Muhammad Talha

Experienced and enthusiastic Doctor working in the NHS offering over 6 years of post-grad experience in assessing and treating a wide variety of medical and surgical emergencies and conditions, including specialties: General Practice , Accident & Emergency , Obstetrics & Gynaecology , Paediatrics , General Medicine , General Surgery , Urology , Plastic Surgery , Breast & Endocrine Surgery and ENT. Outstanding diagnostic skills and capabilities in delivering effective treatments for timely and full recoveries. Meticulous and flexible with knowledge of the latest treatment options and good communication skills.

• Contributor author in "Smashing The Core Surgical Training Interview: A Holistic Guide to becoming a Surgeon"







• MRI guided Breast biopsy

To improve sensitivity of MRI reporting, guide improvements in MRI biopsy techniques and streamline pathway for Breast cancer patients




• Breast Surgical Departmental Closed Loop Audit

Monitor rate and type of surgical complications, proportion of Breast patients undergoing Breast conservation requiring re-excisions, monitor length of hospital stays, monitor reasons for surgical cancellations




• Immediate Implant based Breast recon using TiLoop Bra Pocket

To assess consecutive patients undergoing IBBR with TiLoop Bra Pocket between Jan 2019 and Nov 2021.




• COVID-19 Guidelines QIP

To improve compliance with WHO COVID-19 guidelines for Healthcare facilities & workers at Friends Hospital.




• ACS Audit - Are all chest pains MI?

To compare our practices with the standardized NICE guidelines in terms of investigations being done for patients presenting with chest pain.




• Antenatal Care : Practices in Allied Hospitals of Rawalpindi Medical University

To assess the quality of prenatal advice in antenatal care in Allied Hospitals of Rawalpindi Medical University




• Breastfeeding and Weaning : Practices in Urban Slums of Southern Punjab, Pakistan.

This study's aim was to find out breastfeeding and weaning practices among infants of six months to one year in urban slums of Bahawalpur city.




• TURP: a Tertiary centre snapshot Audit

This projects aims to discuss prostate sizing using MRI pre-TURP, when to stop Tamsulosin post-op, post-op complications and compare the figures to National guidelines and suggest recommendations for improvement.




• DMARDs and their monitoring within Primary Care

This project looked at the Practice Data within my first GP rotation by looking at patients on DMARDs and comparing their monitoring with standard NICE Guidelines and recommendations were made for improvement.

I have always worked in collaboration with other colleagues during my practice. We used to have weekly multidisciplinary team meetings during my internship year, and I would present myself frequently to take a lead in presenting cases in those meetings. I am also very keen to accept any opportunity to teach and train my junior colleagues.

• During my Internship , I organized multiple teaching sessions for Final year medical students , where myself with other of my fellows , gave PowerPoint Presentations covering different aspects of their curriculum. I have evidence of teaching in the form of formal feedback and certificates from my hospital.
• I also remain involved in medical students teaching in Small Group Discussions. I have formal feedback from those teaching sessions as well.
• During my job in Breast and Endocrine Surgery at St Bartholomew's Hospital, I have been involved in Teaching of Year 3 Medical Students
• I have also done Teach the Teacher course
• conducted Mock Interviews for students all over the UK to support, prepare and inspire the next generation of doctors and dentists. Received "National Teaching Award".
• Conducted Teaching session for GP Trainees in my Training Programme

Clinical Electives :-
I have done several Clinical Electives during my Medical School, details are as follows:

1) May 2017 (Final Year Medical School)
Clinical Elective in TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDICS
with Mr. Alex Trompeter
Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma and Limb Reconstruction Surgeon
Department of Trauma and Orthpaedics
St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
During my elective, I played an active part in Trauma and Orthopaedics team where I attended the morning Trauma meetings, ward rounds, weekly MDT meetings and attended clinics. I observed major surgical procedures and worked with the Junior doctors on ward duties. I always dreamed of working in the NHS. This elective further improved my focus towards this goal and I tailored my career towards working for the NHS.

Other Electives :

2) June 2015 (3rd Year Medical School)
Clinical Elective in EMERGENCY MEDICINE
with Dr. Khawaja Junaid
Consultant Emergency Medicine
Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
During my elective, I worked full time in the department working the same duties as the Junior doctors and had the opportunity to take part in emergency procedures such as Primary & Secondary survey in Triage, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation of collapsed patients as part of the Trauma Team. My consultant supervisor did his training in A&E from UK and he taught me a lot about the NHS system. During this elective I became so impressed by the NHS system that I made it a life goal to work for the NHS and learn from the leaders of the field.

3) December 2014 (3rd Year Medical School)
Clinical Elective in EMERGENCY MEDICINE
with Dr. Khawaja Junaid
Consultant Emergency Medicine
Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
I did this elective at the start of my 3rd Year at which point my clinical knowledge was not yet polished. This elective gave me very valuable experience and I studied and worked hard to improve in the future.

Volunteer Work :-

1) April-May 2020 - worked as part of the Project Giveback Team to provide free PPE to healthcare workers and different hospitals across Pakistan.

2) December 2019 - free Medical Camp for the underpriviledged at Dhoke Syedan, Rawalpindi.

3) August 2013 - worked as a volunteer in the camps for Flood victims after the Devastating Flash Floods in Southern Punjab. I worked as part of an NGO Team for gathering relief goods for the people in affected areas.

4) August 2010 - 2 weeks volunteer work as part of the Patient Coordination Team at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Aims & Objectives :-

- My plan is to combine my interests in clinical care, education, audit and research into developing a well-rounded practice. Through this practice, I look forward to making meaningful and rewarding contributions to my patients, my colleagues, and to this field.

- As I have worked in various fields which has provided me with a vast experience, I hope this will help me become a better GP.