• Under supervision, oversee between 20-25 patients per day with chronic diagnoses including: High blood pressure, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.

• Under supervision, conduct telehealth screenings for patients with COVID-19 symptoms and provided appropriate recommendations.

• Observe supervisor’s methods of communicating with patients in a simple, efficient, and empathic manner.

• Under supervision, take medical histories and record vital signs of patients at the onset of their appointments.

• Prepare patients for examination and assist supervisor during the examination procedures with patient consent.

• Review blood test results and identify abnormal findings in lab and imaging results for supervisor to review and then address with patients.

• Review medication histories with supervisor and discuss best next steps for treatment progress.

• Under supervision, explain and go over treatment recommendations with patients and their families.

• Receive supervision in further understanding methods of assessing for local anesthesia around cases such as: osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, abscesses, and trigger fingers.

• Assist supervisor in injection and topical local anesthetics administered to patients.

• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.

• Under supervision, conduct fall risk assessments for the geriatric population.

• Under supervision, review weight management treatment recommendations with patients to assure accordance in lifestyle modification.

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• Under supervision, assist in the development of progress notes in accordance with insurance billing requirements.

• Under supervision, enter updated health progress in the clinic’s medical software system. The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Research Assistant, October 2020-Present

• Work under the direction of the principal investigator, Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy.

• Participate in a research study partnered with Yale University and John Hopkins University that is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study risk factors for women with uterine fibroids and nonsurgical therapeutic options.

• Involved in writing projects that involve developing literature review articles of primary research studies on the efficacy and safety of green tea extract (epigallocatechin gallate

[EGCG]) as a treatment for uterine fibroids.

Sinai Health System, Chicago, IL

Medical Assistant, October 2020-Present

• Prepare rooms according to scheduled examinations or treatments by ensuring necessary supplies and instruments are on hand, placing clean covers on tables, and arranging instruments, supplies, and medications according to directions and standard practice.

• Accompany patients to rooms, verify patient identification, ensure proper charts are on hand, and confirm scheduled exams or treatments to be performed.

• Obtain and record vital signs including: temperature, blood pressure, height, and weight.

• Assist physicians during examinations and treatments that include: passing instruments/supplies, and accepting and labeling specimens.

• Assist and observe physicians during local anesthetic procedures.

• Perform and record in patient charts routine treatments or diagnostic procedures such as: blood draws, urine dipstick analysis, standard EKGs, suture removals, immunization injections, and apply dressings as directed by physicians.

• Conduct minor laboratory tests on site and document all results.

• Conduct phlebotomy procedures and maintain laboratory logs as specified.

• Transport patients as required, such as by wheelchair or stretcher.

• Under direction from physicians, contact patients regarding test results and document in patient record.

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of used supplies and instruments; clean instruments and prepare for sterilization.

• Perform and record routine treatment or diagnostic procedures as directed.

• Maintain examination and treatment rooms clean, orderly, and stocked.

• Perform patient reception and general office duties as scheduled or directed. Sinai Health System-Mount Sinai, Chicago, IL

Volunteer, April 2020

• Provided assistance to nurses in the in-patient unit given lack of staff needs during COVID-19 pandemic.

• Monitored a patient with acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms and aggression and delirium.

• Developed rapport with patient and updated nurses frequently on patient’s status.

• Listened and followed instructions and directives from the nursing staff. 3

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Volunteer Phone Screener, March 2020

• Attended to incoming phone screenings for COVID-19.

• Conducted telephone triage under the direction of a licensed medical clinician. Southtown Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Clinical Experience & Observership, June 2017-August 2017 Supervisor: Smain Sadok, M.D., Family Medicine

• Worked under the supervision of Dr. Smain Sadok in Family Medicine.

• Observed supervisor conduct physical examinations.

• Observed methods of gathering information for medical histories and medication management.

• Under supervision, gathered patients’ medical histories and conducted physical examinations for ages ranging from early childhood to the geriatric population.

• Reviewed patients’ lab and imaging results with supervisor to discuss preliminary diagnoses and treatment protocols.

• Under supervision, gained knowledge in navigating through the clinic’s medical software system in updating medical histories, integrating test results, and setting up follow-up appointments.

• Acquired extensive knowledge on medication management procedures. Merrionette Park Physicians Group, Chicago Ridge, IL Clinical Experience & Observership, November 2016-January 2017 Supervisor: Jerry R. Coltro, M.D., Internal Medicine-Rheumatology

• Observed supervisor conduct full body physical examinations on patients with rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, acute and chronic gout, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.

