Issadig A S S Rhoma
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Reliable employee seeking an Orthopaedic Surgeon position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated surgeon professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Orthopaedic Consultant position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. An expert surgeon with over 10 years of experience in orthopaedics, including 3 years as a consultant. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Innovative Orthopedic Surgeon with experience performing arthroplasty & complex trauma surgeries. Enthusiastic about supporting advancements in sports medicine.
Dedicated to attending orthopedic conferences to stay abreast of industry innovations. A methodical and compassionate individual committed to achieving healthy outcomes for all patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
WORK HISTORY
Ondangwa Private Hospital, Namibia - Orthopaedic Consultant Ondangwa, Namibia
04/2022 - Current
• Treated patients with sports injuries and other issues using minimally invasive techniques and arthroscopic skills.
• Evaluated patients in orthopedic surgery clinics, emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms.
• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
• Assisted in management of orthopedic surgery clinics in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Supervised trainees, medical students, residents, and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
• Participated in orthopedic surgical teaching rounds to gain further insights to help sick patients.
• Examined patients and diagnosed orthopedic conditions and provided treatments.
• Supported post-operative patients with prescriptions for medications and care.
• Followed emerging trends in orthopedics to offer patients cutting- edge options.
Erf 4201, Ext 09, Ongwediva,
Oshana, Namibia
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EDUCATION
05/2019
College of Medicine & Surgery
South Africa CMSA
Cape Town, South Africa
Fellowship of The College of
Orthopaedic Surgeons:
Orthopaedic Surgery
05/2007
Aljabal Algharbi University
Gharian, Libya, Libya
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery,
MBCHB(LY): Medicine
CERTIFICATIONS
• HPCNA Certified Orthopaedic
Surgeon License - [April 2020 -
Current]
• Verified physician credential,
The Electronic Portfolio of
International Credentials
(EPIC ) (ECFMG).
SKILLS
•
Team Player & Self-motivated
• Facilitator of learning
• Constant seeker of self-
improvement
• Effective Communication Skills
• Computer literate
• Consulted with other surgeons and physicians on cases with potential requirements for orthopedic care.
• Instructed support staff on set up for surgical theater with correct instruments, equipment, and sterile field.
• Anticipated risk factors for surgery based on patient's condition and medical history.
• Coordinated planning and scheduling for orthopedic surgeries, prioritizing cases based on medical need and surgical complexity.
• Minimized risks to patients by following exceptional surgical standards with every procedure.
• Conducted thorough examinations to collect information on medical conditions and assess surgical risks.
• Leveraged knowledge and experience to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders in adult patients.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape town - Uncredited Trauma Fellow
Cape town, South Africa
08/2019 - 02/2020
• Groote Schuur Hospital Trauma Unit
• Attended daily ward rounds and ward work
• Attended busy clinic daily with more than 100 outpatients.
• Assisted and mentored registrars during surgeries
• Operated on Complex, complicated polytrauma cases, including pre- and post-operative care
• Covered trauma team as Second on call.
Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town - Senior Registrar
(Spine, Foot & Ankle)
Cape town, South Africa
05/2018 - 10/2019
• Groote Schuur Hospital Spines and foot and ankle rotation
• - Attended daily ward rounds and ward work
• - Spine's elective/foot and ankle clinic weekly
• - Attendance of academic programs
• - Assisted and operated on very busy spines and foot and ankle elective cases lists, including pre-and post-operative care
• Spinal unit, acute spinal cord injury and spinal infections first on call Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape town - Senior Registrar
(Lower Limb Rotation)
Cape town, South Africa
02/2019 - 07/2019
• Attend daily ward rounds and ward work
• Arthroplasty/Oncology clinic weekly
• Attendance of academic programs
• Medical Education
• Medical Diagnosis
• Medical Assessments
• Medical Ethics
• Medical Procedure
• Complex Cases
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Clinical Staff Management
• Critical Care Unit (CCU)
• Orthopedic Disorders
• Team building
• Multitasking Abilities
• Assist and operate on Arthroplasty/Arthroscopy/Oncology elective cases, including pre-and post-operative care with at least 10 to 15 major surgeries weekly.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape town - Orthopaedic Senior Registrar (Shoulder) Rotation
Cape town, South Africa
11/2018 - 01/2019
Groote Schuur Hospital Shoulder and Upper limb Unit
• Attended daily ward rounds and ward work
• Upper limb elective/foot and ankle clinic weekly, seeing more than 100 outpatients weekly.
