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Sumaira Afzal

Birmingham,West Midland

Summary

GMC Registered Doctor with broad clinical and procedural experience across Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Ortho-Geriatrics. Skilled in acute care, ward, OPD, labour ward, and OT management, including independent OBGYN procedures. Experienced in teaching, multidisciplinary teamwork, NHS systems, clinical governance, and safe prescribing.

GMC Registration number : 8031752

Full Registration granted in November, 2024.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
10111
10111
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Medical Officer/Junior Doctor

Bahria International Hospital
Bahria Orchard, Lahore, Pakistan
2018.08 - 2025.12

worked Part-time

  • Managed obstetric and gynaecology emergencies.
  • Attended OPD, took and wrote detailed history and examination findings, performed relevant examinations. Performed bedside obstetric ultrasound.
  • Attended Labour room, managed patients in different stages of labour, did Augmentation and Induction of labour, performed and interpreted CTG.
  • Performed Normal Vaginal Deliveries, Bilateral Tubal Ligation under local anaesthesia, Evacuation and Curettage, stitched Episiotomies and perineal tears, and assisted seniors in Caesarean sections, open and Laparoscopic hysterectomies, Laparotomies, and other gynaecological surgeries.
  • Did pre-operative and post-operative patient assessment and care, took consent, wrote patient progress and operative notes, monitored and managed intake/urine output and/or any post-op complications.
  • Managed newborns during the post-operative stay of mother in hospital.
  • wrote prescriptions, did clinical documentation worked on hospital computer system.
  • Referred and informed consultants and seniors about patient, where needed.
  • participated in departmental audit.

Woman Medical Officer

District Headquarters Hospital
Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan
2014.01 - 2025.12
  • Managed antenatal, postnatal, and gynaecology patients: history taking, examinations, investigations, and daily ward care.
  • Managed labour ward duties: monitored labour, interpreted CTGs, performed normal vaginal deliveries, and managed episiotomies, perineal tears, induction, and augmentation.
  • Performed and assisted in OT procedures; independently conducted Bilateral Tubal Ligation under local anaesthesia.
  • Provided family planning services: counselling, implant/IUCD insertion and removal, DEPO-PROVERA injections, and follow-up management.
  • Delivered bedside teaching to medical students and nursing staff; trained nurses and lady health workers in contraceptive methods.
  • Conducted reproductive health awareness sessions and organised contraceptive outreach camps for adolescents and women in schools, colleges, and rural areas.

Clinical Attachment

Macclesfield District General Hospital
Macclesfield, Cheshire East
2024.11 - 2024.12
  • Participated in ward rounds and assisted in clerking patients with Hip Fracture and other geriatric conditions.
  • Assessed patients and reviewed investigations including blood tests, ECGs and X-rays.
  • Attended MDT meetings for patient management, falls assessment and discharge planning.
  • Observed orthopaedic procedures including Hemiarthroplasty.
  • Gained familiarity with ICE, NEWS charts and basic management of Osteoporosis.

Medical Officer

Mian Muhammad Trust Hospital
Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
2013.04 - 2013.12
  • Worked full-time in OPD, ward, and OT, taking histories, performing bedside examinations, and documenting patient notes and progress.
  • Prepared drug charts, ordered investigations (blood tests, imaging), followed results, and made referrals.
  • Performed IV cannulation, phlebotomy, Foley catheterization, and ABG sampling.
  • Prepared discharge summaries and documented management plans.

House Officer/House Surgeon

Allied hospital and District Headquarters Hospital
Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
2012.04 - 2013.03

General Medicine

  • Attended OPD, ward rounds, and medical emergencies with seniors.
  • Took patient histories, performed bedside examinations, and documented progress notes.
  • Ordered and interpreted baseline labs, monitored results, and made referrals.
  • Performed IV cannulation, blood sampling, NG tube insertion, and administered IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications, Folley catheterization.
  • Learned A–E assessment, CPR,ECG interpretation, and management of acute conditions including DKA, GI bleeding, poisoning, and burn patients.

General Surgery

  • Attended ward rounds, surgical emergencies, and OT cases with consultants.
  • Took histories, performed examinations, documented pre/post-operative notes, and obtained patient consent, including high-risk cases.
  • Ordered investigations, prepared drug charts, and administered medications.
  • Assisted in appendectomies, laparotomies, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, and endoscopic procedures.
  • Managed post-operative patients, wrote discharge summaries and prescriptions, and provided patient counselling.

Ophthalmology

  • Attended OPD and assisted in outpatient procedures including tonometry, fundoscopy, and cataract/pterygium/chalazion surgeries.
  • Performed pre- and post-operative assessments, documented notes, and monitored recovery.
  • Counselled patients on procedures, follow-ups, and eye care instructions.

Gynaecology & Obstetrics

  • Attended labour ward, OT, and gynae OPD under supervision.
  • Took histories, performed abdominal, pelvic, and per speculum examinations, and documented progress notes.
  • Ordered lab tests, booking/ dating ultrasounds, and interpreted results.
  • Assisted in normal vaginal deliveries, episiotomy/perineal repair, induction/augmentation of labour, and assisted in C-sections, hysterectomies, diagnostic laparoscopy, and evacuation & curettage.
  • Prepared pre-op patients, took consent, administered IV medications, and wrote operative notes.
  • Managed post-operative care, discharge summaries, medications, and patient counselling.
  • Participated in departmental Audits, Research projects and meetings.

Education

MRCOG Part 1 -

RCOG

PLAB 2 -

GMC

PLAB 1 -

GMC

OET (Occupational English Test) -

Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Unit Trust (CBLA)

MBBS -

Punjab Medical College ( Faisalabad Medical University)
Faisalabad, Pakistan

Skills

    Clinical Skills

    History taking & bedside exams

    OPD, ward, labour & OT patient care

    Lab, imaging & investigation interpretation

    Pre- & post-operative care, consent & discharge

    IV cannulation, blood sampling, ABG, NG tube, catheterization, injections, wound care, suturing

    Labour ward: NVDS, induction/augmentation, CTG, episiotomy/perineal repair, C-sections

    Independent OBGYN procedures: E&C, BTL, IUCD, implant, DEPO-PROVERA injections

    Acute care & emergencies: A–E assessment, CPR (adult & neonatal), burns, DKA, GI bleeding, poisoning, trauma

    Operative & progress notes documentation

    NHS systems: ICE, NEWS, electronic records

    Soft Skills

    Effective communication

    Collaborative teamwork

    Leadership qualities

    problem-solving

    Adaptive mindset

Trainings

Neonatal Resuscitation Workshop

Bahria International Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

2025.

Basic Resuscitation Course

University Of Health and Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

2018

Timeline

Clinical Attachment

Macclesfield District General Hospital
2024.11 - 2024.12

Medical Officer/Junior Doctor

Bahria International Hospital
2018.08 - 2025.12

Woman Medical Officer

District Headquarters Hospital
2014.01 - 2025.12

Medical Officer

Mian Muhammad Trust Hospital
2013.04 - 2013.12

House Officer/House Surgeon

Allied hospital and District Headquarters Hospital
2012.04 - 2013.03

MRCOG Part 1 -

RCOG

PLAB 2 -

GMC

PLAB 1 -

GMC

OET (Occupational English Test) -

Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Unit Trust (CBLA)

MBBS -

Punjab Medical College ( Faisalabad Medical University)
Sumaira Afzal