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Ayesha Kashif

Ayesha Kashif

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  • About me

    Resident Physician, Family Medicine | MD, BSc (Hons), UCalgary

  • Education

    • University of Calgary

      2020 - 2023
      Doctor of Medicine - MD

      Activities and Societies: MMAC, SHINE

    • University of Calgary

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology First Class

      Activities and Societies: Global Health Council, Student Refugee Initiative, Vida UofC Club, Brainiacs Club, LOVE UofC Club Concentration in Microbiology.Honours Thesis completed under Dr. Kunyan Zhang at the Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance (CAR), University of Calgary. Aim: Elucidating virulence factors in Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus (MRSA) ST398 bacteria. Abstract presented locally at BCID and internationally at ISSSI. Research paper published by Frontiers in Microbiology.

    • University of Calgary

      2023 - 2025
      Certification in the College of Family Physicians

  • Experience

    • Vida Volunteer

      Aug 2015 - Feb 2018

      • Student Coordinator

        May 2015 - Feb 2018

      • Healthcare Assistant

        Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

    • University of Calgary

      Dec 2015 - Dec 2019
      Research Intern

      • Conducted microbiology research with Dr. Kunyan Zhang at the Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance (CAR)• Authored 2 abstracts and 1 research paper, and contributed to 1 abstract and 1 research paper• Applied strong critical thinking skills and the scientific approach to solve complex problems• Successfully designed, planned and executed experiments related to bacterial toxicity, virulence factor determination and whole-genome analysis• Accurately communicated results, data-reports, literature reviews and novel work-flows• Collaborated effectively with colleagues on multiple short-term and long-term projects• Authored and presented original research papers, abstracts and technical reports based on findings• Skilled in these Statistical & Bioinformatics Programs: Prism GraphPad, DNAStar, VectorNTI, CSI Phylogeny, PHASTER, FigTree, BRIG, Easyfig Show less

    • Vida Volunteer

      Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Recruited volunteers to provide healthcare assistance in Central America• Facilitated orientation and education sessions in cultural sensitivity and common medical and pharmaceutical terminology• Led 2-week volunteer trip to Guatemala in 2018• Effectively Collaborated with Vida to develop trip schedule, manage logistics• Developed sponsorship package to secure sponsorships to finance volunteers, and executed marketing plans and fundraising opportunities • Set-up mobile clinics in underserved rural communities• Provided consultations under a Healthcare Professional’s supervision (took patient vitals, history, filled intake forms)• Collaborated with physicians to recognize the signs and symptoms of local diseases• Creatively communicated therapeutic plans and medication usage instructions – overcame language barrier

      • Campus Coordinator

        Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Healthcare Assistant

        Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

    • Alberta Health Services

      Nov 2018 - Oct 2020
      Workshop Leader, Better Choices Better Health

      • Co-led 6-week self-management workshops for chronically-ill outpatients• Guided weekly action-plan making for outpatients (addressing health goals)• Effectively discussed sensitive and stressful issues, accommodated difficult participant circumstances and respected confidentiality• Monitored and encouraged outpatient action-plan progress• Facilitated group problem-solving sessions when outpatient goals were not met

    • Think for Actions

      May 2020 - now
      Director of Events

      • Develop & execute Career-Mentorship programs for disadvantaged youth• Lead and developed a Career Guidance Program – connecting immigrant youth to professionals (according to career interests)• Developed a highly successful “Pathways to University” Mentor-Mentee program for High Schoolers

    • Students for Health Innovation & Education

      Oct 2020 - Jul 2023
      Immigrant & Refugee Health Committee Member

      • Develop mentorship programs for Immigrant & Refugee youth• Develop programs that make health services more accessible to Immigrants & Refugees• Advocate for the implementation of cultural-sensitivity education within the medical curriculum - specifically regarding Immigrants & Refugees

    • Alberta Health Services

      Jul 2023 - now
      Family Medicine Resident Physician

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Workshop Leader Certification, Better Choices Better Health

      Alberta Health Services
      Nov 2018

    • CanREACH Mental Health Pediatric Primary Care Mini-Fellowship

      Recovery Alberta
      May 2025

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ayesha Kashif
      Dr. Chuck Carlson Memorial Endowment University of Calgary, Cumming Shcool of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Jun 2023 Awarded to physicians entering residency, based on evidence of a compassionate and holistic approach to patient care.
    • Awarded to Ayesha Kashif
      Super Girl - CPSG Excellence Award Canadian Pakistani Support Group Mar 2021 In the acknowledgment of her outstanding social work and services to humanity at a young age.
    • Awarded to Ayesha Kashif
      Top 20 Under 25: Community Helper Award Think for Actions Sep 2019 This award was created in the legacy of Razan Al-Najjar, a 21-year-old medic from Gaza who was killed in the line of duty.
    • Awarded to Ayesha Kashif
      CAR Lab Conference Scholarship Dr. Kunyan Zhang May 2018
    • Awarded to Ayesha Kashif
      Undergraduate Scientific Achievement Award Calgary Eeman Awards, Muslim Association of Canada Apr 2018
    • Awarded to Ayesha Kashif
      Vida National Volunteer Spotlight Vida Volunteer Apr 2018
    • Awarded to Ayesha Kashif
      CAR Lab Research Scholarship Dr. Kunyan Zhang Aug 2016
    • Awarded to Ayesha Kashif
      Kaleidoscope Literary Award Nomination Literature Department, University of Calgary Mar 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member of the Board of Advisors

      Issued by Think for Actions on May 2020
      Think for ActionsAssociated with Ayesha Kashif

    • Founder

      Issued by Health Literacy for Immigrant Populations on May 2021
      Health Literacy for Immigrant PopulationsAssociated with Ayesha Kashif

    • Western Canada Regional Director

      Issued by Muslim Medical Association of Canada on Nov 2020
      Muslim Medical Association of CanadaAssociated with Ayesha Kashif

    • Co-President & Co-Founder, Calgary Chapter

      Issued by Muslim Medical Association of Canada on Oct 2020
      Muslim Medical Association of CanadaAssociated with Ayesha Kashif

    • Co-Chair, Calgary Chapter 2020

      Issued by Outrun the Stigma on May 2017
      Outrun the StigmaAssociated with Ayesha Kashif

    • Vice President, Co-Founder

      Issued by Duhaa Foundation on Nov 2018
      Duhaa FoundationAssociated with Ayesha Kashif

    • President, previous Data Analyst

      Issued by Global Health Council - Vida Student's Union Club - University of Calgary on Jan 2015
      Global Health Council - Vida Student's Union Club - University of CalgaryAssociated with Ayesha Kashif

    • Patient Ambassador & Spinal Cord Education Session Assistant

      Issued by Alberta Health Services on Apr 2015
      Alberta Health ServicesAssociated with Ayesha Kashif

    • Board Member

      Issued by Student Refugee Initiative on Jan 2016
      Student Refugee InitiativeAssociated with Ayesha Kashif

    • VP Communications and Marketing

      Issued by Brainiacs - Student's Union Club - University of Calgary on Sept 2015
      Brainiacs - Student's Union Club - University of CalgaryAssociated with Ayesha Kashif