Summary
Education
Work history
Skills
Certification
Languages
Management and Leadership Experience
Management of Change
Hobbies and Interests
References
Projects
Hobbies and Interests
References
Overview

Muhammad Farooq Tahir

Brentford,United Kingdom

Summary

GMC-registered doctor with MRCS and two years’ FCPS General Surgery training. Experienced in acute and elective care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and NHS clinical attachments. Skilled in surgical procedures, emergency management, and patient communication. Committed to safe, effective, patient-centred care, continuous professional development, and contributing to service improvement within the NHS.

Education

Royal College Of Surgeons Of England
/2023 -

Member of Royal College of Surgeons

General Surgery

College Of Physicians And Surgeons, Pakistan
/2021 - /2023
  • Intermediate Module Exam (IMM) General Surgery
  • After completing a two-year General Surgery Residency

Bachelor Of Medicine And Bachelor Of Surgery -

Azra Naheed Medical College
/2013 - /2019

Work history

Medical Officer- Surgery Department

Lala Medical Complex
Rahimyar-khan
02.2023 - 08.2025
  • Role & Responsibilities:
  • - As a medical Officer in surgery my primary role includes surgical care management in outpatient department, surgical ward, emergency and Operation Theatre.
  • - Supervision of junior doctors and assist seniors with ward reviews and clinics.
  • - Assist my seniors during multiple major Surgeries and independently perform minor procedures.
  • - Twice Weekly outpatient clinics.
  • Consultants, 1: Prof. Dr Zafar Iqbal Niazi 2: Dr. Noor Ahmed Niazi.

Resident Surgeon, FCPS General Surgery

PNS Hafeez Hospital
Islamabad
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Consultant/ Supervisor 1:Col. Shahid Mehmood Khan, FCPS (Jan2021-nov2021) 2: Brig. Syed Shehzad Hussain
  • FCPS (Nov2021- Jan2023) Description: As a full-time FCPS Resident Surgeon, I gained comprehensive knowledge of surgical principles and developed proficiency in basic surgical skills. The two-year residency included 15 months in General Surgery, along with elective rotations of 3 months in Orthopedics and Trauma, 2 months in Cardiac Surgery, 2 months in Thoracic Surgery, and 2 months in Pediatric Surgery.

Medical Officer

Ear Rehab and Research Centre
Lahore
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Consultant: Abid Saeed, FCPS (ENT)

House Job (Foundation Year)

CMA Teaching and Research Hospital
Lahore
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Description: A one-year full-time internship with three-month rotations in General Surgery, General Medicine, Paediatric Medicine, and Ophthalmology, gaining comprehensive clinical skills and multidisciplinary patient care experience.

Skills

  • ATLS (Royal College Of Surgeons Of England)
  • Basic Surgical Skills (Royal College Of Surgeons Of England)
  • FCPS Trainee, General Surgery (02 Year)
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
  • Primary Surgical Skills
  • Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Dissertation -Writing
  • Introduction to Computer & Internet
  • Communication Skills
  • Basic Laparoscopic Skills (Pre-Conference Workshop)

Certification

1: General Medical Council ~ Registered with License to practice

Registration number: 8034759

Renewal date :2026-06-04


2: Royal College Of Surgeons Of England (Membership)

Registration number: 9423811

Renewal date: 2026


3: Pakistan Medical and Dental Council ~ Registered with License to practice

Registration number: 100897-P

Renewal date: 2030

Languages

English C1 Advanced
Advanced (C1)
Urdu C2 Proficient
Advanced (C1)
Punjabi C1 Advanced
Upper intermediate (B2)

Management and Leadership Experience

  • Worked closely with the surgical team during on-call duties, ensuring appropriate task allocation based on patient conditions to optimize patient care.
  • Participated actively in morning rounds, engaging in case discussions and encouraging team input before presenting cases to senior consultants.
  • Conducted Clinicopathological Conferences (CPCs) to review complex cases and plan management strategies during theatre days.
  • Presented notable cases in monthly academic meetings, contributing to clinical education and knowledge sharing.
  • Performed clinical examinations and treatment planning in outpatient departments, discussing suitable surgical procedures and next steps.
  • Gained hands-on experience in the Accident & Emergency (A&E) department, assisting in emergency procedures and enhancing clinical and technical skills.
  • Led a team of nurses and lab technicians, overseeing daily operations and duty assignments to ensure smooth clinic functioning.
  • Organized monthly staff meetings on safety topics such as infection control, vaccination updates, and waste management, promoting a safer and organized work environment.

Management of Change

Management of Change / Quality Improvement Projects

Implementation of Bio-metric Attendance
Lala Medical Complex, May 2023

  • Introduced biometric attendance to improve staff punctuality and accountability.
  • Resulted in increased staff regularity, leading to more efficient patient management and workflow.

Inventory Management in Operating Room
PNS Hafeez, July 2022

  • Organized and maintained surgical inventory using manual registers.
  • Ensured availability of surgical supplies, minimized delays, and reduced resource wastage by tracking expiry dates and preventing shortages.

Procurement of Advanced Wound Care Equipment
PNS Hafeez, August 2021

  • Procured small suction pumps and skin shavers to enable advanced treatments like NPWT and skin grafts.
  • Collaborated with a plastic surgeon for training, enhancing wound management capabilities and improving patient outcomes, especially for diabetics and burn victims.

Hobbies and Interests

Contributing to family restaurant business, visiting parks, watching movies, and playing indoor football and cricket.

References

  • Zahid, Mehmood, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, zahid.mahmood@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk, +44 7525 267052, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank, Scotland, UK
  • Asif, Mohammad, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, masifox@gmail.com, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank, Scotland, UK
  • Zafar, Iqbal, CEO, dr.zafar300@yahoo.com, +92 301 8778300, Lala Medical Complex, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
  • Rizwan Ullah, Taj, Head of Department of Surgery, rizwanullahtaj@yahoo.com, +92 336 5222702, CMH Jehlum, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Syed Shehzad, Hussain, HOD Surgery, shehzadhusain18@gmail.com, +92 300 9661965, PNS Hafeez, Islamabad, Pakistan

Projects

Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Thyroid Nodules - Evaluated diagnostic accuracy of US-FNAB for nodules ≤10 mm; found similar efficacy for TIRADS 4-6 nodules regardless of size., Comparative Study of Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure in Individuals with Different BMI Ranges - Identified significantly higher BP in overweight and obese subjects compared to healthy controls. Acute Trauma Life Support, Hernia Repair, Sterilization and Disinfection

Hobbies and Interests

Contributing to family restaurant business, visiting parks, watching movies, and playing indoor football and cricket.

References

  • Zahid, Mehmood, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, zahid.mahmood@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk, +44 7525 267052, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank, Scotland, UK
  • Asif, Mohammad, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, masifox@gmail.com, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank, Scotland, UK
  • Zafar, Iqbal, CEO, dr.zafar300@yahoo.com, +92 301 8778300, Lala Medical Complex, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
  • Rizwan Ullah, Taj, Head of Department of Surgery, rizwanullahtaj@yahoo.com, +92 336 5222702, CMH Jehlum, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Syed Shehzad, Hussain, HOD Surgery, shehzadhusain18@gmail.com, +92 300 9661965, PNS Hafeez, Islamabad, Pakistan

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3941
3941
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

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