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Caroline Manoj

Caroline Manoj

Newquay,Cornwall

Summary

Qualified medical professional with 7 years of teaching experience and more than a decade of experience in clinical work. Enthusiastic teacher with teaching, research and supervision experience. Meticulous and methodical in approach to all tasks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Teaching Fellow

Royal Cornwall NHS Trust
Truro, Cornwall
03.2024 - Current
  • Teach Anatomy to Yr2 Students and Yr3 (University of Exeter Medical School) - lectures, small group discussions and workshops : total of 75 students.
  • Conduct Yr2 Formative Tests (iCast - clinical anatomy) : involved in preparing questions, invigilation and assessment.
  • Orient and train new recruits for their teaching role, identifying areas in which they need support eg: supervising and guiding junior colleagues in setting up OSCE stations for formative assessments.
  • Lead dissection session for Yr2 students - dissection of eye and brain ; I also train my fellow clinical colleagues to teach dissection classes.
  • Involved in curriculum planning for Yr3 & Yr4 medical students (clinical anatomy).
  • Leadership position as the sole Healthcare in Practice Self Study Unit Theme lead at Truro - my role involves recruitment of clinicians for clinical teaching, assessment of student essays and monitoring performance of the providers.
  • Currently pursuing AFHEA application.
  • Was a member of the interview panel of University of Exeter Medical School to hire new clinical teaching fellows to join our team.
  • Support my clinical team (Eldercare) in formally teaching specialist topics (Eg: Stroke Medicine) to Yr3 medical students.
  • Care for elderly patients including Acute Frailty Unit, Stroke Unit and Orthogeriatrics as senior house officer.



NOTE : My counterparts in leadership roles and clinical lecture providers are specialist consultants.

Junior Doctor

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
05.2022 - 02.2024
  • Cared for geriatric patients, including dementia, frailty and physical rehabilitation as Senior House Officer (Junior Clinical Fellow)
  • Conducted teaching sessions for colleagues on relevant medical topics and workings of NHS.
  • Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
  • Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualised care.
  • Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
  • Covered overnight shifts for acute care hospital with regular monitoring and detailed handovers (clerking shifts at ED and AMU)

Clinical Attachment

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
02.2022 - 03.2022
  • Participated in clinical rounds and MDT meetings at Geriatric ward under consultant supervision.
  • Observed prescription of medication with dosage advice to suit individualised patient needs as per NHS protocol.
  • Observed referral of patients for X-rays and additional investigations to speed up diagnoses.
  • Observed inter-departmental communication for optimal patient care.

Clinical Attachment

Royton Health and Well Being Center
Oldham
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Shadowed consultant and junior doctor at GP practice.
  • Observed methods of patient care from clinical history taking, examination, making differential diagnoses and treatment protocol.
  • Observed telephonic consultations and how to address patients' concerns virtually.



Assistant Professor, Anatomy

Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
Thiruvananthapuram, India
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Taught lecture classes for 150 undergraduate students (MBBS, Nursing and Para-clinical courses) on Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Radiology and Clinical Anatomy.
  • Performed dissection of gross anatomy specimens and cadavers for teaching regional anatomy to medical and paramedical students.
  • Conducted dissection classes 5 days a week (3 hours a day) using dissected and prosected specimens.
  • Taught osteology classes using dry specimens and practical histology classes using H&E slides.
  • Supervised student seminars and self directed learning sessions (problem based learning approach).
  • Helped arrange and conduct practical exams for students (Gross Anatomy Spotters and Cadaveric Specimen Discussion as well as Histology).
  • Conducted viva for internal practical exam of students.
  • Performed evaluation of internal theory exam papers of students.
  • Helped mentor small group of students.
  • Conducted online classes for students (distance education).
  • Presented article at BAPIO International Medical Conference 2021.
  • Worked as medical officer in COVID ward (day and night shifts).

Senior Resident, MD Anatomy

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Assisted in Post-graduate training (MD Anatomy, DNB Psychiatry, MS Orthopaedics)
  • Conducted online classes for 250 Undergraduate students (MBBS and Nursing)
  • Taught lecture classes on Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Radiology and Clinical Anatomy
  • Conducted practical classes for dissection, osteology and histology.
  • Supervised student seminars and SDL sessions (problem based learning approach)
  • Helped arrange and conduct practical exams for students including evaluation.
  • October 2020: Posted as Medical Officer in charge of COVID ward at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Junior Resident, MD Anatomy

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
, India
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Conducted Anatomy theory and practical classes for upto 250 Undergraduate students (MBBS, Nursing and para-clinical courses) of Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala between 2016 and 2020 including online classes.
  • Performed dissection on targetted gross anatomy specimens for the purpose of mounting in college anatomy museum.
  • Trained in laboratory techniques for H&E slides preparation using wax blocks and microtomes.
  • Learned special staining techniques for microscopic slides in department of Pathology.
  • Performed embalming of cadavers for the dissection hall.
  • Created self-made simple models to aid learning for students.
  • Observed upto 100 autopsies including fetal autopsies and performed dissection of ileocaecal valve for purpose of MD Thesis.
  • Received Speciality Training:

a) Division of Cancer Research at Regional Cancer Center (RCC ) - Genetics

b) Basic skills (observation) at Departments of Radiodiagnosis, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

  • September 2018: Posted as doctor in charge of sub-center at Kadapra, Pathanamthitta, Kerala for flood relief duty.
  • 2017 : Posted for OP duty at fever clinic at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala during dengue epidemic

Anatomy Tutor and Casualty Medical Officer

Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
Thiruvananthapuram
03.2015 - 05.2016
  • Conducted theory and practical classes for upto 100 Undergraduate students (MBBS, Nursing and para-clinical).
  • Worked as casualty medical officer on certain days.

House Surgeon

Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
Thiruvananthapuram
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Worked on rotation basis in various departments of Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram, including rural health centres postings and 2 months rotatory posting at CSI Hospital Kazhakuttom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Attended to emergency cases such as road traffic accidents, myocardial infarction, acute pulmonary edema, and assisted for normal deliveries.
  • Attended to patients in ICU setting.
  • Assisted with various surgeries such as appendicectomies, hernioplasties, fasciotomies, haemorrhoidectomies, etc.
  • Assisted procedures such as ascitic tapping and pleural tapping.
  • Performed wound debridement, I&Ds, and wound care on a daily basis.
  • Attended various general camps during rotatory postings.

Education

MD Anatomy -

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

MBBS -

Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College

Skills

  • Student-focussed
  • Adaptable
  • Keen
  • Mentorship
  • Leadership
  • Diligent

Research

Manoj C, V Y, Paul P (June 08, 2024) Assessment of Anatomical Morphology of the Ileocecal Junction and Ileocecal Valve by Dissection and Endoscopy. Cureus 16(6): e61974. doi:10.7759/cureus.61974

Timeline

Clinical Teaching Fellow

Royal Cornwall NHS Trust
03.2024 - Current

Junior Doctor

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
05.2022 - 02.2024

Clinical Attachment

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
02.2022 - 03.2022

Clinical Attachment

Royton Health and Well Being Center
01.2022 - 01.2022

Assistant Professor, Anatomy

Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
02.2021 - 08.2021

Senior Resident, MD Anatomy

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
10.2019 - 11.2020

Junior Resident, MD Anatomy

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
05.2016 - 06.2019

Anatomy Tutor and Casualty Medical Officer

Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
03.2015 - 05.2016

House Surgeon

Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
10.2013 - 10.2014

MD Anatomy -

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

MBBS -

Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College
Caroline Manoj