Ophthalmology Senior Registrar and Program Lead

Cover Letter

I am Currently HOD Ophthalmology Dept. at AL Khobar Health Network (Ophthalmology Service Line-EHC since 2019) and Continuous professional professional development lead since Feb 2024. I also practiced as quality coordinator and Patient safety at Al Khobar Specialist clinics since Aug 2020 to April 2023. I practiced as IRB committee cochair in Khobar Government hospital May 2023 till Dec 2024 then appointed as IRB Chair in Jan 2025,

I had my internship & ophthalmology residency at Cairo University Hospitals & Research Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO) in Egypt from 1996-1999. I practiced as ophthalmology specialist from 2000 till 2007 in Egypt (RIO & Ministry of Agriculture Hospital, NRC, Magrabi outreach programs) as well. I joined Moh in KSA July 2007 where I was CME Supervisor in Khobar Sector (2011-2013) as well as 2017-2018. I am interested and trained in research ethics and applying good clinical practice from MOH.

I 'm experienced in examination, diagnosis & management of various ocular diseases & emergencies (foreign body removal, glaucoma, traumas, surgical emerg.), while referring highly specialized cases to senior consultants for proper management.

I am especially interested in medical retina & investigative ophthalmology i.e., colored fundus photography, fluorescein angiography & optical coherence tomography. I used to perform local anesthesia and surgeries (e.g., cataract, glaucoma, squint& assisted in DCR, vitrectomy, buckling, Snellen, orbital reconstruction) in addition to other minor oculoplastic procedures.

I discussed my PhD thesis in ophthalmology in 2008 in addition to FRCS part 2 in Ophthalmology (Glasgow, UK) in 2011.

I am always seeking excellence and eager for learning to have a distinguished performance in all what I practice while acquiring new skills everyday throughout my practice.

C.V

A. Personal Data:

Name: Heba Mohammad El-Shouni.

Tel. (Mob): KSA +966*********, WhatsApp +966*********, +

Positions and Experiences:

HOD Ophthalmology Dept. 2019 in Khobar health Network TILL NOW

Continuous professional development lead in ophthalmology service line since Feb 2024

Coordinator of Khobar sector (Feb 2019) in National Eye Health (CDC) in Eastern Province and Eye Care Committee (Eastern E1 Cluster).

Coordinator of Quality & patient safety affairs @ KSC from August 2020-April 2023

IRB Committee Chair starting from Jan 2025

Former IRB committee cochair in Khobar Government hospital since May 2023 till Dec 31 2024

E-mail: *******@*******.***, ************@*****.***

Linked: Dr Heba Mohammad El-Shouni

Employment History

(1)House officer at Cairo University, Egypt from March 1996 till Feb 1997

(2)Ophthalmology Resident & Specialist at Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Ministry of Scientific Research & Technology, Egypt (Aug 28, 1997 - Aug 27, 2002)

(3)Ophthalmology specialist at Ministry of Agriculture Hospital, Egypt (from August 28,2002 till end of June 2007)

(4)Ophthalmology Associate consultant (Registrar) at KGH MOH, KSA. From July 2007 till present.

B. Academic Record:

School: Ramses College for Girls (ex; American College for Girls

(KG, primary & preparatory) till 1988.

High School Diploma: General Certificate of Education (G.C.E), 1989.

Bachelor: M.B.B.Ch., Cairo University, Dec.1995 (Very Good with Honor).

House Officer: at Cairo University Hospitals (March 96 - Feb. 97)

Residency: at Research Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO) for 3 years (28/8/1997-27/8/2000).

Postgraduate Studies:

1.M.Sc. Ophthalmology, Cairo University, November 1999.

Titled in:

Recent Applications of Laser in Cataract Surgery.

2.MD thesis Discussion, Cairo University, April 2008.

Titled in:

Role of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in Early Detection of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

3.Succeeded in 1st part (Basic Sciences) of International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Cambridge University, UK, April 2001

4.Succeeded in 2nd part (Optics & Refraction) of International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Cambridge University, UK at March 2002.

5.Succeeded in FRCS (Ophth.) Part 2, from Royal college of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow in UK, March 2011

Member in:

1.Ophthalmological Society of Egypt since 1997.

2.Egyptian Society for Cataract & Corneal Diseases.

3.Egyptian Vitreoretinal Society.

4.International Ocular Inflammation Society, Spain.

5.Saudi ophthalmological Society, KSA

Licenses:

1. Egyptian Medical Syndicate as Specialist since Jan 2000

2. Saudi commission of Health Specialties, ophthalmology registrar since Jan 2008

C. Job Description

Job Title: Ophthalmology Associate Consultant Career Objective:

Seeking new challenges in ophthalmology field both medical and surgical fields as well as being a leader in teaching & guiding junior staff, interns, residents & nurses in my field. Coordinates ophthalmological services with other medical activities.

Job Summary

Provides care in inpatient and outpatient settings through:

Evaluating medical and surgical histories.

Performs necessary diagnostic procedures and clinical tests, interprets results, determines treatment plan, and discusses with patient.

Performs local anesthesia and surgical procedures.

Prescribes and administers various ocular and systemic medications.

Basic life support provider that is well oriented with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Applies evidence-based Medicine in all my clinical practices

D. Training courses:

1.Corneal Topography.

2.Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

3.Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA)

4.Ocular ultrasound and Biometry.

5.Excimer laser. (LASIK)

6.Argon & ND: YAG laser.

7.BLS (basic life support)

8.Conscious sedation

9.Evidence based Medicine (EBM)

10.Leadership & Positive influential skills

11.Infection Control Programs

12.Drug & Medication error Safety Courses

13.Research ethics & Good Clinical practice workshops & training courses

14.Quality and patient Safety related workshops and training courses including Excellence in clinical documentation, Disaster management, Radiation protection, Ambulatory care accreditation orientation program by Cbahi from 2020-2023

E. Practical Experiences:

i.Did more than 450 operations in anterior segment & extraocular procedures including: squint, glaucoma, cataract extraction & removal of query masses in Egypt

ii.I also performed Cosmetic lid operations (as Weis, Snellen, Sling & levator resection) as well as minor surgeries (chalazion, PTD’s, pterygium, & probing) in Egypt.

iii.Participated (assisted) in posterior segment & other oculoplastic.

iv.Experienced in management of ocular emergencies and medical trauma in Egypt & KSA.

E. Skills

1.Fluent in English language; both spoken and written.

2.Good standard of French language; both spoken and written.

3.High standard of computer skills (internet, Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint) & moderate of Excel.

F. Personal Characteristics & Extra auricular Activities:

Have strong communication & organization skills

Highly ambitious, self-motivated, able to be a key team player and leader seeking distinction in my career

Capable of working under stress.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times always respecting professional & social ethics.

Playing Basketball, aerobics, reading, painting and playing music are my hobbies.

References are available upon request.

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