Nazia Fatima Syed
Baltimore
Summary
Compassionate and driven Resident Physician with a proven track record at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient-centered care and chronic disease management. Deeply passionate about Women's Health, with dedicated training and hands-on experience in office-based gynecologic procedures — including IUD placement, endometrial biopsy, Nexplanon (etonogestrel implant) insertion and removal, and cervical cancer screening with Pap smears. Committed to expanding access to comprehensive reproductive and preventive care within the primary care setting. Recognized for outstanding communication skills and clinical leadership, effectively educating patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes and improve patient satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Physician: Internal Medicine
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
06.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding treatment options and prognosis, fostering informed decision-making and improving patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventive health strategies, enhancing their understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and data management.
- Elected as academic year representative for cohort via Program Evaluation Committee, advocating for student interests and improving program feedback mechanisms.
- Presented research poster at ACP conference
US Clinical Experience: Extern Internal Medicine
Medstar Health, Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Received nomination for Daisy award due to outstanding patient care provided during internship.
- Gained recognition as communication champion for effectively facilitating team discussions and enhancing information flow. and taught other interns how to communicate effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient experience and care quality outcomes.
US Clinical Experience: Family Medicine clinic
Comprehensive Primary Care
Washington
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Met with a number of patients alongside Dr. Ghulam Abbas to learn about effective usage of EMR and preventive care.
US Clinical Experience: Urology clinic
Luminis Health
Laurel
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Saw, examined and precepted patients with Dr. Shah independently
- Observed clinical procedures in outpatient settings, including cystoscopy, to gain practical experience.
- worked within a multidisciplinary team alongside the administrative staff and learned about the healthcare system; particularly regarding the differences between various health insurance policies and the process of referral.
Year 3 Resident OBGYN
Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS trust
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed patients independently during on call, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Educated future physicians at Oxford University, fostering their medical knowledge and clinical skills.
- Conducted patient assessments and monitored vital signs during shifts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Year 2 Resident OBGYN
Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS trust, Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS trust
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Taught Oxford University medical students.
- Attained competency in: Simple lower segment caesarean section, Vacuum delivery, forceps delivery, Surgical management of miscarriage, Diagnostic laparoscopy.
- Completed 10 months, then took one year maternity leave.
- Awarded position of Rota coordinator where responsible for scheduling residents and ensuring their educational needs are met.
- Conducted audit to evaluate compliance with standards. and presented in National academic meeting.
Year 1 Resident OBGYN
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS trust
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Facilitated learning for medical students at Oxford University to enhance their clinical skills.
- Attained full competency in Pelvic floor repair, Normal deliveries and manual removal of placenta.
- Completed Audit & presented in National academic meeting.
Foundation Year 2
John Radcliffe Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Acquired primary care experience in Chipping Norton, Oxford, enhancing patient care skills.
- Gained hands-on experience in medicine, surgery, and OBGYN, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
- Conducted quality improvement project, presenting findings at national conference to share insights with peers.
OBGYN Elective, Foundation year 1 doctor
Bajwa Hospital
Lahore
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Gained hands-on experience in theatre, labor ward, and clinics, enhancing clinical skills and patient care.
- Performed pelvic ultrasound scans for fetal viability.
- Assisted in first skin-to-skin caesarean section, promoting immediate bonding and improved neonatal outcomes.
- Identified healthcare disparities in economically developing countries by observing communication barriers and lack of evidence-based practices, contributing to awareness of global health challenges.
Foundation Year 1
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS trust
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Completed 3 monthly rotations in urology, colorectal surgery, pulmonology, general internal medicine, gaining diverse clinical experience.
- Led quality improvement project and presented actionable findings at a national conference, contributing to enhanced best practices.
OBGYN Elective, Final year medical student
Sheikh Zayed Hospital
Lahore
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Gained hands-on experience in theatre, labor ward, and clinics through active participation in patient care.
- Presented a PowerPoint on Communicating effectively with patients, Utilizing patient-centered care, Breaking bad news.
University Ambassador, Part time
University of Leicester
Leicester
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Took prospective students on a guided tour.
- Enhanced communication and leadership skills through peer interactions and mentorship.
- Identified personal limitations and collaborated with colleagues for support and growth.
Support Worker, Part time
Leonard Cheshire
Wellingborough
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Conducted home visits to assess and address needs of service users.
- Supported individuals with daily living activities to enhance independence and well-being.
- Administered medications to patients according to prescriptions.
