Chibueze Paul Ohiarah
Coventry
Summary
Medical doctor with 11 years post-graduation experience across hospital and clinic settings, including primary care, emergency care, general surgery, urology, and general medicine. Manages trauma cases and acute medical and surgical emergencies while delivering outpatient care. Prioritizes tasks under minimal or no supervision and applies current diagnostic and treatment modalities. Communicates clearly with patients, relatives, colleagues, and nursing staff.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Training(ST2/3 Registrar) in Urology
Federal Medical Centre
Umuahia, Abia
01.2026 - Current
- As a Senior Registrar in Urology, I am the second on call in the Acute Surgical Unit where I promptly assess and manage all acute urological emergencies like acute urinary retention, hematuria, testicular torsion, urological trauma, urosepsis, fournier’s gangrene, etc.
- I also perform emergency procedures in this unit like urethral catheterization, Arterial Blood Gas sampling, insertion of central venous lines, femoral cannulation for urgent hemodialysis, scrotal exploration, suprapubic cystostomy etc.
- In addition, for patient admitted into urological wards, I carry out daily ward rounds, which involves review of patient condition, progress, medications and assessment of fitness for discharge.
- I also participate in the Consultant’s ward rounds and ensure their instructions are carried out to the letter.
- I write discharge summaries for patients who have been discharged and arrange adequate clinic follow up or referral as necessary. I also attend to patients in the urology outpatient clinics, and actively participate in elective urology cases such as Cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT, nephrectomy, among others.
- Teaching and supervision duties:
- I am also involved in the organisation of academic activities for medical and nursing students which include bedside teachings, tutorials, demonstrations, discussions and workshops. I also simulate during undergraduate and postgraduate medical examinations.
- In addition, I supervise, guide, inform and support the interns (FY1 doctors) in carrying out their duties.
Paediatric Surgery Core Surgical Training
Federal Medical Centre
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked as part of the multidisciplinary paediatric surgical team and participated in ward rounds, theatre activities, outpatient clinics, teaching and clinical meetings.
- Assisted with paediatric surgical procedures and contributed to peri-operative assessment, post-operative monitoring, pain management, wound care and discharge planning.
- Participated in the assessment and initial management of paediatric surgical emergencies, including recognition of the deteriorating child and timely escalation to senior paediatric surgical clinicians.
- Assessed and managed paediatric surgical patients in ward, outpatient and emergency settings, with attention to age-appropriate history, examination, investigation and communication with children and their families.
- Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia
- July 2025 to December 2025 (6 months)
Urology Core Surgical Training
Federal Medical Centre
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Attended urology ward rounds and outpatient clinics, reviewed investigations, implemented consultant plans, prepared discharge summaries and arranged follow-up and referrals.
- Participated in elective urology theatre and endoscopic work, including cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT and nephrectomy, with responsibility for pre-operative assessment and post-operative care.
- Performed and assisted with urological procedures including urethral catheterisation, suprapubic cystostomy, scrotal exploration and other emergency bedside procedures.
- Participated in assessment and initial management of acute urological emergencies, including resuscitation, investigation, antibiotics where indicated, urinary drainage and prompt escalation for definitive intervention.
- Worked in a busy urology service with exposure to elective and emergency urological practice, including acute urinary retention, haematuria, testicular torsion, urological trauma, urosepsis and Fournier's gangrene.
- Worked alongside anaesthetic and critical care teams during theatre lists and emergency cases, contributing to safe patient transfer, peri-operative care and escalation.
- Gained practical experience with venous access, arterial blood gas sampling and other procedures relevant to peri-operative and critical care practice.
- Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia
- July 2024 to June 2025 (12 months)
Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Unit Core Training
Federal Medical Centre
Umuahia, Abia
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Participated in the care of critically ill patients, including monitoring, fluid management, analgesia and recognition of clinical deterioration requiring senior review.
- Developed experience in the assessment and peri-operative optimisation of patients undergoing surgery, including review of airway, breathing, circulation and relevant investigations.
