Muhammad Ashfaq Zafar

Muhammad ashfaq zafar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Registrar Paediatrics | IMC & PMDC registered

  • Education

    • Mayo hospital / king edward medical university lahore

      2016 - 2020
      Md pediatric medicine

      Being a talented undergraduate student at King Edward Medical University, I got an opportunity for postgraduation in the field of Pediatric Medicine at my alma mater. Mayo Hospital is affiliated with King Edward Medical University for clinical training of postgraduate students. Mayo Hospital is one of the biggest and busiest tertiary care hospitals of Pakistan.

    • King edward medical university lahore

      2008 - 2014
      Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery - mbbs

      I was equipped with knowledge of basic medical and clinical sciences at King Edward Medical University, and completed my MBBS in 2014. My alma mater is one of the most prestigious medical institutes of Asian Subcontinent and Pakistan.

  • Experience

    • Mayo hospital lahore

      May 2014 - Apr 2015
      House officer

      • I completed my 1-year house job in Mayo Hospital Lahore, a 2484 bedded teaching hospital. It is one of the biggest and busiest hospitals of Pakistan.• I worked in ophthalmic surgery, general surgery, general medicine and dermatology, for 3-month each. • I got an opportunity to see a large number of patients coming from diverse backgrounds with all kind of conditions, because this hospital serves multiple districts with approximate population of 40 millions.• I worked under the supervision of registrars & consultants, and learned assessment, investigation & management of common conditions, as well as monitoring, follow-up & long-term care of patients with complex chronic diseases.• I also attended departmental teachings, local seminars & grand rounds. Show less

    • Mid-city hospital

      May 2015 - Sept 2015
      Medical officer paediatrics

      • I worked as medical officer in Mid-City Hospital, which is a private hospital in the heart of Lahore with a population of 15 millions.• I worked as 1st on-call doctor in paediatrics and neonates. I covered paediatric emergency, in-patient, neonatal ICU and NNU.• Most of my clinical work was under the direct supervision of consultants, which helped me to develop myself as a future paediatrician, before I started formal training program.

    • Sughra shafi medical complex

      Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
      Medical officer paediatrics

      • I got an opportunity to work in paediatric department of this tertiary care trust hospital located in Narowal, Punjab serving the ailing humanity of peripheral rural and underprivileged areas.• As a medical officer, I covered on-call shifts for paediatrics, neonates and paediatric emergency.

    • Mayo hospital / king edward medical university

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2020
      Postgraduate trainee md pediatric medicine

      • This was 4-year placement as part of paediatric training program. I worked in paediatric department of Mayo Hospital Lahore in general paediatric areas and paediatric specialities. This paediatric unit has 120 beds and sees approximately 250 patients in paediatric emergency everyday.• I worked as a middle-grade paediatrician in paediatric emergency, ran out-patient clinics with consultants, and covered areas of general paediatrics, paediatric nephrology, paediatric haematology & oncology, infectious diseases, PICU, NICU & neonatal nursery. I also did rotations in preventive paediatrics, child psychiatry and dermatology.• As part of my usual clinical duties, I ran paediatric emergency & out-patient services, attended & led paediatric & neonatal resuscitations, participated & led in-patient ward rounds, and ran community services including national vaccination program.• I had experience of working and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient-centred care.• As part of my structured training program, in addition to my clinical duties, I attended various courses, took part in workshops and led RCT in our local unit.• I actively participated in mortality & morbidity (M&M) conferences, clinicopathological conferences, and journal club meetings.• During COVID-19 pandemic, I also worked in telemedicine service for paediatrics, which was started by our university for our patients.• I was actively involved in teaching of house officers & medical students, and arranging their assignments & assessments. Show less

    • Mid-city hospital

      Aug 2020 - Jul 2024
      Registrar paediatrics

      • Paediatric department of Mid-City Hospital consists of OPD, paediatric emergency, well-baby and sick baby nursery, NICU, PICU and ward.• I am responsible for attending the high-risk deliveries and leading the neonatal resuscitation, assessing and managing the paediatric patients, conducting clinical rounds and collaborating with consultants to provide patient-centred care.• In addition to my clinical duties, I am also responsible for teaching the junior doctors & nurses, and managing the rota for junior doctors.• I availed this wonderful opportunity to enhance my clinical, communication, management and leadership skills. Show less

    • Mayo university hospital

      Jul 2024 - now
      Registrar paediatrics
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents

      World health organization (who)
      May 2024
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    • Basic life support (bls)

      American heart association
      Aug 2023
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    • Neonatal resuscitation program

      American academy of pediatrics
      Nov 2018
    • Advanced cardiovascular life support (acls)

      American heart association
      Sept 2023
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    • Oet gold standard

      Oet
      Aug 2023
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