AHMAD MASALHA, M.D.
*** ***** ****** ****, *******, IL 60612
414-***-**** **********@*****.***
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US IMG, PGY 1 Surgical Resident seeking Categorical Internal Medicine PGY 1 position (July 2025)
EDUCATION
Ross University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) 2019 - 2024
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 2012 - 2016
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Preliminary Surgery Resident
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL June 2024 – Present
Provide comprehensive surgical patient care, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management.
Assist in general surgery, thoracic, vascular, and acute care procedures.
Perform central lines, chest tube placement, wound debridement, and bedside surgical interventions.
Manage critically ill patients in the ICU and step-down units.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, patient care planning, and journal clubs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Special Project Coordinator Hayat Pharmacy, Milwaukee, WI March 2021 - December 2021
Spearheaded COVID-19 testing and vaccination programs serving thousands of residents.
Collaborated with public health agencies to ensure efficient vaccine distribution.
Pharmacy Operations Manager Hayat Pharmacy, Milwaukee, WI April 2017 - August 2019
Managed a team of 250 healthcare professionals, optimizing workflow and regulatory compliance.
Implemented billing reforms that significantly improved financial efficiency.
Pharmaceutical Compounding Specialist Hayat Pharmacy, Milwaukee, WI June 2016 - March 2017
Developed customized medications for patients with complex medical conditions.
Ensured compliance with USP 795 and pharmacy safety protocols.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2015 - 2016
Conducted chemical isolation, purification, and data analysis using NMR and TLC.
Developed educational material for middle school science programs.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Internal Medicine Clerkship (July 2022)
Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations, differential diagnoses, and treatment planning.
Managed chronic and acute conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and infectious diseases.
Led case-based discussions and presented on stimulant intoxication.
Family Medicine Clerkship (September 2022)
Developed care strategies for diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome.
Presented a case study on Huntington’s disease.
Pediatrics Clerkship (March 2022)
Evaluated and managed pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Presented case study on left ventricular noncompaction.
OB-GYN Clerkship (February 2022)
Assisted in labor and delivery, prenatal care, and management of gynecologic disorders.
Presented Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia case study.
Psychiatry Clerkship (November 2022)
Focused on psychosomatic disorders, psychiatric emergencies, and addiction medicine.
Presented on sleep disorders.
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Heart Failure in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome X Discoveries (Craiova), 2023
A Unique Case of Mediastinal Synovial Sarcoma Presenting with Spontaneous Pneumothorax CHEST Journal, 166(4), A258 - A259
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association (2022 - 2025)
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (2022 - 2025)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association (2022 - 2025)
Stop the Bleed American College of Surgeons (2022 - 2025)
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Mitchell Elementary School, Milwaukee, WI (2024 - Present)
Assisted students with academic development and extracurricular activities.
Children Exchange Center Facilitator Sojourner Family Peace Center, Milwaukee, WI (2016)
Ensured safe and peaceful exchanges for children of conflicted parents.
Science Fair Judge Salam Middle School, Milwaukee, WI (2016)
Mentored students in scientific experimentation and innovation.
Milwaukee Diabetes Center Volunteer Milwaukee, WI (2014 - 2016)
Assisted patients in developing personalized diabetes management plans.
HONORS & AWARDS
Tau Sigma National Honor Society (2014 - 2016)
Dean’s Honor List (2012 - 2016)
American Chemical Society Research Award (2016)
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Arabic (Fluent)
Hebrew (Fluent)
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Multisystem Disease Management
Critical Care & Internal Medicine
Medical Education & Research
Healthcare Equity & Public Health Policy