- Gained exposure and some competence in Regional Anaesthesia, Endotracheal intubation, General Anaesthesia, Surgical airway etc
- Participated in the assessment and care of patients in the intensive care unit
- Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia
- April 2024 to June 2024 (3 months)
Plastic Surgery Core Surgical Training
Federal Medical Centre
01.2024 - 03.2024
- First on call for Plastic Surgery emergencies e.g. Burns, Degloving injuries, Hand & Foot trauma, Necrotising Fasciitis etc.
- Worked closely with senior surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team, recognising limitations and escalating complex cases appropriately.
- Participated in ward rounds, outpatient reviews and theatre activities, ensuring investigations, medications, dressings and follow-up plans were completed.
- Assisted with minor and major plastic surgical procedures and gained experience in wound care, debridement, suturing and post-operative monitoring.
- Participated in assessment and management of patients requiring plastic and reconstructive surgical care, including wound assessment, soft-tissue injuries and peri-operative management.
- Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia
- January 2024 to March 2024 (3 months)
Casualty (Trauma & Emergency Care) Core Training
Federal Medical Centre
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams including surgery, orthopaedics, anaesthesia and other specialties to coordinate definitive treatment, theatre transfer and ongoing care.
- Responded to emergency presentations on the wards and in the emergency unit, reviewed investigation results, initiated treatment and escalated deteriorating patients to senior clinicians.
- Participated in the management of major and minor trauma, including initial stabilisation, haemorrhage control, intravenous access, fluid/blood resuscitation, analgesia, investigation and referral to the appropriate specialty.
- Worked in acute trauma and emergency settings, undertaking prompt assessment and initial management of critically and acutely ill patients using a structured approach to resuscitation and prioritisation.
- Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia
- January 2023 to December 2023 (12 months)
Trauma & Orthopaedics CST
Federal Medical Centre
Umuahia, Abia
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Attended ward and outpatient reviews, monitored clinical progress and responded to acute deterioration and post-operative complications with appropriate senior escalation.
- Assisted in orthopaedic operations and procedures and contributed to peri-operative assessment, post-operative monitoring, wound care, rehabilitation planning and discharge arrangements.
- Participated in the management of fractures, dislocations and soft-tissue injuries, including initial stabilisation, analgesia, immobilisation and escalation for operative intervention when required.
- Assisted in and performed some major and minor orthopaedic procedures such as External fixation, ORIF, Arthroplasty, Arthrotomy, Sequestrectomy, IM Nailing amongst others.
- Participated in the management of paediatric orthopaedic patients in the elective and emergency settings. Managed conditions such as CTEV, Angular deformities, DDH, Congenital Hip Dislocation, Birth Injuries etc.
- Assessed and managed patients with acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries and traumatic presentations, including initial assessment, examination, investigation and formulation of management plans.
- Participated in outpatient clinics, case presentations, morbidity and mortality reviews, journal clubs, postgraduate seminars and teaching of junior doctors and medical students.
- Conducted ward rounds with senior registrars and consultants, reviewed patients' progress and medications, implemented management plans, prepared patients for discharge and arranged follow-up.
- Performed and assisted with common surgical procedures and practical skills including venepuncture, intravenous cannulation, urethral catheterisation, blood transfusion, wound care and other bedside procedures; assisted in major and minor operations.
- Participated in emergency and acute surgical care, including assessment of acutely unwell patients, initial resuscitation, and preparation for operative management where indicated.
General Surgery Core Surgical Training (CT1/2)
Federal Medical Centre
Umuahia, Abia
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Undertook a 24-month Core Surgical Training rotation in General Surgery, gaining broad experience in the assessment, investigation and management of elective and emergency general surgical patients. Consisting of Endocrine, Breast, Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Bowel(Gastric, Colorectal and Small) pathologies.
- Assessed patients presenting with acute surgical conditions in the emergency department and surgical wards, taking focused histories, performing clinical examinations and developing initial management plans in conjunction with senior colleagues.
- Reviewed and interpreted relevant laboratory and imaging investigations, discussed findings with senior clinicians and contributed to formulation of appropriate management plans.
- Conducted daily ward rounds with senior registrars and consultants, reviewed patients' clinical progress, medications, investigations and postoperative recovery, and implemented senior instructions.
- Participated in elective and emergency surgical procedures.
- Undertook pre-operative assessment and optimisation of patients and provided postoperative care, including monitoring for complications, wound care, analgesia, fluid management and escalation of deteriorating patients.
- Responded to surgical ward emergencies and deteriorating patients, initiating appropriate immediate management and promptly escalating when required.
- Participated in outpatient clinics, including history taking, clinical examination, review of investigations and follow-up of patients
- Prepared patients for discharge, completed appropriate documentation and arranged follow-up and onward referral where necessary.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team working with consultants, senior registrars, junior doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Contributed to teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students
Medical Officer (FY2)
WestHill Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Running out-patient clinics, taking history and performing physical examinations on out-patients.
- Developing management plan for the patient with subsequent admission into the ward when required.
- Ordering investigations and reviewing results with the managing consultant.
- Prescribing out-patient medications and administration of intravenous medications for in-patients.
- Conducting ward rounds with my colleagues and the consultant.
- Performing practical procedures such as venipuncture, intravenous cannulation, urethral catheterization, nasogastric intubation, blood transfusion e.t.c.
- Attending to emergencies and stabilizing patients prior to referral to higher facilities.
- Arranging for discharge and follow up visits.
- Providing patient education and counselling regarding their health status.
- Assisting in minor and major surgeries, conducting preoperative assessment and post-op care.
- WestHill Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- Medical Officer
Medical Officer (FY2)
Igwuruta Primary Health Care Centre
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Attended to medical emergencies
- Carrying out procedures like IV cannulation, venepuncture, passage of NG tubes, urethral catheterization and laceration suturing.
- Counselling of Patients and relatives on diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Igwuruta Primary Health Care Centre, Rivers State
- FY2
- End of National Youth Service
Medical Officer (FY2)
WestHill Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Initial and ongoing assessment of patients in wards
- Taking history and performing physical examinations.
- Developing management plans for patients and making treatment decisions
- Conduct ward rounds
- Order tests, examinations, medications and therapies as appropriate for patient care
- Arrange for discharge and follow-ups.
- Providing patient education and counselling regarding their health status and disease conditions.
- Perform procedures such as intravenous cannulation, Venepuncture, Urethral catheterization, Nasogastric intubation
- Attending to emergencies and stabilizing patients prior to referral to higher facilities.
- Weekly call duty in the emergency, ward and monthly weekend calls.
- Assisting in minor and major surgeries, conducting preoperative assessment and post-op care.
- WestHill Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- FY2
- End of contract
House Officer (FY1)
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Rotations through the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department for 3 months with exposure to feto-maternal medicine, gynaecological oncology, Obstetric and gynaecological emergencies.
- Rotations through the Paediatrics Department for 3 months, with exposure to Paediatric subspecialties such as Haematology, Oncology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neonatology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Paediatric Emergency and other subspecialties.
- A 3 months rotation through the Surgery Department during which I was exposed to General Surgery & Oncology, Urology, Plastic Surgery & Burns, Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery.
- A 3 months rotation in Internal Medicine Department, with exposure to Neurology and Emergency Medicine Units.
- Weekly call duties, bedside presentations, observation of procedures, clinical meetings, grand rounds and mortality reviews in each posting.
- Clerking, assessing &stabilizing patients in conjunction with emergency care nurses at the emergency room
- Pre-operative assessment and post-operative care of patients
- Responding to post-operative complications on the ward and in the intensive care unit along with my seniors.
- Observing and assisting in surgeries in specialties like general surgery, Urology, orthopaedics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Writing ward summaries of all patients before Consultant ward rounds and carrying out post-round instructions on in-patients.
- Responding to any complaint or emergency on the ward during call duty as I was first on call, and subsequently informing my seniors
- Follow up of patients in the out-patient clinic under supervision of my Consultant and Registrars
- Presenting topics and cases during departmental clinical meetings.
- Performing procedures like venepuncture, IV cannulation, urethral catheterisation, exchange blood transfusion, wound debridement& suturing.
