Ashwin Motha

Conducted blood sampling and initiated IV lines in ward settings.

Assisted with patient history taking and documentation during ward rounds.

Collaborated with medical and paramedical staff to enhance team communication.

• Clinical attachment in Dorothy Pattison hospital, under the supervision of Dr Ishaan Chaudhri, Acting Consultant Adult Psychiatry
• Attended ward rounds, witnessing interaction with patients to understand best practices.
• Gained overview of UK medical processes and systems, observing specialist consultant at work.
• Gained understanding of role of teams, management and leadership within healthcare setting.
• Reviewed patient records and histories to understand NHS approach to medical record-keeping.
• Received introduction to NHS healthcare environment and clinical discipline.
• Observed clinical consultations to understand NHS policies and standard procedures
• Prepared comprehensive reports to facilitate informed decision-making process.

• Primary care physician in charge of a busy OPD catering to predominantly migrant worker population
• Handled a variety of patients requiring services in different specialties.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and overall wellness initiatives.
• Explained diagnoses, prognoses and expected treatment interventions to alleviate patient stress and increase understanding.
• Requested diagnostic tests to eliminate and identify specific conditions.
• Examined patients and worked to gather relevant diagnostic information to support treatments.
• Prescribed medication in line with treatment plans.
• Enforced compliance with infection-control protocols and sanitation needs.

• Treated outpatients with common illnesses, managed chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
• Adapted to challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to a blend of tele-consultations, home visits and in-person consultations.
• Kept detailed, accurate patient records in the EMR system
• Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
• Performed minor surgical procedures like catheterisation, wound dressings, suturing etc.

• Worked as part of the busy NHGP polyclinics in Singapore
• Handled a variety of cases including paediatric immunization, chronic disease monitoring, acute walk-in patients, geriatric outpatients, and minor emergencies
• Also performed minor procedures and handled electronic medical records.
• Evaluated patients, obtained medical history and performed physical examinations to develop differential diagnoses.
• Interpreted laboratory results and diagnostic tests to diagnose medical conditions.
• Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.

• Involved in the care of outpatients with acute complaints, chronic disease follow-up, liaison with other visiting specialists, screening for disorders, preventive health, and appropriate referral to tertiary care center.
• Reviewed patient medical information and completed thorough physical examinations, discussing current symptoms and concerns to gain complete picture of present health and wellness.
• Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
• Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
• Delivered targeted follow-up care for continued patient monitoring.
• Transferred patients to specialist health workers for ongoing medical support.

• Cared for patients with acute problems in the outpatient clinic, follow-up of chronic disease patients, adult and child vaccinations, preventive health, and screening for chronic diseases.
• Reviewed patient medical information and completed thorough physical examinations, discussing current symptoms and concerns to gain complete picture of present health and wellness.
• Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
• Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.

• Involved in outpatient consultations, management of the medical in-patient ward, and emergency calls
• Managed endocrine disorders in the outpatient under supervision of senior consultants- cases included thyroid disorders, diabetes,metabolic bone disease etc,
• Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
• Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
• Assessed diagnostic findings to determine patient treatment plans.
• Transferred patients to specialist nurses for ongoing medical support.

• Recruited patients for clinical trials, followed up study patients in hospital, and evaluated patients with diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders in the outpatient department.
• Examined patients and worked to gather relevant diagnostic information to support treatments.
• Requested diagnostic tests to eliminate and identify specific conditions.
• Explained diagnoses, prognoses and expected treatment interventions to alleviate patient stress and increase understanding.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and overall wellness initiatives.

• Took care of patients in the outpatient department as well as acute cases including pediatric, medical and obstetric women
• Conducted minor procedures and involved in academic sessions and teaching programs.
• Continued personal professional development by attending workshops and training, optimising knowledge to enhance course curriculum.

Involved in the management of obstetric, paediatric and medical cases in the wards and in the out-patient department

• Also managed normal and assisted deliveries, resuscitation and management of neonates at secondary hospital.
• Taught post graduates and interns clinical management of patients in th ward and in the outpatient department.

• Involved in inpatient and outpatient management of medical, obstetric and pediatric cases
• Also provided outreach medical services to remote areas.
• Evaluated patients, obtained medical history and performed physical examinations to develop differential diagnoses.
• Worked with consultants to conduct ward rounds for improved care planning and assessments.
• Interpreted laboratory results and diagnostic tests to diagnose medical conditions.

• Involved in inpatient clerking and management of patients in the ward
• Also posted in the CCU for monitoring of patients and assisting senior residents.
• Carried out day-to-day ward management,data collection for research,
• Was also part of the resuscitation team in case of cardiac arrest.
• Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and public holidays.

• Trained in basic clinical examination, diagnosis and management of patients in various specialties over a period of 12 months
• Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
• Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.