Dr Haroon Ashraf

Experienced healthcare professional with a robust background in internal medicine, pulmonology and tuberculosis management. Demonstrated success as a Resident Pulmonologist, seeking a challenging role to further apply and enhance expertise. Dedicated to leveraging extensive experience, evidence-based practices, and collaborative teamwork to drive impactful public health initiatives and deliver exceptional patient care.

Committed to improving healthcare outcomes and addressing community health needs effectively through compassionate leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.

FCPS_II Pulmonology Post Graduate Resident - Pakistan institute of medical sciences islambad - Islambad

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Supervised Clinical Practice: Worked under the guidance of a consultant pulmonologist, investigating, planning, and executing treatment strategies for pulmonary disorders, including tuberculosis, pneumonia, pleural effusion, and empyema thoracis.
• Ward Rounds & Case Management: Assisted in daily ward rounds, presented patient cases, and discussed management plans with the clinical team.
• Patient Assessment: Conducted comprehensive daily examinations and obtained detailed medical histories to evaluate underlying conditions.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Collaborated with surgeons, critical care specialists, and allied health professionals in delivering integrated patient care.
• Patient Education & Counseling: Provided health education and counseling to patients and families, ensuring clear understanding of medical conditions and treatment options.
• Emergency & Acute Care: Managed pulmonary emergencies in the emergency department and inpatient settings.
• Procedural Expertise: Performed and assisted in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: Needle decompression Diagnostic and therapeutic pleural tap Chest tube thoracostomy Bronchoscopy Pleural biopsy Ultrasound-guided pleural and lung mass biopsies Chest ultrasound Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP) management
• Imaging Interpretation: Gained expertise in interpreting X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs relevant to pulmonary disorders.
• Registrar Responsibilities (Final Year of Residency): Managed the OPD one week per month, conducted daily ER rounds, and participated in twice-weekly ward rounds. Performed bronchoscopies, ultrasound-guided biopsies, and supervised NIV (CPAP, BiPAP) management.
• Administrative & Teaching Role: Served as in-charge of house officers and postgraduate residents (PGRs), prepared duty rotas, and conducted clinical teaching sessions.
• Ongoing Education: Actively participated in hospital mortality and morbidity meetings and attended weekly Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions to stay updated with advancements in pulmonology.

FCPS_II Post Graduate Resident General medicine - CMH Rawalakot AJK - Rawalakot AJK

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• FCPS-II Resident in Internal Medicine – Department of General Medicine
• Patient Management: Delivered comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of acute and chronic medical conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders.
• Clinical Rotations: Completed structured rotations in Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, and Nephrology, providing both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Acute Care & Emergency Response: Independently managed acute medical emergencies such as myocardial infarction, diabetic ketoacidosis, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke during on-call duties.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Worked in close coordination with surgeons, critical care specialists, and allied health professionals to ensure holistic patient care.
• Diagnostic & Procedural Skills: Performed key procedures including lumbar puncture, pleural and ascitic taps, central venous catheter placement, electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, and intravenous cannulation.

Medical Officer - CMH Rawalakot AJK - Rawalakot AJK

(2020-08 - 2020-12)

• Managed diverse medical and surgical emergencies.
• Performed emergency procedures including endotracheal intubation (ETT), suprapubic catheterization, central venous catheter (CVC) insertion, and application of back slabs in trauma patients.
• Handled medicolegal cases and conducted postmortem examinations.

House officer - CMH Rawalakot AJK - Rawalakot AJK

(2019-05 - 2020-04)

• Rotated through various medical and surgical departments, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to different specialities of Surgery and Medicine.
• Assisted senior physicians as a house physician and surgeons as house surgeon in patient care, treatment, procedures and surgical interventions.
• Conducted patient assessments, performed diagnostic procedures,and managed acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions.
• Participated In hospital rounds,case presentations,and educational activities to enhance clinical skills and medical knowledge.

FCPS-II - Pulmonology (Training Completed) - College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (2023 - 2025)

IMM - Internal medicine - College of physicians and surgeons Pakistan (2021 - 2022)

FCPS_I - medicine and Allied - College of physicians and surgeons pakistan (2020)

MBBS - POONCH Medical College Rawalakot/UHS Lahore (2013 - 2018)

Higher Secondary school certificate (HSSC) - Muhammadan science college hajira AJK (2011 - 2012)

Secondary School certificate (SSC) - Muhammadan science college hajira AJK (2009 - 2010)