• Attendance of academic programs
• Assisted and operated on upper limb trauma and elective cases, including pre-and post-operative care (>45 cases per month).
• Upper limb unit second on call.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results Red Cross & Maitland Cottage Children Hospitals (UCT) - Senior Orthopaedic Registrar
Cape town, South Africa
11/2017 - 04/2018
• Attended daily ward rounds and ward work -Fracture and general pediatrics orthopedic clinic
• Attendance of academic programs -Assisted and operated on pediatric orthopedic trauma and elective cases, including pre-and post-operative care -First on-call duties. (More than 100 cases per month).
• Offered friendly and efficient service to patients and handled challenging situations easily.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape town - Orthopedic Senior Registrar (Hand Rotation)
Cape town, South Africa
05/2017 - 10/2017
Groote Schuur Hospital Hands Martin Singer Unit
• Attended daily ward rounds and ward work
• Trauma and general Hands clinic daily
• Attendance of academic programs
• Assisted and operated on hands trauma and elective cases including pre-and post-operative care
• Hands unit first on call
Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape town - Orthopaedic Senior Registrar
Cape town, South Africa
02/2015 - 04/2017
• Groote Schuur Hospital trauma orthopedic rotation
• -Attended daily ward rounds with 45 patients and ward work
• Fracture and general orthopedic clinic with more than 80 outpatients daily.
• Assisted and operated on orthopedic trauma and elective cases, including pre-and post-operative care -Orthopedic trauma call
• Evaluated patients in orthopedic surgery clinics, emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms.
• Participated in orthopedic surgical teaching rounds to gain further insights into helping sick patients.
• Treated patients with sports injuries and other issues using minimally invasive techniques and arthroscopic skills.
• Supervised trainees, medical students, residents, and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
• Operated on supervised and unsupervised complex surgical procedures.
• Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
• Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion before processing.
• Updated computer system with latest information to keep records current and accurate.
• Responded to requests for information from various individuals by providing medical record documents.
• Trained junior staff on office procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Collected, organized, and entered patient data into medical systems.
• Generated medical reports on patient admissions, treatment, and discharge for disbursement to various departments. New Somerset Hospital, University of Cape Town - Orthopaedic Registrar
Cape town, South Africa
11/2014 - 01/2015
• Close observation of orthopedic patients in theatre, ward, and clinic daily. Attending outreach clinics once every two weeks.
• Attended daily trauma and elective orthopedic ward rounds
• Fracture clinic - Pediatric orthopedics elective clinic with more than 50 patients daily.
• Assisted and operated on orthopedic trauma and elective cases - Trauma calls and orthopedic calls every 3 days.
• Worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Increased patient satisfaction by resolving issues.
• Worked with patients to understand their needs and provide excellent service.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital, University of Cape town - Orthopaedic Registrar
Cape town, South Africa
06/2014 - 09/2014
• (General orthopedics) - Attended daily ward rounds and ward work
• Busy Fracture clinic with more than 170 patients weekly.
• General orthopedic elective and spinal clinic with more than 110 patients weekly
• Assisted and operated on orthopedic trauma and elective cases
• Orthopedic calls and general surgery call every 3 days.
• Worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Victoria Hospital, University of Cape Town - Orthopaedic Registrar Cape town, South Africa
08/2013 - 05/2014
• Performed minor outpatient surgical procedures.
• Conducted various common surgical procedures such as Open reductions & Internal Fixation for most Fractures to restore health in more than 60 patients weekly.
• Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
• Operated on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, and prevent and treat diseases.
