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Certification
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Aidan Smith

Georgetown

Summary

Focused General Surgeon with five years of experience performing variety of minor and major surgical procedures. Detail-oriented individual with thorough knowledge of modern surgical practices. Committed to improving patient quality of life by carrying out evidence-based surgical procedures and appropriate follow-ups.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Surgeon

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
Georgetown
08.2021 - Current
  • Conducts the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of the patients with both minor and major surgical pathologies.
  • Recently joined the Vascular Surgery and Transplant Department where the focus mainly on vascular surgical pathologies.

General Surgery Resident

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
Georgetown
05.2017 - 08.2021

Responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis and management of the patients with both minor and major surgical pathologies under supervision of registrars and consultants. This included informed decisions of therapeutic surgical intervention based on patient history and clinical presentation, up-to-to date scientific evidence and clinical judgement.

General Medical Practitioner

Georgetown Hospital Corporation
Georgetown
01.2015 - 04.2016

Practiced as a fully registered medical practitioner in the General Surgery Department and assisted with the diagnosis and management of general surgical patients.

Medical Intern

Georgetown Public hospital
Georgetown
03.2014 - 02.2015

Rotated in all major departments in GPHC (General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynecology) which entailed the following:

  • Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
  • Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
  • Collected labs and test results on patients.
  • Assisted patient medication administrations.
  • Research project: Classification of Heart Failure at GPHC January 2011 – June 2012

Education

Master in Medicine (MMed) -

University of Guyana
Georgetown
2021

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -

University of Guyana School of Medicine
Georgetown
2013

Biology Degree -

University of Guyana
Georgetown
2008

Queens College
Georgetown
06.2007

North Georgetown Secondary School
Georgetwon
06.2005

Skills

  • Proficient in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing general surgical conditions
  • Performs both minor and major general surgical procedures efficiently
  • Experienced in common minimally invasive surgeries and procedures
  • Sound decision-making capabilities during emergency/ trauma situations
  • Updated with current evidence-based practices
  • Attention to details
  • Good analytical skills
  • Great interpersonal relations with fellow physicians and other healthcare professionals
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload efficiently
  • Great communication skills
  • Ardent patient advocate

Accomplishments

  • Tutored CXC Chemistry 2007 - 2008.
  • Past Executive Member of University of Guyana Medical School Association (UGMSA).
  • Medical Students Class Representative (3rd – 5th year).
  • Assisted in Trauma Team Training for Accident and Emergency doctors – 2010.
  • Assisted in Pediatrics Post Graduate Exams – 2013.
  • A regular participant in Medical outreaches Research Papers:.

Certification

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training Course

Timeline

General Surgeon

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
08.2021 - Current

General Surgery Resident

Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
05.2017 - 08.2021

General Medical Practitioner

Georgetown Hospital Corporation
01.2015 - 04.2016

Medical Intern

Georgetown Public hospital
03.2014 - 02.2015

Master in Medicine (MMed) -

University of Guyana

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -

University of Guyana School of Medicine

Biology Degree -

University of Guyana

Queens College

North Georgetown Secondary School

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training Course

Aidan Smith