Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
INTERNSHIPS
Other Interests
References
Timeline
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ABENA SERWAAH FREMPONG

Accra

Summary

Dedicated Physician Assistant and Public Health Master's candidate passionate about Clinical Research, leveraging extensive medical knowledge to deliver superior patient care and eager to contribute to the team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Assistant

Zukaida Alternative Clinic
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Conducted comprehensive patient consultations to assess medical needs and determine appropriate treatment plans.
  • Prescribed medications effectively, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Referred patients to specialist care when necessary, coordinating with other healthcare professionals to provide a seamless continuum of care.
  • Performed clinical procedures, including venipuncture and suturing, with a focus on patient safety and procedural accuracy.
  • Maintained detailed patient records, documenting care plans, procedures, and patient progress to support continuity of care and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Physician Assistant House Officer

37 Military Hospital
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • After passing my license exam, and gaining my provisional license, I was posted to 37 Military Hospital by the Medical and Dental Council to work as an intern.
  • I rotated all the various departments: Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Medical Department, Polyclinic, Trauma and Surgical Unit, Public Health Unit and Pediatric Department.
  • I worked as a professional Physician Assistant under the supervision of Medical Officers, Resident and Consultants.
  • I gained more hands on skills, and proper mastery of my already obtained skills in Suturing, Intravenous Cannulation, Catheterization, Debridement of Wounds, Femoral Tap, Application of POP, Manipulation of fractures, Insertion of NG tubes.
  • Knowledge in the treatment and Management of diseases: CVA, Severe Malaria, Fractures, Lacerations, Acute Appendicitis, Hypertension, Diabetes, Anemia in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Abortions.
  • Experience at the Theatre: Assisting in surgical procedures like Caesarian Section, Myomectomy, Appendectomy, Wound Debridement, External Fixation of Radius and Ulna, Suturing.

Education

High School Diploma -

ST ROSES SENIOR HIGH
08-2015

Bachelor of Science - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
ACCRA
07-2019

Master of Science - Public Health

GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ACCRA
07-2026

Skills

  • Comprehensive knowledge on general patient care and common medical conditions
  • Knowledge and skills in history taking and physical examination, diagnosing, prescribing and management of various diseases
  • Interpretation of laboratory results, x-rays, and ultrasound scans
  • Basic skill set in venipuncture, suturing, insertion of urine catheters and nasopharyngeal tubes, Intravenous cannulation, assisting in surgical procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, application of POP and manipulation of fractures
  • Proficient in hospital database software, case summary and presentations
  • Awareness programs
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Health promotion

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

School Outreach Programs | Central University | Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 Participated in annual outreach programs in Central University to neighbouring towns around the schools locality from 2016-2018. Health Screening NGO Volunteer | Core Care | Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 Volunteered with a health screening NGO named Core Care from 2021-2023 in providing health screens for various diseases like hypertension, diabetes, malaria, eye screens etc. Volunteer at Private Clinics | Clinic Pharma and other clinics | Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 Volunteered at private clinics for internships in sharpening my skills after graduation in 2021-2022. Volunteer at Salvation Army Hospital | Salvation Army Hospital | Mar 2021 - Mar 2021 After my national service, I decided to volunteer at a hospital in the eastern part of Ghana, Salvation Army Hospital. Home Visits by Child Welfare Clinic | 37 Military Hospital Public Health Unit | Jan 2024 - Present Volunteer experience of Home visits by the child-welfare clinic at 37 Military Hospital Public Health Unit in 2024 to provide treatment, health education and support to the community.

INTERNSHIPS

  • Internship at 37 Military Hospital | 37 Military Hospital | Aug 2017 - Aug 2017
  • I gained lots of experience as its one of the biggest teaching hospitals in Ghana.
  • I learnt to take detailed history, assist in procedures, consulting room ethics and physical examination of patients as a second year student.
  • Internship at Lapaz Community Hospital | Lapaz Community Hospital | Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
  • I commenced Basic Nursing at a Lapaz Community where I was trained as a ward nurse, taught basic nursing skills, IV Cannulation, laying beds, serving medications, charting vital signs, writing nurse’s notes as a first year student.
  • Internship at Pentecost Hospital | Pentecost Hospital | Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
  • I gained lots of hands on skills during my internship in this hospital as a third year student.
  • Skills in catheterization, insertion of NG tubes, and proper mastery of history taking and physical examination.
  • Internship at University of Ghana Hospital | University of Ghana Hospital | Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
  • As part of my final year in school requirements, I started a preceptorship at University of Ghana Hospital where I rotated the various departments: Emergency Unit, Outpatient Department, Pediatrics, Surgical Unit, Maternity Unit, Public Health Unit, Diagnostic Department (Radiology).
  • I gained more hands on patient care, medical knowledge and learning of diagnostic criteria, treatment, and management of various cases in the various departments.
  • National Service at Pentecost Hospital | Pentecost Hospital | Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
  • After completion of my program, I started my service at the Pentecost Hospital for a year.
  • I rotated the various departments: Emergency Unit, Outpatient Department, Pediatrics, Surgical Unit, Maternity Unit, Public Health Unit, Diagnostic Department, managing various diseases and interpreting laboratory results, x-rays, and ultrasound scans.
  • My role as a service personnel intern was to work as a professional under the supervision of a Medical Officer and Specialist.
  • I gained more knowledge and experience and it helped sharpen my skills.
  • Internship at Clinic Pharma | Clinic Pharma | May 2022 - May 2022
  • I started an internship at a clinic in preparation for my license exam.
  • I gained more practice, skills and knowledge working independently and still under supervision of the Medical Officer of the clinic.

Other Interests

I am a professional vocalist and live performer/ artiste. i have toured Europe, Middle East and some African countries.

I am an acoustic band that provides live music services 

References

Benjamin, Toboh, +233201877272, 37 MILITARY HOSPITAL

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Zukaida Alternative Clinic
01.2025 - 05.2025

Physician Assistant House Officer

37 Military Hospital
10.2023 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

ST ROSES SENIOR HIGH

Bachelor of Science - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Public Health

GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ABENA SERWAAH FREMPONG