Mirza Ammar Arshad

Basic Life Support APPNA Mar 2024 I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Basic Life Support for Healthcare and Public Safety (BLS) from APPNA Saving a human life is the task🎯 that we all have been assigned with and getting hands on first aid skills is the one we all should learn at first hand. AAPNA makes it accessible and approachable for many students like me to carry out the prerequisite required in this domain. I highly appreciate their effort to offer us with this life saving skills. This… Show more I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Basic Life Support for Healthcare and Public Safety (BLS) from APPNA Saving a human life is the task🎯 that we all have been assigned with and getting hands on first aid skills is the one we all should learn at first hand. AAPNA makes it accessible and approachable for many students like me to carry out the prerequisite required in this domain. I highly appreciate their effort to offer us with this life saving skills. This course will help many of the medical students like me out there in multiple ways:• Gain the knowledge and confidence to perform CPR on adults, infants, and children.• CPR can significantly increase the chances of survival during cardiac arrest.• Recognizing a cardiac or respiratory emergency• Performing high-quality chest compressions• Delivering rescue breaths for adults, infants, and children• Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) effectively• Choking relief techniques for all age groups• Legal considerations of emergency care Show less

Anatomy of Chest, Neck, Abdomen and Coursera Nov 2023 Starting my second year, one of the biggest challenges I faced was managing the extensive and demanding anatomy course with limited time. However, I discovered a valuable course on Coursera that offered a fresh perspective on the subject and was taught by the esteemed @Yale School of Medicine. I'm immensely grateful for the dedication and effort put into this course, making it truly unique. I eagerly anticipate more exceptional courses like this in the future. Thank you, @Coursera! 💯

Writing in the Science Stanford University Sep 2023 This course provides valuable insights into various aspects of research, including crafting manuscripts and article abstracts, addressing research biases, enhancing sentence structure, avoiding jargon misuse, and meticulously composing each section of a research article. 🎯Once you have established a foundational understanding of research, the critical focus often shifts to honing your writing skills. Research involves mastering the art of effective communication, and learning from a… Show more This course provides valuable insights into various aspects of research, including crafting manuscripts and article abstracts, addressing research biases, enhancing sentence structure, avoiding jargon misuse, and meticulously composing each section of a research article. 🎯Once you have established a foundational understanding of research, the critical focus often shifts to honing your writing skills. Research involves mastering the art of effective communication, and learning from a seasoned mentor who meticulously unravels the nuances of writing can truly bring out the best in you. In my quest for such guidance, I explored various sources, but I eventually discovered a remarkable course on Coursera offered by Stanford University and taught by @Dr. Kristian. Her guidance has not only boosted my confidence in scientific writing but also ignited a passion for excellence. I am profoundly grateful for her dedication to educating students and look forward to continuing my learning journey under her guidance. While I can never fully emulate her, I am committed to channeling her efforts into my own work and striving for a similar level of perfection. 💯 Show less

Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research 2022-2023 National Institues of Health (NIH) Aug 2023 One of the fundamental pillars of research that every researcher must grasp is the realm of bioethics. Learning and practicing ethics, especially in underdeveloped countries, pose significant challenges. Hailing from Pakistan, a third-world nation burdened with an immense patient population, where doctors sometimes prioritize their financial interests over patient safety, raises serious concerns about the fundamental principles of medicine. Ethics has always played a pivotal role in healthcare,… Show more One of the fundamental pillars of research that every researcher must grasp is the realm of bioethics. Learning and practicing ethics, especially in underdeveloped countries, pose significant challenges. Hailing from Pakistan, a third-world nation burdened with an immense patient population, where doctors sometimes prioritize their financial interests over patient safety, raises serious concerns about the fundamental principles of medicine. Ethics has always played a pivotal role in healthcare, and it is the inherent right of patients, as essential as air and water. It should be cherished with that level of significance.However, the major challenge in the pursuit of ethical knowledge lies in the credibility of sources and guidelines for the healthcare professionals on the frontlines. After extensive research, I was fortunate to discover the NIH course, thanks to the recommendation of my esteemed senior, @muhammadahmad. This course not only proved to be a valuable asset in the field of research but also greatly aided me in my work at the hospital, where I attend to patients with the utmost care.The NIH course has been an eye-opener, emphasizing the paramount importance of ethics in healthcare systems and research. It underscores the imperative nature of prioritizing ethics above all else. Furthermore, the course imparts foundational research knowledge, with a particular focus on Randomized Controlled Trials, and elucidates the deep-seated connection between medicine and the execution of trials. It delves into the history of medicine, unveiling previously unexplored phenomena through the lens of bioethics.In conclusion, the course places significant emphasis on study design, sample size considerations, and the various levels of RCTs essential for conducting a successful trial. Show less