Reena Kumari

International Medical Graduate (MBBS, Jinnah Sindh Medical University) with a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Lakehead University and approximately 2,000 hours of supervised clinical training across emergency medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, and ophthalmology at a 1,800-bed tertiary-care teaching hospital in Pakistan. Currently preparing for MCCQE Part I and seeking clinical assistant or allied health roles within the Canadian healthcare system as a pathway toward enrollment in an accredited Canadian Physician Assistant (PA) program.

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Canadian clinical experience includes a family medicine observership at North Oshawa Medical Centre, a clinical research role at Dhurum Clinical Care, and inpatient hospital experience at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Demonstrates strong diagnostic reasoning, procedural competence, and patient-centred communication with professional fluency in English (C1/C2) and native proficiency in Urdu, Hindi, and Sindhi.

Clinical Observer — Family Medicine - North Oshawa Medical Centre - Oshawa, ON

(2026-06)

• Completed a supervised observership in a Canadian family medicine setting, gaining direct exposure to primary care workflows, patient demographics, and physician–patient communication in Ontario.
• Observed and participated in patient history-taking, physical examinations, and case discussions covering diagnostic evaluation and management plans across acute and chronic presentations.
• Assisted with common office-based procedures under physician supervision, including Pap tests and skin biopsies.
• Strengthened evidence-based clinical reasoning through structured case reviews spanning cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Research Assistant — Clinical Research - Dhurum Clinical Care - Oshawa, ON

(2026-06)

• Participating in a clinical research project investigating the association between autoimmune hypothyroidism and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), examining the co-occurrence of autoimmune endocrine conditions.
• Assisting with patient screening and eligibility assessment, data collection, and electronic medical record review for enrolled participants.
• Contributing to literature review, data organization, and interpretation of findings under physician supervision; supporting preparation of research outputs.
• Adhering to ethical research standards, informed consent protocols, and patient confidentiality requirements.

Rehabilitation Assistant - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Thunder Bay, ON

(2025-10 - 2026-01)

• Supported physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams in delivering individualized rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury in a Canadian tertiary-care hospital.
• Documented patient progress in the EMR system and communicated structured clinical observations to the interdisciplinary team; applied patient assessment and functional monitoring skills throughout each shift.
• Educated patients on therapeutic exercises and self-management strategies to support safe functional recovery and discharge.

Ward Clerk - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Thunder Bay, ON

(2025-02 - 2025-10)

• Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and physician order management in a busy inpatient ward, developing direct fluency in Canadian clinical workflows, documentation standards, and health system operations.
• Maintained accurate patient records in the electronic health information system and facilitated efficient communication between nursing staff, physicians, and allied health professionals.

Volunteer — HELP Program (Elderly Engagement) - St. Joseph's Care Group - Thunder Bay, ON

(2025-01)

• Provides companionship, cognitive stimulation, and structured recreational programming for elderly inpatients, applying patient-centred, holistic care principles in a geriatric environment.

Medical House Officer — Accident & Emergency - Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) - Karachi, Pakistan

(2023-07 - 2023-10)

• Triaged and assessed patients presenting with acute trauma, chest pain, respiratory distress, altered consciousness, and other medical emergencies, prioritizing care by acuity in a high-volume tertiary emergency department.
• Obtained comprehensive patient histories and conducted targeted physical examinations under attending supervision; formulated differential diagnoses and contributed to management decisions supported by X-ray, CT, ECG, and laboratory interpretation.
• Performed and assisted with emergency procedures including wound closure, fracture immobilization, IV cannulation, urinary catheterization, and nasogastric tube insertion; supported resuscitation efforts including CPR and airway management.
• Maintained accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and clinical progress in the hospital's electronic medical records system.

Medical House Officer — General Medicine - Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) - Karachi, Pakistan

(2023-10 - 2024-01)

• Conducted daily ward rounds for patients with complex acute and chronic presentations including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, hepatic disease, and infectious conditions, monitoring vitals, lab results, and clinical trajectory.
• Developed and presented differential diagnoses and management plans during rounds under consultant supervision; coordinated investigations, specialist referrals, and medication adjustments in response to evolving clinical status.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to address treatment barriers and plan safe, coordinated discharges; documented all clinical events and medication orders in the EMR.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care, with a focus on chronic non-communicable disease populations.

Medical House Officer — General Surgery - Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) - Karachi, Pakistan

(2024-04 - 2024-07)

• Completed pre-operative assessments including history-taking, physical examination, anaesthetic risk stratification (ASA classification), and informed consent documentation for elective and emergency surgical cases.
• Monitored post-operative patients for surgical complications including wound infection, anastomotic leak, haemorrhage, deep vein thrombosis, and respiratory distress; escalated concerns to the surgical team promptly.
• Assisted in the operating room across procedures including appendectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and bowel resection, serving as instrument-passing assistant under attending surgeon supervision.
• Delivered structured discharge education on wound care, activity restrictions, pain management, dietary guidance, and warning signs requiring urgent medical review.

Medical House Officer — Ophthalmology - Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) - Karachi, Pakistan

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

• Assessed and managed patients with ophthalmic conditions including cataracts, primary open-angle glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, corneal ulcers, uveitis, and retinal detachment.
• Performed comprehensive ophthalmic examinations: Snellen visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement by applanation tonometry, slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment, and indirect funduscopy for posterior segment assessment.
• Assisted with outpatient ophthalmic procedures and surgical lists; administered prescribed topical and systemic medications and educated patients on correct instillation technique, follow-up schedules, and post-operative precautions.

Emergency Medicine Intern - SMBB Institute of Trauma - Karachi, Pakistan

(2022-06 - 2022-07)

• Rotated through a high-volume trauma centre, triaging patients by acuity and supporting initial stabilization of injuries, burns, polytrauma, and acute medical presentations.
• Performed supervised clinical procedures including wound care, splinting, IV insertion, and vital sign monitoring; participated in CPR and advanced life support for critically ill patients.

Master of Science - Kinesiology - Lakehead University (2024-09 - 2025-12)

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS - Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) (2018-01 - 2023-04)