Samuel Isa Gana
Haywards ,We
Summary
Accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive expertise in brain surgery, clinical assessment efficiency, and advanced life support capability. Proficient in computer-tomography interpretation, magnetic resonance imaging analysis, and neurosurgical procedure planning. Demonstrated ability to perform surgical risk assessments and employ effective patient reassurance methods. Committed to advancing neurosurgical techniques and improving patient outcomes through meticulous planning and execution of complex procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2033
2033
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Enhanced student understanding of complex medical concepts through innovative teaching methodologies.
- Bridged gap between theory and practice through clinical demonstrations.
- Implemented new learning technologies into coursework, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
- Evaluated student performance based on set assessment criteria, ensuring fairness and transparency in grading system.
Consultant Neurosurgeon
ABU Teaching Hospital
Zaria, Nigeria
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Mentored junior surgeons, imparting practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
- Demonstrated exceptional precision whilst operating under high-pressure situations.
- Managed emergency cases, delivering rapid and effective surgical interventions.
- Conducted intricate surgeries for the removal of brain tumours.
- Incorporated ethical considerations into decision-making processes during complex cases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on neurosurgical procedures and technologies.
- Recorded patients' health histories and updated electronic records with current information before consultations.
Honorary Fellow
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and PH
Madison, Wisconsin
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Adhered to ethical guidelines whilst conducting experiments, maintaining integrity of scientific process.
- Completed Research Fellowship in Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Surgery
- Completed the Microsurgical Bypass Training Curriculum
- Participated in the Spine Symposium & Surgical Skills Lab
- Participated in the 13th Annual Wisconsin Nerve Lab
- Attended all academic and clinical meetings of the department of neurologic surgery
Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery
ABU Teaching Hospital
Zaria, Nigeria
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed patient care for improved outcomes in complex neurological disorders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care protocols.
- Streamlined ward rounds for effective communication amongst multidisciplinary teams.
- Involved actively in clinical audits ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Implemented best practice guidelines across all facets of patient management improving overall standards of care.
International Neurosurgery Fellow
Hospital da Restauracao
Recife, Brazil
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Enhanced surgical skills by regularly observing and assisting experienced neurosurgeons.
- Presented cases at hospital seminars enhancing departmental knowledge base.
- Presented academic seminars at the department meetings
Neurosurgery Resident
National Hospital
Abuja, Nigeria
06.2014 - 02.2019
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, minimising potential complications.
- Utilised latest research findings to optimise treatment strategies.
- Supported junior staff through provision of guidance and mentorship fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Assisted in advanced surgeries, resulting in enhanced recovery times.
- Performed critical neurological examinations identifying key health issues promptly.
- Monitored patients' responses to treatments and adjusted treatment plans to counteract negative effects.
General Surgery Resident
ABU Teaching Hospital
Zaria, Nigeria
01.2009 - 06.2014
Education
FWACS Neurosurgery - Neurological Surgery
West African College of Surgeons
Accra/GhanaBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery MBBS - Medicine
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria/Nigeria 11.1999 - 04.2006
GCSEs - Sciences
Federal Government College
Minna/Nigeria 01.1991 - 06.1996
Skills
- Clinical assessment efficiency
- Computer-Tomography interpretation
- Surgical risk assessment
- Advanced life support capability
- Brain surgery expertise
- Magnetic resonance imaging analysis
- Patient reassurance methods
- Neurosurgical procedure planning
Affiliations
- Member, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)
- Member, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
- Member, Nigerian Academy of Neurological Surgery (NANS)
- Member, Continental Association of African Neurological Societies (CAANS)
- Member, AO SPINE
- Member, Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
- GMC Registration: working towards it
Languages
Nupe
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Elementary
Hausa
Fluent
Certification
- EXPANDED LIFE SAVING SKILL (ELSS). AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL KANO APRIL 2008
- BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS COURSE. WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS AND ABUTH SEPTEMBER 2010
- ANNUAL RESEARCH DAY. DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY ABU ZARIA FEBRUARY 2011
