Consultant gastroenterologist
Al Mana General Hospital
Total years of experience :16 years, 6 Months
Jan 2012-uptodate: Consultant gastroenterologist
Al Mana General Hospital
Dammam, Saudi arabia
I have being working as a consultant gastroenterologist in for the last two and half years in Al Mana General hospital which is 200 bed private hospital in Dammam in Saudi Arabia. My duties are covering regular Outpatient clinic and regular endoscopy sessions covering both elective and emergencies in gastroenterology. We have established colorectal cancer screening programme.
CLINICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To date I have managed to gain competencies in performing a wide range of clinical procedures, including:
• Gastroscopy
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy
Within the field of therapeutic GI endoscopy I have particular experience of independently performing:
• PEG insertion
• PEG with jejunal extension insertion
• Nasojejunal tube insertion
• Oesophageal dilatation
• Variceal band ligation
• Argon plasma coagulation
• Bipolar heat probe usage
• Injection therapy for bleeding ulcers
• Use of endoclips
• Ascitic drain insertion
Other skills within general internal medicine include: • Chest tube insertion
• Pleural aspiration
• Central venous line insertion
• Bone marrow aspiration & biopsy
• Lumbar puncture
CAREER HISTORY
Aug 2009 - 31 December 2011
Associate Specialist, Gastroenterology
The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
As an independent GI endoscopist I conduct three endoscopy sessions per week, including both diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy. I participate in a 1:6 on call rota, including weekends, for consultant gastroenterology oncall rota. I also run three GI clinics per week caring for patients with a range of GI and liver problems and am responsible for managing all gastroenterology and liver patients in the medical assessment ward.
Cover all gastroenterology and liver patients in medal assessment unit.
Attended liver outpatient clinic (once a week in) in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Additionally, I am involved in training specialist registrars in endoscopy, as well as teaching medical students and doctors.
Mar 2011 preparing for article 14
1 day, the royal Wolverhampton NHS trust
Mar 2011 BSG annual meeting, 4 days.
International convention centre, Birmingham
Mar 2011 Equality, Diversity & Dignity at work Training.
1 day, West midlands deanery.
Jan 2011 4th Liver research group meeting,
I day, Nottingham university.
Jul 2010 'Basic skill in upper GI endoscopy', attended as a trainer, 3 days, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Jun 2010 'Train the Gastroscopy trainer', 2 days, Gloucester Teaching Hospital
Jun 2010 'The National Conference for Addiction and the Liver', 2 days, Institute of Physics, London
Mar 2010 'Teaching for health care teacher', 3 days, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Nov 2009 'Leadership, management and team work in Medicine', 2 days, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Dec 2008 'Basic skills in therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy', 3 days, Liverpool Royal Hospital
Nov 2005 - Jul 2009 Clinical Fellow, Gastroenterology
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
In this role I ran two outpatient clinics per week in which I dealt with new and follow-up patients. I attended consultant and registrar-led ward round, as well as nutritional ward rounds, and participated in a 1:8 on call rota covering the MAU as a registrar. During this time I gained experience in endoscopic management of GI bleeding, as well as managing patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, functional GI disorders and different GI malignancies.
Other duties and responsibilities within this role included:
• Conducting three GI endoscopy sessions per week
• Supervising PRHO's and SHO's in the wards
• Regularly attending departmental multidisciplinary meetings with surgeons
• Attending weekly GI radiology meetings to discuss difficult cases
• Participating in the specialist registrar training days at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham
Sep 2008 'Advanced Life Support course', 2 days, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Sep 2006 'Clinical nutrition course', 4 days, Leeds University
Jul 2006 'Basic skills in Colonoscopy', 3 days, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Mar 2006 'Kings Livers Course', 2 days, Institute of Liver Study, London
Feb 2006 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease study day', 1 day, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
Nov 2005 'Basic skills in Upper GI Endoscopy', 3 days, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Sep 2005 'Advanced Life Support course', 2 days, Conquest Hospital, Hastings
May 2005 'Medical Emergencies course', 2 days, Bloomsbury Institute of Intensive Care Medicine, University College, London
I have engaged extensively in teaching throughout my career and have taken advantage of numerous opportunities to teach at different levels. I enjoy teaching and find great satisfaction in imparting knowledge to the next generation of doctors.
