Kenechukwu Uche-Okonkwo
Otorhinolaryngologist
Ogun State,Nigeria
Summary
Passionate General Otorhinolaryngologist with a history of prioritizing competence in clinical service delivery and providing high quality patient-centered care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lecturer 1/ Honorary Consultant ENT Surgeon
Benjamin Carson College of Health and Medical Sciences, Babcock University/ Babcock University Teaching Hospital
Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
6 2023 - Current
- Evaluate student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Create and design quizzes and tests to assess student knowledge.
- Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lecture, clinic and theatre sessions
- Provide otolaryngology outpatient care, including otoendoscopy, nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, performing interpreting, and utilizing audiological tests to provide ear and hearing care (Pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic steady state response audiometry).
- Carry out adult and pediatric, emergency and elective surgeries and provided post-op care.
- Mentor early-career doctors in the Otorhinolaryngology department, providing tutelage and training in a healthy work environment.
- Present at medical conferences to share knowledge with peers, fostering continued growth within the field and contributing to advances in surgical practices.
- Assist with the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures related to surgery, reinforcing a culture of safety and high-quality care.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives to identify areas of improvement and implement changes in surgical processes, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Conduct research studies on various aspects of surgery, contributing valuable insights to the broader medical community.
Post- Fellowship Senior Registrar, Otorhinolaryngology department
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Actively participated in hospital-wide initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores by creating a supportive and efficient environment for both patients and staff.
- Mentored junior registrars and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing professional growth.
- Served as a liaison between patients'' families and healthcare providers, addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
Senior Registrar and Chief Resident, Otorhinolaryngology department
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Actively participated in hospital-wide initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores by creating a supportive and efficient environment for both patients and staff.
- Mentored junior registrars and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment and maintaining a healthy relationship and communication channel between consultants and residents.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Served as a liaison between patients'' families and healthcare providers, addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
Junior Registrar, Otorhinolaryngology department
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2019
Provided resuscitation and initial management to Patients with otorhinolaryngological emergencies as first-on-call.
Presented in academic seminars and residents journal reviews.
Participated in clinical research with data collection and the review of literature.
Reviewed Patients in the clinic and performed outpatient procedures under supervision.
Medical Officer, Accident and Emergency/ Otorhinolaryngology
Babcock University Teaching Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided initial resuscitation and management to patients with surgical and otorhinolaryngological emergencies as first-on-call.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Medical officer, Trauma and Surgical Emergency
Garki Hospital
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Provided resuscitation and initial management to patients with surgical emergencies as first-on-call.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
House Officer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Provided supervised medical and surgical care, as well as participated in clinics and ward rounds, carrying out post-round instructions.
Education
MBBS - Medicine And Surgery
College of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Awka, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria. 04.2001 -
Skills
Academic Publication
Phone Number
+234-8036275265
Affiliations
- Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
- Member, Otorhinolaryngological Society of Nigeria (ORLSON)
- Member, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
Email Address
- Keneucheokonkwo@gmail.com
- Uche-okonkwok@babcock.edu.ng
Qualifications Obtained
- Membership, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 06/2024
- Fellowship, West African College of Surgeons, 04/2023
- Membership, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Faculty of Otorhinolaryngology, 05/2019
- Membership, West African College of Surgeons, 04/2019
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, 08/2011
Certification
Advanced Trauma Life Support, American College of Surgeons. July 2022- July 2026
Co Authored Published Research Articles
- Rising Challenges of Head and Neck Cancer in Nigeria: The Burden, Trends, Issues and Prospects, Savannah Journal of Medical Research and Practice, 10.4314/sjmrp.v12i2.1, 04/2024
- Prognosticators of Excision of Giant Intra-oral Tumors in a Resource-Challenged Setting: A Case Report, West African Journal of Medicine, 38788222, 03/2024
- Non-Audiometric Indicators of Hearing Loss Among Delinquent Youths in a Custodial Facility in the North-Central Nigeria, Tropical Journal of Health Sciences, 1117-4153, 01/2024
- Respiratory Epithelial Adenomatoid Hamartoma: An uncommon differential of Nasopharyngeal tumor, Case reports in Otolaryngology, 10.1155/2023/9942293, 11/2023
- Utilization of second opinion pathology consults by clinicians: A cross-sectional study, International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20233367, 10/2023
- Evaluation of Quality of Life using Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 among Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis Post Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A preliminary report, BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences, 10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_49_21, 09/2023