• Performed regular rounds to check on patients following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
• Ordered tests for nurses and other medical personnel to perform.
• Designed treatment plans for patients.
• Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care.
• Made informed decisions on therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment.
Intensive care unit Rotation, Groote Schuur Hospital - Trauma & General Surgery Registrar
Cape town, South Africa
05/2013 - 07/2013
• Attended daily ward rounds and academic teaching in medical and surgical ICU with average of 12 to 18 inpatients daily.
• Made informed decisions on therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment.
• Analyzed patients' medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions, and examination results to determine best procedure.
• Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
• Performed regular rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
• Ordered tests for nurses and other medical personnel to perform.
• Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures.
• Collaborated with other medical professionals to check patient wishes and care.
• Conducted medical research on various diseases and methods of treatment.
• Updated charts and patient information to show findings, treatments, and medications.
Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town - Trauma & General Surgery Registrar
Cape town, South Africa
02/2013 - 04/2013
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications, and verified insurance coverage.
• Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
• Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations, and surgical interventions.
• Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
• Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Educated and mentored more than 40 medical students.
• Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
Gharian Central Hospital - Senior Medical Officer
Gharian, Libya
05/2008 - 10/2012
• Worked as medical orthopedic medical officer, regularly attending theatre, ward rounds, and weekly calls for over 4 years.
• Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
• Educated and mentored more than 70 medical students. Gharian Central Hospital - Medical Officer Intern
Gharian, Libya
05/2007 - 04/2008
• Full 12 months of busy training in Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesia, Pediatric, Surgery, and Obs & Gynecology
• Scheduled surgeries for multiple surgeons and booked operating rooms daily. Applied all the minor Surgical procedures.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills. RESEARCH AND TRAINING
College of medicine South Africa – Orthopaedic and trauma Specialists' qualification
1. Primary examination (Basic Sciences) – Oct 2012 2. Intermediate examination (intensive care, general surgical and orthopaedic principles) – Oct 2014
3. Final examination- May 2019
4. MMed orthopaedics research project – waiting for the review PUBLICATIONS
Early versus delayed application of Thomas splints in patients with isolated femur shaft fractures: The benefits quantified PMID: 26492883
• DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.09.039 Dec 2015
In progress (Not Published yet)
Incidence of Vit D of patients with tibia fractures at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape town 2016/2017
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Supervised team of 45 staff members.
• Contributed to the development of the Orthopaedic department from the beginning with a team of administrative managers.
• Managed to equip an Orthopaedic theatre outfitted with orthopaedic Specialized equipment.
• Attended Advanced External Fixator Course, Somerset west, Cape town, South Africa, August 2018.
• Attended and presented in many orthopaedic Courses and conferences.
• Advanced ICU intensive course, Cape town, South Africa, July 2013
• Advanced Life Support Course, Cape town, South Africa March 2013
• Critical Surgical skills Course, Cape town, South Africa 2012
• AO Trauma course Basic Trauma Course.
• Basic Life Support Course Tripoli, Libya,2008
AFFILIATIONS
• South African Orthopaedic Association: SAOA, South Africa
• SICOT: The World Orthopaedic Organization.
• AO
• Surgical Society of LMC, Tripoli Libya.
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native language
English: C1
Advanced
Afrikaans: A1
Beginner
SOCCER
The thrill of a won game, the sadness of a lost game, and the feelings of adrenaline, joy, and disappointment are what makes soccer special. I have played soccer all my life.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have been happily married for more than 12 years to an Australian Oral Pathologist, and I have 4 beautiful Australian children, 3 girls and one boy. My wife and I went through a long journey to achieve our passions as we completed post-graduate studies in a well-known & prestigious South African training program.
REFERENCES – ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL
Professor Robert N Dunn
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Cape Town
Head of Orthopaedics Department
Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
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Prof Maritz Laubscher
Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon: Trauma and
limb reconstruction
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
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Professor Sithombo Maqungo
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Head of Orthopaedic Trauma Department
Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
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Prof Graham McCollum
Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon: Foot and Ankle
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
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