Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Activities And Advocacy
Professional Interests
Leadership Experience
Awards
Timeline
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Kwame Afriyie Gyamera

Accra

Summary

Dedicated Anesthesiologist with extensive experience in clinical practice, leadership, and volunteer service. Expertise in perioperative patient care, pain management, and airway management with a proven record of contributing to health education and awareness campaigns. Committed to promoting health equity through active involvement in medical missions and public health initiatives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Officer - Anesthesia Department

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - Current
  • Provided expert perioperative care and pain management services in a high-volume tertiary hospital
  • Proficient in regional anesthesia techniques, critical airway management, and post-operative care strategies
  • Led initiatives on patient safety and procedural efficiency within the Anesthesia Department

Intern - Anesthesia Department

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Assisted in major surgical procedures requiring anesthesia administration and monitoring
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments and optimized patient care plans

Medical Intern - Internal Medicine Department

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Managed acute medical cases with a focus on emergency response and chronic disease management

Medical Intern - Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Paediatrics

37 Military Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Delivered comprehensive care in obstetric emergencies, pediatric care, and maternal health support

Education

Membership in Anesthesia -

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2024

Membership in Anesthesia -

West African College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2024

Diploma in Anesthesia -

West African College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2022

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) -

University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
01.2017

General Science Certificate -

Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School
01.2011

Skills

  • Patient Monitoring Systems
  • Anesthesia Equipment Handling
  • Airway Management
  • Critical Care
  • Public Health Education
  • Mentorship
  • Workshop Facilitation

Volunteer Activities And Advocacy

  • Media Ambassador (Radio & TV), Ghana Anaesthetist Society, 01/01/22 - 12/31/23, Public education on anesthesia practice.
  • Facilitator (Basic Airway Maneuvers & Oxygen Therapy), National Malaria Elimination Program, Bono East, 12/01/23
  • Volunteer Anesthetist, Himalayan Cataract Project, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, 05/01/22
  • Health Screening Volunteer Doctor, Eagle Eye Fellowship, Galo Sota & Akundo, 01/01/21 - 12/31/23
  • STI Screening Volunteer, University of Ghana, 'Let's Have a Quickie' Campaign, 01/01/19

Professional Interests

  • Medical Education & Training
  • Patient Safety Advocacy
  • Public Health & Awareness Campaigns

Leadership Experience

  • Head, Graphics & Social Media Team, World Anaesthesia Day Celebration Committee, Ghana, 01/01/22 - 12/31/23
  • Head, Profiling Team, World Anaesthesia Day Celebration Committee, Ghana, 01/01/22 - 12/31/22
  • Assistant Laboratory Prefect, Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, 01/01/09 - 12/31/11
  • Senior House Counsellor (Scripture Union), Engmann House, Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, 01/01/09 - 12/31/11

Awards

  • Nominee, Best Worker of the Year, Anesthesia Department, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, 01/01/23
  • Class Personality of the Year, University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry, 01/01/17
  • Outstanding Behaviour Award, Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, 01/01/11

Timeline

Medical Officer - Anesthesia Department

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - Current

Intern - Anesthesia Department

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020

Medical Intern - Internal Medicine Department

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019

Medical Intern - Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Paediatrics

37 Military Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019

Membership in Anesthesia -

West African College of Physicians and Surgeons

Diploma in Anesthesia -

West African College of Physicians and Surgeons

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) -

University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry

General Science Certificate -

Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School

Membership in Anesthesia -

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons
Kwame Afriyie Gyamera