Iqra Aali
Psychiatry Resident | Mental Health Advocate
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Dedicated psychiatry resident with over four years of progressive clinical experience managing diverse psychiatric conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings. Demonstrates strong capability in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient-centered care aligned with DSM-5 and ICD-10 guidelines. Skilled in administering psychotherapies and ECT, with exposure to neurology, medicine, and clinical psychology rotations.
Actively involved in teaching medical students and contributing to research initiatives. Recognized for empathetic patient engagement, clinical precision, and commitment to continuous professional development in mental health care.
Experience
Post Graduate Resident – Psychiatry - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, DHQ Hospital Faisalabad - Faisalabad, Pakistan
(2022-02 - 2026-02)
- Assessed and managed psychiatric inpatients and outpatients using DSM-5/ICD-10 diagnostic criteria and standardized protocols.
- Delivered comprehensive care for substance use disorders, including withdrawal management and relapse prevention planning.
- Conducted child psychiatry evaluations, focusing on behavioral disorders, developmental conditions, and family-centered intervention strategies.
- Administered electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and supported delivery of psychotherapy including CBT and supportive counseling.
- Maintained detailed electronic patient records, documenting over 400 inpatient cases with accuracy and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care across psychiatry, neurology, medicine, and clinical units.
- Managed psychiatric emergencies, performing risk assessments and implementing crisis intervention strategies for acute cases.
Academic, Teaching & Research Leadership - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, DHQ Hospital Faisalabad
- Delivered 4+ years of undergraduate psychiatry teaching, co-authored academic book, and coordinated students development.
- Led ward coordination and departmental teaching operations for 4 years, managing student engagement, progress tracking, and academic activities
Clinical Rotations (During Training) - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, DHQ Hospital Faisalabad
Neurology | Clinical Psychology | Medicine
- Performed comprehensive neurological examinations, identifying deficits and supporting diagnosis of epilepsy, stroke, neuropathies, and movement disorders.
- Assisted in management of acute and chronic neurological cases, contributing to treatment planning and patient monitoring.
- Applied structured psychotherapeutic techniques including CBT, relaxation training, and supportive counseling for diverse psychiatric presentations.
- Managed common medical conditions, integrating psychiatric and physical health assessments to ensure safe patient care delivery.
Education
MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery - Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences, Lahore (2013 - 2018)
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Pre-Medical - Acme College of Excellence, Sargodha (2012 - 2012)
Secondary School Certificate - Science - Dar-e-Arqam Model School, Sargodha (2009 - 2009)