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.
