Tahira Akbar MD
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Union NJ 07083
EDUCATION
Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry: July 2019 – June 2021
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
*** **arkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Psychiatry Residency Training Program: July 2015- June 2019
New Bridge Medical Center
230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Medical Degree: Windsor University School of Medicine 2005 -2010
P.O.Box 1621 Brighton’s Estate, Cayon St. Kitts, Cayon, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
Pre-Med Program: Kennesaw State University 2002-2003
1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Pre-Med Program: Dalton State College 2003-2004
650 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720
McEachern High School: Aug 2000- May 2002
2400 New Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Temple High School: Aug. 1998- May 2000
589 Sage Street, Temple, GA 30179
CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
The State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences certificate of Fellow in Geriatric Psychiatry: July 1, 2019- June 30, 2021
Certificate of Excellence in Research: April 29, 2019
Certificate of acknowledgement as a Chief Resident in Research: 2018-2019
Child & Adolescent Certification in child Therapeutic Play and Assessment Skills Practicum demonstrating clinical, academic and research Excellence: June 21, 2019
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG): June 27, 2013
Windsor University of Medical Science degree of Doctor of Medicine: September 13, 2010
International Mission on Medicine Award
National Honors Society
WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Tutor for Medical Students: June 2021- current
Location: virtual
Description: teaching and mentoring medical students preparing for medical boards and internal medical school exams.
Pass Program: 2012-2013
120 Sea Grove Main Street St. Augustine, FL 32080
Description: Pass Program is a medical board review course. My position with the company was as an instructor to assist the medical students in their preparation for the USMLE. Teaching medical students required a broad understanding of the medical concepts and clinically oriented approach to medicine.
Kiddie Academy of Secaucus: 2014-2015
1006 Riverside Station Blvd, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Description: overseeing a group of toddlers in a classroom setting, teaching, and supervising them.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Research Internship
New Bridge Medical Center:
Department of Psychiatry
230 E. Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Community Wellness Center: 2010-2014
Luke’s Place in Mableton, GA.
H. Wayne Templeton, M.D.
Description: This is a free clinic which focuses on providing medical services to the underserved population.
Meals on Wheels Association of America
Location: Atlanta GA
Description: Assisting and planning meal deliveries to the underprivileged individuals in the community.
INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHIATRY
Anthony U. Wkwenchi, M.D. 2013-2014
4585 Austell Road
Austell, GA 30106
CLINICAL CLERKSHIP EXPERENCE
Duties and responsibilities included taking patient history, checking vitals, assembling a management plan, partake in patient care both in-patient and out-patient setting.
As a medical student, I shadowed attending during clinic, grand-rounds, didactics, and noon-conferences. I also participated in case presentations during the rounds. I worked closely with the research department and assisted in number of research projects. During each clinical rotation I developed an outstanding rapport with the patients, residents, staff and attending.
Cardiology: 11/17/08 - 12/12/08
Dr. Shed H. Shirazi: Rockdale Hospital. Rockdale, GA
Neurology: 10/20/08 - 11/14/08
Dr. Alan, Maloon: WellStar Neurological Associates. Marietta, GA
Nephrology: 9/22/08 - 10/17/08
Dr. Tahsin, Madud: Emory University Hospital. Atlanta, GA
Gastroenterology: 8/25/08 - 9/19/08
Dr. Luther, Burse: Emory University Hospital. Atlanta, GA
Urgent Care: 7/28/08 - 8/22/08
Dr. Gregory Zaker: DeKalb Medical Center. Atlanta, GA
Emergency Medicine: 6/30/08 - 7/25/08
Dr. Gregory Zaker: DeKalb Medical Center. Atlanta, GA
Psychiatry: 5/19/08 - 6/27/08
Dr. Dennis O’ Brien: Integrated Life Center. Lawrenceville, GA
Pediatrics: 3/31/08 - 5/9/08
Dr. Booker, Poe: Emory University Hospital. Atlanta, GA
Surgery: 5/28/07 - 8/17/07
Dr. Dennis Turner: Emory University Hospital. Atlanta, GA
OB/GYN: 4/9/07 - 5/18/07
Dr. Courtney, Shelton: Atlanta Medical Center. Atlanta, GA
Internal Medicine: 01/15/07 - 04/06/07
Dr. Courtney Shelton: Atlanta Medical Center. Atlanta, GA
Family Medicine: 12/4/06 - 01/12/07
Dr. Courtney, Shelton: Atlanta Medical Center. Atlanta, GA
SKILLS
Instructor, multilingual, presentations, outstanding communication skills, and research.
REFERENCES
Available upon request