Shailja Verma

Takes on challenging new roles, harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Motivated with 10 years of experience and looking forward to improving and getting more learning.

• Currently pursuing a Fellowship in Leadership and Management with NHSE in Health Equity and undertaking a project on Pre-conceptional Care.
• Currently involved in a National Audit (MAMA - Management of Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy study) done by Obstetricians and Surgeons
• I was the lead for the Cervical Endometriosis audit and systematic review, which was presented in BSGE ASM 2022 and 2023. I am currently preparing a manuscript for submission to a journal.
• Also, I was the lead for the Endometriosis Service Audit and presented locally in 2023.
• Completed MOH audit and presented at RCOG World Congress 2022
• Was invovled in QI project of creating Discharge templates for Emergency Gynecology Service at the trust and incorporating it on intra-net application ICE in 2021
• Audit on Cognizance of Emergency Contraception was done and presented at National Trainee Conference in 2020
• “SGA - GAP/GROW audit” was completed and presented at RCOG World Congress – 2019
• The“Postnatal Guidebook” poster presentation was done at QI showcasing event at Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK in 2018 and later at RCOG World Congress 2019

• Ps, R., Verma, S., Rai, L., Kumar, P., Pai, M. V., & Shetty, J. (2013). "Near miss" obstetric events and maternal deaths in a tertiary care hospital: an audit. Journal of pregnancy, 2013, 393758. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/393758
• “Use of strict criteria for starting GnRH antagonist: can it prevent premature luteinization?” Narayan P, Verma S. Poster presented in ASRM, Boston in October 2013 and abstract published in Fertility & sterility
• Verma, S., Agarwal, K., & Gandhi, G. (2016). Pregnancy at 65, risks and complications. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences, 9(2), 119–120. https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-1208.183507
• Verma, S. and Sachdeva, P. (2017). Adenomatoid tumor of the uterus: an incidental finding. Obstetric Gynecology International Journal. 7(1). 204-206. https://doi.org/10.15406/oogji.2017.07.00235
• Verma, S., Sachdeva, P. and Gandhi, G. (2016). Rare Case of Methemoglobinemia Complicating Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Volume 2016 Article ID 9740403, 3 pages. doi:10.1155/2016/9740403
• Shailja Verma, & Pratap Kumar. (2017). Circulating Progesterone Levels and Ongoing Pregnancy Rates in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation Cycles in Assisted Reproduction Techniques. Global Journal of Medical Research, 17(E1), 9–14. Retrieved from https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/1341

• I completed my PG certification in Medical Education (Simulation) from Dundee University in February 2024.
• Invovled as Year 4 examiner for UHL and simulation-based teaching for Year 4 students at UHL
• Worked as a Faculty and observer for FY1/FY2 and CP3 at Trent Simulation Centre, Nottingham over 2 years now.
• Mentor and co-organizer of Specialty trainee O&G at ST3 level entry route, course, and interview practice for CPD-accredited online BEMRCOG education platform. Now running for over 2 years.
• Physician Associate National Examiner at Liverpool for the last 3 years.
• Involved in informal workplace teaching in ONE-TO-ONE and small group teaching with CBDs, miniCEX, and DOPs for medical students and junior trainees.
• Involved in teaching activities at a trust level like presenting journal club, gynecology forums, PRG and perinatal case presentations, and CTG meetings.
• Creator of PODCAST series – MRCOG BRIEFING, with 3 seasons, and 1.5K downloads, started in 2021. Recently started blog 'OnwardsJourney - MRCOG'
• Faculty at online BEMRCOG educational platform - MRCOG PART 1 course creation contributor, MRCOG part 2 sexual and reproductive health module.
• Examiner for MRCOG PART 3 course at ST. GEORGE'S HOSPITAL NHS foundation trust & London Deanery Course
• UCLH medical students teaching and OCAPE examiner for year 5 medical students

• Conducted Workshop in National Medical Education Conference, at Wessex on Integrating Planetary Health concepts with Medical Education: A Curriculum Development workshop in November 2023
• A presentation given on 'Quality Improvement - Experience across different healthcare structures' was presented in the Quality Meeting at Spaarne Gasthuis Hospital in Haarlem, Netherlands in March 2024
• Gynecology Forum - Postoperative Complications in February 2024
• CTG Meeting and Perinatal Meeting Presentations
• “Abruptio placentae simulating placentomegaly on ultrasonography” poster presentation at 3rd Euro Global Expert Meeting on Medical Case Reports, Spain June 30 – July 2, 2016

1. Awarding body: East Midlands Obs & Gynae Regional Teaching Programme

Winner of the O&G quiz based on topics like RPL, multiple pregnancy, pro-gynecological problems and common MRCOG Part 1

questions. This quiz happened at thedeanery level for our region. Year received 2022

2. Awarding body: Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme, Directorate of Health, Himachal Pradesh, India

Won second prize in aposter competition on' World Tuberculosis Day' at IGMC, College Shimla, India. Year received 2007

I briefly took up the role of rota manager, which introduced me to the challenges of managerial roles. I identified the need to take everyone on board, possess good communication and negotiation skills, and timely disseminate crucial changes as imperative for a good manager.

I have had previous encounters as an organising member for a regional conference during my post-graduation at a college event as a medical student. 

I have expanded my skill set into my training by organising teaching workshops or courses or working as faculty for simulation scenarios.

As mentioned above, my leadership qualities are portrayed in my role as audit leads for a couple of projects now. Also, whenworking on calls, I take a leadership role on the clinical front when posed with an emergency scenario.  

I have further supported my development through the East Midlands Leadership and Management Program, which I have completed. 

I am pursuing a Fellowship in Leadership and Management in Health and Equity with NHSE alongside my clinical training and gaining more experience in this area by working on a few projects. 

• Ms. Neelam Potdar, Consultant Gynecology (Reproductive Medicine), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Foundation Trust, Leicester, U.K. - Educational Supervisor (neelam.potdar@uhl-tr.nhs.uk)
• Ms Farah Siddiqui, Consultant Obstetrics (Fetal Medicine), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Foundation Trust, Leicester, U.K. - TPD and Educational Supervisor for Fellowship (farah.siddiqui@uhl-tr.nhs.uk)
• Ms Badenan Fathulla, Consultant Obstetrics, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK Email – badenan.fathulla@nhs.net
• Ms Sheila Radhakrishnan, Consultant Community Gynecology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. Email - Sheila.radhakrishnan@nhs.net
• Mr. Wai Cheong Yoong. Consultant OBG, North Middlesex Hospital, NHS Trust, London, UK. Email - waiyoong@nhs.net