Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Exams Cleared
Certification
Research & Teaching Experience
Volunteer Experience & Memberships
References
Timeline
Generic

Farwa Kazmi

Rugby,Warwickshire

Summary

Dedicated medical professional with two years of clinical experience and a strong interest in emergency medicine. Cleared MRCEM Primary and SBA. I have also cleared PLAB 2 exam and I am currently in the process of getting GMC Registration. I have also been an Associate Member of the Royal College Of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). I have been teaching informally for about a year (peers and juniors). I also teach on my YouTube channel and currently teaching PLAB 2 to new International Medical Graduates via Zoom classes. I am also a PLAB 2 Tutor and MOCK Examiner at RadXMed, a company based in Canada. Moreover, I provide one-on-one MRCEM coaching by providing exam structure guidance, course recommendations, exam planning expertise, customised study plans, first attempt success tips and RCEM account creation support on website.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Medical Billing Assistant & Front Desk Officer

Edge
Mountain View, California
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • First point of contact for patients, improving patient satisfaction by ensuring a welcoming experience.
  • Managed appointment scheduling, streamlining provider availability and reducing cancellations.
  • Liaised with over 5 insurance companies per day, verified insurance benefits of more than 60 clients per day and cleared outstanding claims promptly.
  • Maintained and updated detailed patient records of more than 30 patients per day in the EMR system named ‘Therapy Notes'.
  • Streamlined communication channels by promptly forwarding messages and post to relevant departments or personnel.

Casualty Medical Officer

Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital
Islamabad
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conducted triage, comprehensive primary and secondary surveys for trauma patients, ensuring thorough evaluation and timely intervention.
  • Performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) in critical situations.
  • Performed procedures including nasogastric tube insertion, intravenous (IV) cannulation, urinary catheterization, suprapubic catheterization, and chest drain insertion under supervision as well as lumbar punctures and ascitic taps.
  • Provided wound care and expertly sutured lacerations to promote proper healing.
  • Assisted with closed reduction of dislocated joints under supervision to restore normal joint function.

House Physician/Surgeon

PEMH & CMH
Rawalpindi
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managed acute medical and surgical cases, providing thorough patient assessment and treatment plans.
  • Gained experience in patient counselling, simplifying complex medical information to enhance understanding and compliance.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date Electronic Health Records (EHR) to ensure seamless continuity of care.
  • Documented patient referrals, medical histories, physical examinations, investigations, treatment plans, and management strategies with precision and attention to detail.
  • Actively participated in daily rounds, serving as a focal point for case discussions and contributing to clinical decision-making.
  • Collaborated in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive patient care through coordinated input from various specialties.

Education

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) - Medicine

Army Medical College
Rawalpindi
09.2016 - 09.2021

Skills

  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Communication Skills
  • Multitasking and High-Pressure Performance
  • Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
  • Leadership and Team Management

Exams Cleared

  • PLAB 2 (2025) - Cleared
  • MRCEM Intermediate (2023) – Passed
  • Fellowship of College of Physicians & Surgeons (FCPS) Part 1 (2023) – Passed
  • MRCEM Primary (2022) – Passed


Certification

Certificate of Participation:

  • Lecture on 'Neuromuscular Diseases in ICU' by Aga Khan University. (Feb 2025)
  • 5 CPD points by RCEM for attending 'Excellence in Minor Injuries Care' virtual study day.(Oct 2024)
  • Successfully completed 'Introduction to Emergency Response Framework (ERF)' by World Health Organization (WHO). (Sept 2024)
  • Two-day webinar on First Response Fast: Essential Techniques for Common Health Crises. (Jan 2024)
  • Maternal Cardiac Resuscitation Workshop at Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital (Jan 2024).
  • Webinar on Difficult Airway Case Mix conducted by Dr. Andrey Varvinskiy. (Dec, 2023)
  • SIVU (Al-Sadiq International Virtual University) workshop on the Approach to a Patient in the Emergency Department. (Jan, 2021)
  • Participant in Outbreak Investigation - Table Top Simulation Exercise at Army Medical College. (Jan, 2020)

