Resident and Fellow Section (AMA-RFS) 2018 Interim Meeting Election Handbook
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Resident and Fellow Section (AMA-RFS) 2018 Interim Meeting Election Handbook Candidates for Council on Science and Public Health Candidates for Chair-Elect Candidates for Board of Trustees, Resident Member Sectional Delegates Resident and Fellow Section (AMA-RFS) 20181Interim Meeting Election Handbook Candidates for Council on Science and Public Health Somaya Albhaisi, MBBch Laura Halpin, MD, PhD Romela Petrosyan, MD CURRICULUM VITAE SOMAYA A. M. ALBHAISI, MBBCH PERSONAL INFORMATION: Professional Title: Resident Physician of Internal Medicine Address: Virginia Commonwealth University 1200 East Broad Street West Hospital 6th floor, South Wing P.O. Box 980257 Richmond, VA 23298 Office number: 804-828-9783 E-mail: [email protected] EDUCATION: July 2014 Dubai Medical College for Girls-Dubai, U.A.E. (MBBch) Jan 2016 Eligible for Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP UK) June 2018 Certified in Medical Quality from the American Board of Medical Quality (ABMQ) GRADAUTE MEDICAL EDUCATION: Internship and Residency: Aug 2014-Aug 2015 Internal Medicine Internship, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City- managed by Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE Aug 2015-May 2016 Internal Medicine Residency, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City- managed by Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE June 2016-June 2017 Internal Medicine Internship, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA July 2017-June 2019 Internal Medicine Residency, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA BOARD CERTIFICATION AND MEDICAL LICENSURE: 2017 Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certified PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES: 2008 International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA) 2009 Emirates Medical Students Society (EMSS) 2016 American College of Physicians (ACP) 2018 American Medical Association (AMA) 6 2018 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 2018 American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) AWARDS, HONORS, DISTINCTIONS: 2008 Recipient of Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MOPA)-Abu Dhabi Award for Academic Distinction 2012 Recipient of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences 2012 Medical Student Teaching Award. DMCG, Dubai, UAE 2013 Graduation with Honors and Valedictorian of graduating medical class 2015 Outstanding First year Resident award, Department of Internal Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2015 “Resident of the month” award. Department of Internal Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2016 Chief Resident of Internal Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2016 Highest scores and percentile rank within PGY level in Internal Medicine In-Training Examinations 2017 “Excellence in Scholarship as an Intern” award, Department of Internal Medicine, VCU, Richmond, VA 2018 Oral presentation-clinical science award (2nd place winner),VCU Research Day, Richmond, VA 2018 Nominee for Best Junior Resident (PGY2) award, Department of Internal Medicine, VCU, Richmond, VA EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: 2018 Research volunteer at Northwestern University 2018 Invited speaker at the “2nd World Congress on Clinical Research & Biomarkers (WCCRB-2018)”. Toronto, Canada. 2018 Invited speaker at the “European Meet on Clinical, Surgical & Experimental Cardio Care”. Budapest, Hungary. 2018 Admitted to 3-Day Advanced Statistical Workshop (July 23-25, 2018 in Boston, MA, USA) for the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research program by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. 2018 Instructor in Code training (ACLS) for medical students. VCU. Richmond, VA. 2018 Volunteer as a surrogate/role player in the examination training for medical students. VCU. Richmond, VA. 2018 Participant in VCU Internal Medicine Immersion Experience in Comparative Physiology. Mountain Lake Biological Station. Pembroke, VA. 2018 Invited to speak in a Residents Forum entitled “Residents voices: A peer discussion on launching the medical career you envision”. Hosted by JenCare. July 25, 2018. Richmond. VA 2018 Participant in PGY-2 Teaching Retreat “Stanford Clinical Teaching Framework”. Feb 13th-14th. Roslyn Retreat Center, Henrico, VA. 7 2017 Associate Editorial Board Member at Medical Journal of Clinical Trials & Case Studies (MJCCS) 2017 Reviewer and Editorial Member at BioMed Central 2017 to present Leader of a Quality project entitled “Making a DIFference: Standardizing the discharge process”. VCU. Richmond, VA. 2017-2018 Ambassador for new applicants to Internal Medicine Residency. VCU. Richmond, VA. 2017 to present Volunteer in the “Circle Center Adult Day Services”. Richmond, VA 2017 to present Participant in ACP Leadership Day. May 23-24. Washington, DC. 2016 to present Active member of Residents’ Quality Improvement Committee. VCU. Richmond, VA. 2015-2016 Member of Resident's Journal Club Committee. Sheikh Khalifa Medical City-Managed by Cleveland Clinic. Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2014 Tutor for third year medical students as a part of “Clinical Introductory Course” 2014 Volunteer in “Walk for Autism” awareness campaign at Zabeel Park. Dubai, UAE 2013 Volunteer as a medical assistant for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, Gaza strip, Palestine. 2012 Organizer of the activities of the “International Rare Disease Day”. Dubai, UAE. 2011 Organizer of Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, under the patronage of the Emirates Medical Students’ Society. Dubai, UAE. 2012 Organizer of the 6th UAE Medical Students Conference and of the pre-Conference Workshops, sponsored by Dubai Medical College and Emirates Medical Students Society. Dubai, UAE. 2009 Organizer at “The 6th International Scientific Conference for Medical Students in the GCC Countries”. Al Ain, UAE 2009-2011 Teaching Assistant and Organizer of study groups. Dubai Medical College. Dubai, UAE 2012 Invited to speak at Al Tumooh Private School. Gave a Lecture entitled “Sleep….the human Puzzle". Madinat Zayed-Western Region, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2012 Invited to speak at Al Tumooh Private School. Gave a Lecture about “Health & Nutrition”. Madinat Zayed-Western Region, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2011 Volunteer in “World Autism Awareness Day” at Creek Park. Dubai, UAE 2010 Summer Training program in Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic, in Madinat Zayed Hospital. Western Medical Region, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2010 Clinical attachment in Internal Medicine Clinic, in Madinat Zayed Hospital. Western Medical Region, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2010 Volunteer as a surrogate/role player in the Final Year Exam (OSCE). Dubai Medical College. Dubai, UAE 2009 Organizer of a public awareness campaign and presenter of a lecture titled “Health strengthens us, Morals raise us”. Al Naeem Secondary School, Al Ain, UAE. 8 2009-2011 Secretary of the president of the Students’ Union. Dubai Medical College. Dubai, UAE 2010-2012 Local Officer of Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH) of the Emirates Medical Students’ Society (EMSS) 9 Email address of person submitting the nomination I nominate the above for the following Council/Committee: Council on Science & Public Health Supporting Information 1. Current Professional Position and Responsibilities (i.e. practice, administrative, research, academic) Practice, Research, Academic (Resident Trainee) 2. Current/Prior State and Specialty Medical Society Memberships and Affiliations, and Faculty Appointments (List current and past roles and positions held and dates of service.) Aug 2014-Aug 2015 Internal Medicine Internship, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City-managed by Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE Aug 2015-May 2016 Internal Medicine Residency, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City-managed by Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE June 2016-June 2017 Internal Medicine Internship, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA July 2017-June 2019 Internal Medicine Residency, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA 3. Current/Prior Membership on AMA Councils/Committees: (List Councils or Committees and dates of service.) 4. Sponsor's Narrative Statement (Describe nominee's accomplishments and contributions using not less than 50, nor more than 250 words.) 5. Candidate’s Statement of Interest (personal statements will be limited to one page (front and back) 6. Endorsements (Are welcome, but not required.) 2 Statement of Interest Council on Science and Public Health, Representative I believe that Public Health is one of the most crucial aspects of Medicine. Its focus on prevention and bringing solutions to health issues is outstanding. I come from Gaza Strip, where health resources are very scarce and there’s always a serious need for humanitarian aids. The situation is dire. The health system needs serious reform but that’s compounded but the poor living situation as a result of wars and politics. Therefore, my people are suffering from neglect and lack of health care in all aspects of their existence. The world is unable to recognize the seriousness of these issues. For those reasons and more, I want to become a representative of the Council on Public Health. In addition, I’m pursuing a Master degree of Public Health in order to expand my knowledge and implement what I learn and integrate it into my future career. I would like to use those opportunities to research and implement intervention policies aimed at providing the population with direct access to health care services. Also, I inspire to infuse health care concepts in young men and women by integrating health awareness in educational programs and conducting