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Saman Salahi

MD, Emergency Medicine Specialist
North Vancouver,British Columbia

Summary

A medical professional who can diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering [Number]+ years of medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness.


Also a Trustworthy Emergency Physician with over 10 years of primary emergency care experience. Team-oriented, motivated and friendly with specialties and colleagues. Focused on putting patients at ease and clearly diagnosing even the most difficult cases. Expert at providing diagnosis and management to patients with a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. Communicative and bilingual with fluency in Persian and English.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Emergency Room Physician

Shahid Moarefi Zadeh General Hospital
Shadegan, Khozestan, Iran
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
  • Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations.
  • Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions.
  • Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
  • Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 50 individuals per day.
  • Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
  • Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
  • Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
  • Performed specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures like Ultrasound, joint reduction, patient sedation, intubation, etc.

Emergency Medicine Resident

Shahid Beheshti Medical University (SBMU)
Tehran, Tehran, Iran
09.2017 - 09.2020
  • Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures.
  • Administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
  • Collected patient assessment data for assessment by licensed staff.
  • Provided basic clinical care to established standards and documented and reported patient observations to licensed staff.
  • Administered oral and parenteral medications under direct and immediate supervision of clinical preceptor or designee.
  • Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 90 individuals per day.
  • Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices.
  • Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
  • Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status and ordered needed tests and images.
  • Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
  • Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients.
  • Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Documented patient information in medical records.

English Translator

Freelance
North Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Referred to reference materials such as dictionaries, lexicons and encyclopedias to verify translation accuracy.
  • Translated medical and research materials from Persian to English and vice versa.

General Practitioner, MD

Self employed
Kerman, Kerman, Iran
10.2009 - 11.2014
  • Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories to provide best-in-class and individualized care.
  • Monitored vital signs during treatments and adapted plans to maintain patient comfort.
  • Administered outpatient treatments to over 30 daily patients with accuracy and compassionate care.
  • Consulted with patients about special needs, cares and concerns throughout treatments.

Field Associate and Consultant

United Nations High Commissionaire for Refugees(UNHCR)
Kerman, Kerman, Iran
10.2013 - 05.2014
  • Reviewed the referred medical files to adapt with several types of reimbursement plans provided by UNHCR to Afghan refugees who were in need of medical assistance.
  • Consulted about the plans and programs provided by UNHCR to improve the health status of Afghan refugee community.
  • Monitored the ongoing health programs for health promotion and disease prevention in Afghan refugee community in accordance to national health decisions.
  • Participated in the management team meetings with head office authorities to consult, monitor and propose different approaches to achieve outreach program goals.

ER Physician

Mehregan General Hospital
Kerman, Kerman,Iran
09.2010 - 02.2014
  • Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, etc.
  • Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures.
  • Examined, diagnosed and ordered tests or prescriptions for patients at hospital seeing over 30 individuals per day.
  • Evaluated simple trauma conditions and determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.

Research Assistant

Dr. Aliakbar Haghdoost
Kerman, Kerman, Iran
10.2009 - 04.2010
  • Gathered and arranged research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
  • Collected research data through article review, surveys and leading focus groups.

ER Physician

Imam Ali General Hospital
Bardsir, Kerman, Iran
11.2008 - 08.2009
  • Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, etc.
  • Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 80 individuals per day.
  • Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
  • Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
  • Performed CPR for critically ill or injured patients.

ER Physician

Amir Al-momenin Hospital
Zabol, Sistan & Baloochestan, Iran
05.2007 - 09.2008
  • Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations or treatments.
  • Performed cardio pulmonary resuscitation in urgent circumstances.
  • Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 80 individuals per day.
  • Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Analyzed reports and findings to assess information and diagnose patients and did referrals for specialists if needed.

Education

M.D. - Emergency Medicine

Shahid Beheshti Medical University
Tehran, Iran
09.2017 - 09.2020

M.D. - General Medicine

Shahid Beheshti Medical University
Tehran, Iran
09.1999 - 09.2006

Skills

    Caseload management

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Certification

Medical Degree

Timeline

Emergency Room Physician

Shahid Moarefi Zadeh General Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021

Emergency Medicine Resident

Shahid Beheshti Medical University (SBMU)
09.2017 - 09.2020

M.D. - Emergency Medicine

Shahid Beheshti Medical University
09.2017 - 09.2020

English Translator

Freelance
01.2015 - 03.2016

Field Associate and Consultant

United Nations High Commissionaire for Refugees(UNHCR)
10.2013 - 05.2014

ER Physician

Mehregan General Hospital
09.2010 - 02.2014

General Practitioner, MD

Self employed
10.2009 - 11.2014

Research Assistant

Dr. Aliakbar Haghdoost
10.2009 - 04.2010

ER Physician

Imam Ali General Hospital
11.2008 - 08.2009

ER Physician

Amir Al-momenin Hospital
05.2007 - 09.2008

M.D. - General Medicine

Shahid Beheshti Medical University
09.1999 - 09.2006
Saman SalahiMD, Emergency Medicine Specialist