Aya Alazm
Riyadh
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Observership (Internal Medicine)
AdventHealth Hospital
09.2024 - 09.2024
- I closely shadowed the residents before and after morning rounds and collaborated with healthcare teams during rounds to discuss patient care strategies and outcomes
- I gained valuable insights into the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for a range of internal medicine conditions, including pericardial effusion, splenic laceration, and sepsis
- I closely observed the diagnostic process for a patient with recurrent pleural effusions resulting from a pancreatic fistula, which included discussions with the patient and their family
- My collaboration with residents and attendings improved my communication and critical thinking skills, deepened my commitment to holistic patient care
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Daily (recurring)
- Experience Type: Education/training
- Primary Focus: Medical education
- Key Characteristic: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Clinical Observership (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2024 - 09.2024
- This experience provided me with valuable knowledge in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and calculations for each patient based on their individual requirements
- I observed a pediatric patient receiving a small bowel intestinal transplant for Microvillus Inclusion Disease, gaining insights in managing transplant patients, including pre- and post-transplant assessments, infection prevention techniques, medication management, and the essential role of patient education
- Gained a broad understanding of comprehensive Intestinal Care and Rehabilitation Center and its mission to care for patients diagnosed with complex intestinal disorders
- Observed procedures in the endoscopy unit
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Daily (recurring)
- Experience Type: Education/training
- Primary Focus: Medical education
- Key Characteristic: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Clinical Observership (Pediatric Cardiology)
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained a broad understanding of diagnosing and treating congestive heart disease, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus, from initial symptoms to post-treatment follow-up
- I observed the multi-step diagnostic approach for a patient with single-ventricle heart disease requiring the Fontan procedure, which included discussions with the patient and their family
- Additionally, I attended consultations that demonstrated how treatment plans for the Fontan
- This experience deepened my understanding of the complex decision-making process in healthcare, remarkably illustrating the considerations that led to the patient's transition to heart transplant procedures
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Daily (recurring)
- Experience Type: Education/training
- Primary Focus: Medical education
- Key Characteristic: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Clinical Externship (Pediatrics)
New Horizons Pediatrics
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Completed a 4-week hands-on pediatrics rotation under the supervision of Dr
- Ahmad Zuhdi
- I acquired in-depth knowledge and insights into the diagnosis and management of asthma, skin conditions, ADHD evaluation, allergic reactions, and vaccination follow-ups
- Obtained medical histories and conducted daily physical examinations on 10-12 pediatric patients
- Presented cases to the attending physician and formulated differential diagnoses and treatment plans
- Ensured that patients with limited English proficiency had equitable and compassionate access to healthcare by addressing their concerns and queries in lay language
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Daily (recurring)
- Experience Type: Education/training
- Primary Focus: Medical education
- Key Characteristic: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Clinical Externship (Internal Medicine)
Corewell Health - Division of Nephrology.
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Completed a 4-week hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of Dr
- Abdulrahman Effendi, strengthening my expertise in patient evaluation through active participation in outpatient services
- This experience provided me with valuable knowledge in the management of end-stage renal disease, glomerulonephritis, acute and chronic kidney disease, and hypertensive nephrosclerosis
- Gained a broad understanding of managing post-kidney transplant cases, from initial evaluation to long-term follow-up and monitoring for complications
- Conducted patient interviews, performed focused physical examinations on 5-7 patients daily, presented cases to the attending physician, and reviewed patient records and test results
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Daily (recurring)
- Experience Type: Education/training
- Primary Focus: Medical education
- Key Characteristic: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Teaching Assistant
Alfaisal University
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Taught clinical skills sessions in patient communication, history taking, physical examination, and ECG interpretation
- Created and participated in simulation activities for 3rd-year medical students by creating the scenes, patient scripts, and nurse scripts, and led the debriefing session after each simulation case to foster discussion with students
- Graded and evaluated students' clinical skills performance in the objective structured clinical examinations
- Participated in the Mentorship Program to help first-year medical students adjust to the rigorous medical school curriculum and provided teaching and group discussions for students who required more help
- Facilitated problem-based learning session
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Daily (recurring)
- Experience Type: Teaching/mentoring
- Primary Focus: Medical education
- Key Characteristic: Communication
- Most Meaningful: Teaching medical students enhanced my didactic and communication skills by requiring me to simplify complex subjects
- Empathy and patience were fundamental to helping students overcome their unique challenges
- This experience made me a more responsible and an accountable healthcare provider
Hospitalist
Asalam Health Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Assessed adult and pediatric patients, developed treatment and management plans with attending physicians, facilitated patient transfers, discharges, and follow-up care, and documented medical notes
- Educating and counseling patients regarding different aspects of their health, like disease processes, test results, and ongoing treatment
- Mastered critical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), endotracheal suctioning, lumbar puncture, wound care and dressing, and laceration repair with suturing
- Worked in the adult and pediatric emergency departments, where I acquired my rapid decision-making skills
- Enhanced my clinical judgment during ward rounds, case discussions, and educational presentations
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Daily (recurring)
- Experience Type: Work
- Primary Focus: Medical education
- Key Characteristic: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Most Meaningful: This experience taught me that collaboration and effective communication are crucial for delivering high-quality patient care