Education
MBChB -
University of Leicester
UK07-2014
BSc. - Cerebrovascular Sciences
University of Leicester
UK07-2014
A level - Biology, Chemistry, Math
Wellingborough School
UK07-2008
AS level - Biology, Chemistry, Math, Psychology
Wellingborough School
UK07-2007
GCSE - Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Math, English language, History, ICT, French, English Literature
Southfield School for Girls
UK07-2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- chronic disease management
- patient-centered care
- EHR documentation
- clinical quality improvement
- treatment communication
- multidisciplinary collaboration
- clinical leadership
- effective communication
- patient education
Presentations
Retrospective cohort study of diagnostic laparoscopies for suspected ectopic pregnancies and their outcomes, Audit meeting, Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Trust, UK, 2017-04-24, Understanding Women’s Experience of Instrumental Deliveries; a quality improvement project, Oxford Symposium, John Radcliffe Hospital, UK, 2016-07-01, Hidradenitis Suppurative and its risk factors in a DGH; an audit, Undergraduate Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (UPRAS), The Royal Society of Medicine, UK, 2013-08-14, Fluid balance monitoring on the wards; an audit, Doctors Advancing Patient Safety (DAPS) international summit, Nottingham, UK, 2015-10-10, Is Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Reliable in the Presence of High Flow Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide; BSc research project, Cerebral Autoregulation Network conference (CARnet), Nijmegen, Amsterdam, 2012-12-15
Honors And Awards
- Distinction, 2011-01-01, Awarded in Preclinical Medicine University of Leicester, UK
- Wolfson Intercalated Award, 2011-01-01, Grant of £5000 awarded to outstanding undergraduate students to undertake one year of intercalated research partway through medicine course University of Leicester, UK
- Tressider Dissection Prize, 2010-01-01, Awarded commendation for dissection of the foot Opportunity for award given only to top 10 students (of 300) in medical school University of Leicester, UK
- Academic Excellence Award, 2007-01-01, Awarded in A level for attaining the highest grades in class for all my subjects Wellingborough School, UK
Public Healthcare Outreach Activities
- Public Speaking on various media platforms, Pendle Community Radio (UK), Menopause in Urdu, 2022-01-01, https://fb.watch/cRqRL4nW5c/, Pendle Community Radio (UK), Childhood Obesity in Urdu, 2020-10-01, https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=379277733196499&id=314410838604725?sfnsn=scwspwa&d=w&vh=e, Ramadhan Milton Keynes Radio (UK), Health in Pregnancy, 2018-06-01, Ramadhan Milton Keynes Radio (UK), Personal Interview, 2016-07-01
- Zoom PowerPoint presentation with international guests, Breast Cancer and Examination, 2021-01-01, https://youtu.be/u5-rNChwISY
- Project Management of National Ramadhan Health Awareness Campaign, 2014-01-01 to 2016-12-31, Health talks and NHS health check organized in 15 Islamic centers over the UK.
- Appearance on international television program, Discussed how to fast healthily in Ramadhan & advertised the Ramadhan Health Awareness Campaign in Urdu, 2015-06-01
Current Visa Status
H4
Languages
- English, Native Language
- Urdu, Advanced Listener, Advanced Speaker, Novice Reading and Writing
- Hindi, Advanced Listener, Advanced Speaker, Novice Reading and Writing
Publications
Kavidasan A, Syed N, Shetty P, Randhawa R, Bhattacharya M, Atypical Presentations of Lung Cancer: A Case Series, J Oncol Res Ther, JONT-143, 2018, https://www.gavinpublishers.com/article/view/atypical-presentations-of-lung-cancer-a-case-series, Patel, N, Panerai RB, Haunton V, Katsogridakis E, Saeed NP, Salinet A, Brodie F, Syed N, D’Sal Schnell, Robinson TG, The Leicester Cerebral Haemodynamics Database: Normative Values and the influence of Age and Sex, Physiological Measurement, 37, 9, 2016, 1485, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0967-3334/37/9/1485, Minhas JS; Syed NF; Haunton VJ; Panerai RB; Robinson TG; Mistri AK, Is Dynamic Cerebral Autoregulation Measurement using Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Reproducible in the Presence of High Concentration Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide?, Physiological Measurement, 37, 5, 2016, 673, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0967-3334/37/5/673, Jeyapala S, Gerth A, Patel A, Syed N, Improving fluid balance monitoring on the wards, BMJ Qual Improv Report, 2015, https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/4/1/u209890.w4102, Mistri AK, SYED N, Panerai RP, Robinson TG, High-flow oxygen reduces cerebral blood flow, International Stroke Conference, 2018, https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/str.44.suppl_1.ATP63, Syed N, Thomas M, Venkatakrishnan R, Freeman C, Blower J, Gebaya T, Potdar N, Is fertility counselling offered and accepted by patients undergoing assisted reproduction? Insight from a British cohort of mixed ethnicity, ESHRE Munich, Germany, 2014, ST1 Applications for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, http://www.oginterview.com, 2017
Interests
- Using the media for healthcare promotion
- Public speaking engagements
- Running 10km for Cancer Research UK
- Spending time outdoors with family and friends
- Cooking a range of cuisines including Indian, Turkish and Italian
Timeline
Resident Physician: Internal Medicine
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - Current
US Clinical Experience: Extern Internal Medicine
Medstar Health, Union Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
US Clinical Experience: Family Medicine clinic
Comprehensive Primary Care
09.2022 - 09.2022
US Clinical Experience: Urology clinic
Luminis Health
08.2022 - 08.2022
Year 3 Resident OBGYN
Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS trust
07.2019 - 08.2019
Year 2 Resident OBGYN
Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS trust, Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS trust
08.2017 - 07.2019
Year 1 Resident OBGYN
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS trust
08.2016 - 08.2017
Foundation Year 2
John Radcliffe Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2016
OBGYN Elective, Foundation year 1 doctor
Bajwa Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2015
Foundation Year 1
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS trust
08.2014 - 08.2015
OBGYN Elective, Final year medical student
Sheikh Zayed Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2014
University Ambassador, Part time
University of Leicester
09.2009 - 09.2012
Support Worker, Part time
Leonard Cheshire
09.2009 - 09.2012
MBChB -
University of Leicester
BSc. - Cerebrovascular Sciences
University of Leicester
A level - Biology, Chemistry, Math
Wellingborough School
AS level - Biology, Chemistry, Math, Psychology
Wellingborough School
GCSE - Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Math, English language, History, ICT, French, English Literature
Southfield School for Girls