Saima Fahim
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished consultant in radiology with a strong foundation in clinical expertise and PAX operations. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills, fostering effective team development and training. Utilises analytical thinking to drive strategic initiatives, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery systems.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Consultant Teleradiology
Premier Health Solutions
07.2024 - Current
- Improved diagnostic readiness by performing CT scans with reliable positioning and protocol compliance.
- Supported accurate diagnosis by completing MRI scans while maintaining quality-focused monitoring throughout sessions.
- Enhanced imaging usefulness by reporting X-ray images.
- Increased examination accuracy by carrying out ultrasound scans with precise probe control.
- Strengthened radiology review by documenting ultrasound findings promptly after each examination.
Consultant Radiologist
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2024 - Current
- Reported findings for CT scans using consistent imaging review protocols.
- Reviewed MRI sequences and documented abnormalities in structured reporting formats.
- Interpreted ultrasound grey scale images and colour Doppler flow patterns.
- Reported X-ray images and documented key observations for clinicians.
- Performed fluoroscopy interpretation and recorded procedure-related imaging findings.
- Chaired tumour board meetings and presented imaging summaries for group decisions.
Consultant Radiologist
National Institute of Child Health
Karachi
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed paediatric conventional radiology, including x-rays and fluoroscopy procedures.
- Scanned paediatric patients using ultrasound to support diagnostic imaging.
- Conducted paediatric CT scans and paediatric MRI for further assessment.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate paediatric imaging care.
FCPS Resident
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Karachi
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Comprehensive training both conventional and cross-sectional radiology in the following areas:
- X ray Reporting
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound grey scale & Color doppler ultrasound
- Women imaging including mammography, ultrasound breast, transvaginal ultrasound and MRI breast
- CT Scan and MRI
- Rotational training in PET CT and Cyber-Knife
- Nuclear medicine at Atomic Energy
- Assistance in Intervention - Ultrasound guided Biopsy - Pigtail insertion
FCPS Resident
PNS Shifa Hospital
Karachi
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Extensive training and experience of:
- X ray reporting
- Mammography
- Fluroscopy
- Ultrasound
- CT Scan
- MRI
House Officer
Dr. Ruth K.M Pfau, Civil Hospital
Karachi
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided extensive clinical and bedside support to the patients
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories
- Performed vitals/ glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Posted in ER and ICU managed patients in critical condition with resuscitation, urgent management and counselling attendants about the prognosis and treatment options
Intern
Shaukat Khanam Hospital
Lahore
11.2015 - 12.2015
Intern
Liaquat National Hospital
Karachi
11.2013 - 12.2013
Intern
Burns Centre, Civil Hospital
Karachi
11.2012 - 12.2012
Education
First FRCR (Anatomy and Physics) -
Royal College of Radiology
United Kingdom 03.2025 - 07.2026
FCPS Diagnostic Radiology - undefined
College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Karachi, PakistanMBBS - undefined
DOW Medical College
Karachi, PakistanHigher Secondary Certificate - undefined
BAMM, PECHS Govt College for Women
Karachi, PakistanSecondary School Certificate - undefined
Karachi, PakistanSkills
- Interpersonal communication
- Consultant in teleradiology
- Clinical expertise
- Team development and training
- Presentation skills
- Analytical thinking
- PAX operations
LANGUAGES
English
Urdu
REFERENCES
- Tariq, Mehmood, Professor, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre
- Shaista, Shaukat, Assistant professor, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre
PUBLICATIONS
- To evaluate physical activity pattern in undergraduate medical students of DOW Medical College, International Journal of Research, 2014-01-11
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Mammography in diagnosing malignant breast lumps taking histopathology as a Gold Standard, CPSP, 2021-01-06
- Case publication at Eurorad Published on 2022-05-16 Iatrogenic Pneumoparoid secondary to biopsy of buccal mucosa tumor.
- Diagnostic Accuracy of X-ray in Diagnosing Avascular Femoral Head , Keeping Magnetic Resonance Imaging as Gold Standard. - Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal Vol 2024 No. 1 2024: Volume-5, Issue-1, 2024 (January- December-Medical and Clinical Sciences).
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Date of birth: 1993-01-30
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital status: Married
Certification
PMDC License
DHA License (in process)
Timeline
First FRCR (Anatomy and Physics) -
Royal College of Radiology
03.2025 - 07.2026
Consultant Teleradiology
Premier Health Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Consultant Radiologist
National Institute of Child Health
03.2024 - 07.2024
Consultant Radiologist
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
01.2024 - Current
FCPS Resident
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
07.2020 - 08.2023
FCPS Resident
PNS Shifa Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2020
House Officer
Dr. Ruth K.M Pfau, Civil Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
Intern
Shaukat Khanam Hospital
11.2015 - 12.2015
Intern
Liaquat National Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2013
Intern
Burns Centre, Civil Hospital
11.2012 - 12.2012
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined
BAMM, PECHS Govt College for Women
MBBS - undefined
DOW Medical College
FCPS Diagnostic Radiology - undefined
College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan