Thomas Chacko
Brisbane,QLD
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Basic Physician Trainee Registrar
Ipswich General Hospital
Ipswich, QLD
02.2023 - Current
- I started my basic physician training at Ipswich Hospital after being selected through the QLD South Side BPT training network in 2022. Now I am finishing my 3 years of basic physician training in January 2026, and I will start my advanced training in medicine in February 2026.
Principal House Officer
Ipswich General Hospital
Ipswich, QLD
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Later in 2022, I got the non-trainee PHO position in the Department of Medicine and started taking admitting roles during the day, evening, and night shifts during this time. Also participated in research and audit activities.
Senior House Officer
Ipswich General Hospital
Ipswich, QLD
02.2021 - 01.2022
- I got promoted to senior house officer in the year 2021 at Ipswich General Hospital. I continued my work with different medical teams, including the stroke team, the geriatric team, and the Hospital in the Home team.
Junior House Officer
Ipswich General Hospital
Ipswich, Australia
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Queensland Health.
- I started working at the Ipswich Hospital in 2019 as a Junior House Officer (JHO), then stepped up as a Senior House Officer (SHO).
- I applied for a non-trainee Registrar position (PHO - Principal House Officer) in the Medicine department in 2022.
- The director of the clinical medicine division was happy to offer me the position, and I worked in 2022 as a non-trainee registrar.
- In mid-2022, I applied for the physician training program, was selected, registered with the Royal Australian College of Physicians, and started working as an Internal Medicine trainee registrar in January 2023.
- Now I have completed two years of training. As a Registrar in training, my work includes admitting shifts, ward rounds, teaching sessions, etc.
- Queensland Health.
- Most Meaningful - To become a physician is my dream, and I started as a junior house officer (JHO) in Australia and finally got a position as a medicine trainee registrar with the Royal Australian College of Physicians.
Junior house officer - Resident medical officer
Rockhampton Base Hospital
Rockhampton, Australia
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Queensland Health
- I moved to Australia from the US in 2017, after clearing my Australian Medical Council MCQ and clinical exams I got general registration with the Medical Board of Australia(AHPRA)(General Registration number MED0002179993).
- I started to work in the Rockhampton hospital as a junior house officer, during this time I worked in different departments including ED, General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, and pediatrics.
- My work includes seeing patients in the ED discussing the cases with my supervisors developing differential diagnoses ordering tests and implementing plans.
- In the ward, my work includes daily reviewing the patients during the ward rounds along with the medical team and alone and updating the plans for their speedy recovery.
- Queensland Health
Medical Assistant
Hunterdon Development Center
Clinton, USA
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: A general hospital in the Union township in NJ.
- In this facility I worked as medical assistant and my work included taking care of patients in the acute and sub acute set ups.
- I helped them in their personal hygiene measures and helping them to participated in the allied health work ups.
- I also assisted medical officers in their work by taking basic vitals and recording them electronically.
- A general hospital in the Union township in NJ.
Observer
Rock Wellness Center
Bethlehem, USA
09.2015 - 11.2015
- At Rock wellness center at PA I did observership under the supervision of A.John Titus MD a family medicine doctor practicing in Bethlehem, PA.
- In his office I learned the outpatient patient management in the US health care system and got a chance to take history from the patient and examine them.
- Later I discussed each case with Titus MD and confirmed the management plans with him.
- This period of observership gave me the great opportunity to learn how to develop a good patient doctor relationship in the outpatient setup.
Medical Assistant
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
Trenton, USA
01.2013 - 08.2015
- I worked in the Trenton Psychiatric hospital from 2013 to 2015 when I moved down from GA to NJ in 2013.
- Earlier I went to GA after the closure of the Hagedorn psychiatric hospital by the NJ state government in 2012.
- Later I got a job as a medical assistant at Trenton hospital from the NJ state department of human services reemployment list.
- At Trenton hospital I worked under the mental health team includes psychiatrists, NP's, clinical nurses, social workers, PT/OT and psychologists.
- My duties included taking care of the mentally disabled patients in their daily caring includes, personal hygiene measures, recreation and helping them to participate with the allied health team.
Research Associate
VA Atlanta Medical Center
Decatur, USA
09.2012 - 11.2012
- During my volunteer work as a research associate at VA Atlanta medical Center during 2012 for 3 months, I worked under Lawerence Philip MD endocrinology professor at Emory University, Atlanta.
- I did pre diabetic screening in veterans attending the VA Atlanta medical center and did the data entry of these screening results in to the system for the research work up.
- During this period I came to know in detail about the VA health care system and improved my knowledge in diabetes.
- Most Meaningful - My research work at VA Atlanta Medical Center gave me an idea about how the hospital system works in the US and the data gathering and research protocols and also got exposure to the respected veterans of the US Army and their health issues, mental stress including PTSD, and effects of Diabetes.
Observer
Dekalb Internal Medicine Associates
Tucker, USA
05.2012 - 08.2012
- I did observership at Dekalb internal medicine associates during 2012 for nearly 4 months under the supervision of Ali Mohamed MD.
- During this period I exposed to the US health care system and especially the outpatient set up, electronic record keeping, chasing blood test and imaging results and patient examination protocols.
- I took history from the patients and examined them then presented to the internist and discussed the management plans and options with him.
- Later seen the patient with the internist and learned the doctor patient relationships and refined my clinical skills.