Credit Hours:

  • 2.5 CME credit hours for ‘Prone Positioning in Critically Ill Patients' from Aga Khan University. (Jun, 2023)
  • 24 CME credit hours for 'First Internal Medicine Certificate Course' from Aga Khan University (2023)
  • 9 CME credit hours for the 'Critical Care Course' from Aga Khan University. (May, 2023)
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for Managing Atrial Fibrillation activity awarded by Stanford University School of Medicine. (May, 2020)
  • 02 CME Credit Hours Completion of Online Training Course on COVID-19 for doctors. (Apr, 2020)
  • 16.0 CME hours awarded for attending the 10th International Conference of Imamia Medics International. (Dec, 2019)

Research & Teaching Experience

Teaching Experience:

  • YouTube Channel (November 2023 - Present): Focused on medical education, covering detailed case discussions, essential mnemonics, important medical triads, and exam preparation tips, while providing specific guidance for IELTS and MRCEM exams to help medical professionals understand key concepts and excel in their studies.
  • Teaching peers: I have been teaching medicine to peers and juniors.
  • Currently teaching PLAB 2 to new International Medical Graduates via Zoom classes.
  • PLAB 2 Tutor and MOCK Examiner at RadXMed: I am a PLAB2 mentor and faculty member at RadXMed, a company based in Canada.
  • One-on-one MRCEM coaching by providing exam structure guidance, course recommendations, exam planning expertise, customised study plans, first attempt success tips and RCEM account creation support on website.

Research Experience:

  • Peer Reviewer for Cureus Journal of Medical Science (December 2023 - Present): Reviewed 16 articles to date, receiving a certificate of appreciation from Graham Parker-Finger, Director of Editorial Operations.
  • Certificate of Participation for a two-day webinar on Clinical Audits: A Step Towards Standardizing Healthcare organized by the International Biomedical Research Community (IBRC) (May, 2024).
  • Certificate of Participation for the workshop on Research Synopsis and Manuscript Writing organized by the IBRC (June, 2023).
  • Certificate of Participation for the online workshop on A Beginner's Guide to Research conducted by the Student Research Forum (SRF) at Aga Khan University (June, 2020).
  • Presented a research titled "Stigma towards patients living with HIV/AIDS among university students of Rawalpindi", in 3rd AURF Symposium (June, 2019).
  • Certificate of Participation for the workshop on Introduction to Research Methodology arranged by the Amcolians Undergraduate Research Forum (AURF) and Amcolians Alumni Association (AAA) (2018).

Volunteer Experience & Memberships

  • Associate Member Royal College of Emergency Medicine (2023- till date)
  • Member of Together We Can (TWC) Foundation, a humanitarian organization (2020 - till date)
  • Certified Member of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations - Pakistan: Army Medical College Local Council (IFMSA- AMC LC) (2018 - 2021).
  • Participated in the public awareness campaign "Light For All: A Health Education Project" by IFMSA-Army Medical College, held at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) and Pak Emirates Military Hospital (PEMH) (Mar, 2020), delivering health awareness sessions on reproductive health topics, including ‘Postnatal Maternal and Child Health Care.'
  • Participated in the public awareness campaign "Agaahi: A Health Education Project" by IFMSA-Army Medical College at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) and Pak Emirates Military Hospital (PEMH) (Apr, 2019), providing health awareness sessions on the topic of ‘Heat Stroke.'

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Billing Assistant & Front Desk Officer

Edge
03.2024 - 02.2025

Casualty Medical Officer

Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2024

House Physician/Surgeon

PEMH & CMH
03.2022 - 03.2023

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) - Medicine

Army Medical College
09.2016 - 09.2021
Farwa Kazmi