Clinical Research Coordinator with 10+ Years Experience
1. RABICA SHAHID
210 Potter road, Desplaines IL 60016
T: 312.647.6588 E: khan.rabica@gmail.com
Education
License
Windsor University School of Medicine (2010 - 2014)
Graduated. M.D.
Centennial College (2006 - 2009)
Advanced diploma in Biotechnology (94 Credits)
Breamlea secondary School (2005)
ECFMG Certified
IATA Certified
CITI GCP Certified
Bilingual Urdu/English
Employment
Clinical Research Coordinator – Affinity Clinical Research Institute, Oakbrook, IL
January 2016 - Present
Facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of
the study.
Schedules study participant appointments and serves as the patient liaison to the PI and other
participating physicians.
Reviews and comprehends each assigned protocol including study proceedings and timelines,
inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality and privacy protections.
Working closely with the PI, participates in an integral way in the informed consent process by
communicating clearly and openly with potential study patients about protocols open to
enrollment. Possesses a thorough knowledge of the informed consent process as well as a
thorough understanding of the study protocol(s) in order to be able to answer all questions
pertaining to the study posed during the informed consent process.
Develops clinical study budgets based on proposed study protocols.
Coordinates approval of new study agreements and contracts.
Coordinates and attends sponsor prequalification visits, monitor visits, study termination visits.
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Completes case report forms. Extracts data from patient charts in a timely manner
Responds to data clarification requests in a timely manner.
May attend Investigator meetings requiring travel and report pertinent information back to research
team members.
Coordinates with PIs and department to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are
performed in accordance with Federal regulations, BFS and sponsoring agency policies and
procedures.
Assists the PI in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals
involved in the conduct of the study around issues related to (but not limited to) protocol
requirements, schedule of visits, execution of research plan. Maintains records and other
documentation of training.
Maintains subject screening logs and protocol deviation logs.
Maintains a spreadsheet tracking updates to database of all subjects enrolled on clinical trials.
Coordinates and facilitates monitoring and auditing visits. Notifies appropriate institutional officials
of external audits by IRB’s, Regulatory agencies, CRO’s and sponsors.
Collaborates with PI and institution to respond to any audit findings and implement-approved
recommendations.
Cooperates with Boston Foundation for Sight and sponsoring agency’s compliance and monitoring
efforts related to human research participant protection and reports instances of noncompliance to
the appropriate compliance office.
Cornerstone Medical Center, Brampton ON August 2015 – November
2015
Creating and updating patients' electronic health records
Managing the day-to-day operations of a medical facility
Scheduling and coordinating appointments
Verifying patient insurance
Completing and submitting insurance forms
Preparing correspondence between medical providers and their patients
Providing quality customer service to patients
Taking history and physical, wound dressing, ear flushing, administering vaccinations.
Clinical Rotations/Internship
2010-2014
Family Medicine – Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago IL (6weeks)
Internal Medicine – St. Mary’s Hospital, Chicago, IL (12 weeks)
OB/GYN – Resurrection Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago IL (6 weeks)
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Pediatrics – Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, IL – (6 weeks)
Psychiatry – Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL (6 weeks)
Surgery – Thorek Hospital, Chicago, IL – (12 weeks)
Electives
Family Medicine, Physical Rehab, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Urgent Care
Bio-tech at Centennial College 2007-2008
Studied growth structure and development of viruses
Studied growth, structure, development and general characteristics of bacteria and other micro-
organisms
Observed action of micro-organisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, other micro-
organisms, and on dead organic matter
Conducted chemical analyses of substances such as acids, alcohols and enzymes
Studied chemistry of living processes such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living
energy changes such as growth, aging and death
Researched methods of transferring characteristics such as resistance to disease from one organism
to another
Examined chemical aspects of formation of antibodies and researched chemistry of cells.
