HEZEKIAH GEORGE OWOJUYIGBE
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Telephone number: 973-***-****
*********@*****.***
Education:
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). Jos University Teaching hospital,
Jos. Nigeria.
Ecfmg Certified (USMLE), Educational Commission for foreign medical
graduates, PA, USA.
Federation of State Medical Boards Step 3 (State of Connecticut).
SKILL SUMMARY:
Excellent Communication skills
Excellent Interpersonal relationships
Excellent computer skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Research Associate II (July 2008 - December, 2009).
Kendle International, Inc. Durham, NC.
Responsibilities:
. Conducted pre-study site visit, site initiation visit, close-out
visit, ensured compliance with study protocol, prepared site visit
reports and Informed Consents.
. Conducted multi-center site-monitoring visits to perform source
document verification and review protocol compliance, Regulatory
compliance and drug accountability.
. Tracked and assisted in the review of pre-study documents to ensure
completeness and accuracy.
. Ensured clinical supplies were properly stored, dispensed and
accounted for, managed study drug supplies - shipping, accountability,
drug returns/destruction
. Assisted project manager/ project MD with the evaluation of studies by
reviewing study data and resolving data queries
. Assisted in the development of study related documents like CRFs,
model informed consents, study synopses and protocols
. Provided clinically related progress reports to management team,
. Participated in investigators meeting and other training
. Monitored sites across the country on multiple clinical studies in
Phases II-III
. Assisted with presentation preparations
. Managed clinical documents - site regulatory documents, monitoring
visit reports prior to submission to central files
. Manage clinical budgets; track Investigator and vendor invoices and
payments
. Attended internal team meetings and teleconferences
Clinical Research Associate III/ Clinical Operations (March 2006 - July
2007).
Quintiles Transitional, Inc. Parsippany, NJ
Responsibilities:
. Conducted pre-study site visit, site initiation visit, close-out
visit, ensured compliance with study protocol, prepared site visit
reports and Informed Consents.
. Conducted multi-center site-monitoring visits to perform source
document verification and review protocol compliance, Regulatory
compliance and drug accountability.
. Tracked and assisted in the review of pre-study documents to ensure
completeness and accuracy.
. Ensured clinical supplies were properly stored, dispensed and
accounted for, managed study drug supplies - shipping, accountability,
drug returns/destruction
. Assisted project manager/ project MD with the evaluation of studies by
reviewing study data and resolving data queries
. Assisted in the development of study related documents like CRFs,
model informed consents, study synopses and protocols
. Provided clinically related progress reports to management team,
. Participated in investigator meeting and other training
. Monitored sites across the country on multiple clinical studies in
Phases I-IV
. Assisted with presentation preparations
. Managed clinical documents - site regulatory documents, monitoring
visit reports prior to submission to central files
. Manage clinical budgets; track Investigator and vendor invoices and
payments
. Attended internal team meetings and teleconferences
Preliminary PGY I in Family Medicine (July 2007 - June 2008)
St John Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY.
Responsibilities:
. One year of rotation (Residency training) through Surgery,
Internal/Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency department, OBGyn
department. And Out-patient clinic.
. General patient's management.
. To observe and manage patients alongside with attending physicians.
. To admit patient to the ICU, CCU and floors
. To attend to patients in outpatients' clinics.
. To attend board rounds, ward rounds, radiology rounds, teaching
rounds, grand rounds, clinical conferences and giving clinical
presentations.
Volunteer Physician/ Research Fellow (October 2008 - till date)
St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
Responsibilities:
. To observe the clinical management of patients in AICU.
. Attends Radiology rounds, Board rounds, Grand rounds, Teaching rounds,
conferences, presentations and AICU week-in review.
. Assists in conducting clinical research studies in the AICU under Dr.
Anthony Martinez, Director, AICU.
. Co-founder the Electronic Image Library/web-page creation, bringing
images from pathology, CT scan, Echo and X-rays findings in medical
conditions together for the purpose of teaching, easy image
recognition, and to compare and contrast normal findings with findings
in diseases. The Library will also serve the purpose of teaching
students, interns and residents on how to recognize and read CT scan,
X-rays and Gross pathology/Histology findings.
Professor, Anatomy & Physiology (January 2004 - November 2005)
Merit Institute of Allied Health, Harrison, NJ.
Responsibilities:
. To teach nursing students Anatomy & Physiology, Mental health, Medical
Terminology and Pharmacology.
