General Practitioner

• Mar 2018 - Present

Family Physician

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2017

General Registration General Registration

Observer

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

Observership Program Dec 2013 Currently shadowing Dr. Shenouda in Obstetric and Gynaecology clinics at the Northern Health, Kilmore and Broadmedows Hospitals. My day-to-day tasks include conducting physical examinations and foetal assessment for obstetric outpatients and assisting in surgeries such as caesarian section, oophorectomy, IUCD removal and laparoscopic sterilisation. I also learnt the management of obstetric patients at the Northern health diabetic clinic. Observership Program – Ballarat Base Hospital 10th Sep – 8th Oct 2013 Working under the supervision of Dr. Pauline Chapman, my day-to-day tasks included history taking, physical examinations, ordering investigation and presenting a management plan to senior consultants. IMG SAS – Clinical and PESCI Bridging Course Tutor Oct 2013 - Present I am currently tutoring International Medical Graduates for the AMC Clinical and PESCI preparation. I also conduct IV Cannulation training at IMG SAS, where I am the sole facilitator of the training. Show less

Medical Assistant

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

Worked as a medical assistant at Texas A&M Family Medicine Clinic, USA giving first contact care to patients, making assessments including triage admissions, ordering investigations, performing in house lab procedures, administering vaccines and performing minor surgical procedures.

Practicum student

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

Conducted data collection, data entry and analyzed the database of colonoscopy & Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) for different parameters using Electronic Medical Record in a Family medicine clinic. Participated in poster competition conducted by Texas A&M Health Science Center, College of Medicine Research Symposium (Title: Karande SA, McClellan DA. Colonoscopies performed by Family Physicians) Worked independently on IRB approval from the ethics committee and wrote manuscript as a first author for publishing the paper in Journal of Family Medicine. Received CITI training (Research training for Human Subjects protection) for conducting research on human subjects. Show less

Observer ( Shadow)

• Sep 2009 - Feb 2010

Worked under the supervision of Dr. Avila (Family Physician), my day-to-day tasks included history taking, physical examinations, ordering investigation and presenting a management plan to senior physicians. Worked under the supervision of Dr. Avila (Family Physician), my day-to-day tasks included history taking, physical examinations, ordering investigation and presenting a management plan to senior physicians.

Registered Medical Officer

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

My role as a HMO: I assisted physicians in outpatient and inpatient care of cardiology patients, daily monitoring of admitted patients and preoperative and post-operative care. I also observed advanced cardiology procedures. My role as a HMO: I assisted physicians in outpatient and inpatient care of cardiology patients, daily monitoring of admitted patients and preoperative and post-operative care. I also observed advanced cardiology procedures.

Volunteer

• Apr 2006 - Dec 2006

An International Initiative against Avoidable Disablement (Promoted by UNDP, UNICEF, WHO in association with the Government of India) Handled project on Emergency Medicine - Trained 18 groups of 30 tribes each to handle medical emergencies like snake bite, burns, transportation of injured patients, diarrhea, seizure, performed medical check-ups in a mobile van. Authored manual for first-aid training to the local tribes in rural India. (www.impactindia.org/pdf/Emergency_Medicine_Manual.pdf) Persuaded traditional healers for reaching out the local community, regular visits to self-help groups and community leaders to understand the tribal way of life and educating them with usefulness of modern medicine in emergencies. Directed Research on "Difference in the calorie loss in sitting and standing positions in an office environment" Conducted a pilot study on subjects in the ergonomics laboratory using devices like Body Bugg and Sense wear. Calorie loss was measured in sitting and standing position. Environmental and occupational case studies Research and literature review on Occupational Injuries in Surgeons, presented the study in class Research and literature review on tracing back First human case of Beryllium Poisoning Hurricane Ike Relief Effort, Reed Arena, Texas A&M University Worked with the U.S. Public Health Service staff, helped transport patients, supplied medicine, served food. Shelter was provided to 100-150 evacuees where we volunteered in a group of 4-5 Show less

Assistant Physician

• Apr 2005 - Dec 2006

As an Assistant Physician at the local GP Clinic, my day-to-day tasks included: • Investigating and diagnosing sick and injured patients and arranging appropriate treatments for them. • Updating and maintaining accurate patient records. • Advising patients on health education matters. • Giving appropriate health education and advice to patients and carers to enable self-management. • If necessary referring patients to hospitals or specialist clinics for further investigation. • Locum GP – On several occasions, I also managed the patients and Clinic administration independently in Dr. Durve’s absence. Show less

Student

• Feb 2001 - Jun 2001

Educated women about Use of oral contraceptive pills in different socio-economic strata Collected and analyzed data, surveyed door-to-door, provided health education in slums "Unnatural Causes: Is inequality making us sick?" TX Diabetes awareness seminar was arranged where elderly patients were given health information, medical screenings. Educated women about Use of oral contraceptive pills in different socio-economic strata Collected and analyzed data, surveyed door-to-door, provided health education in slums "Unnatural Causes: Is inequality making us sick?" TX Diabetes awareness seminar was arranged where elderly patients were given health information, medical screenings.