Ismail ABUKHOUSA

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