- Nasal-Pharyngeal Mucociliary Clearance Time among Healthy Nigerians: An Update, Nigerian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2626-0862, 03/2021
- The prevalence of Voice disorders amongst secondary school teachers in South-West Nigeria, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical sciences, 10.9790/0853-1602027679, 02/2017
- Allergic Rhinitis: Prevalence and associated factors among students of a secondary school in South-West Nigeria, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 10.9790/0853-150802117120, 08/2016
- Self-ear cleaning amongst health workers in South-west Nigeria, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 10.9790/0853-1485122126, 08/2015
Other Research Activity
- Two peer- reviews for Rare Tumors (ISSN: 2036-3613)
- Editor, Savannah Medical Journal: Journal of the Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state, Nigeria
- International collaborator: SARS-COV-2 Infection and Venous Thromboembolism after surgery: An international prospective cohort study
- International collaborator: Timing of Surgery following SARS-COV-2 infection: An international prospective cohort study
Conference Presentations
- Environmental pollution and the practice of Otolaryngology in Nigeria, ORL Society of Nigeria (ORLSON) conference, 11/2019
- Audit and diagnostic accuracy of flexible fibreoptic laryngoscopy in Ilorin, ORL Society of Nigeria (ORLSON) conference, 11/2020
- Huge Cervical lymphangioma in a Nigerian Adult female: A Case report, ORL society of Nigeria (ORLSON) Conference, 11/2021
- Hearing loss among Inmates of a juvenile correctional facility in Nigeria, Surgery research day event of the Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, 09/2021
- Bilateral vocal fold adductor palsy in a Nigerian male with a small goitre: A diagnostic dilemma, African Head and Neck virtual tumor board meeting, 07/2022
- Bleomycin efficacy in the management of adult-onset cervical lymphangioma: A case report, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria Fellows conference, 11/2023
Awards Prizes
- Winner, Benson Okafor Prize for the best candidate in the National Post graduate medical college of Nigeria primaries examination, Faculty of Otorhinolaryngology for the year 2013
- Babcock University Teaching Hospital Staff Award for the most efficient physician in the Accident and Emergency Department, 2015
- First prize winner, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Association of Resident Doctors annual essay competition, 2017. Topic: Curbing the massive brain drain in the Nigerian health sector
- First prize winner, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Association of Resident Doctors annual essay competition, 2018. Topic: Medicine, Malpractice, Misapprehension conundrum: The need to protect doctors from litigation
Recent Courses Attended
- 6th Annual Columbia Endoscopic Course, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, 05/31/23 - 06/02/23
- Head and Neck dissection Course, ENT department, University of Ilorin Teaching hospital in partnership with Erasmus medical centre, University Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands and St. George’s Hospital, University of London, UK, 11/28/22 - 12/01/22
- Medical Education Course, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, 11/15/21 - 11/17/21
- Advanced Health Resources Management Course, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, 11/18/21 - 11/20/21
Corporate And Social Responsibility
- University Chapel choirmaster and organist, Chapel of redemption, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Medical campus, Nnewi, 2009-2012
- Honourable Registrar, Judicial council, Students Union Government, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2010-2011
- Member, Editorial board. Beyond the stethoscope. (A Bi-annual publication of the Christian medical and dental association, Anambra state Chapter)
- Chairman, Health Sub-committee, Millennium development goals-Community development service group, National youth service corps, Abuja, Nigeria, 2012-2013
- Welfare Secretary, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Association of Resident Doctors, 2015-2016
- Secretary, Scientific Conference Sub-Committee, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Association of Resident Doctors AGM, 2019
- Chairman, Scientific Conference Sub-Committee, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Association of Resident Doctors AGM, 2020 and 2021
- Secretary, Research and Statistics Committee, Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, 2021
- Secretary, Election committee, Nigerian Medical Association, Kwara state Branch, 2022
- Member, Ethics and Disciplinary committee, Nigerian Medical Association, Kwara state Chapter, 2019-2023
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Calabar, Cross-river
- Date of Birth: 07/18/87
Classical baritone, Quizzing
I trained at the St. Peters music school in Abuja. I have performed a number of baroque and operatic pieces with various chorales and orchestras in many parts of Nigeria.
I also have an interest in general knowledge quizzes, frequently participating in local quizzing events as a contestant and also as Judge.
Timeline
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association. December 2023-December 2025
12-2023
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association. August 2023-August 2025
08-2023
Post- Fellowship Senior Registrar, Otorhinolaryngology department
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Advanced Trauma Life Support, American College of Surgeons. July 2022- July 2026
07-2022
Senior Registrar and Chief Resident, Otorhinolaryngology department
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2023
Junior Registrar, Otorhinolaryngology department
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2019
Medical Officer, Accident and Emergency/ Otorhinolaryngology
Babcock University Teaching Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2016
Medical officer, Trauma and Surgical Emergency
Garki Hospital
11.2012 - 03.2014
House Officer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
11.2011 - 11.2012
MBBS - Medicine And Surgery
College of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
04.2001 -
Lecturer 1/ Honorary Consultant ENT Surgeon
Benjamin Carson College of Health and Medical Sciences, Babcock University/ Babcock University Teaching Hospital
6 2023 - Current
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