UGOCHUKWU UZONDU

My clinics consists of 4 surgery sessions per week and see a good mix of acute, chronic and complex cases. I work as palliative GP to some of our patients. I have a good volume of admin work which includes processing of bloods, letters and medicines management. I debrief the GP registrars, Physician Associates & Advanced Care Practitioners. I am undertaking training to become a GP trainer and also do some extra work in the practice and other primary care establishment . This affords me a wider coverage of cases with greater opportunities for learning.

I work as a Sessional GP for Doncaster OOH and have managed quite a good mix of both urgent and non-urgent cases with good outcomes. I work flexible hours ranging from day shifts, twilight and night coverage. I also do triaging of patients to the appropriate providers for review.

• GP training with HEE under Doncaster and Bassetlaw Scheme with CCT date - August 2024.
• MRCGP August 2024
• GMC 7531017

• This was my final year in training to becoming a General Practitioner. By now, I have gathered so much experience and deployed that in my practice. I successfully managed daily surgeries, handling both acute and chronic cases. In addition to my regular duties, I actively participated in end-of-life and palliative care, which comprised a significant portion of our patient load. Recognizing the importance of patient education, I spearheaded a leadership project that leveraged audiovisual aids in the waiting room to enhance patients' understanding of their health conditions. This initiative also created opportunities for more in-depth conversations and feedback. Furthermore, I demonstrated my ability to work under pressure by serving as the Duty Doctor on multiple occasions, ensuring seamless continuity of care. I also passed my final clinical examination within this period to qualify.

This was the 2nd half of my 2nd year in training and I rotated through the Trauma & Orthopaedics department of Doncaster Royal infirmary for 6 months. I attended clinics to learn common orthopedic presentations in primary care, was on the bleep for new referrals into the department and looked after patients on the wards. I did knee aspirations and joint injections. I was a valuable member of the team especially with my Plastic surgery background.

This was my 2nd year in training and had 6 months rotation in the community. I did my medical education innovative training programme during this rotation. I ran clinics twice weekly and spent the rest of the week at Sheffield University, engaging in teaching and training activities. These included: - Audit marking - Ethics review - Trainings on handling small and large group discussions I was also involved in teaching early-year medical students and served as an examiner. This experience allowed me to develop skills in medical education, leadership, and assessment and I was awarded an honorary lecturer at the University of Sheffield. I also used this period to do my compulsory Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) which is a pre-requisite for CCT and passed with flying colours.

This was my 2nd 6 months rotation through the Accident & Emergency department of Doncaster Royal Infirmary. During this rotation, I effectively managed a high volume of emergency cases, significantly enhancing my triaging skills. This experience proved invaluable in primary care, where accurate and efficient triage is important for timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes. I worked in both Major and Minor aspects of the ED with good feedback from seniors and did a lot of locum shifts afterwards.

This was the commencement of my training to be a General Practitioner (Family Physician). This was in a practice in the community.

It was my first 6 months rotation and I ran daily surgeries ranging from urgent and non-urgent cases. I also used the period to consolidate on my knowledge gaps which showed through my consultations

I had very good feedback from my trainer, staff and patients at the practice. This actually set the tone for my career.

• I took weekly calls and covered referrals from the A&E (both Adults and Paediatrics), Surgical Assessment Unit and emergencies from other hospitals within and outside the trust.
• I reviewed the patients, made clinical decision, instituted management, determined who gets admitted, goes home after minimal intervention and/or booked unto the trauma or emergency list.
• I sutured diverse lacerations and carried out other minor (but skilled) surgical procedures. I got referrals from the ward on days I'm on call on the ward, reviewed patients and made referrals or sought for senior opinion where necessary.
• I did a lot of minor operative procedures - excising lesions (biopsies) and sending for histopathology review.
• I assisted a lot of cosmetic surgeries and had opportunity of doing some under supervision including skin grafts & reconstruction surgeries.
• I did presentations in clinical meetings and I take part in audits within the department..

• I worked in this hospital as a Resident Medical Officer (1 week on/off rotation)
• I was the clinician on ground in the hospital overseeing patient care. I did daily ward rounds and reviews and safely discharged clients home on authorization by the consultant.
• I was heavily involved with both preoperative and postoperative care of patients.
• I was the lead person in patient resuscitation whenever the emergency bleep goes off.

• I worked in this hospital as a Resident Medical Officer (1 week on/off rotation)
• I was the clinician on ground in the hospital overseeing patient care. I did daily ward rounds and reviews and safely discharged clients home on authorization by the consultant.
• I was heavily involved with both preoperative and postoperative care of patients.
• I was the lead person in patient resuscitation whenever the emergency bleep goes off.
• My time in the hospital was duly commended and they never wanted me to leave.

• I worked in this facility in Awka, Anambra State, South-East Nigeria owned by a consultant urologist
• I do three times weekly consultations and on-call after the normal working hours.
• I managed cases like symptomatic kidney stones, acute urinary retention requiring catheters and assisted in several surgical procedures like transurethral resection of the prostate, cystoscopies, herniorrhaphies and others.
• I had good feedback

• I worked in this facility in Ogoja, Cross River State, South-South Nigeria owned by a family physician in a rural setting.
• I ran daily clinics 5 days a week with a very good mix of acute & chronic, urgent & non-urgent cases commonly encountered at the community level. The family physician had additional training in surgery and he trained me to be competent with independently carrying out some surgeries like appendicectomy, herniorrhaphy, Caesarean section and some laparotomy. We recorded a lot of success. Due to my level of competence, the Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer assigned an annex of the hospital for me to run and made me an Assistant Director.

• I worked with this private hospital in Enugu, South - East Nigeria and was their Casualty officer
• I saw mostly obstetrics and gynaecology cases as my consultant was a gynaecologist.
• I ran daily clinics and also assisted surgeries.
• I had good feedback from colleagues and patients

• I worked at the Medical Reception Station, 12 Field Engineers Regimen, Nigerian Army Sappers Barracks, Ilese, Ijebu ode, South-West Nigeria where I had a one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
• This was the beginning of my independent practice and I cared for the military personnel and their family members. I was the medical officer in the barracks overseeing their health issues including emergency presentations.
• I had to triage in the face of multiple casualties so that they are stabilized for further review. I had other members of the emergency team whom I worked closely with and used the Ambulance to convey patients from places of injury. I also trained most of the Soldiers on First Aid measures which should be implemented before transferring patients to the hospital. The Cantonment commander and other Officials were exceptionally happy with my service and gave me an award.

• I did my one year compulsory housemanship (internship) with the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria.