Chijindu Chijioke

Experience

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  University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin.

  Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

  Medical House Officer
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  Cantonment Medical Reception Station (MRS), Nkwagu Military Cantonment, Abakaliki, Nigeria.

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

  Medical Officer
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  Kingsword Hospital

  Dec 2020 - May 2021

  Medical Officer

  - Served as the primary point of contact for patients, delivering medical and surgical care in the general outpatient department. - Managed patient referrals to specialists as needed. - Trained community health extension workers.

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  Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH)

  Jun 2021 - Apr 2024

  Junior Surgical Resident

  - Gathered patient information, assisted in surgeries, monitored recovery, and managed basic ward tasks, all under close supervision. - Assisted in emergency situations and learned basic procedures. - First point of contact for patient issues and escalated as needed. - Attended lectures, practiced skills, and built foundational surgical knowledge through intensive study. - Maintained patient records and handled necessary paperwork.

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  Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH)

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Surgical Resident

  - Performing complex pediatric procedures with increasing autonomy. - Leading pre- and post-operative care, handling complex cases. - Directing emergency and trauma situations. - Supervising and teaching junior residents and medical students. - Demonstrating expertise and preparing for fellowship certification. - Managing complex cases, quality improvement, and program leadership.