- SAFE SURGERY CHECKLIST. ABUTH ZARIA JULY 2011
- POSTGRADUATE REVIEW COURSE. NPMCN LAGOS MARCH 2012
- INTEGRATED REVISION COURSE IN SURGERY. WACS/ABUTH ZARIA SEPTEMBER 2012
- HEALTH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COURSE. NPMCN LAGOS AUGUST 2013
- BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS COURSE (RESOURCE PERSON) WACS/ABUTH ZARIA SEPTEMBER 2013
- THE VITH WFNS CONFERENCE FOR AFRICAN NEUROSURGEONS. RABAT, MOROCCO MARCH 2014
- 2ND ANNUAL COURSE ON ACUTE BRAIN INJURIES AND NEURO CRITICAL CARE. ABUJA OCTOBER 2014
- 1ST RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE WACS/AAS ABUJA JUNE 2015
- NEUROSURGERY UPDATE COURSE. MEMFYS/NANS ENUGU AUGUST 2016
- NANS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND AGM. JOS NOVEMBER 2016
- SURGERY REVIEW COURSE& WORKSHOP. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. ABUJA JULY 2017
- NANS UPDATE COURSE. ABUJA JULY 2017
- WORKSHOP ON TRANS-SPHENOIDAL PITUITARY SURGERY. LAGOS NOVEMBER 2017
- 8TH ANNUAL NANS CONFERENCE AND AGM. LAGOS DECEMBER 2017
- 26TH MANUSCRIPT WRITING WORKSHOP. WACS ABUJA JUNE 2018
- 14TH HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS COURSE. WACS IBADAN JULY 2018
- NEUROVASCULAR SEMINAR AND LIVE SURGERY WORKSHOP. WFNS/ACNS/CAANS JULY 2018
- 3RD CAANS CONGRESS. ABUJA, NIGERIA JULY 2018
- PITUITARY AND SIMULATION CAMP AT THE 3RD CAANS CONGRESS ABUJA JULY 2018
- WFNS FOUNDATION & ACNS NEUROVASCULAR SEMINAR & LIVE SURGERY WORKSHOP AT THE 3 RD CAANS CONGRESS ABUJA JULY 2018
- BASIC COURSE, CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR WEST AFRICAN BIOETHICS TRAINING PROGRAM. CITI AUGUST 2018
- 11TH ANNUAL NANS CONFERENCE AND AGM. ABUJA NOVEMBER 2021
- 4 TH CAANS CONGRESS. NAIROBI, KENYA NOVEMBER 2022
- RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN SKULL BASE AND CEREBROVASCULAR SURGERY. UWSMPH MADISON, WISCONSIN, USA 2024
- BASKAYA MICROSURGICAL BYPASS TRAINING CURRICULUM. UWSMPH, MADISON WISCONSIN USA 2024
- SPINE SYMPOSIUM & SURGICAL SKILLS LAB. UWSMPH, MADISON, USA 2024
- 13TH ANNUAL WISCONSIN NERVE LAB. MADISON, USA 2024
Accomplishments
2023 FIENS/Bassett Fellowship Award
Timeline
Honorary Fellow
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and PH
01.2024 - 04.2024
Lecturer
Ahmadu Bello University
09.2023 - 12.2024
Consultant Neurosurgeon
ABU Teaching Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2024
Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery
ABU Teaching Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2021
International Neurosurgery Fellow
Hospital da Restauracao
05.2019 - 10.2019
Neurosurgery Resident
National Hospital
06.2014 - 02.2019
General Surgery Resident
ABU Teaching Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery MBBS - Medicine
Ahmadu Bello University
11.1999 - 04.2006
GCSEs - Sciences
Federal Government College
01.1991 - 06.1996
- EXPANDED LIFE SAVING SKILL (ELSS). AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL KANO APRIL 2008
- BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS COURSE. WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS AND ABUTH SEPTEMBER 2010
- ANNUAL RESEARCH DAY. DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY ABU ZARIA FEBRUARY 2011
- SAFE SURGERY CHECKLIST. ABUTH ZARIA JULY 2011
- POSTGRADUATE REVIEW COURSE. NPMCN LAGOS MARCH 2012
- INTEGRATED REVISION COURSE IN SURGERY. WACS/ABUTH ZARIA SEPTEMBER 2012
- HEALTH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COURSE. NPMCN LAGOS AUGUST 2013
- BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS COURSE (RESOURCE PERSON) WACS/ABUTH ZARIA SEPTEMBER 2013
- THE VITH WFNS CONFERENCE FOR AFRICAN NEUROSURGEONS. RABAT, MOROCCO MARCH 2014
- 2ND ANNUAL COURSE ON ACUTE BRAIN INJURIES AND NEURO CRITICAL CARE. ABUJA OCTOBER 2014
- 1ST RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE WACS/AAS ABUJA JUNE 2015
- NEUROSURGERY UPDATE COURSE. MEMFYS/NANS ENUGU AUGUST 2016
- NANS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND AGM. JOS NOVEMBER 2016
- SURGERY REVIEW COURSE& WORKSHOP. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. ABUJA JULY 2017
- NANS UPDATE COURSE. ABUJA JULY 2017
- WORKSHOP ON TRANS-SPHENOIDAL PITUITARY SURGERY. LAGOS NOVEMBER 2017
- 8TH ANNUAL NANS CONFERENCE AND AGM. LAGOS DECEMBER 2017
- 26TH MANUSCRIPT WRITING WORKSHOP. WACS ABUJA JUNE 2018
- 14TH HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS COURSE. WACS IBADAN JULY 2018
- NEUROVASCULAR SEMINAR AND LIVE SURGERY WORKSHOP. WFNS/ACNS/CAANS JULY 2018
- 3RD CAANS CONGRESS. ABUJA, NIGERIA JULY 2018
- PITUITARY AND SIMULATION CAMP AT THE 3RD CAANS CONGRESS ABUJA JULY 2018
- WFNS FOUNDATION & ACNS NEUROVASCULAR SEMINAR & LIVE SURGERY WORKSHOP AT THE 3 RD CAANS CONGRESS ABUJA JULY 2018
- BASIC COURSE, CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR WEST AFRICAN BIOETHICS TRAINING PROGRAM. CITI AUGUST 2018
- 11TH ANNUAL NANS CONFERENCE AND AGM. ABUJA NOVEMBER 2021
- 4 TH CAANS CONGRESS. NAIROBI, KENYA NOVEMBER 2022
- RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN SKULL BASE AND CEREBROVASCULAR SURGERY. UWSMPH MADISON, WISCONSIN, USA 2024
- BASKAYA MICROSURGICAL BYPASS TRAINING CURRICULUM. UWSMPH, MADISON WISCONSIN USA 2024
- SPINE SYMPOSIUM & SURGICAL SKILLS LAB. UWSMPH, MADISON, USA 2024
- 13TH ANNUAL WISCONSIN NERVE LAB. MADISON, USA 2024
FWACS Neurosurgery - Neurological Surgery
West African College of Surgeons
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