About the Candidate
ISMAIL ABUKHOUSA
Clinical Research Coordinator
(289)887-8681
abukhousa@mail2.sysu.edu.cn
Health Care professional with more than 3 years of experience in neurological diseases. Master’s Degree in Neurology and 5 years’ experience as a Physician Researcher in neurological diseases. Well versed in statistical methodology of research, including:
Data Collection | Project Planning | Academic Paper Writing | Clinical Cases
Research Demonstration and Discussion
l Excellent bedside manner and interpersonal skills when dealing with people, problems and situations with empathy, able to explain procedures to distressed patients and their families
l Team-oriented with a strong sense of personal and professional integrity, work well with cross functional teams of medical, clinical and research teams
l Self-motivated lifelong learner, continuously learning to enhance medical knowledge
l Multilingual (English, Arabic, and Mandarin) with excellent verbal and written communication skills
l BLS, FIRST AID & CPR LEVEL C certificate
l Well versed with clinical responsibilities: history-taking, physical examination, medical report writing, diagnosis of neurological diseases and prescription of medications
l Computer Skills: MS Office and Statistical Analysis software SPSS
PUBLICATIONS
l Relationship between Activated Astrocytes and Cerebral Hypoxic Tissue in a Rat Model of Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion. Qiu Y, et al. Int J Neurosci. 2011 Jan; 121(1):1-7. Epub 2010 Nov 26[co-author]
l Comparison of ASCO classification with TOAST for stroke subtype in a Chinese hospital-based population. [under publication]
WORK Experience/practicum
l Currently preparing for MCCQE1, exam booked in August 2021-2022,
l Currently preparing for NAC-OSCE, exam booked in September
l Currently preparing for STEP 3, exam time estimated in October
l Prepared for and cleared USMLE STEP 1
l Prepared for and cleared USMLE STEP 2 CK 2020-2021,
l Non-medical Canadian experience
l Prepared for and cleared OET
l Clinical Observership, Ontario Men’s Health
l Phlebotomy workshop- CIMT College, Ontario
Master’s Degree and PhD Trainee, 2008-2012, 2013-2019,
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Guangzhou, China
l Responsible for the medical condition of a certain number of patients
l Conducted and recorded a full history and physical examination for patients in neurology department, including complete general neurological examinations and clinical impression
l Arranged laboratory tests such as CBC, chemistry panel, CSF-sample investigation and a variety of other specific tests for patients such as: CT scan, MRI, MRA, and/or MRV of the brain and/or the spinal cord
l Prescribed standing and stat orders for newly-admitted patients and assess their medical condition and responses to treatment
l Conducted minor surgical procedures such as lumbar puncture for patients who suffer from certain neurological diseases, e.g. ADEM, MS, meningitis and a variety of other conditions for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
l Conducted clinical research projects mainly in neurovascular diseases
l Collaborated in clinical trial research project, responsible for data collection
l Interviewed patients to obtain information about complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories as part of the preliminary examination
l Examined functional status of relevant areas, including vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status
l Interpreted test results for lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests
l Ordered laboratory analyses of patients’ blood cerebrospinal fluid if required
l Diagnosed neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, and test results
l Prescribed medications and monitored patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.
l Identified and treated major neurological system diseases and disorders, including central nervous system infection, cranio-spinal trauma, dementia, and stroke
l Developed treatment plans based on diagnoses and evaluation of factors, including age and general health, or procedural risks and costs
l Informed patients and caregivers of neurological diagnoses and prognoses, as well as benefits, risks and costs of various treatment plans
l Prepared, maintained, and review records of patients’ histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes
l Communicated with other health care professionals regarding patients’ conditions and care
l Counselled patients on the background of neurological disorders including risk factors, or genetic or environmental concerns
l Interpreted the results of neuroimaging studies, including MRI, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans
l Determined brain death using accepted tests and procedures
l Coordinated neurological services with other health care team activities and referred patients to other health care practitioners as necessary
l Advised other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems
l Participated actively in neuroscience research activities
Certifications and Licences
USMLE STEP 1
USMLE STEP 2 CK
FIRST AID & CPR LEVEL C
BLS/ACLS, PALS expires 2022
OET
IELTS overall 7.5
Educational Background
l Phlebotomy workshop
CIMT College, Canada 2020
l Master Degree in Neurology
Sun Yat-sen University, China, 2012
l Bachelor of Medicine
Guangxi Medical University, China, 2007
l One year-diploma of Chinese Language
Guangxi Medical University, China, 1999
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Arabic Language Teacher (part-time job)
Jinqiao Waiyu Languages Centre, China 2008-2018
l Nine-years of experience teaching Arabic language for Chinese students at a private foreign language school
l Wrote three Arabic language textbooks for Chinese learners which are suitable for primary, intermediate, and advanced-level learners
l Published an Arabic language textbook for beginners
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