Sonia Rahman
Rotherham,UK
Summary
Medically qualified doctor with previous full-time experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Bangladesh, including work in fertility and subfertility-related practice. My background includes infertility clinic exposure, IVF treatment pathways, ovulation induction, IUI, ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up, management of PCOS-related infertility, and patient liaison. I am now looking to build on this experience through postgraduate study and move into a new career direction in reproductive medicine and clinical embryology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka, Bangladesh (now Evercare Hospital Dhaka)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2014.01 - 2019.03
- Worked full-time in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in busy tertiary hospital setting.
- Gained experience in fertility and subfertility-related care, including IVF treatment pathways, ovulation induction, IUI, ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up, management of PCOS-related infertility, and patient liaison.
- Attended infertility unit outpatient clinics with consultants.
- Attended infertility unit outpatient counselling clinic.
- Managed antenatal, postnatal and postoperative obstetrics and gynaecology patients in ITU, HDU and ward settings.
- Took part in on-call rota covering obstetric and gynaecological emergencies in A&E.
- Attended obstetrics and gynaecology outpatient clinics with consultants.
- Worked as Academic and Research Coordinator for the department from January 2015 to March 2019.
- Worked as Rota Coordinator for junior doctors and middle grades from January 2014 to March 2019.
Resident Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka, Bangladesh (now Evercare Hospital Dhaka)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2009.07 - 2013.12
- Worked full-time in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Assisted in operating theatres in laparoscopic procedures such as hysterectomy and cystectomy.
- Assisted in hysteroscopic procedures, LUCS, TAH, myomectomies and laparotomies.
- Performed minor procedures including D&C, ERPC, cervical cytology, Bartholin cystectomy and polypectomy.
- Developed experience in women’s health, reproductive medicine and infertility-related care within O&G practice.
Resident Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Labaid Specialized Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dhaka
2009.01 - 2009.06
- Worked full-time in Obstetrics and Gynaecology following completion of internship.
- Gained early post-qualification experience in women’s health and reproductive medicine.
Education
MBBS - Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
University of Dhaka / Dhaka National Medical College
Bangladesh 2002.04 - 2007.09
Rotatory Internship - Medicine
Dhaka National Medical College Hospital
Bangladesh 2007.12 - 2008.12
MRCOG Part 1 - Medicine
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
UKSkills
- Women’s health
- Reproductive medicine
- Fertility Management
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Accomplishments
- Best Academic Doctor, Apollo Hospitals Dhaka (2017)
- Best Academic Doctor, Apollo Hospitals Dhaka (2016)
- Best Medical Officer (Senior), Apollo Hospitals Dhaka (2016)
- Best Medical Officer (Resident), Apollo Hospitals Dhaka (2013)
Additional information
British, Rotherham, GB.
MBBS taught in English, Since moving to the UK, took time away from clinical employment mainly because of family and childcare responsibilities, while continuing professional development and reviewing future career options, Now pursuing a career transition into reproductive medicine / clinical embryology through postgraduate study,
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Native
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
Refences
Available on request
Timeline
Senior Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka, Bangladesh (now Evercare Hospital Dhaka)
2014.01 - 2019.03
Resident Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka, Bangladesh (now Evercare Hospital Dhaka)
2009.07 - 2013.12
Resident Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Labaid Specialized Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2009.01 - 2009.06
Rotatory Internship - Medicine
Dhaka National Medical College Hospital
2007.12 - 2008.12
MBBS - Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
University of Dhaka / Dhaka National Medical College
2002.04 - 2007.09
MRCOG Part 1 - Medicine
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists