THOMAS MENSAH
Kumasi
Summary
Versatile and hardworking General Practitioner with 9 years of experience in wide-ranging patient care. Accurately diagnoses and treats patients while educating them on vital lifestyle changes recommended for disease prevention. Highly motivated and goal-oriented professional with the desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Practitioner
Ghana Health Service, Suntreso Government Hospital
06.2019 - Current
- Assess patient needs by taking detailed histories and performing comprehensive physical examinations.
- Interpret test results to diagnose illness or injury, while considering the patient's age, gender, family history, and environment.
- Provide diagnosis and treatment for various illnesses and injuries.
- Refer patients appropriately to specialists when necessary or requested by the patient and family member.
- Educate patients about their conditions, medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Schedule regular checkups with patients to monitor the progress of existing treatments or conditions.
- Participate in continuing education programs to stay up-to-date on new developments in medicine.
- Counsel patients on lifestyle changes and preventive healthcare measures.
Part-time Pathology Lecturer
Christian Service University College, Department of Nursing
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed lesson plans, and lecture materials on general and systemic pathology for second-year nursing students.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, and examinations.
- Assigned grades based on student performance in class assignments and exams.
Junior Doctor( House Officer)
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Participated in a six-month clinical rotation in each of the four major specialties: Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics.
- Performed, under supervision, all clinical duties assigned to me by the Consultant/Specialist or the Resident/Medical Officer (MO) of the teams in each specialty.
Pupil Teacher
Queen of Peace Academy
09.2006 - 10.2009
- Taught Mathematics and Science.
- Developed lesson plans and activities that were tailored to meet the needs of each student.
- Assessed pupils' progress, identified areas for improvement, and developed strategies to address them.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that all students had access to a quality education.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil attendance, grades, assignments, and other relevant data.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery( MB ChB) - Medicine
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
06-2016
West African Secondary School Certificate Examination(WASSCE)WASSCE - General Science
Takoradi Senior High School
06-2008
Skills
Lesson planning
Patient Management
Patient Education
Performing minor surgeries
Professionalism
Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Languages
Ghanaian
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Presidential Honor for Distinguished Service (COVID-19 National Honors and Awards-2023): March 14, 2023
- Takoradi Secondary School Top Student & Award Recipient (2008)Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- Health Education
- Jogging
- Gym workout
- Geopolitics Enthusiast
- Reading
- Writing
Certification
- Medical and Dental Council-Ghana, Certificate of Permanent Registration(General Practitioner) - (2019)
Timeline
Part-time Pathology Lecturer
Christian Service University College, Department of Nursing
09.2019 - 12.2019
General Practitioner
Ghana Health Service, Suntreso Government Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Junior Doctor( House Officer)
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2018
Pupil Teacher
Queen of Peace Academy
09.2006 - 10.2009
West African Secondary School Certificate Examination(WASSCE)WASSCE - General Science
Takoradi Senior High School
- Medical and Dental Council-Ghana, Certificate of Permanent Registration(General Practitioner) - (2019)
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery( MB ChB) - Medicine
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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