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OPEYEMI AMOSU
Medical Officer
Abeokuta
Summary
A vibrant GMC-certified doctor with 5 years post qualification experience panning across several specialties. I currently work as a medical officer in a secondary care facility crisscrossing outpatient, inpatient, and emergency duties, while contributing to teaching, research, and clinical audits.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Resident Medical Officer
Rufina Catholic Medical Centre
11.2022 - Current
- Facility Overview: A 40-bedded facility offering secondary-level healthcare
- As a Resident Medical Officer at a 40-bedded facility offering secondary-level healthcare, I provide specialist care across multiple departments, including general medicine, emergency, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology
- I manage a high patient load, perform diagnostic and treatment procedures, and coordinate with consultants to ensure quality care
- Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Emergency Care Management: Manage emergencies and trauma across adult and paediatric patients
- Wards and Outpatient Management: Supervise patient care plans, ensuring they are updated and communicated to nursing units for smooth handover
- Diagnostic and Investigative Procedures: Perform procedures (including ECGs, ABGs and X-rays) and interpret investigations
- Clinical Teaching and Training: Conduct regular teaching sessions for medical interns and students during ward rounds
- Research and Continuous Professional Development: Actively participate in consultant-led research by serving as a data collector for ongoing studies
- Healthcare Administration and Reporting: Coordinate with consultants to ensure timely execution of patient care plans
Clinical Attachment
Newton Medical Centre
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Facility Overview: A healthcare facility in the UK
- As a Clinical Observer, I gained valuable exposure to the UK healthcare system, specifically NHS operations and practices
- Through hands-on observation and active case discussions, I developed a deep understanding of outpatient care processes, referrals, and healthcare challenges in a growing and evolving healthcare environment
- Key Responsibilities and Learning Areas:
- Clinical Observations: Observed consultations in outpatient clinics under the supervision of Dr Simons George
- Case Discussions and Collaborative Learning: Engaged in case-based discussions with the supervising GP after each consultation session
- Understanding NHS Structure and Processes: Developed knowledge of the operational structure of the NHS
- Insight into Current Healthcare Challenges: Researched and stayed updated on the critical challenges facing the NHS
- Continuous Professional Development: Observed best practices in healthcare delivery and patient-centered care
Medical Officer (FY2 equivalent)
Ogun State Hospitals Mgt Board
11.2021 - 11.2022
- As a National Youth Service Corps member under the Board, I worked here as medical officer where I executed management of patients viz; running outpatient clinics, handling emergency cases, managing inpatients and ensuring prompt referrals
- Also involved in the surgical management of patients, assisting surgeries and monitoring post op patients
House Officer (FY1 year)
Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021
- I acquired apt clinical skills in medical and surgical management of patients as I rotated through the four core clinical postings, viz: Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery and Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology while also taking calls in the Emergency departments across all the specialties, under the supervision of seniors
- I conducted initial management of patients, taking history and performing physical examinations, carrying out procedures, requesting and retrieving investigations while ensuring their review
- I also participated in specialty-specific clinical duties in the departments such as monitoring and conducting labour and vaginal deliveries, episiorrhaphies, neonatal resuscitation, minor surgical procedures, assisting major and intermediate surgeries and assisting echocardiography sessions. I was also involved in teaching students and clinical research projects.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Ilorin
Nigeria 10.2011 - 12.2019
Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health -
University of Washington
Online 03.2018 - 06.2018
Skills
- Knowledge and application of international best practices
- Effective Communicator
- Top-notch Interpersonal skills
- Safeguarding skills
- Knowledge of clinical risk management
- Universal Precaution and Infection Prevention and Control Principles
- Computer-literate
- Electronic Medical Record Systems
- Computer hardware and software troubleshooting
Presentations
- ABCDE of Resuscitation (2024)
- Management of Acute Severe Asthma (2022)
- Dextrocardia in a Multiparous Woman: A Case Report to Nigerian Cardiac Society (2021)
- Assessment of a Surgical Emergency (2021)
- Management of Post-Partum Hemorrhage (2021)
- An overview of Status Epilepticus (2020)
Gaps
- PLAB 1 gap, 07/17/2023, 08/17/2023
- PLAB 2 and Clinical attachment gap, 04/01/2024, 06/30/2024
- Period between FY1 and FY2, 08/03/2021, 11/25/2021
Procedural Skills
- Venepuncture
- Femoral cannulation
- ABGs
- Lumbar puncture
- Nebulisation
- CPR
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Urethral catheterisation
- Chest tube and NG tube insertion
- ECG
- Interpretation of X-rays
- Suturing of wounds
- Irrigation and drainage
- Wound dressing
- Excision of small lumps
- Immobilisation of fractures
- Cast application
Other Clinical Experience
- Clinical Attachment, Newton Medical Centre, 05/2024, Observed consultations in outpatient clinics., Engaged in case-based discussions with supervising GP., Developed knowledge of NHS operational structure.
- Medical Officer (FY2 equivalent), Ogun State Hospitals Mgt Board, 11/26/2021, 11/03/2022, Managed patients, ran outpatient clinics, handled emergency cases.
- House Officer (FY1 year), Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hosp, 06/03/2020, 08/02/2021, Acquired clinical skills in medical and surgical management.
