SHAMSUL AREFIN
Beeston,England
Summary
Proactive and adaptable in different situations, with excellent organization skills, ability to prioritize patient needs, and daily basic care needs coordination. Highly motivated doctor and a good team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for process improvement efforts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rotational Fellow
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, UK
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Currently, working in Medicine and rotating through Medicine Sub-specialties such as EM, Geriatric, and Neurology.
- Delivered medical services to 10-15 patients daily in the inpatient environment.
- Ordered and executed appropriate diagnostic tests to further investigate the patient's condition.
- Maintained and documented patients' electronic medical records.
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including medications.
- Attained efficiency in IV cannula, catheterization, lumbar puncture, and NG tube insertion through continuous learning and training.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, to provide holistic patient management.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
- Proactive and adaptable in different situations, with excellent organization skills, ability to prioritize patient needs, and coordination of daily basic care needs.
- Highly motivated to learn and a good team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for process improvement efforts.
- Kept abreast with the latest medical developments to provide up-to-date treatments.
- Managed emergencies effectively whilst on call duty at night.
- Participated in clinical research to advance the field of medical science.
- Delivered high-quality care to diverse, high-volume patient populations in fast-paced medical environments.
- Educated family members about the patient's condition, facilitating their understanding and cooperation.
- Directed patient flow, allowing for reduced wait times and increased care delivery.
Medical Officer, Internal Medicine
AMZ Hospital Ltd.
Dhaka, BD
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered medical services to 15-25 patients daily in hospital environments.
- Monitored patient's condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Participated in public health campaigns to enhance local well-being awareness.
- Advised on lifestyle modifications and promoted healthier living habits among patients.
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including medications.
- Conducted face-to-face medical assessments and screened paperwork for obtaining individuals' health situations.
- Participated in daily ward rounds and monitored patients' conditions and progress.
- Performed patient's medical history documentation and physical examinations necessary for admission.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests according to patient conditions.
Resident medical officer
Ibn Sina Hospital Ltd.
Sylhet
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Ensured timely record-keeping for seamless hospital administration processes.
- Responded promptly to critical situations, saving numerous lives during emergency shifts.
- Kept abreast with the latest medical developments to provide up-to-date treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive health check-ups for optimal patient well-being.
- Managed emergencies effectively whilst on call duty at night.
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with sensitive matters, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Analysed diagnostic images and test results to diagnose conditions properly.
Resident medical officer
Central hospital Ltd.
Dhanmondi, Dhaka
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient management.
- Showcased excellent communication skills when liaising with other departments.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs and patient progress, working with healthcare teams to facilitate proper interventions.
- Administered medication in line with treatment plans.
- Responded promptly to critical situations, saving numerous lives during emergency shifts.
- Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
Resident medical officer
Pro-Active Medical College & Hospital
Dhaka
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Educated family members about patient condition, facilitating their understanding and cooperation.
- Promoted preventive healthcare amongst patients reducing the incidence of diseases significantly.
- Assisted senior physicians during surgeries, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Ensured timely record-keeping for seamless hospital administration processes.
- Provided empathetic support to patients, easing their recovery process.
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with sensitive matters, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Worked closely with nursing staff ensuring all-round patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, collecting medical history to build patient profile.
- Analysed diagnostic images and test results to properly diagnose conditions.
- Directed patient flow, allowing for reduced wait times and increased care delivery.
- Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities.
Intern doctor
Rangpur Medical College Hospital
Rangpur
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Rotated across different specialities, gaining a holistic understanding of medical practice.
- Streamlined communication between various departments, ensuring seamless information transfer for better patient care.
- Complied with all ethical guidelines whilst dealing with sensitive patient data.
- Assisted senior doctors during rounds providing valuable insights into patient conditions.
- Improved medical knowledge with regular attendance at workshops and seminars.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures for improved patient outcomes.
- Assisted in emergency situations, making critical decisions under pressure.
- Conducted routine check-ups of patients to monitor their health progress.
- Interacted with patients, establishing trust and confidence during treatment.
- Kept up-to-date patient records, enabling accurate tracking of treatments and responses.
