Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sandhu
Belfast,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-driven physician with a strong foundation in communication skills, team building, leadership, and problem-solving. Adept at fostering collaboration and driving effective solutions to complex challenges. Committed to leveraging core competencies to contribute to organisational success and long-term growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Specialty Trainee Year 6 (ST6)
NIMDTA, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Royal Victoria Hospital, Ulster Hospital, Northern Ireland
2025.08 - Current
- Worked in Regional Centre for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. This is the tertiary care hospital in Northern Ireland. My second rotation for 6 months was in Ulster Hospital, Northern Ireland.
- Ongoing learning experience from professors, senior consultants and trainee colleagues in regional centre.
- Active involvement with teaching sessions for resident colleagues and medical students.
- Participation in a Quality Improvement Project (QIP) to improve patient care and avoid harm.
- Gained excellent experience with diabetes technology in Ulster Hospital, with dedicated pump clinics and rapid access service for urgent reviews.
Specialty Trainee year 5 (ST5)
NIMDTA, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Royal Victoria Hospital, Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Northern Ireland
2024.08 - 2025.07
- Worked in Regional Centre for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. This is the tertiary care hospital in Northern Ireland. Second rotation for 6 months was in Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
- Great experience with active participation and learning involving complex endocrine diagnoses with dedicated clinics such as hypertension clinics, NET clinics, Adrenal clinics.
- Gained experience looking after the care and management of pituitary surgery patients, and those requiring endocrine investigation as inpatient or as day case (e.g. Adrenal Vein Sampling).
- Active involvement in specialist diabetes clinics such as Pump Clinics, Young Adults Clinics, Transition Clinics (from Paediatrics to Adults), maternity/antenatal care clinics, type 1 and general diabetes clinics.
- Excellent learning experience working with MDFT (Multi-Disciplinary Foot Team) in foot clinics and inpatient ward rounds.
- Reviewed patient on inpatient referrals with complex feed regimens and perioperative patients.
- Opportunity to learn from MDT discussions along with allied healthcare colleagues such as diabetes specialist nurses and dietitians.
Specialty Trainee Year 4 (ST4)
NIMDTA, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Craigavon Area Hospital, Northern Ireland
2023.08 - 2024.07
- Worked at ST4 level in this DGH with excellent team of specialty doctors and consultants.
- Gained experience with diabetes technology including dedicated pump clinics.
- Steep learning in consultant-led general endocrine clinics.
- Active involvement with maternity clinics and antenatal care for diabetics in pregnancy.
- Reviewed patients on inpatient and primary care referral lists.
- Gained general medicine experience with inpatient ward rounds and out of hours on-calls as medical registrar.
- Arranged teaching sessions for undergraduates and resident doctors.
- Active involvement with facilitating OSCE sessions for medical students.
General Practice Specialty Trainee (GPST) Year 1
HEE England
North Manchester Gen Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary, United Kingdom
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Rotated between Paediatrics in North Manchester General Hospital, and Acute (General) Medicine in Rochdale Infirmary.
- Gained experience in paediatric emergencies and acute management.
- Supported senior colleagues in prioritising patient care and enhancing clinical knowledge and skills.
- Collaborated with nursing teams to provide quality care in high-volume, patient-centred environments.
- Maintained current knowledge of medical developments through continuous professional development activities, contributing to improved standards of care offered.
- Resigned from GP training to pursue my dream of training in Endocrinology and working as qualified Endocrinologist.
Internal Medicine Trainee Year 3
HEE England
Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, United Kingdom
2021.08 - 2022.07
- 2 rotation over this year in Cardiology and Endocrinology/Diabetes.
- Supervised and taught junior residents and medical students during ward rounds.
- Managed patient care by coordinating with nursing staff and other medical professionals.
- Managed end-of-life discussions compassionately with patients' families, aided informed decision-making process.
- Participated in continuous professional development courses to keep abreast of latest techniques and practices.
Internal Medicine Trainee Year 2
HEE England
Christie Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, United Kingdom
2020.08 - 2021.07
- 3 rotations over this year in Oncology (in Christie Hospital), ICU and Nephrology.
- Conducted meticulous medical research to stay updated on new treatments.
- Participated in intensive training sessions for skill enhancement.
- Delivered high-quality patient care under supervision of seasoned doctors.
