Dr. Turia Barbash (ND, MD (Libya))
*A-** Brybeck Cres., Kitchener, ON,N2M2C5
519-***-****, ******@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications
** ***** ** * ************ and Specialist in acute and chronic child diseases
6 years of Pediatrics Nephrology sub-specialty experience
4 years of Fetal/Neonatal sub-specialty and birth deficiencies
Extensive in and out patient care and clinical experience in conducting medical investigations, invasive procedures, ICU, and patient care management
Compiled medical research, data collection, and information management
Hard worker, friendly, and able to build a great rapport with patients and colleagues
Skilled in analytical thinking, planning and prioritizing
Perform well in high pressure environments
Organized, resourceful and reliable
Hold high standards of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
Great communication and presentation skills
Adapt quickly to new tasks and work environments
Work equally well on a team or independently with minimal supervision
Skilled training and supervising new employees
Focus on safety, quality work and meeting deadlines
Comfortable with Word and Excel
Languages: English, Arabic, French
Education
Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Canadian College of Medicine (CCNM), Toronto Apr 2018
Registered Naturopathic Doctor (ND) Jun 2019
College of Naturopathy of Ontario (CONO), Toronto
Licentiate Acupuncturist, North American Board of Naturopathy Feb 2019
First Aid Certificate, St. Johns Ambulance Center, Kitchener, ON, Canada May 2018
Licentiate of Medical Council of Canada Dec 2007
Diploma of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli-Libya 1990
Medical Physician (MBB-CH), Faculty of Medicine, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli-Libya Jan 1987
Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam, Part 1 (MCCQE1) 2005
Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam (MCCE) 2001
Arab World Pediatrics Specialty Fellowship 1997
Libyan Pediatrics Specialty Fellowship 1996
Diploma of Child Health, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya 1990
MBB-CI-I- Faculty of Medicine l, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya 1980 – 1987
Professional Memberships
Member of Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
Member of Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
Member of the Arab Board of Pediatrics, Damascus, Syria
Member of the Libyan Board of Pediatrics, Tripoli, Libya
Member of the Union of Libyan Physicians, Tripoli Branch, Libya
Member of the Libyan General Medical Council, Tripoli, Libya
Employment History
Committee Exam Assistant/Clinical Examiner Aug 2002 - Aug 2004
Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya
•Assessed the pediatric graduating students
•Consulted with other doctors to determine if students pass or fail
Pediatrics Specialist II, Gastroenterology Unit of Tripoli Medical Centre, Libya Jul 2000 – Jun 2001
•Facilitated meetings with parents and staff regarding difficult patients
•Completed rounds and attended out-patient clinic
•Responded to numerous departmental pages
•Advised and consulted with parents and child
Pediatrics Specialist, Neonatology Unit of Tripoli Medical Centre, Libya Jul 1999 – Jun 2000
•Admitted the patients
•Performed deliveries and checked the status of the newborn
•Treated newborns with complications in the Intensive Care Unit
•Routined in diagnosis, treatment, and check ups
•Completed follow ups to check the status of the newborn
Pediatrics Specialist Land II Jul 1997 – June 1999
General Pediatrics Department, Pediatrics Diabetics Clinic, and Endocrine Clinic
Tripoli Medical Centre, Libya
•Consulted with patients referred to the department
•Opened files, completed examinations and collected patient history
•Assigned future appointments depending on patient diagnosis
•Arranged other departmental consultations when required
Pediatrics Specialist Land II Jan 1997 – Jun 1997
Registrar in Neonatology Unit, Pediatrics Diabetics Clinic, and Endocrine Clinic
Tripoli Medical Centre, Libya
•Admitted patients
•Performed deliveries and checked the status of the newborn
•Treated newborns with complications in the Intensive Care Unit
•Routined in diagnosis, treatment, and check ups
•Completed follow-ups to check the status of the newborn
Registrar in Neonatology Sep 1996 – Dec 1996
Neonatology Pediatric Unit, Tripoli Medical Centre, Libya
•Met with patients, completed the files, referred patients to specialists
Registrar in General Pediatrics Feb 1995 - Aug 1996
Cardiology Clinic and Neurology Clinic, Algal Pediatric Hospital, Libya
•Received and examined the patients
•Performed EEG, and Sonography
Registrar in General Pediatrics, Algala Pediatric Hospital, Libya Mar1994 – Jan 1995
•Admitted the patients
•Discussed issues with colleagues and when necessary contacted the specialist
Registrar Neonatology Unit, Al Kadra Hospital, Libya Aug 1993 – Feb 1994
•Attended outpatient clinics and deliveries
•Greeted patients and filled out their files indicating required treatments
•Assigned the required papers for blood work, ultra sounds and x-rays
Registrar Neonatology Unit May 1993 – Jul 1993
Algala Pediatric Hospital/Tripoli Children’s Hospital, Libya
•Managed outpatients, checking their their progress
Registrar in General Pediatrics Feb 1991 – Apr 1993
Algala Pediatric Hospital Tripoli Children’s Hospital, Libya
•Filed paperwork, filled prescriptions
•On call for six units needing coverage
Registrar in Intensive Care Unit Aug 1990 – Jan 1991
Algala Pediatric Hospital/Tripoli Children’s Hospital, Libya
•Managed serious or terminal patients
•Checked for fluids in the heart, lungs, or stomach
•Performed intravenous cut-downs
Senior House Officer Feb 1990 – Jun 1990
Algala Pediatric Hospital Tripoli Children’s Hospital, Libya
•Completed files, received orders from the Pediatric Specialists
Volunteer Experience
Arabic Teaching Assistant, St. Louis Adult Learning, Kitchener, ON, 2018 – present
•Assist with language issues with the students including one-on-one support
Teacher, Umul Gura Islamic Learning Center, Kitchener, ON 2017 – present
•Teach Quran to four classes
Reception/Patient Preperation, Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON Apr 2006 – Jun 2006
•Escorted patients from the waiting room to the ultrasound room
•Assisted with sanitization of the room once the ultrasound was completed
•Interpreted for patients not understanding the procedures
Research Work
Hospital Research Assistant, Libyan National Health Care Improvement Program
•Medical cases data collection and information management, and reporting
Children Deficiency At Birth Research, Tripoli Medical Centre