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Dr. David Boala Akoto

Leeds

Summary

A dedicated and highly skilled medical doctor, nearing completion of General Practice training (MRCGP) in August 2025. Proven expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, and patient-centred medicine. Strong leadership experience through professional and community roles, demonstrating an ability to mentor, empower, and lead diverse teams. Passionate about health economics, medical writing, and the intersection between healthcare policy and industry, with experience in medical communications and advisory roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Practice Registrar

Leeds GP Training Scheme
Leeds, UK
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Providing comprehensive primary care, including chronic disease management, women’s health, paediatrics, and acute care.
  • Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including physician associates, nurse practitioners, and junior doctors.
  • Expertise in safeguarding, complex case management, and clinical leadership in a dynamic practice setting.
  • Clinical rotations in primary care, general medicine, psychiatry, stroke and rehabilitation medicine.

Associate Medical Writer

Mantra Systems
, UK
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Reviewed and appraised papers on medical device performance and safety to support manufacturers in complying with the EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).
  • Reviewed regulatory documents to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards.
  • Collaborated in review teams to complete professional tasks within specified timelines.

Resident Doctor, Surgery

The Huddersfield Hospital
Huddersfield, UK
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Primarily responsible for managing peri-operative patient care.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures and led the hospital resuscitation team.
  • Coordinated patient rehabilitation programmes after surgeries.

Medical Officer, Emergency Medicine

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Managed high-acuity patients in a fast-paced emergency setting.
  • Performing lifesaving procedures.
  • Worked closely with consultants to refine triage and patient flow processes.

Senior House Officer (FY2), Surgery

St. Joseph’s Hospital
Koforidua, Ghana
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Rotated through General Surgery and Orthopaedics & Trauma, gaining extensive hands-on surgical experience.
  • Assisted in elective and emergency surgical procedures, including appendectomies, hernia repairs, and fracture fixations.
  • Managed preoperative and postoperative care, including wound management, pain control, and rehabilitation planning.
  • Provided on-call cover for surgical emergencies, stabilising and resuscitating critically ill patients.

Senior House Officer (FY2), Child Health

Shai Osudoku District Hospital
Dodowa, Ghana
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), paediatrics ward, and paediatric emergency unit.
  • Managed neonatal conditions, including prematurity, neonatal sepsis, and respiratory distress syndrome.
  • Provided routine and emergency paediatric care, handling cases such as pneumonia, severe malaria, and meningitis.
  • Assisted in paediatric resuscitations and performed essential procedures, including lumbar punctures and IV access in neonates.

Junior House Officer (FY1), Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Rotated through labour wards, obstetric emergency, and gynaecology units.
  • Conducted normal vaginal deliveries and assisted in caesarean sections.
  • Managed antenatal and postnatal cases, ensuring continuity of care for high-risk pregnancies.
  • Assisted in gynaecological procedures, including dilation and curettage (D&C), hysteroscopies, and laparotomies.

Junior House Officer (FY1), Internal Medicine and Therapeutics

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Worked in the accident and emergency unit, inpatient wards, stroke unit, and infectious disease unit.
  • Managed cases of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and tropical infectious diseases, including malaria and tuberculosis.
  • Conducted medical rounds, presenting cases and formulating management plans under consultant supervision.
  • Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including lumbar punctures, pleural taps, and ECG interpretation.

Community Health Sub-Intern

St. Martins De Porres Hospital
Agormanya, Ghana
04.2017 - 04.2017
  • Provided primary healthcare in rural and underserved communities.
  • Managed patients in the hypertensive and diabetic clinics, optimising chronic disease management.
  • Assisted in antenatal care, conducting maternal health assessments and preventive education.
  • Engaged in community health outreach programs, providing vaccinations and health education.

Education

MRCGP -

Health Education England, Leeds Deanery
01.2022 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) - undefined

University of Ghana, School of Medicine and Dentistry
01.2011 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences

University of Ghana, School of Medicine and Dentistry
01.2011 - 01.2014

Skills

  • Advanced life support certification
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Pharmaceutical regulations
  • Technical writing
  • Computer literacy
  • Electronic health records
  • Health promotion strategies
  • Health screening implementation
  • Triage assessment
  • Primary care environment
  • Palliative Care

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Other roles

Co-founder & CEO, Koelth

  • Provides advisory services for international medical graduates, supporting their transition into UK medical training.
  • Offers free and paid mentorship programs, aiding doctors in career progression and training applications.


Vice President, Men of Valor, CICC UK

  • Leads strategic initiatives to empower men through mentorship, professional development, and faith-based leadership.
  • Organises conferences, networking events, and community outreach programs.


Accomplishments

  • Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service (President of Ghana, 14th March 2023)

Certification


  • General Medical Council, UK – Full Registration (Dec 2020) | GMC No: 7641143
  • Medical and Dental Council, Ghana – Permanent Registration (Jul 2020) | MDC/RN/11216
  • MRCGP Clinical Exams – Passed all required components (2025 completion)
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS), RCUK – Jul 2021
  • European Paediatrics Advanced Life Support (ePALS), RCUK – Jul 2021
  • Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington - December 2020.

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Enthusiastic about sports, with a passion for football and a keen interest in basketball

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Medical Writer

Mantra Systems
05.2023 - 01.2025

General Practice Registrar

Leeds GP Training Scheme
08.2022 - 01.2025

MRCGP -

Health Education England, Leeds Deanery
01.2022 - 08.2025

Resident Doctor, Surgery

The Huddersfield Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022

Medical Officer, Emergency Medicine

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
09.2020 - 07.2021

Senior House Officer (FY2), Surgery

St. Joseph’s Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2020

Senior House Officer (FY2), Child Health

Shai Osudoku District Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019

Junior House Officer (FY1), Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2019

Junior House Officer (FY1), Internal Medicine and Therapeutics

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2018

Community Health Sub-Intern

St. Martins De Porres Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) - undefined

University of Ghana, School of Medicine and Dentistry
01.2011 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences

University of Ghana, School of Medicine and Dentistry
01.2011 - 01.2014

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