Dr. Tahura Rasul

Medical Professional (Paediatrics & Neonatology)

Letterkenny, IE.

About

Qualified doctor with over eight years of clinical experience in paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric emergency medicine, and general paediatrics across tertiary and secondary care hospitals. Experienced in managing acutely ill neonates and children in outpatient, inpatient, emergency, NICU, and critical care settings. Competent in neonatal resuscitation, neonatal ventilation, chest drain insertion, paediatric emergency stabilisation, and multidisciplinary family-centred care. Committed to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development, teaching, and clinical research.

Work

Syed Medical Complex

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Medical Officer (Paediatrics)

Lalamusa, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Served as a Medical Officer in Paediatrics & Neonatology, providing comprehensive care to paediatric and neonatal patients, and managing critical medical procedures.

Highlights

Provided expert paediatric OPD services, managing a high volume of patient consultations and treatment plans.

Led neonatal resuscitation efforts and performed critical interventions, including ventilation and chest drain insertion, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Delivered virtual consultations for paediatric patients, expanding access to care and improving patient convenience.

Sharif Medical City Hospital

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Postgraduate Resident (Paediatrics)

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Completed an intensive postgraduate residency in Paediatrics, rotating through various specialised medical departments to develop comprehensive clinical expertise.

Highlights

Managed diverse patient caseloads across Paediatric Medicine, Emergency, Critical Care, Neonatal ICU, and other subspecialties, enhancing diagnostic and treatment proficiencies.

Gained extensive practical experience in critical care settings, including Neonatal ICU management and acute paediatric emergencies.

Participated in multiple theoretical and clinical courses and workshops, continuously enhancing specialized knowledge and skills in paediatrics.

Contributed to comprehensive patient care in Gynecology and Perinatal Care, demonstrating cross-functional medical understanding and collaboration.

Participated actively in academic activities including case presentations, journal clubs, clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, and departmental teaching sessions and hands-on paediatric clinical skills workshops.

Contributed to the supervision and teaching of junior trainees, house officers, and medical students.

Primary and Secondary Health Care Department

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Women Medical Officer

Kunjah, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Served as a Women Medical Officer at a THQ Level Hospital, providing primary medical care in Paediatrics and General Medicine for 15 months.

Highlights

Provided primary medical care to a diverse patient population at a THQ Level Hospital for 15 months, focusing on paediatric and general medicine.

Managed a broad range of medical conditions, ensuring effective patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive healthcare services within a public health setting.

POF Hospital

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House Officer / Clinical Intern

Wah Cantt, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Completed a comprehensive one-year house job/internship, gaining foundational clinical experience across four core medical rotations.

Highlights

Gained extensive clinical experience across General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology rotations.

Provided direct patient care, assisted in surgical procedures, and managed patient admissions and discharges under supervision.

Developed foundational medical skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management within a hospital setting.

Education

The College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSP)

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Postgraduate Fellowship FCPS Paediatrics

Boston University School of Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Post Graduate Program Post Graduate Program in Paediatric Nutrition (PGPN)

Wah Medical College

Wah Cantt, Punjab, Pakistan
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Medical Degree Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Awards

3rd position in Paediatric Medicine, MBBS (final year)

Wah Medical College

Achieved third academic standing in Paediatric Medicine during the final year of MBBS.

1st position in ENT, MBBS (4th year)

Wah Medical College

Achieved top academic standing in ENT during the fourth year of MBBS.

2nd position in Biochemistry, MBBS (2nd year)

Wah Medical College

Achieved second academic standing in Biochemistry during the second year of MBBS.

1st position in Biochemistry, MBBS (1st year)

Wah Medical College

Achieved top academic standing in Biochemistry during the first year of MBBS.

Publications

The short-term beneficial effect of zinc supplementation in preterm neonates having neonatal sepsis.

The Professional Medical Journal (published)

Research thesis and paper investigating the short-term beneficial effects of zinc supplementation in preterm neonates with neonatal sepsis.

Complications after surgical intervention at a teaching hospital in Pakistan.

Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Publication analyzing complications arising from surgical interventions within a teaching hospital setting in Pakistan.

Effectiveness of glimepiride on the patients suffering from type 2 diabetes.

Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Publication evaluating the effectiveness of glimepiride in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Languages

English

Fluent

urdu

Native

Certificates

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Professionalism in Medical Practice

Neonatal Ventilation

Insertion of Chest Drain in Neonates

Paediatric Renal Biopsy

Management of Epilepsy in Children

Clinical Management of Dengue

Hearing Loss in Children

Communication Skills

Research Methodology and Dissertation

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

Skills

Clinical Medicine

Paediatric Medicine, Neonatology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Perinatal Care, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Paediatric Hepatology, Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Social & Preventive Medicine.

Life Support & Emergency Care

Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Emergency Care (Pregnancy, Infants, Children).

Specialized Medical Management

Management of Epilepsy in Children, Clinical Management of Dengue Infection, Hearing Loss in Children, Paediatric Nutrition.

Research & Academic

Research Methodology, Dissertation Writing, Medical Publication, Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Education.

Professional & Communication

Communication Skills, Professionalism in Medical Practice, Patient Consultation, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Clinical Procedures

Arterial Blood SamplingsSurfactant Therapy, Intraosseous Line Insertion, Orogastric Tube Insertion, Naso Gastric Tube Insertion, Foleys Catheterization, Endo-Tracheal Intubation, Lumber Punctures, Taking wound cultures, Neonatal Cannulation and Sampling, Chest Drain Insertion in Neonates.

Core Competencies

Neonatal Resuscitation, Ventilation Management, Paediatric Emergency Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Care, Diagnostic Procedures, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, NICU Exposure, PICU Exposure, General Paediatrics and Neonatology.

References

Prof. Dr. Humayun Iqbal Khan

Professor and Head of Department Paediatrics and Neonatology, SMCH, Lahore. hik70@hotmail.com

Dr. Allah Nawaz Sultan

Associate Professor and Consultant Child Specialist and Neonatologist, SMCH, Lahore. allahnawazsultan@gmail.com

Dr. Syed Usman Amjad

ENT Specialist, Owner/ CEO Syed Medical Complex smc24h@gmail.com