Rizwan Ali, MD

Rizwan ali, md

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Clinical Trial Manager at McKesson and Sarah Cannon Research Institute

  • Education

    • American university of integrative sciences school of medicine

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      Doctor of medicine (m.d.)

      Activities and Societies: AMSA(American Medical Student Association) Health Expedition Leader Health Expedition Leader:As an expedition leader I helped organize and plan a health expedition trip to the Carib Territory, an underserved area on the island of Dominica inhabited by the island's native Carib Indians. I and 15 other students volunteered to travel twice per semester to this neglected area of the island to provide hypertension and diabetic screenings, health education, and provided food, clothing, and reading material to the residents of the territory.

    • Texas a&m university

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      Bachelor’s degree kinesiology and exercise science
  • Experience

    • Memorial hermann health system

      Jan 2007 - Aug 2007
      Exercise physiologist

      -I worked with cardiac patients after their CABG or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to help them develop a good exercise program and diet plan. - I monitored patients’ EKG while they performed various exercises to ensure that no abnormal rhythm was present.

    • Primary care clinic

      May 2015 - Nov 2015
      Extern/ scribe

      -I documented history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam, differential diagnosis and treatment plan as dictated by the physician. -Assisted the doctor with minor procedures such as incision and drainage, ingrown nail removal, cryotherapy, wound care and dressing, splinting, and served as first assist in all office procedures. -Assisted in performing EKGs, ear irrigations, rapid strep tests, monospot test, gluose test-With this experience I was able to further develop my knowledge on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients by observing and assisting the physician as we worked with a wide variety of patients with various diseases processes. Show less

    • Ibn sina foundation

      Dec 2015 - Nov 2017

      -Manage state funded programs: Healthy Texas Women, Family Planning Program, Title V Maternal and Child Health, Primary Health Care Services, Breast Cervical Cancer Services. -Responsible for State Program funding applications, proposals, policies, grants,processes, implementation, outcomes and reviews for Ibn Sina Foundation.-Prepare the renewal of existing proposals/applications and new proposals/application for state funded programs for Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Texas Health and Human Services Center (HHSC) funding.-Prepare and lead all the audits performed by DSHS/HHSC as well as ISF internal audit and reviews keeping in view all record review tools.-Supervise and prepare the monthly categorical billing of the state funded programs along with Finance Manager. -Supervise and arrange the Fee for Service billing of state funded programs through TMHP portal.-Design, implement and enforce program policies, procedure, and controls consistent with DSHS/HHSC policies standards to efficient utilization of program funding.-Coordinate with medical director and providers to ensure that all clinical policies are met as required by each program.-Ensure availability of competent personnel for program related activities by coordinating, arranging and participating in the hiring process of the program staff. -Ensures that the program staff is properly trained, licensed, certified as required, and fully informed of practice policy, procedures and objectives. Show less As a coordinator I was responsible for arranging free health fairs, galas, seminars, and outreach educational campaign. There, we promoted our free or discounted healthcare programs and educated the community on various topics from diabetes prevention and management, cancer screening and cardiovascular risk assessment. In coordination with other health professionals we provided free flu shots, blood glucose tests, blood pressure checks and performed height and weight measurements. Our goal has been to increase early identification of those with pre-diabetes, diabetes and hypertension in an effort to provide early risk factor modification. Show less -I document history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam, differential diagnosis and treatment plan as dictated by the physician. -Discuss management plans, standard of care, and academic pearls with physician on non-communicable and communicable diseases, behavioral sciences, and psychiatric related illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, anxiety, personality disorder and etc.-Coordinate prescriptions, lab/diagnostics orders, and organize results for interpretation.-Assisted in performing EKGs, glucose test, rapid strep test, rapid flu test, monospot test-Assisted the doctor with minor procedures such as incision and drainage, ingrown nail removal, cryotherapy, wound care and dressing, splinting, and served as first assist in all office procedures. -Responsible for developing and incorporating and educational packet for patients with diabetes, Hypertension, and hyperlipidemia-Collecting data and assisting in analyzing ways on promoting health, preventative disease, and managing health of communities and defined populations Show less

      • Program Manager

        Jan 2016 - Nov 2017
      • Community Outreach Coordinator

        Jan 2016 - Sept 2016
      • Externship/ Scribe

        Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
    • City of houston

      Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
      Senior public health educator/project manager

      • Guided departmental site contacts in the planning, administration and development of wellness programs; including creating a culture of wellness, engage high percentage of eligible population, and improve health status.• Successfully led innovative technology team in obtaining 100 percent internal adoption of new digital technology.• Maintained regular communication with stakeholders on the development for current and upcoming projects.• Monitored and evaluated project resource needs and leveraged health plan, wellness and community resources.• Collected data and perform research to support with developing, pretesting and evaluating health-related education techniques and/or materials.• Encouraged adoption of habits conducive to a higher quality of life through effective motivational interviewing.Implemented customized strategic wellness plans for city departments including goals and plan of action. Show less

    • Texas department of state health services

      Jun 2019 - Sept 2019
      Public health and prevention health specialist

      • Oversaw plans and evaluated public health education activities and developed goals and objectives for public health education programs.• Analyzed the application and variations of public health program and develop action plans to improve or initiate programs.• Established a network of communication with community/migrant health centers and the community.• Coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies to encourage a consolidated and effective approach to public health programs.• Conducted active environmental health surveillance and field investigation, monitor disease environmental hazards and perform statistical analysis of data. Show less

    • Md anderson cancer center

      Sept 2019 - Mar 2023
      Clinical studies research coordinator

      • Interviewed, screened, and recruited patients for senior level studies. Explained process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study. • Served as primary contact for Gu RadOnc clinical trials, and collaborated with the Cancer Network, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Houston Area Locations team on protocol enrollments, follow ups, activating sites, and initiating SIV meeting. • Collaborated and assisted the PI in making edits to protocol amendments, protocol preparation, submissions, and revision process audited by the institutional review board (IRB). • Supervised data coordinator and research staff to ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy in the data systems required by the protocol. • Performed QA audits to monitor compliance with GCP and accuracy of data. • Trained other support staff in study coordination by providing training and guidance with regard to policies and procedures that are related to the conduct of clinical trials. • Planned, designed, and conducted complex professional and ancillary staff education sessions to ensure protocol compliance and dissemination of new information and polices. Show less

    • Mckesson

      Mar 2023 - now
      Clinical trial manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Acls

    • Bls

    • Ecfmg

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Outreach Lead

      Issued by IBN Sina Foundation on Jan 2016
      IBN Sina FoundationAssociated with Rizwan Ali, MD
    • Program Coordinator

      Issued by Aga Khan Education Board on Jan 2016
      Aga Khan Education BoardAssociated with Rizwan Ali, MD
    • Clinic Coordinator

      Issued by Aga Khand Health Board on Jan 2006
      Aga Khand Health BoardAssociated with Rizwan Ali, MD