- Proved adaptability by working across different hospital departments.
- Worked in ICU during COVID-19 outbreak. Great learning experience in high intensity rotation, and managed to get my procedural requirement sign off.
Internal Medicine Trainee Year 1
HEE England
Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, United Kingdom
2019.08 - 2020.07
- 2 rotations over this year in Endocrinology/Diabetes and Geriatrics.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted medical lectures for junior doctors, enhanced learning experience.
- Conducted ward rounds regularly, monitored status of admitted patients effectively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Senior House Officer (SHO - FY2 equivalent)
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, United Kingdom
2018.08 - 2019.07
- 2 six monthly rotations in Acute Medicine and A&E.
- Main responsibilities as those of a junior doctor including clerking patients, conducting ward rounds with seniors, doing procedures like lumbar puncture, NG tube insertion and all core procedures
- Liaised with patients' families, providing necessary education and support regarding health conditions and treatments plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation for legal compliance and patient records.
- Attended training sessions to enhance clinical skills.
- Actively participated in ward rounds, contributing valuable inputs towards formulating appropriate treatment plans.
Medical Officer
Hijaz Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan
2016.07 - 2018.01
- Permanent job in a 170 bedded hospital as Medical Officer in General (Internal) Medicine.
- Main responsibilities were to look after admitted patients in wards, attend outdoor clinics twice a week and three monthly rotations in A&E for one month.
- Daily bedside rounds and teaching sessions in wards
- Established trustful relationships with patients enhancing their comfort level during consultations and treatments.
House Officer
CMH Hospital, Lahore.
Lahore, Pakistan.
2015.05 - 2016.05
- Rotated through General Medicine/Paediatrics/General Surgery and Orthopaedics.
- Supported seniors in OPD clinics, IP ward wounds and worked on out of hours on-call rota.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Kept abreast with latest medical advancements through continuous learning and professional development.
- Collaborated effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to optimise patient care services.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on current best practices.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, reducing potential risks or complications.
- Involvement in bedside teachings, minor procedures under senior supervision, and journal club.
Education
GCSEs (O-Levels) - Science
SICAS, Lahore
Pakistan 2004.08 - 2007.06
A-Levels - Science
Resource Academia, Lahore
Pakistan 2007.08 - 2009.07
MBBS -
CMH Lahore Medical College Lahore
Pakistan 2009.11 - 2015.03
MRCP -
Royal College of Physicians
United KingdomCCT in Internal Medicine Stage 1 (IMT) -
HEE England/GMC
United Kingdom 2019.08 - 2022.07
Skills
- Medical research interpretation
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal sensitivity
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Technology adaptability
Certification
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Registration No: 77809-P
General Medical Council (UK) Registration No: 7530778
Affiliations
- Keen advocate of physical fitness as a practicing physician. I enjoy playing cricket and weight training in my spare time.
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Accomplishments
I have achieved excellent colleague and patient feedback in the form of formal assessments during my training years which reflect my skills and commitments.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialty Trainee Year 6 (ST6)
NIMDTA, Belfast, Northern Ireland
2025.08 - Current
Specialty Trainee year 5 (ST5)
NIMDTA, Belfast, Northern Ireland
2024.08 - 2025.07
Specialty Trainee Year 4 (ST4)
NIMDTA, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
2023.08 - 2024.07
General Practice Specialty Trainee (GPST) Year 1
HEE England
2022.08 - 2023.07
Internal Medicine Trainee Year 3
HEE England
2021.08 - 2022.07
Internal Medicine Trainee Year 2
HEE England
2020.08 - 2021.07
Internal Medicine Trainee Year 1
HEE England
2019.08 - 2020.07
CCT in Internal Medicine Stage 1 (IMT) -
HEE England/GMC
2019.08 - 2022.07
Senior House Officer (SHO - FY2 equivalent)
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
2018.08 - 2019.07
Medical Officer
Hijaz Hospital Lahore
2016.07 - 2018.01
House Officer
CMH Hospital, Lahore.
2015.05 - 2016.05
MBBS -
CMH Lahore Medical College Lahore
2009.11 - 2015.03
A-Levels - Science
Resource Academia, Lahore
2007.08 - 2009.07
GCSEs (O-Levels) - Science
SICAS, Lahore
2004.08 - 2007.06
MRCP -
Royal College of Physicians