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Overview
Work History
Education
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Rotations Completed
Rotations Completed at Shadan Institute
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Farhana Farhath

Burnie,TAS

Summary

Talented, highly knowledgeable and Patient-driven Medical medical professional currently working as a Resident Medical officer at North west regional hospital in Burnie, TAS. Expert in patient care and business administration with success designing effective patient care. Focused on continuous quality improvement and leadership development. I will be eligible for General registration with APHRA in the month of May 2025 and now I'm looking for opportunities to advance as a General practitioner in training and to push myself to new heights and broaden horizons of knowledge.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Medical Officer

North West Regional Hospital (TAS Health)
09.2022 - Current
  • Admission of patients
  • Care of patients in the wards including a daily ward round
  • Attending Specialist and Registrar ward rounds and recording all decisions made in the medical history
  • Timely responses to calls by members of the patient's care team
  • Ensuring that consultations occur when requested
  • Interacting with families or carer of hospital patients
  • Accurate and timely recording of drugs and treatment
  • Checking and signing of result sheets for investigations
  • Undertaking procedures as required
  • Accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous recording in the medical record including progress notes each day
  • Discharge planning
  • Providing Discharge Summary compliant with THS policy (or the appropriate standards) to ensure safe clinical handover to community–based care providers
  • Providing after-hours cover as directed and short-term relief in other areas as required by the employer
  • Involvement in Quality Assurance activities
  • Involvement in Hospital educational activities or evidence of further self-directed learning as per registration requirements
  • Actively participating in and contributing to the organization's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon.

Clinical Bridging Course

Alan Roberts International Medical Graduates Support and Advisory Services
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • The course included major subjects (Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Psychiatry), basic sciences (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology and Pathology), Clinical Management, Public health, Population Health, Community and General Practice, Epidemiology, Ethics and Law
  • All questions were Oriented to the Australian Health System
  • The clinical scenarios were performed as a way of role-plays enacted by medical professionals
  • The course included following workshops:
  • Women's health
  • Physical examination
  • Suturing, Diagnosis and management of Benign and Malignant Skin lesions
  • ECG interpretation

Medical Observer

Aspendale clinic family medical practice
11.2019 - 11.2019
  • 1) Examination of ankle joint
  • 2) Management of ankle sprain
  • 3) Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia
  • 4) Counselling for depression
  • 5) Treatment for dyspepsia in Ehlers Danlos syndrome

Junior Medical Officer

Mahavir Hospital & research centre
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Full time: 8hrs/day
  • Medical services to the patients of all age groups in the community
  • Undertaking history
  • Arrange appropriate investigations of presenting patients
  • Undertake physical examinations as required
  • Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to maximise patient's health outcomes
  • Determine patient's diagnoses and differential diagnoses
  • Implementing treatment plans for patient's presenting health condition
  • Prescribing medications as required
  • Provide counselling for both patients/family members/carers
  • Follow up with patients for further treatment / advice relative to their diagnoses
  • Assessing and evaluating patients with acute clinical problems in ED, For example, MI, Falls, Stroke, Mental Health, Snake and Spider bite, Peri anal abscess, concussion and many more
  • Management of chronic medical conditions and follow up of patients
  • Performing minor surgical procedures including wound care, and biopsy under supervision
  • Referral of the patient to specialists for further treatment
  • Recording and maintaining accurate, adequate and relevant patient records
  • Complying with national immunisation program and advocating appropriate screening as per guidelines
  • Commitment to principles and practices of infection control as designated by the hospital guidelines
  • Implement and adhere to Hospital's policies and protocols
  • Participating in professional development by undertaking learning activities through CPDs
  • Accompany the team of medical practitioners during their visits to medical camps and awareness workshops

Junior Medical Officer

Metro cure Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Full time: 8hrs/day
  • Providing medical care for the general ward and special ward patients and medical services to the patients of all age groups in the community
  • Undertaking twice daily ward rounds and attending to the new admissions and taking history
  • Arrange appropriate investigations of presenting patients
  • Handling the diagnosis, treatment, and the referrals for patients
  • Communicating within a multidisciplinary team to ensure best possible outcomes for patient
  • Communication skills through examinations, patient history taking, documentation and professional communication with patients and colleagues
  • Management of postoperative patients
  • Performing clinical procedures like IV cannulation, arterial and venous blood sampling, suturing, wound care, and other life-saving procedures
  • Communicating with patient's relatives, developing rapport with the patient
  • Accompany the team of medical practitioners during their visits to medical camps and awareness workshops

General Practitioner

Asrar Poly Clinic
09.2016 - 01.2017

Part Time :


  • Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
  • Stayed current on medical advancements through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Managed chronic conditions effectively by creating tailored long-term care plans for individual patients.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and empathetic care during consultations.
  • Focused on early detection of potential health issues through routine screenings and assessments, resulting in timely interventions when needed.
  • Coordinated closely with specialists regarding complex cases or necessary referrals, ensuring continuity of care for patients.

Intern

Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences
04.2015 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital & Research Centre (SIMS) is a 750-bedded multispecialty hospital with expertise in General Medicine, General Surgery, Casualty, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology and Radiology units
  • Full time
  • Rotations through Internal Medicine including Psychiatry, General Surgery and its subspecialties, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Casualty and Preventive and community medicine
  • Assessment of patients for admission and documentation of admission
  • Working with seniors to develop diagnoses and treatment plans
  • Medication prescription and administration
  • Continual monitoring of the patient's condition and progress, as well as re-evaluation of treatment as needed
  • Building open relationships with patients that facilitate the exchange of questions and concerns
  • Performing minor surgical procedures including wound care under supervision
  • Commitment to principles and practices of infection control as designated by the Hospital guidelines
  • Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital & Research Centre (SIMS) is a 750-bedded multispecialty hospital with expertise in General Medicine, General Surgery, Casualty, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology and Radiology units

Education

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) - Medicine & Surgery

Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences
04-2015

Skills

  • PAC admission
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Emergency management
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Medical diagnosis
  • Prescribing medications
  • Managing cases
  • Performing clinical procedures
  • Coordinating treatments
  • Assessing patients
  • Writing prescriptions
  • Clinical decision making
  • Working with consultants
  • Examining medical histories
  • Patient care
  • Direct patient care
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Discharge planning
  • Patient health education
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical diagnostics

Rotations Completed

Rotations at Northwest Regional Hospital :

  • General medicine - 5 Rotations
  • Emergency department - 2 Rotations & Upcoming
  • General surgery - 1 Rotation
  • Orthopaedics - 1 Rotation
  • Cardiology - Current
  • Obstetrics and gynaecology - To be started in end of August 2025.

Rotations Completed at Shadan Institute

Rotations during internship at Shadan Institute:

  • General medicine - 2 Months
  • Obstetrics and gynaecology including family welfare planning - 2 Months
  • General surgery - 1 Rotation
  • Orthopaedics - 1 Month
  • Community medicine - 2 Months
  • Paediatrics- 1 Month
  • Psychiatry - 15 Days
  • Ophthalmology - 15 days
  • E.N.T - 15 Days

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Certification

  • Australian Medical Council - MCQ (Step 1)- Completed
  • Australian Medical council - WBA ( Completed)
  • General registration Status : In progress



Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Professional Development


Program : Resuscitation(BLS) training program

Date : 1/05/2016

Facility : Alumni Education Centre

City/State: Hyderabad, Telangana India


Program : Lumbar Puncture & Suturing skills

Date : 22 /11/2022

Facility : Rural clinical school

City/State: Burnie, Tasmania


Program : THS SRLS Mortality Module

Dates : 04/02/2024

Facility : Department of Health & Human services (TAS GOV)

City/State: Burnie, Tasmania


Program : Basic Assessment & Support in intensive care program

Dates : 17/07/2023

Facility : Rural clinical school

City/State: Burnie, Tasmania


Program : Aggression Management Online Education

Dates : 11/02/2024

Facility : Department of Health & Human services (TAS GOV)

City/State: Burnie, Tasmania


Program : Resuscitation(ALS) training program

Date : 31/03/2022

Facility : CITI MEDICAL SERVICES PTY LTD

City/State: Box hill, Victoria



Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading medical journals and staying updated on current research
  • Exploring topics in psychology and human behaviour
  • Practicing yoga, walking, and swimming for physical and mental wellness
  • Cooking and experimenting with healthy recipes
  • Volunteering at local health camps and awareness programs
  • Spending quality time with family and organizing cultural/religious gatherings
  • Traveling to explore different cultures and healthcare systems
  • Participating in community service and outreach activities

Verification Statement:

I verify that the information contained within this Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as of 10th April 2025.

Name : Dr Farhana Farhath

Timeline

Resident Medical Officer

North West Regional Hospital (TAS Health)
09.2022 - Current

Medical Observer

Aspendale clinic family medical practice
11.2019 - 11.2019

Clinical Bridging Course

Alan Roberts International Medical Graduates Support and Advisory Services
10.2019 - 12.2019

Junior Medical Officer

Mahavir Hospital & research centre
07.2018 - 10.2018

General Practitioner

Asrar Poly Clinic
09.2016 - 01.2017

Junior Medical Officer

Metro cure Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2018

Intern

Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences
04.2015 - 03.2016

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) - Medicine & Surgery

Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences
Farhana Farhath