- Most Meaningful - Through the work at Dekalb with the internists in the US, I got good exposure to the US health system and got a chance to understand the electronic medical data recordings, chasing the investigations and results. It also gave an idea about confidentiality and HIPPA and its importance.
Medical Assistant
Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital
Glen Gardner, USA
01.2010 - 04.2012
- I worked in the Hagedorn Psychiatric hospital from 2010 to 2012 when I moved to the US from India in 2019.
- At Hagedorn hospital I worked under the mental health team includes psychiatrists, NP's, clinical nurses, social workers, PT/OT and psychologists.
- My duties included taking care of the mentally disabled patients in their daily caring includes, personal hygiene measures, recreation and helping them to participate with the allied health team.
Junior Medical officer
Govt Taluk hospital Pulincunnoo
Pulincunnoo, India
12.2006 - 11.2009
- Company Overview: A rural community hospital in Kerala, India.
- After finishing my internship in my medical school, I started working as a junior medical officer in the rural community hospital in Kerala, India.
- I worked during day and night in a shift rotations in the ward, emergency, outpatient departments and critical care unit.
- My work also included outreach vaccination programs, conducting medical camps and health check ups in the old age homes and developmentally disabled peoples homes.
- A rural community hospital in Kerala, India.
Intern
Academy of Medical Sciences Pariyaram
Kannur, India
08.2005 - 10.2006
- After my graduation from the med school, I did one year internship in the above hospital.
- During that time, I rotated through different clinical departments and learned more about safe clinical practice and its importance in our daily work life.
- I also developed communication skills between the health professionals, patient and family members to update the daily progress and breaking bad news to the patient and next of kin in a professional manner.
- I also participated in the CME's and clinical skills improving programs during my intern year.
- Also had community and public health experiences through conducting vaccination programs and medical camps for those less privileged people in the remote and regional areas.
Timeline
Basic Physician Trainee Registrar
Ipswich General Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Principal House Officer
Ipswich General Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
Senior House Officer
Ipswich General Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
Junior House Officer
Ipswich General Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Junior house officer - Resident medical officer
Rockhampton Base Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
Hunterdon Development Center
01.2016 - 02.2017
Observer
Rock Wellness Center
09.2015 - 11.2015
Medical Assistant
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2015
Research Associate
VA Atlanta Medical Center
09.2012 - 11.2012
Observer
Dekalb Internal Medicine Associates
05.2012 - 08.2012
Medical Assistant
Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital
01.2010 - 04.2012
Junior Medical officer
Govt Taluk hospital Pulincunnoo
12.2006 - 11.2009
Intern
Academy of Medical Sciences Pariyaram
08.2005 - 10.2006
M.D. - Medicine
Academy of Medical Sciences Pariyaram
Summary
Experienced physician skilled in examining patients, history-taking, assessing conditions, and conducting physical examinations. Professionally develops individualized treatments to deal with symptoms and root causes. Works thoroughly, precisely, and with a balanced approach, incorporating patient needs and optimal treatments.
Medical Licensure:
Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia – MED 0002179993.
Travancore Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) Registration Number: 35684
ECFMG Certified, May 8, 2014, Certificate Number: 0-755-197-1.
Citizenship: United States of America.
Skills
- Clinical skills I performed include difficult cannulation under USS guidance, venesection, joint fluid tap, pleural fluid aspiration, needle thoracocentesis, chest drain removal, etc, and I am competent to do them I demonstrate teamwork, time management skills, a flexible professional attitude, and the ability to participate in after-hours rosters; I am hard-working, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills I have a good fund of knowledge and eagerness to learn, as well as skills in Word, Excel, C, and keyboarding I have interviewing, counselling skills, and managing patients with various clinical presentations I have experience working in different hospitals in India, Australia, and the USA
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Academy of Medical Sciences Pariyaram
Kannur, Kerala, India10-2006
Publications
- Publications, Poster Presentation, Dr. Chacko, Thomas, and Dr. Wedisinghe, Lilantha, Department of O&G, Rockhampton Base Hospital, Queensland, Australia Poster presented: PPH Audit - Risk-Based Management of the 3rd Stage of Labour to Prevent PPH, Maternity Unit, Rockhampton Base Hospital, Rockhampton, Australia; 01/01/2019 Audit on CRP in pediatrics & Neonate . Dr.Chacko,Thomas & Dr.Sebastian,Shani. Department of Pediatrics ,Rockhampton Base Hospital,Queensland,AUS. Poster presented: . Rockhampton, Australia; 09/01/2018. Oral Presentation Dr.Chacko, Thomas M. Bronchiectasis. Oral presentation: Respiratory teaching; 03/24/2022. Ipswich, Australia. Dr.Chacko,Thomas M. Rivaroxaban or Aspirin for Extended Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism. Oral presentation: Journal Club-Department of Medicine- Rockhampton Base Hospital; 07/01/2018. Rockhampton, Australia. Dr.Chacko,Thomas M. Exploring the pipeline of novel therapies for IBD: A Review. Oral presentation: Peer review meeting; 04/15/2024. Greenslopes, Australia. Dr.Chacko,Thomas M. Thyroid Gland Dysfunction and COVID-19 Severity: Is There a Correlation?. Oral presentation: Peer review meeting; 08/26/2024. Greenslopes, Australia
Research
- Research/Audits 1. Pre-Diabetic Screening and Surveillance among the U.S. veterans at the VA Medical Centre, Atlanta, GA under Dr. Lawrence Philip, Professor in Endocrinology, Emory University, Atlanta
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