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AKINTUNDE (AKIN) ORUNMUYI

AKINTUNDE (AKIN) ORUNMUYI

Plymouth,Devon

Summary

Experienced Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician with DHA eligibility (DHA ID: 00628870). Highly skilled in PET/CT (over 3,000 reports annually). Resourceful and well-organized with excellent leadership and team-building skills. Talent in administrative oversight and problem solving.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Consultant Nuclear Physician (Contract)

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral Hospital, KUTRRH
Nairobi
2022.02 - Current
  • PET/CT scan reporting in a busy centre that performs 20 - 35 scans/ day
  • SPECT/CT scan reporting and referrals for radionuclide therapy (I-131, Lu-177)
  • Engaged in consultations for PET/CT requests, contributing to optimizing referral and quality standards
  • Contributed to service-related audits and staff training (physicians, nurses, technologists, front desk) to improve quality of care

Consultant & Senior Lecturer

University of Ibadan & University College Hospital
Ibadan
2021.08 - 2023.09
  • Delivered Clinical Nuclear Medicine services as a Consultant at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan including in-patient (I-131 therapy) and outpatient (weekly clinics, in-vitro, SPECT/CT scans), participation in MDT and training residents.
  • Delivered on projected numbers of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and mentoring assessments at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
  • Assembled a research portfolio of publications that exceeded university expectations for age and career stage.
  • Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.

Honorary Consultant & Lecturer

University College Hospital & University of Ibadan
Ibadan
2015.11 - 2021.07
  • Delivered clinical services as Consultant at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan.
  • Delivered organised, easily followed lectures giving students key knowledge about Nuclear Medicine.
  • Planned and implemented a COVID laboratory project that earned a letter of recognition for outstanding achievement.
  • Introduced Tc-99m PSMA SPECT scans for Prostate Cancer, implementing new technology for quality control and optimized use.
  • Supervised the procurement of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals for clinical SPECT services and radioactive iodine therapy.
  • Participated in the establishment of a public-private partnership to transform the in-vitro laboratory (for thyroid function tests, tumour markers).

International Fellow (IAEA)

Nuclear Medicine Dept Steve Biko Academic Hospital
Pretoria , Gauteng Province
2011.06 - 2015.05
  • Supernumerary Registrar at the department of Nuclear Medicine, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa
  • Residency training on clinical PET/CT, SPECT and SPECT/CT scans and radionuclide therapies including radioiodine (I-131) therapy, Lu177 PSMA, Lu-177 Peptide receptor therapy
  • Research projects, publications, and academic programmes
  • Started and completed Masters in Nuclear Medicine (M.Med) programme and a 4-year Residency training programme

Pioneer Nuclear Medicine Registrar

University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan
Ibadan
2009.02 - 2011.04
  • Patient care and administration of radioactive iodine therapy for benign and malignant thyroid diseases at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, UCH Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • Reporting basic nuclear medicine (SPECT) diagnostic scans (bone, thyroid, renal)
  • Assessed and justified referrals under Consultant supervision in accordance with radiation regulations, individual clinical indications and locally agreed protocols.
  • In-vitro laboratory investigations using radioimmunoassay
  • Attended further specialist training in Nuclear Medicine in South Africa from May 1, 2011, until 31st May 2015.

Medical officer Emergency & Trauma

University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan
Ibadan
2007.01 - 2009.01
  • Delivered high-quality care to diverse trauma and emergency patient population in a fast-paced medical environment.
  • Coordinated the duty and shift rotations for medical officers and residents rotating in the emergency department.
  • Documented patient data in EMR software, complying with applicable confidentiality standards.
  • Communicate across all enterprise levels, building strong and trusting rapport with patients, caregivers and healthcare personnel.

Medical Officer

University health Services, University of Ibadan
Ibadan
2006.09 - 2007.09
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care by elevating clinical quality processes.
  • Directed patient flow, allowing for reduced wait times and increased care delivery.

House officer

University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH)
Ilorin
2005.08 - 2006.09
  • Completed internship rotating in Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology according to internationally recognized guidelines. Had special postings in Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, and Diabetes Care.

Education

Master of Medicine - Nuclear Medicine

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
2011.05 - 2015.02

FCNP (SA) Fellow - Nuclear Medicine

College of Nuclear Physicians of South Africa
2011.05 - 2014.05

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine -

University of Ilorin
Ilorin/Nigeria
1998.04 - 2005.07

Skills

  • PET/CT and SPECT/CT scan reporting
  • Radionuclide therapy
  • Teleradiology
  • Project design and Management
  • Teaching and Research planning and development
  • Public speaking and Team building

Interests

Teleradiology, Health Informatics, Neuroimaging.

Additional Information

GRANTS AND AWARDS ,

  • Fogarty NIH Grant ()under the University of Ibadan MEPI-J mentoring programme, 2018
  • Research Foundation Grant, The City University of New York (CUNY), 2016.
  • Travel grants: AXA-MANSARD PIUTA 2016
  • Seoul National University Travel Grant, 2017
  • Tony Elumelu Entrepreneur, 2015.

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Consultant Nuclear Physician (Contract)

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral Hospital, KUTRRH
2022.02 - Current

Consultant & Senior Lecturer

University of Ibadan & University College Hospital
2021.08 - 2023.09

Honorary Consultant & Lecturer

University College Hospital & University of Ibadan
2015.11 - 2021.07

International Fellow (IAEA)

Nuclear Medicine Dept Steve Biko Academic Hospital
2011.06 - 2015.05

Master of Medicine - Nuclear Medicine

University of Pretoria
2011.05 - 2015.02

FCNP (SA) Fellow - Nuclear Medicine

College of Nuclear Physicians of South Africa
2011.05 - 2014.05

Pioneer Nuclear Medicine Registrar

University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan
2009.02 - 2011.04

Medical officer Emergency & Trauma

University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan
2007.01 - 2009.01

Medical Officer

University health Services, University of Ibadan
2006.09 - 2007.09

House officer

University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH)
2005.08 - 2006.09

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine -

University of Ilorin
1998.04 - 2005.07
AKINTUNDE (AKIN) ORUNMUYI