Ibrahim Zulfiqar Ali

• Collaborated with the Pulmonology and Critical Care department under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Hadqiue, MD and Dr. Haroon Ahmed, MD
• Participated in daily team pre-rounds with fellows and residents in the MICU and Pulmonology consults
• Participated in daily rounds in the MICU and Pulmonology Consults.
• Participated in specialized ILD, Pulmonary Hypertension clinics and evening fellow clinics.
• Observed multiple point-of-care ultrasounds, Bronchoscopies, and Chest tube Insertion.
• Participated in daily resident conferences.
• Successfully adjusted to my first clinical environment in the United States, honing my flexibility and communication abilities to help with the sharing of medical knowledge.

• Actively participated in patient history taking and examinations.
• Helped in patient ultrasounds in OPD setting.
• Counseled patients on health awareness and family planning.
• Helped coordinate treatment plans with charitable organizations for non-affording patients.

• Shadowed Dr. Sarmad Majeed Mirza Rana (Senior Cardiologist) in a rural setting.

• Responsibilities included daily patient interviewing, case presentations and formulating supervised management plans.

• Actively participated in patient outreach programs to increase awareness

• Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.

• Learned about the basic fractures and their classification.

• Became competent in closed management of fractures and the different types of screws and plates.

• Learned the application casts for fractures to provide tailored anatomical support, ensuring optimal healing.

• Volunteered in a medical camp set up by AlKhidmat Foundation at D.G khan to provide free-of-cost healthcare to flood affectees.

• Was involved with a team of doctors tasked with direct care and management of 300 walk-in patients for conditions such as acute gastroenteritis, typhoid, dengue and wound infections.

• Led the organization and packaging of donated clothes, female hygiene products, medicine, and food supplies.

• My team counseled and educated patients regarding the prevention of communicable diseases and vaccinations.

• I facilitated engagement with emerging artists, nurturing their artistic growth.

• Established valuable connections with galleries, securing opportunities for young artists to exhibit their work in the Annual Young Artist exhibition at Alhamra Arts Council.

• Assisted in curating the "Around the Corner" Young Artists' Exhibition by contributing to the design and production of exhibition materials such as gallery guides and brochures.

• Organized a national project to promote mental health awareness. Coordinated participants from various medical colleges across the country, encouraging them to express their perspectives on mental health through art submissions. Strategically showcased submissions on multiple social media platforms and organized exhibitions in various colleges.
• Led an antibiotic resistance awareness campaign. Trained volunteers to engage in one-on-one interactions with training residents and patients, educating them on the causes and consequences of drug resistance. Designed and distributed informative pamphlets to enhance public understanding of the issue.