To date, my teaching experience includes:
• Training specialist registrars in GI endoscopy
• Performing bedside clinical teaching sessions for 4th and final year medical students
• Providing clinical and practical teaching to pre-registration house officers
• Conducting regular teaching sessions for medical students from Birmingham University
Nov 2004 - Oct 2005 Trust Medical Registrar, General Medicine
Eastbourne District General Hospital
In this position I worked a 1:10 rota as a registrar, covering general medical wards and the MAU where I dealt with unselected patient admissions. In this role I gained experience in the management of stroke patients during the acute phase and follow-up during the rehabilitation period. I also participated in weekly outpatient clinics dealing with a variety of medical conditions such as Parkinson's, hearth failure and stroke.
Jun 2004 - Oct 2004 Senior senior House Officer, Gastroenterology
Calderdale General Hospital, Halifax
In this role I held two outpatient clinics per week, gaining experience in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, chronic liver disease and peptic ulcer disease. I covered the gastroenterology wards but also took the opportunity to familiarise myself with the endoscopy unit and the equipment used in endoscopy. I also performed upper GI endoscopies under supervision.
Other duties included supervising SHO's and PRHO's and conducting teaching sessions, as well as participating in a 1:8 on call rota covering MAU.
Jan 2004 - Jun 2004 Career Break
Relocation to the UK and preparation for PLAB exam
Jul 2003 - Dec 2003 Senior House Officer, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Ennis General Hospital, Republic of Ireland
This role provided extensive experience in the control of diabetes with different measures, including modifying patient life-style and medication. By attending diabetes clinics I learnt to recognise complications and I also gained experience in investigating patients presenting with electrolyte imbalance.
Additionally, I covered the MAU, dealing with emergencies such as diabetic ketoacidosis, myocardial infarction, GI bleed and COPD.
Jan 2003 - Jun 2003 Senior House Officer, Care of the Elderly
Ennis General Hospital, Republic of Ireland
My duties within this role included covering the wards and admitting patients, particularly elderly patients. I gained experience in the management of patients presenting with multiple medical problems such as dementia and mobility problems. I regularly communicated with multidisciplinary team members regarding the care of elderly patients and learnt to communicate effectively with relatives on management plans.
Jul 2002 - Dec 2002 Senior House Officer, Cardiology
Ennis General Hospital, Republic of Ireland
In this role I gained experience in managing patients with ischaemic heart disease in acute and chronic settings in both inpatients and outpatients. I treated patients with arrhythmias, heart failure and titrate heart failure treatment according to the response. I also too had the opportunity to observe coronary angiogram sessions.
Jan 2002 - Jul 2002 Career Break
Relocation to Republic of Ireland and preparation for TRAS exam (equivalent to PLAB)
Feb 2000 - Dec 2001 Medical officer, General Medicine
Al-Namas, Rubu alsaru medical centre, Saudi Arabia
In this role I dealt with patients with chronic medical diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and chronic liver disease.
Mar 1999 - Jan 2000 Medical Officer, General Medicine
Khartoum North Teaching Hospital, Sudan
I covered the general medical wards and participated in the on-call rota in the acute medical department. I also covered outpatient clinics, supervised house officers and taught medical students.
Mar 1998 - Feb 1999 Medical officer, General Medicine
Dongola Teaching Hospital, Sudan
In this role I covered the general medical wards and participated in a once-weekly on-call rota. I worked in the outpatient clinic and gained extensive experience in tropical medicine, including GI infections. I also gained experience in managing patients with chronic liver disease.
Jul 1996 - Feb 1998 Pre-Registration House Officer, Rotations
Omdurman, Dongola and Madani Teaching Hospitals, Sudan
As a house officer in different specialties I rotated between three hospitals. I worked in the acute medical ward, responsible for admitting and managing patients with a range of medical problems. I also learnt medical procedures including central line insertion, urinary catheterisation and chest drain insertion.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
I have undertaken a number of activities to ensure that my knowledge remains up-to-date and examples of the activities I believe have contributed to my development include: • Attendance of development courses and conferences relevant to the field of gastroenterology, as well as non-clinical skills
• Participation in BMJ online CPD modules
• Attendance of multidisciplinary team meetings
• Participation in regular departmental teaching meetings and governance meetings
• Involvement with audits including planning and design
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest knowledge via medical and scientific journals and publications
• DOPS form for procedures such as endoscopy and ascetic drain insertion
• Completion of JAG certificate of accreditation of upper and lower GI endoscopy
• Involvement in teaching to medical students and junior doctors
July 2010 JAG certificate Joint advisory group on GI endoscopy-The United Kingdom
Nov 2003 MRCPI Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
Jun 1996 MBBS Gezira University, Sudan