Mental Health Patient Care, Research Assistant

Maheen Ijaz, MD

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ECFMG-Certified J-1 Visa Eligible Psychiatry & Neurodevelopmental Research Focus PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ECFMG-certified international medical graduate with demonstrated academic excellence and a deep passion for psychiatry, neurodevelopmental disorders, and youth mental health. Proven research experience in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis across key psychiatric domains, including ADHD, autism, IGD, and treatment-resistant depression. Known for a proactive work ethic, cross-cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to translational research that bridges the gap between science and clinical impact. Currently seeking opportunities to contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary research teams dedicated to advancing mental healthcare outcomes.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

● ECFMG Certified, 2024

● USMLE Step 1 – Pass (2023)

● USMLE Step 2 CK – 222 (2024)

● USMLE Step 3 – 208 (2024)

● Occupational English Test (OET) – Pass (2024)

● Licensed Medical Practitioner, Pakistan (2023–2024) EDUCATION

Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan

MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (2017–2023) CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

(All focused on psychiatry and behavioral health)

● Mississippi State Hospital, Whitfield, MS—Clinical Intern (Aug 2025)

● Crossbridge Behavioral Health / Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL—Clinical Intern (July 2025)

● Inside Out Cure Psychiatry, Princeton, NJ—Clinical Intern (June 2025)

● Allied Hospital II (DHQ), Faisalabad, Pakistan—Clinical Intern, Psychiatry (Fatima Ward) (Mar–May 2025)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Systematic Reviews & Literature Analysis

● A Comparative Review of South Asian and Western Approaches to Parenting and Their Impact on Mental Health: A Narrative Review

● The Link Between Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and Adolescent Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Psychiatric Comorbidities

● Analysis on the Management of Catatonia in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Abstracts Authored

● Non-Pharmacological Interventions for ADHD Across the Lifespan

● Ketamine and Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression

● Revisiting Lithium: Suicide Prevention in Bipolar Disorder

● Masked and Missed: Sex Differences in Autism Spectrum Disorder

● Vitamin D and Depression: Emerging Evidence on Supplementation

● Identifying Elder Abuse in a Multicultural America Conference Presentation

● 48th APPNA YPC Annual Conference, Dallas, TX (2025)

“South Asian and Western Parenting Approaches and Their Subsequent Implications on Mental Health” — Presenter

SKILLS & TOOLS

● Research Software: SPSS, Microsoft Excel

● Writing & Editing: Academic Writing, Narrative Reviews, Abstract Development

● Presentation Tools: PowerPoint, Google Slides

● Languages: Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi

● Soft Skills:

Clear communicator with a collaborative spirit

Excellent time/project management

Strong leadership and adaptability in multicultural settings AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

● Gold Medalist – 1st Position, Pre-Medical FSc, Punjab College for Women (2016)

● Certificate of Academic Excellence, High School (2014)

● Sports Secretary, Allama Iqbal Medical College (2022)—Led inter-collegiate athletics and student wellness initiatives

EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS

Enthusiastic about maintaining a balanced lifestyle through:

● Sports & Fitness: Squash, Hiking

● Creative Outlets: Singing, Cooking, Reading

● Exploration: Travel, Cultural Immersion, Sightseeing PROFESSIONAL GOALS

Actively seeking research fellowships or assistantships in psychiatry or neuroscience departments with a strong emphasis on:

● Autism spectrum disorders

● ADHD and adolescent mental health

● Substance use vulnerability in youth

● Cross-cultural psychiatry

● Translational psychiatry and early intervention models

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