Trainings And Courses
- Clinical Attachment at Newton Medical Centre, 2024
- Basic Principles of Emergency Protocols, 2023
- Research and Proposal Writing in the Sciences, 2022
- Basic and Advanced ECG Level 1 Course, 2022
- Basic Surgical Skills Training, 2021
- Neonatal Resuscitation Training, 2021
- Management of Hypertensive Emergencies, 2020
Clinical Audits And Quality Improvement
- Implementation of the use of oral artemether-lumefantrine after administering parenteral antimalaria therapy, 03/2023
- Development of a pre-admission screening protocol for viral screening tests, 12/2022
Teaching Experience
- Informal Teaching experience taking tutorials for juniors and leading group discussions in medical school.
- Teaching rounds for medical students and FY1s.
- Teaching patients, nurses and paramedics on the usage of drugs and devices.
- Currently hold virtual tutorials for about 5 doctors preparing for the PLAB test.
Relevant Leadership Roles
- Senior Medical Officer, RCMC, 2024
- Chief Medical Director, National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp, Niger State, 2021
- House Officers' Rep, OOUTH, 2020
Other Leadership Roles And Volunteer Experience
- Co-sponsored and collaborated with NYSC and Quinta Health, Organized two editions of free breast cancer screening, 2022, 2023
- Chairman, NYSC Medical Community Development & Services Outreach Committee, 2022
- Chairman, Central Planning Committee, University of Ilorin Medical Class of 2019, 2019
- Collaborated with the Nigerian Hypertension Society, Organized blood pressure measurement outreaches, 2019
- Volunteer, CMDA Nigeria Students, 2011-2019
- Chairman, Dr Dayo Awoyale Annual ILUMSA Medical Outreaches, 2016-2018
- Senator, Ilorin University Medical Students Association (ILUMSA), 2016
- Team Lead, Community Based Experience & Services (COBES), 2013-2014
- Head Boy, Ideal Comprehensive College, 2009
Awards And Honours
- Award of Recognition as 'Most versatile Graduating Member, RCF UITH, 2019
- Best Senator of the Year, Ilorin University Medical Students' Association, 2016
- Award of Service for I.T support, Ilorin University Medical Students' Association, 2015
- Egba National Association, USA Chapter Undergraduate Scholarship, 2014
- Distinction grades for 3 undergraduate courses, 2012
- Dr Abayomi Jiboku Foundation Scholarship Undergraduate Award, 2012
- Overall Best Student in English Language, Ideal Comprehensive College, 2009
Personal Attributes And Skills
- Knowledge and application of the GMC's principles of Good medical Practice
- Effective Communicator (IELTS Band 7.5 overall)
- Top-notch Interpersonal skills
- Great work ethic and focus on organisational goals
- Knowledge of clinical risk management such as safeguarding
- Universal Precaution and Infection Prevention and Control Principles
- Computer-literate: Microsoft Office packages, Basic data packages, Electronic Medical Record Systems, Computer hardware and software troubleshooting
Research
- Member, MCON Research Institute of Nigeria, 2020 till date
- Data Collector, World Heart Federation Global Study on COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease
- 'The Knowledge, attitude and Practice of female health education in Oke -Ose, Kwara, 2019
- 'The prevalence of Chronic cough amongst Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) patients of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital', 2016
Publications
- Harnessing AI for Neglected Tropical Diseases, The 2025 International Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases, 01/2025, 10.13140/RG.2.2.28085.59360
- The surging cholera epidemic in Africa, International Journal of Surgery: Global Health, 7, 2, e0440, 03/2024, 10.1097/GH9.0000000000000440
- Recurrent diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria, Immun Inflamm Dis, 11, 11, e1096, 11/2023, 10.1002/iid3.1096
- Recurrent Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, International Journal of Surgery: Global Health, 6, 5, e0234, 09/2023, 10.1097/GH9.0000000000000234
- The sporadic resurgence of anthrax in sub-Saharan Africa, International Journal of Surgery: Global Health, 6, 5, e0335, 09/2023, 10.1097/GH9.0000000000000335
- Comprehensive review of current management guidelines of chronic kidney disease, Medicine (Baltimore), 102, 23, e33984, 06/09/2023, 10.1097/MD.0000000000033984
- Re-emergence of cholera outbreak in DRC, New Microbes and New Infections, 53, 101140, 2023, 10.1016/j.nmni.2023.101140
- Socioeconomic Status as a Determinant of Delayed Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease, Advances in Research, 24, 5, 1-7, 2023, 10.9734/air/2023/v24i5951
- Foreign Body Ingestion - A Case of a Tablespoon in the Oesophagus of a 48-Year-old Man, International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 16, 2, 1-6, 2023, 10.9734/ijmpcr/2023/v16i2327
- The COVID-19 pandemic and health workforce brain drain in Nigeria, Int J Equity Health, 21, 174, 2022, 10.1186/s12939-022-01789-z
Affiliations
Nigerian Medical Association
British Medical Association
Certification
Research and Proposal Writing in the Sciences
Interests
Community mobilisation
Timeline
ACLS
10-2024
PALS
10-2024
Safeguarding Children Levels 1, 2 & 3
10-2024
Clinical Attachment
Newton Medical Centre
05.2024 - 05.2024
Resident Medical Officer
Rufina Catholic Medical Centre
11.2022 - Current
Electrocardiography Level 1
02-2022
Medical Officer (FY2 equivalent)
Ogun State Hospitals Mgt Board
11.2021 - 11.2022
Research and Proposal Writing in the Sciences
11-2021
House Officer (FY1 year)
Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021
Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health -
University of Washington
03.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Ilorin
10.2011 - 12.2019
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