SHERINE KHOZAM

• Conducted thorough assessments to identify areas of need.
• Implemented individualized support plans tailored to client needs and goals, and assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
• Delivered consistent follow-up care to monitor progress towards goals, adjusting support strategies as necessary based on ongoing evaluation results, and collaborated with families to address concerns and improve client outcomes.

• Supported a family with three children with special needs in implementing individualized support plans tailored to client needs and goals to ensure safety and help children achieve greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
• Adjusted support strategies as necessary based on ongoing evaluation and collaboration with the family and specialised therapists to address concerns and improve client outcomes.

• RECENCY OF PRACTICE:
• 80% of the time, independently running a family medicine outpatient clinic and supporting my colleagues in the Emergency Room:

- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and develop treatment plans.

- Managed mental, physical, chronic and acute conditions in all age groups in the outpatient clinic and through ED shifts.

- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and specialists to ensure coordinated patient care.

- Educated patients on preventive health measures and chronic disease management strategies.

- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team collaboration.

• 20% of the time, independently practicing anesthesia and perioperative:

- Evaluated patient medical histories to identify potential risks associated with anesthesia administration.

- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop anesthesia plans tailored to individual patient needs.

- Administered anesthesia during surgeries, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.

- Provided post-anesthesia care and pain management, assessing recovery and addressing any complications.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in the team while developing and maintaining courteous and effective working relationships, and quickly learning and adapting to new concepts and situations.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions, and demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Conducted patient assessments to gather medical histories and evaluate health conditions.
• Coordinated follow-up appointments and referrals to ensure continuity of care.
• Documented patient interactions accurately within electronic health record systems.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and workflows.
• Mentored new staff on clinical protocols, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
• Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, MOA, and support staff.
• Optimized time management skills to prioritize urgent cases while maintaining high-quality care for all patients.
• Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary, coordinating appointments and sharing pertinent medical information for seamless continuity of care.
• Optimized inventory management for medical supplies, ensuring availability while reducing waste and controlling costs.

• RECENCY OF PRACTICE:
• 80% of the time, independently running a family medicine outpatient clinic and supporting my colleagues in the Emergency Room
• 20% of the time, independently practicing anesthesia and perioperative
• As described under the "GPA Locum" section above.

Finalizing the research project for submission

PGY2 level

Formed of 8 weeks of internal medicine and around 3 weeks of anesthesia.

Hence in total, the residency rotations included:

- 16 weeks of internal medicine, 8 weeks elective in family medicine, 8 weeks of emergency medicine, 4 weeks of pediatrics, 4 weeks of obstetrics and gynecology, 4 weeks of general surgery, 4 weeks of palliative care, and 4.5 weeks of acute pain service. (52.5 weeks related to the scope of family medicine training).

- and of 40 weeks of anesthesia and 12 weeks of pulmonary medicine. (52.5 weeks related to the scope of anesthesia training).

Resigned from the anesthesia residency training aiming for moving to the PRA in family medicine.

• RECENCY OF PRACTICE:
• 80% of the time, independently running a family medicine outpatient clinic and supporting my colleagues in the Emergency Room
• 20% of the time, independently practicing anesthesia and perioperative
• As described under the "GPA Locum" section above.

Same as the physician assistant description mentioned here above, plus assisting the Physician during skin surgical procedures (40% of the time), and performing tests instead of taking histories.

Same as the Community Support Worker job description mentioned here above.

• RECENCY OF PRACTICE:
• 80% of the time, independently running a family medicine outpatient clinic and supporting my colleagues in the Emergency Room
• 20% of the time, independently practicing anesthesia and perioperative
• As described under the "GPA Locum" section above.

• Assisted pharmacists in preparing, compounding, filling, and dispensing medications and in maintaining a well-organized environment for optimal workflow while providing excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
• Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
• Conducted medication inventory audits, received deliveries of shipped medication, verifying contents against invoices.

Same as the Community Support Worker job description mentioned here above.

As described above with a focus on compounding medications.

PGY1 and majority of PGY2 were completed.

Formed in total of:

- 8 weeks of internal medicine, 8 weeks elective in family medicine, 8 weeks of emergency medicine, 4 weeks of pediatrics, 4 weeks of obstetrics and gynecology, 4 weeks of general surgery, 4 weeks of palliative care, and 4.5 weeks of acute pain service. (44.5 weeks)

- and of around 37 weeks of anesthesia and 12 weeks of pulmonary medicine. (49 weeks)

This period included 3 Leaves of absence (around 2 years in total) due to family/personal obligation and due to a car accident.

• Assisted healthcare professionals with patient assessments and documentation processes, and explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase cooperation.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff and cardiologist on call for timely intervention.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills and performed medical records management.

• Practiced anesthesia independently from April 2003 to February 2006 then from Dec 2011 to November 2012. The gap in practice was related to immigration and settlement in Canada.

- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop tailored anesthesia plans.

- Evaluated patient medical histories to assess anesthesia risks and contraindications.

- Educated patients on anesthesia processes, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding.

- Anesthetized or sedated patients safely and effectively for diverse surgical procedures, monitored vital signs and equipment and provided post-anesthesia care.

- Led training for residents on anesthetic techniques and protocols.

• Practiced family medicine independently running a family medicine outpatient clinic (for 80% of the practice time) and provided anesthesia and perioperative care independently (for 20% of the practice time) as follows:

- as a full-time GPA from April 2003 to August 2006

- as a full-time GPA in locums from March to May 2009 and from April to June 2010

- as a full-time GPA from Dec 2011 to November 2012.

• The gap in practice was related to immigration and settlement in Canada and childcare obligation.

Formed of 3 months of supervised training and assessment in University of Calgary, including 2 months of medical communication and 1 month of practicum in family medicine and acute care. Performed all the duties of a family doctor working under supervision.

Enhanced training Formed of 8 weeks of Obstetrics and gynecology and 8 weeks of Pediatrics

Formed of 8 months of ICU rotations (obstetric ICU, burn ICU, surgical ICU), 6 months in ASU Specialized Hospital and 6 months in orthopedic and plastic surgery anesthesia, plus 3 months rotation in each of the following: neuro-anesthesia, obstetric and gynecology anesthesia, general and vascular surgery anesthesia, ENT anesthesia, and 2 month rotation in each of the following: Pediatric anesthesia and cardiothoracic anesthesia.

Formed of 26 weeks of Community Care Family Medicine, 8 weeks of Internal Medicine, and 8 weeks of Psychiatry plus Emergency medicine on calls

First year postgraduate training in family medicine.

Formed of completed six internship rotations, each for 8.5 weeks / 2 months: Anesthesia and Emergency, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency Medicine