• Observed supervisor’s methods of reviewing medical histories, lab and imaging results in order to arrive at definitive diagnoses.

• Gained knowledge in identification of accurate medication and dosages given patients’ rheumatic conditions alongside lab and imaging results and medical histories.

• Observed supervisor’s methods in assessing and treating medical conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger fingers with local anesthetics such as lidocaine.

• Under supervision, was allowed to take patients’ comprehensive medical histories that were then reviewed to assure accuracy.

• Gained invaluable experience in building comprehensive case analyses of rheumatic disorders and taking into consideration: physical examinations, medical histories, medication histories, lab results, imaging results, and asking the necessary questions to arrive at accurate diagnoses and treatment interventions.

• Under supervision, assisted in the development of progress notes in accordance with insurance billing requirements.

Alawad Medical Center, Ltd., Chicago Ridge, IL

Observership Experience, June 2016-August 2016

Supervisor: Mohammed A. Alawad, M.D., Internal Medicine

• Observed supervisor’s methods of communicating with patients in a simple, efficient, and empathic manner.

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• Observed supervisor conduct physical examinations and learn an array of techniques on how best to gather medical histories and complete accurate and concise examinations.

• Observed supervisor administer injected and topical local anesthetics for conditions such as: osteoarthritis and abscesses.

• Observed and learned how best to address patients’ concerns and questions.

• Observed and acquired knowledge on assessing for differential diagnosis.

• Observed supervisor’s manner of discussing medications and medication monitoring. Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt

Volunteer, April 2008-February 2015

• Collaborated with group members in the Medical Social Leaders Group to develop a 100% free pharmacy clinic that I was a part of throughout medical school.

• Traveled to significantly underserved villages with an attending physician to provide free medical care.

• Conducted medical convoys for testing and education of Hepatitis C in very poor villages under supervision of the University’s licensed medical staff.

• Participated in a fundraising to raise donations for the Children’s Cancer Hospital in Cairo, Egypt.

Alexandria Main University Hospital

Internship, March 2015-February 2016

General Surgery Rotation

• Completed a 2-month rotation in General Surgery.

• Observed patients with pre-operative clearance for surgeries ranging from: cholecystectomy secondary to chronic cholecystitis; attended six appendectomy surgeries secondary to acute appendicitis; and attended four hemorrhoidectomy surgeries; observed these surgeries that were done under general anesthesia.

• Observed a large number of opening abscesses and removal of warts and dermoid cysts that were done under local anesthesia.

• Learned how to compile medical histories, physicals, medications, and reviewing of EKGs and lab results for pre-operative patients in order to avoid anesthesia and surgery complications.

• Developed skills on how best to follow up with patients post surgery such as: Progress monitoring, updating of medical information, verifying that surgery site is clear of infections, dressing changes, and medication monitoring.

General Medicine (Internal Medicine) Rotation

• Completed a 2-month rotation with an emphasis on the Gastrointestinal (GI) and Endocrinology system.

• Assigned to acute and chronic cases following emergency room visits.

• In the Gastrointestinal Tract Department, attended an array of endoscopy procedures for patients with peptic ulcers and suspected malignancy.

• Attended colonoscopies as preventative procedures to diagnose early cancers and/or early polyps.

• Followed-up with patients with gastrointestinal ulcers, GERD, and GI bleeding and referred for appropriate medical procedures to help arrive at a diagnosis. 5

• Assessed patients with hepatitis C with chronic and severe complications such as hepatic and splenomegaly.

• In the Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic, observed patients with chronic illnesses such as: prolactinoma, gynecomastia, hyper/hypothyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism.

• Followed-up with patients and their medications to assure minimal side effects and accurate dosage and compliance.

• Referred patients for blood tests and/or specialists as indicated by their medical histories and presenting symptoms.

• Completed patient notes and submitted for billing, assuring all patient information is updated.

• Recorded all patient information appropriately and accurately within the hospital system. Pediatrics Rotation

• Completed a 2-month rotation in the pediatric unit with an emphasis on the respiratory system and the gastrointestinal tract.

• Worked with a large number of pediatric patients with severe conditions such as: asthma attacks, shortness of breath, diarrhea, and complicated dehydration.