- Presented cases at clinical meetings facilitating collective learning and knowledge sharing.
- Communicated effectively with family members explaining treatments and possible outcomes.
- Safely prescribed and administered medications including analgesia, intravenous fluids, and antibiotics.
- Referred patients for X-rays and additional procedures to speed up diagnoses.
Education
General Medical Council (GMC)
United Kingdom 08.2022 -
ECFMG
USA 2023 -
Post-Graduate Certificate - Medical Education
University of Warwick
Coventry, UK 03.2024 - 08.2024
Royal College of Physicians
UK 10.2020 -
Fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons - Internal Medicine
Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2021 - 01.2021
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
American Heart Association
Florida, USA 08.2024 - 08.2024
ALS (Advanced Life Support)
Resuscitation Council UK
05.2022 - 2026
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Rangpur Medical College
01.2012 - 05.2017
Skills
- Humane and respectful
- Compassionate and professional
- Safeguarding
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Solution-Minded
- Crisis handling
- Research and analysis
- Tutorial planning
- Team Leadership
Certification
- ECFMG Certified, 2023
- GMC Certified, 2022
- ACLS ( Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certified, 2024
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certified, 2022
Research & Publications
- Disparities in Place Of Death Among Malnourished Individuals in The United States- published in Cureus. Acted as the corresponding author of the article.
- Rituximab Infusion in Myasthenia —This was an audit project in Nottingham University Hospitals, under the Neurology department. Completed the first audit cycle, including data collection, analysis, and new recommendations, and I presented at local neurology meetings.
- Mineral Density and Frequency of Thyroid Malignancy: A Cross-Sectional
Analysis —Published in the World Journal of Clinical Oncology.
- Role of Artificial Intelligence in The Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease - Published in the Cureus.
- ChatGPT versus Google Gemini: a comparison to evaluate patient
education guide created on common neurological disorders - Published in Discover Artificial Intelligence- Springer.
- Frailty and Outcomes Record in Clinical Environments: Probable Sarcopenia, Geriatric Evaluation and Events- currently part of the data collection team in the geriatric medicine research division, Nottingham University Hospitals.
Teaching and Leadership
- Teaching Fellow at Nottingham University Hospitals- Involved voluntarily in organizing and delivering teaching to rotating medical students in the Department of Neurology and Geriatric Medicine. Arranged Neurology teaching sessions for junior doctors for four months.
- Junior Doctor Leader at Nottingham University Hospitals- was elected junior doctor leader during neurology rotation. Looked after junior doctor's welfare, rotation management, and ward placement.
- Vice President of the Intern Doctor Association at Rangpur Medical College- was part of the intern doctor association committee and acted as vice president. Actively involved in intern doctor's welfare, arranging cultural events and scientific seminars.
Languages
English
Fluent
Bangla
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate
Professional Affiliations
- Member, British Medical Association.
- Member, Bangladesh Medical Association.
- Associate Member, Royal College of Physicians (UK).
Affiliations
- Travel & Hiking
- Playing Soccer, Table Tennis & Badminton
- Playing Video Games.
Accomplishments
- The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Scholarship by The Education Ministry of Bangladesh.
- Honorary Crest for Professional and Diligent Work During Surgical Block Internship.
Timeline
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
American Heart Association
08.2024 - 08.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Medical Education
University of Warwick
03.2024 - 08.2024
Rotational Fellow
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
02.2023 - 04.2025
General Medical Council (GMC)
08.2022 -
ALS (Advanced Life Support)
Resuscitation Council UK
05.2022 - 2026
Fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons - Internal Medicine
Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2021 - 01.2021
Royal College of Physicians
10.2020 -
Medical Officer, Internal Medicine
AMZ Hospital Ltd.
03.2020 - 01.2023
Resident medical officer
Ibn Sina Hospital Ltd.
12.2019 - 02.2020
Resident medical officer
Central hospital Ltd.
07.2019 - 11.2019
Resident medical officer
Pro-Active Medical College & Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2019
Intern doctor
Rangpur Medical College Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Rangpur Medical College
01.2012 - 05.2017
ECFMG
2023 -
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