Bio-tech Assistant at Centennial College November 2006
Examined and tested human, animal and other materials for microbial organisms
Conducted research under direction of Microbiologist and Biochemist
Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment
Entered analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage
Visited different areas for research work
Analyzed samples of biological material for chemical content and reaction
Developed and executed tests to detect disease, genetic disorders and other abnormalities
Worked for many hours for the research work
Dental Assistant – DN Dentist, Brampton, ON Jan 2004 – July 2004
• Assist dentist with all dental procedures
• Take, develop and mount radiographs
• Guide patients through the facility’s process before and after treatment
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• Prepare patient for examination and treatments processes
• Maintain and set up dental equipment and instruments
• Provide post operative instructions to patients
• Record treatment information
• Formulate preliminary impression
Volunteer
Experience
Polish Women Alliance of America – Chicago, IL February
2013
1. Helping with patient intake, phlebotomy for cholesterol and glucose testing, EKG testing, blood
pressure, body mass index and pulse oximetery. Educating in regards to healthy life style choices
and regular routine health visits with primary care physician.
National Kidney Foundation – Chicago, IL
March 2013
2. Volunteering and assisting with even and community health kidney mobile screenings i.e. blood
pressure, urinalysis for protein. Educating high-risk individuals on chronic kidney disease prevention
and providing education and counseling for successfully managing diabetes and hypertension.
Greenway Retirement Village – Brampton, ON June –
July 2008
3. Providing confidentiality, dignity and privacy to patients at all times. Comprehensive understanding
of residential, dementia and nursing care. Assisting in the implementation of treatment and care
plans. Helping service users to maintain and develop social, self help, occupational and personal
skills. Awareness of COSHH, Health and Safety, infection control regulations, Equal Opportunities,
Data Protection. Risk management and confidentiality. Fully aware and respectful of a patient’s
rights, as well as their religious and cultural beliefs. Ability to record patient observations accurately
and report any issues of concern.
Skills
- Strong communication skills. Excellent ability to adapt to difficult situations. Detail oriented.
Capable problem solver. Speak foreign languages.
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing
venipuncture, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs,
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Research Experience:
1. CRC, A Phase 3 Randomized, Double Blind, Active-Controlled, Multicenter Study of the Long-Term Safety and
Efficacy of Subcutaneous Administration of Tanezumab in Subjects with Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee.
2.CRC, A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of AXS-02
administered orally to Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis Associated with Bone Marrow Lesions.
3. CRC, A Prospective, Phase 2a Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of DPCP Ointment
(Samcyprone™) on the Clearance of Verruca Vulgaris (Common Warts) in Subjects Ages 18 – 65
Years.
4. CRC, A Randomized, Double Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Ascending Multiple Dose and Clinical Proof-of-
Concept Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of
VTP-38543 in Adult Patients with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis.
5. Sub-Investigator, A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Compare the Efficacy, Safety and Long-Term Safety of
topical Administration of FMX-101 for 1 Year in the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne
Vulgaris.
6. CRC, A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-Center Study to
Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of APD334 in Patients with Moderately to Severely Active
Ulcerative Colitis.
7. CRC, A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an
Intra Articular Injection of AmpionTM in adults with pain due to Osteoarthritis of the Knee.
8. CRC, A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Dose-Ranging study evaluating the efficacy and
safety of once weekly high dose oral Finasteride in the treatment of Severe Nodulocyctic Acne.
immunoassays, chemistry analysis, hematology and urinalysis)
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch
that immediately put patients at ease.
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9. Student assistant, Study based, randomized lab research with various antibiotics comparing the Effects on
different viruses and bacteria. Analyzed samples of bacterial material for chemical content and reaction. Examined
and tested animal and other materials for microbial organisms.
10. CRC, A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Elagolix in Combination with Norethindrone
Acetate or Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Endometriosis
Associated Pain.
11. CRC, A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Elagolix in Combination with
Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate for the Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Associated with
Uterine Fibroids in Premenopausal Women
Future Goals & Interest
- To provide excellence in comprehensive care by using my acquired skills as both a competent -professional and also as
a compassionate human being.
- To cultivate my leadership role both in the community of my practice and in the nation to formulate and maintain
health care principles and advancements.
- To employ the latest knowledge and techniques in detection and prevention of disease, and the restoration of health.
- To show reverence for human beings by giving excellent care to all.
- To forever expand my knowledge through experience, continuing education courses, and research.