- It also sharpened my skills in patient evaluation, management, and resuscitation, serving as a strong foundation for my residency in the U.S
Visiting Medical Graduate (ICU Sub-Internship)
Corewell Health Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Completed a 4-week Intensive Care Unit (ICU) sub-internship rotation
- Actively managed and coordinated care for 3-4 inpatients daily, presenting their progress, writing notes in the EPIC system, and proposing treatment plans
- Attended consult rounds with the pulmonology team, gaining insights into the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for various respiratory diseases
- Observed specialized procedures, including bronchoscopies, endobronchial biopsies, central line placement, arterial line insertion, and Swan-Ganz catheter insertion
- Gained experience with ventilator modes, settings, and management
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Daily (recurring)
- Experience Type: Education/training
- Primary Focus: Medical education
- Key Characteristic: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Visiting Medical Student (Internal Medicine)
Rush University Medical Center
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Completed a 4-week hands-on clinical elective at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
- Took detailed histories and conducted daily physical examinations on 3-4 patients
- Discussed differential diagnoses and formulated appropriate treatment plans for each case, while also documenting notes and discharge summaries in the EPIC system
- Applied critical thinking skills to analyze complex cases, review diagnostic tests, and make evidence-based clinical decisions
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Daily (recurring)
- Experience Type: Education/training
- Primary Focus: Medical education
- Key Characteristic: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Research Assistant
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Under the guidance of Dr
- Bahaa Fadel, I served a role as a research assistant and coordinator
- My roles included:
- Conducting data collection, analysis, and interpretation, which advanced my skills in utilizing statistical software (e.g., SPSS)
- Playing an active role in reviewing and submitting IRB proposals, as well as conducting literature reviews
- Consistently attending weekly departmental meetings and journal clubs
- I presented two oral presentations during cardiology team meetings
- Setting: Urban
- Participation Frequency: Weekly (recurring)
- Experience Type: Research
- Primary Focus: Clinical/translational science
- Key Characteristic: Teamwork and Leadership
- Most Meaningful: I explored the expansive realm of research at KFSHRC, gaining an understanding of the foundations of evidence-based medicine and its influence on medical practices
- Being part of research efforts was deeply fulfilling, as it allowed me to be at the forefront of advancements in healthcare
Education
M.B.,B.S. - undefined
Alfaisal University College of Medicine
07.2022
Certification
- Board Certification : No
- Other Medical or Healthcare Certifications : Yes
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) Date Received: 2023-12 Valid Until: 2025-12
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Date Received: 2023-12 Valid Until: 2025-12
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Date Received: 2024-02 Valid Until: 2026-02
Proficient Languages
English
Arabic
Hobbies and Interests
Basketball Player: The captain of my high school's basketball team, where we competed in weekly games and seasonal tournaments. I won a gold medal for first place in the 3rd Prince Sultan Tournament with the Alfaisal Basketball Team., Running: Ran a half marathon, covering 21.1 kilometers.
Affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- Syrian Medical Association (S.M.A.)
Publications
- Peer Reviewed Journal Article/Abstracts
- Alomor, O., Okunade, K. S., Varkaneh, H. K., Ghourab, G., Alsourani, J. A., Alras, K. A., Masmoum, M. D., Alfardous Alazm, A., Al-Badawi, I. A., Salem, H., & Abu-Zaid, A.. The Effect of Anastrozole on the Lipid Profile: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials . Clin Ther. September 2022; 44(9):1214-1224. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 36031476. Article URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36031476/
- Sohouli, H. M., Almuqayyid, F., Alfardous Alazm, A., Ziaamanesh, F., Izze da Silva Magalhães, E., Bagheri, S. E., Rodrigues de Oliveira, B., Alfardous Alazm, M., Adi, A. R., Alomar, S., & Abu-Zaid, A.. A comprehensive review and meta-regression analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the impact of vitamin B12 supplementation on homocysteine levels. Nutr Rev. July 2023; NA(N):naud091. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 37495210. Article URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37495210/
- Sohouli, H. M., Wang, S., Almuqayyid, F., Gabaitti, M. P., Mozaffari, F., Mohamadian, Z., Koushki, N., Alras, K. A., AlHossan, A. M., Albatati, S. K., Alfardous Alazm, A., Bardawah, S., Gaman, M. A., Wang, S., & Abu-Zaid, A.. Impact of vitamin D supplementation on bone turnover: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Eur J Clin Invest. June 2023; NA(N):e142038. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 37314058. Article URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37314058/
- Poster Presentation
- Alomor, O., Okunade, K. S., Varkaneh, H. K., Ghourab, G., Alsourani, J. A., Alras, K. A., Masmoum, M. D., Alfardous Alazm, A., Al-Badawi, I. A., Salem, H., & Abu-Zaid, A.. 14th Annual Research Day Student Poster Competition at Alfaisal University. Poster presented: The Effect of Anastrozole on the Lipid Profile: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Riyadh , Saudi Arabia; 03/02/2023.
- Oral Presentation
- Fadel, B., & Alfardous Alazm, A.. Sudden death as a first manifestation of left atrium thrombus in rheumatic severe mitral stenosis- A Case Report . Oral presentation: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Departmental Meeting; 06/25/2019. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Fadel, B., & Alfardous Alazm, A.. The long term results of the Ross procedure in children: The importance of candidate selection. Oral presentation: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Departmental Meeting; 07/14/2020. Riyadh , Saudi Arabia.
Timeline
Clinical Observership (Internal Medicine)
AdventHealth Hospital
09.2024 - 09.2024
Clinical Observership (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2024 - 09.2024
Clinical Observership (Pediatric Cardiology)
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Externship (Pediatrics)
New Horizons Pediatrics
06.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical Externship (Internal Medicine)
Corewell Health - Division of Nephrology.
05.2024 - 06.2024
Visiting Medical Graduate (ICU Sub-Internship)
Corewell Health Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2023
Teaching Assistant
Alfaisal University
08.2022 - 04.2024
Hospitalist
Asalam Health Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2024
Visiting Medical Student (Internal Medicine)
Rush University Medical Center
03.2022 - 04.2022
Research Assistant
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
04.2019 - 08.2020
M.B.,B.S. - undefined
Alfaisal University College of Medicine
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