• Acquired knowledge from the attending physician and residents on how to conduct medical histories, physical examinations, and provide treatment in a fast, efficient and professional manner with children undergoing severe conditions and symptoms.

• Gained insight and experience in being thorough when reviewing lab results to assure proper medical treatment within the pediatric population.

• Entered medical data to keep patients’ medical information up to date.

• Acquired skills in developing progress notes that were reviewed by the training medical team before billing submission.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Rotation

• Completed a 2-month rotation in the Obstetrics & Gynecology department.

• Received supervision on how best to gather medical histories.

• Gained knowledge around cases of pre-operative clearance for deliveries taking into account lab results, blood pressure, and ultrasound results to differentiate between normal and C-section deliveries.

• Attended over five normal vaginal deliveries, three C-sections, in conjunction with an ectopic pregnancy complication surgery and a hysterectomy of the uterus with multiple fibroids.

• Completed one week in the outpatient OB/GYN clinic where I observed and monitored over 25 patients a day.

• Observed pregnant women in various trimesters and learned how best to monitor progress and assure all medical information is updated to reduce medical complications.

• Documented visits under supervision of the medical training staff to assure all information and data was entered accurately in order to provide medical updates in future follow up visits. Accident & Emergency (ER) Rotation

• Completed a 1-month rotation in the Emergency Room and acquired skills in working compassionately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Acquired skills on mini suture procedures, inserting intravenous lines, administering fluids, conducting rapid blood transfusions, changing dressings, wound cleaning and debridement, Arterial Blood Gas, electrocardiography, intravenous and intramuscular injections, and utilization of a nebulizer machine.

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Anesthesia Rotation

• Completed a 1-month rotation within the General Surgery department.

• Participated in orientation surrounding precaution and awareness of anesthesia and factoring in differences with patient age, sex, and medical circumstances (e.g., uncontrolled blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney, liver, and heart disease) that can impact dosage.

• Observed the operation room once a week and developed knowledge on how to evaluate and monitor a patient’s dose of anesthesia in conjunction with monitoring vitals throughout the entire procedure.

• Observed pre and post-operative procedures that anesthesiologists conducted to assure patient safety and successful outcome.

Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

• Completed a 1-month rotation in the Nariman Orthopedic Hospital of Main Alexandria University.

• Attended morning rotations with residents to follow up with patients after surgery and assure no wound infection, proper wound care, and monitoring the healing of surgery sites.

• Under observation, gathered patient histories and conducted physical examinations.

• Attended an open reduction and internal fixation of both-bones forearm fractures with insertion of screws and plates.

Chest (Pulmonology)

• Completed a 1-month rotation in the pulmonology department of internal medicine.

• Attended daily rotations with residents and followed up on patients with cases such as: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on oxygen and COPD with complicated infections on IV antibiotics or oral antibiotics with inhalers and/or oxygen.

• Observed best practices of attending physicians performing thoracentesis under very aseptic conditions on patients with pleural effusion.

• Identified methods on how best to read chest x-rays.

• Acquired skills in consistently following up with CT and MRI results to exclude any missing information such as nodules or masses on lungs given cultural aspect in a community with a high percentage of smokers and endemic TB.

Volunteer Work

Dar Al-Hijra Center, Chicago, IL

Arabic Teacher, November 2019-Present

• Provide free Arabic classes to English-speaking community members. Community Pharmacy of Chicago Ridge, Chicago Ridge, IL Volunteer, October 2019-Present

• Interpreting from Arabic to English for patients who only speak Arabic.

• Under supervision, assist technician and pharmacist with organization of medication and supplement boxes.

Mid American Physical Therapy, Chicago Ridge, IL

Volunteer, October 2019-Present

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• Provide Arabic-English language interpretation services.

• Assist physical therapy is preparing patients for their physical therapy sessions. Chicago Islamic Center & Ojala Foundation, Chicago, IL Arabic Teacher, June 2019-Present

• Provide free Arabic classes to the community members.

• Involved in organizing meals for underserved communities in the Southwest side of Chicago. Languages

• Arabic (Native)

• English (Fluent in speaking, writing, and reading)

• Spanish (Beginner and currently taking Spanish courses) Conferences

CardioAlex Annual Conference - 2015, 2014

The Egyptian Society of Ocular Implants & Refractive Surgery - 2012, 2014 The Egyptian Society of Tropical Medicine, Infectious & Parasitic Diseases - 2011, 2012, 2014

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