Benjamin Akinkang
Accra
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven specialist pathologist with a proven track record at Ghana Health Services, enhancing patient care through expert diagnosis and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in academic writing and interpersonal communication, mentoring medical professionals and advancing clinical skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Lecturer
CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Scie
- Evaluate student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Select and design lesson plans and curricula to meet academic objectives.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
Senior Resident
GCPS/ GHS
09.2023 - Current
- Gross description of surgical specimen and taking representative portions for processing
- Viewing of histological slides for diagnosis
- Assisting junior residents in growing, viewing slides, formulating differential diagnoses, and choosing appropriate special or immunohistochemical stains for definitive diagnosis
- Continuously update clinical knowledge through continuing medical education courses and attending conferences or seminars related to the field of expertise.
- Integrates findings from the history and physical examinations, gross findings, and histological findings into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
- Mentors junior residents and provided constructive feedback on performance, helping them enhance their clinical skills.
- Anticipates patients' needs, conducted discharge planning, and created individualized disease management and prevention plans.
Part Time Lecturer
University for Development Studies
06.2022 - Current
- Teach topics around general and systemic pathology
- Carry out practical demonstrations for general and systemic pathology
- Teach some topics in haematology
- Set questions for students' evaluation
Specialist Pathologist
Ghana Health Services
09.2021 - Current
- Perform academic autopsies for all hospitals in the Upper West region.
- Perform medico-legal autopsies for the judicial system.
- Perform grossing of histological samples and histopathological diagnosis of histological samples
- Perform peripheral blood film comments and
- Guiding clinicians in interpreting laboratory results and the best course of treatment.
- Participating in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss complex cases
- Instructing medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
- Staying updated with the latest developments in pathology.
Junior Resident
GCPS/GHS
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Grossing of surgical samples
- Histopathological diagnosis under strict supervision
- performed academic autopsies under strict supervision
- Performed medico-legal autopsies under strict supervision
- Presentations on specific topics as assigned by immediate supervisors
Medical Officer
Ghana Health Service, GHS
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Attended to patients at the outpatient department
- Daily ward rounds to asses patients for improvement
- Monitored patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- performed basic surgical procedures such as excision, herniorrhaphy, hydrocelctcomy, caesarian section, laparotomies, etc
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations, and surgical interventions.
House Officer
Ministry of Health
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Conducting initial patient assessments, taking medical histories, and performing physical examinations geared at formulating differential diagnosis
- Formulating differential diagnoses, ordering appropriate investigations, and initiating treatment plans under supervision.
- Performing basic medical procedures such as suturing, inserting IV lines, catheterization, and wound care.
- Participating in daily ward rounds with senior doctors, discussing patient cases, and updating treatment plans.
- Monitoring patients’ progress, adjusting treatments as necessary, and ensuring continuity of care.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
- Completing necessary documentation for laboratory tests, imaging studies, and referrals.
- Being available for on-call shifts, which may include night duties and weekends.
- Providing immediate care in emergency situations, stabilizing patients, and arranging for further treatment.
- Collaborating with nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Participating in case discussions and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Communicating effectively with patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment options, and prognoses.
- Ensuring patients provide informed consent before procedures and treatments.
- Managing patient admissions, discharges, and referrals.
- Coordinating with other departments for tests, consultations, and specialist referrals.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
University of Washington
Washington, USACertificate - Leadership And Management in Health
University of Washington
Washington, USAProfessional - Fellowship in Pathology
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Accra, Ghana12.2025
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Catholic Univeristy of Ghana
Fiapre, Ghana2024
Professional - Membership in Anatomic Pathology
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Accra, Ghana09.2021
Certificate - Management And Public Administration
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administ
Accra, Ghana02.2018
Certificate - Expanding Horizon in Problem- Based Learning
University of Maastricht
Maastricht, Neatherland06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Medicine And Surgery
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana03.2013
SSCE - General Science
Tamale Senior High
Tamale08.2005
Skills
- Academic Writing
- Research and analysis
- PowerPoint
- Presentations
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
Accomplishments
Mandela Washington Fellow 2021
Winner of MTN Heroes of Change season 5, Health category (2019).
Founder and executive director of the Team of Hope Foundation
Additional Information
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Symposium, South Africa, 2023
Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Enrichment Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA 2022
Elective Rotation, Diakoniekrakenhuse, Rotenburg, Wumme, Germany (June-July 2012
VOLUNTEERISM
Founder and executive director of the Team of Hope Foundation, a not-for-profit community-based health organization that provides holistic health care to rural folks in Ghana.
Health education and promotion through community radio talk shows
Leads three free surgical missions in a year through the Hope Foundation
Serving as the secretary to Fumbisi Development Committee set up by the chief of Fumbisi to see to the developmental needs of the town
GRANTS WON
Mandela Washington fellowship Mandela day grant 2023
Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange 2023
Timeline
Senior Resident
GCPS/ GHS
09.2023 - Current
Part Time Lecturer
University for Development Studies
06.2022 - Current
Specialist Pathologist
Ghana Health Services
09.2021 - Current
Junior Resident
GCPS/GHS
09.2018 - 09.2021
Medical Officer
Ghana Health Service, GHS
09.2015 - 09.2018
House Officer
Ministry of Health
03.2013 - 04.2015
Part Time Lecturer
CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Scie
Certificate - Project Management
University of Washington
Certificate - Leadership And Management in Health
University of Washington
Professional - Fellowship in Pathology
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Catholic Univeristy of Ghana
Professional - Membership in Anatomic Pathology
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Certificate - Management And Public Administration
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administ
Certificate - Expanding Horizon in Problem- Based Learning
University of Maastricht
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University For Development Studies
Bachelor of Science - Medicine And Surgery
University For Development Studies
SSCE - General Science
Tamale Senior High
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