NICHOLAS OFORI

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SUMMARY

Dedicated physician currently pursuing a master's in public health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg

School of Public Health, concentrating in epidemiology and biostatistics. I aim to integrate clinical

expertise with rigorous research to maximize healthcare delivery and contribute to reducing health disparities in marginalized communities.

EDUCATION

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD

Bloomberg School of Public Health

Master of Public Health, MPH Expected Graduation: May 2024

Concentration: Epidemiology and Biostatistical Methods for Public Health Professionals

SHENYANG MEDICAL COLLEGE LIAONING, CHINA

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery MBBS/MD September 2013 to July 2019

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA LEGON, GHANA

School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Sciences, MLS August 2008 to August 2012

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Graduate Research Assistant October 2023 to present

lConducting data collection at the Study of HIV in the Etiology of Lung Diseases (SHIELD), a cohort associated with the ALIVE study (AIDS Linked to Intravenous Experience).

lObtaining informed consent and administering questionnaires to study participants.

lDemonstrate proficiency in research proposal and manuscript writing.

lAdditionally, handle the input and recording of data into electronic databases, specifically utilizing REDcap

Pentecost Health Services Kpassa Oti Region, Ghana. Medical Officer October 2022 to April 2023

lDelivered comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and emergency care services.

lOffered crucial support and information to patients and their relatives as needed to uphold the standard of care.

lAssumed a leadership role as the primary physician, overseeing all clinical case management, disease prevention and public health policy implementation.

lLed clinical meetings, conducted mortality audits, and actively participated in the education of medical students and interns during district clinical rotations.

Pentecost Hospital, Madina Accra, Ghana

Senior House Officer October 2021 to September 2022

lProvided effective leadership as a team leader of Junior Doctors during my final year of rotation in the Department of Surgery and Medicine.

lSupervised enhancements in surgical and medical case management

lConducted reviews of in-patients, and meticulously prepared and presented clinical reports and findings during ward rounds.

lAdditionally, played a key role in preparing and presenting monthly audits and mortality reports.

lActively participated in preparing patients for surgery and contributed to the execution of minor surgical procedures.

Tamale Teaching Hospital Tamale, Ghana

House Officer October 2020 to September, 2021

lEnsuring precise and legible documentation of patient care and management plans

lParticipated in weekly case presentations and clinical meetings.

lAssessed and initiated patient care under supervision.

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Kumasi, Ghana

Medical Laboratory Scientist August 2012 to September 2013

lUndertook processing, analysis, interpretation and reporting of laboratory results.

lUtilized the Laboratory Information Management System for data management in accordance with established standard protocols.

lOverseeing the implementation and maintenance of quality control systems within the laboratory to ensure the delivery of accurate results and optimize operational efficiency.

lDeveloped skills in performing routine and special laboratory techniques including, immunohistochemistry, transfusion medicine.

COURSE RESEARCH/PROJECT EXPERIENCE

lOngoing Capstone Project: Effect of marijuana use on severity of respiratory symptoms among HIV positive and HIV negative individuals, A cross-sectional study of the ALIVE cohort in Baltimore City.

lUndergraduate Research: “Inaccuracies in the Copper Sulphate method on donor deferrals and its effectiveness as a primary donor screening method in the Greater Accra

lResearch Symposium and poster presentation on Health care and Engineering organized by the

lMalone Center for Engineering in Health Care at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. Nov, 2017

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERISM

Volunteer, Global Digital Health Forum 2023, Rockville December 3rd-7th, 2023

lProvided logistical assistance to guest speakers, at the global digital health forum.

lCoordinated panel discussion sessions

lCoordinated student participation in the forum as Vice president of the Digital Health Society, Johns Hopkins University.

Hopkins Engage, Student Volunteer Baltimore MD September 2023 to Date

lAssisted with Henderson Hopkins community food distribution in Baltimore.

lProvided counseling and emotional support to the homeless population.

Pentecost Social Services, PENTSOS, Medical Officer, Ghana August 2022

lLead medical mission as a physician to selected deprived communities in Ghana

lProvided health education and promotion of communicable diseases.

lDelivered health education sessions on communicable diseases in person and on local radio stations to the community members.

Junior Doctors’ Association, Welfare Committee Member, Ghana Oct. 2021- Sept. 2022

lOrganized orientation programs for newly qualified doctors

lCoordinated with relevant authorities to ensure optimal working conditions for junior doctors

lMobilized resources to address the welfare needs of members.

CERTIFICATIONS

lBoard Certified General Practice Physician, Ghana Medical and Dental Council, 2020.

lClinical Trial, Johns Hopkins University, Present

lGCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research, Nov 2023

lHuman Subject Research - Biomedical Research, Citi program, Nov. 2023

lHealth Privacy Issues for Researchers, Citi program, Nov. 2023

lCertificate in project management, December 2023

lCertificate, Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

lCertificate, Clinical Trials

PERSONAL SKILLS

lStrong Proficiency using R programming and STATA.

lIntermediate fluency in the Chinese language.

lExcellent computer skills, Electronic Data Capture (EDC) using REDcap

lProject management, writing, and communication skills.

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