Professor, Anatomy& Physiology and Medical Terminology.
Biology & Chemistry dept. Essex County College. NJ
January 2005- March 2006.
Responsibilities:
. To teach Anatomy & physiology, Pharmacology and medical terminology,
and to also demonstrate to the students the practical aspect of
Anatomy in the Laboratory.
Clinical Research Associate III,
National Institute for pharmaceutical research and development, Nigeria.
April 2002- November 2004.
Responsibilities:
. Conducted pre-study visit, site initiation visit, interim monitoring
visit and site closure visit.
. Conducted site evaluation visits and monitored potential and approved
study sites with the ongoing clinical trial of an investigational drug
for the study subjects enrolled in a phase II multi-center trials for
prophylactic antituberculous drug study for patients with positive PPD
test, a phase II multi- center trials for antihelminthic drug on study
subject and a phase II multi-center clinical trial for antimalaria
drug.
. Instructs the investigational site staff in their roles and
responsibilities in conducting clinical studies and evaluates site
performance and compliance in conducting clinical studies. Monitors
regulatory status of studies at sites. Coordinates collection of
information from investigational site. Participates in investigators
meetings. Completes visit reports and responsible for all
communication with the clinical trial sites.
Acting Medical Director/ Investigator
May 2000- March 2002.
St. Joseph Medical Center (Nigeria) in Conjunction with World Health
Organization. (WHO assisted program)
Responsibilities:
. Managed in and out-patients, surgical and medical patients.
. To communicate with healthcare personnel some scientific concepts of
drugs and medical devices, also balancing clinical objectives with
business opportunities. To initiate and maintain relationships with
both internal and external healthcare staff under legal and regulatory
guidelines.
. Conducted clinical studies and surveys on the effectiveness of
antiviral drugs used in HIV/AIDS.
. Routine hospital site monitoring visits for Data collection on viral
loads, symptoms progression, adverse experiences and patient
interviews.
. Supervised and trained a team research coordinators, study nurses and
community health assistants on study conduct procedures and methods of
clinical study documentation.
. Conducted clinical trials and surveys on the extent of P. falciparum
resistance to antimalaria drug, Chloroquine in the holoendemic malaria
regions.
Medical Officer
April 1999- March 2000.
State hospital/Lautech teaching Hospital, Osogbo Osun state, Nigeria.
Responsibilities:
Management of in- and out-patient under supervision in major fields of
Medicine.
PUBLICATIONS:
"Evaluation of the Awareness of Immunization amongst the people of Gangere
Community, Jos Plateau" April 1998. Evaluation of the responses of the
inhabitants of the community to immunize their children against infectious
diseases, like Measles, Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, pertusis and
Poliomyelitis.
"An Evaluation of the Awareness and Utilization of Contraceptive devices
Amongst the Students of Plateau state Polytechnic, Nigeria." April 1998,
180. To test the awareness and the usage of different contraceptive devices
among the students, these include the use of Condoms, pills and IUCDs.
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES.
Radio Discussion on the treatment of Enteric fever, Osun state broadcasting
corporation (OSBC), Osun state, Nigeria (2000).
To educate people on the symptoms, prevention /treatment of Enteric fever.
Enlightment program on the importance of water to the Human System, Health
Group, Gombe state, Nigeria (2001).
Lecture on Hypertension and its Effect on the society. Health Group, Police
Headquarters, Gombe. Gombe state. Nigeria (2001).
To educate Police officers on the effect of Hypertension and its
prevention.
Counseling prisoners and non-prisoners on the adverse effects of addictive
drugs. Detecting the cause of addiction and management of cases (2001).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Nigeria
ECFMG Certification (USMLE).
Passed USMLE Step 3 under the STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
EDUCATION
MB.BS, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. University of Jos, Jos. Plateau
State, Nigeria.
Ecfmg certification (2004).
FSMB, State of Connecticut (USMLE STEP 3)
HONOR AND AWARDS
The best Behaved Male on the National Youth Corp's camp, Nigeria (2000)
State Honor Award for Outstanding Performance. National Youth Service Corp,
Nigeria (2001).
Star Award for Diligence, Teamwork, Integrity and Leadership - Quintiles
Inc. 2006
PERSONAL INTEREST
Acquiring and sharing knowledge
Listening to Music
Watching movies
Travelling and exploring