Patient Care Internal Medicine

UMAR HUSSAIN

Palatine, IL *****

773-***-**** - ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Adept at navigating complex patient cases, I leveraged critical thinking and adaptability during my tenure at Advocate Lutheran General. My interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership in patient care significantly enhanced clinical outcomes. Proficient in diagnostics and committed to ethical practice, I embody professionalism and a team-centric approach to healthcare.

WORK HISTORY

06/2025 to Current Internal Medicine Physician

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Independently managed acute and chronic medical conditions for hospitalized patients, including admissions, overnight cross-cover, and urgent care interventions.

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Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care while maintaining continuity and optimizing transitions of care.

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06/2018 to Current Private Tutor

Private – Palatine, IL

Providing private tutoring to wide range of kids. Subjects include: USMLE, COMLEX, MCAT, AP Biology and many other sciences

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Empowered students with essential study skills such as note-taking, test preparation strategies, and effective research methods.

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06/2022 to 06/2025 Internal Medicine Resident Physician Advocate Lutheran General – Park Ridge, IL

Managed a diverse caseload of adult patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting, providing comprehensive care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

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Conducted thorough medical histories and physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results to formulate accurate diagnoses.

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Worked with different specialties to enhance clinical knowledge and skills, allowing me to understand the interdisciplinary approach to patient care

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CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

American Board of Internal Medicine.

Eligible after completion of residency,

anticipated 6/30/2023

American Heart Association. BLS and

ACLS certified

NPI #163******* DEA #FH4685725

EDUCATION

05/2021 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.): Medicine Midwestern University - Glendale, AZ

05/2017 Master of Science: Biomedical Science

Midwestern University - Glendale, AZ

06/2016 Bachelor of Science: Biology

University of Illinois At Chicago - Chicago, IL

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Publications/Case Reports

Presentations

Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma

Perioperative Nivolumab in Resectable Lung Cancer

Poster Presentation

Combination of HAART and HDACi Therapy Shows Promise in HIV treatment: Is the Cure in Sight? Poster Presented at: 2016 Midwestern University: April 2016; Glendale, AZ

Senior of the Month

Hussain U, Ali R, Pamulapti S, Li M, Kogan J, Bufalino S. Atypical t(8;21;1) in acute myeloid leukemia: prognostic implications and therapeutic approach. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. [Forthcoming, accepted for publication].

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Hussain U, Scott C, Eklund J, Adley B, Bitran J. High-grade myelodysplasia

(MDS) potentially arising as a consequence of biologic therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases. Cureus. In preparation. 2025.

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Virdi R, Hussain U, Bitran J. ICI-induced HLH: a case report and systematic review. JCO Precis Oncol. Under review. 2025.

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Labchuk A, Hussain U, Khan M A, et al. (N/A) Late Presentation of Acute Coronary Syndrome Complicated by Ventricular Septal Rupture. Cureus : e. doi:10.7759/cureus.

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A presentation given to the residents of Advocate Lutheran General that discusses peripheral T-cell lymphoma with a strong emphasis on Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma (AITL) and its diagnosis and treatment

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A presentation given that looks at at the article from NEJM about the efficacy of immunotherapy given to patient and its impact on mortality

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A poster presentation given at Midwestern University Research Day about utilizing HAART and HDACi combination medications to better treat HIV patients

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• 2x winner

LANGUAGES

English

Native or Bilingual

Urdu

Native or Bilingual

Gujarati

Native or Bilingual

LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEERING

Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs (ISNS)

President of Youth group

Compassionate Care Network

Team Member

Organized services that would give back to the community (canned food drives, fundraising dinners, and clothing drives)

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Held monthly sessions for youth regarding resources available to youth to pursue career in medicine

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• Team member for several physicians, dentists and optometrists. Responsible for providing free health screenings to underserved community members and to develop a plan to live a healthy lifestyle.

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