- University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State
- House Officer
Education
Member
West African College of Surgeons
04-2026
IELTS
01-2024
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - undefined
Abia State University
Utu, Abia State05-2015
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St. Bridget’s College
Aba, Abia State05-2007
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Ohabiam Primary School
Aba, Abia State01-2001
Skills
Records management
Admissions support
Database administration
Enrollment management
Report generation
Academic calendar management
Maintaining documents and records
Active listening
Attention to detail
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Interpersonal communication
Multitasking Abilities
Electronic medical record software
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
HIPAA compliance
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
Patient confidentiality
Electronic health records
Medical documentation
Patient scheduling
Patient registration
Team building
Task prioritization
Self motivation
Medical terminology
Interpersonal skills
Healthcare management
Analytical thinking
Computer literacy
Goal setting
Professionalism
Time management abilities
Continuous improvement
Adaptability
Written communication
Quality assurance
Project management
Data analysis
Health information systems
Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association- June 2025
- Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association- June 2025
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, American College of Surgeons- January 2025
- Basic Surgical and Laparoscopic Skills, West African College of Surgeons- August 2025
References
- Theophilus, Ezeonwumelu, Consultant General Surgeon/Lecturer, Phone Number Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria,
- Paul, Ngwu, Consultant Urologist/ Lecturer, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, Endoscopic Urologist
Accomplishments
- Audit of Observation of Catheterization Protocols, June 2022.
Published Work
- Paul Eberechukwu Ngwu, Ifeanyichukwu E. Ihedoro, Chibueze P. Ohiarah
- Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy for the Management of Partial Urethral Strictures: Is it a Viable Treatment Option?
- Journal: Ibom Medical Journal August 2026.
- Paul E. Ngwu, Ifeanyichukwu E. Ihedoro, Chibueze P. Ohiarah, Emeka S. Ogbata, Enyinnanya V. Onyemachi
- Intramuscular Myxoma of the Penis: A Case Report
- Journal: Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences (Jan 2026)
- PMID: 41700283 | DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101646
- Ihedoro I., Ngwu P., Ohiarah C., Obodozie C., Onyemachi E.
- Use of S.T.O.N.E. Score for Predicting the Outcomes of Lithotripsy: A Narrative Review.
- Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences, September 2025.
- Ngwu P., Ihedoro I., Ohiarah C.
- Chronic Inflammatory Tunica Vaginalis Masses with Haemorrhagic Hydrocele Fluid: A Rare Finding in a Patient with Hydrocele.
- Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences, October 2025.
- Transpubic Urethrovesical Anastomosis for Complete Urethral Disruption Following Pelvic Trauma in an Eight-Year-Old Girl. European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 7 | Issue 5 | September 2025.
- Ihedoro I., Ngwu P., Ohiarah C., Onyemachi E.
- Spectrum of Urological Surgeries in a Nigerian Specialist Hospital: A Three-Year Review. Cureus Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, October 2025.
Training and Certification
- Basic Life Support, 2025. American Heart Association
- Advanced Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2025. American Heart Association
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, 2025. American College of Surgeons
- Basic Surgical Skills, 2025. West African College of Surgeons
- Integrated Revision Course in Surgery, 2025. West African College of Surgeons
Employment Gaps
- May 2015 to August 2015- Awaiting Internship
- September 2016 to December 2016- Awaiting shortlisting for National Youth Service..
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Specialty Training(ST2/3 Registrar) in Urology
Federal Medical Centre
01.2026 - Current
Paediatric Surgery Core Surgical Training
Federal Medical Centre
07.2025 - 12.2025
Urology Core Surgical Training
Federal Medical Centre
07.2024 - 06.2025
Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Unit Core Training
Federal Medical Centre
04.2024 - 06.2024
Plastic Surgery Core Surgical Training
Federal Medical Centre
01.2024 - 03.2024
Casualty (Trauma & Emergency Care) Core Training
Federal Medical Centre
01.2023 - 12.2023
Trauma & Orthopaedics CST
Federal Medical Centre
01.2022 - 12.2022
General Surgery Core Surgical Training (CT1/2)
Federal Medical Centre
01.2020 - 12.2021
Medical Officer (FY2)
WestHill Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Medical Officer (FY2)
Igwuruta Primary Health Care Centre
11.2017 - 12.2018
Medical Officer (FY2)
WestHill Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
House Officer (FY1)
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2016
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Ohabiam Primary School
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St. Bridget’s College
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - undefined
Abia State University
IELTS
Member
West African College of Surgeons