Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Qualifying Examinations
Registration History
Certification
Continued Medical Education Activities
Communication skills
Teaching and organizational Qualities
Extracurricular Activities
References
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Altaf Ahmad Sheikh

Junior Resident Doctor
New Delhi

Summary

Dedicated medical professional with over three years of clinical experience across emergency, ICU, CCU and primary care settings. AMC MCQ passed, valid OET for Medicine, and eligible for limited registration under AHPRA supervision. Currently seeking JMO, RMO, PHO or GP roles in Australia to contribute to high-quality patient care while advancing clinical and procedural expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment. My ambition is to make a significant contribution to patient care while actively pursuing opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development within the Australian healthcare system.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Junior Resident Doctor

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
06.2025 - Current

Rotation 1 — Accident and Emergency

  • Managed 25+ acute cases daily under consultant and registrar supervision in a high-volume ED.
  • Skilled in triage, resuscitation, and core procedures (IV cannulation, catheterization, NG tube, LP, suturing).
  • Delivered BLS/ACLS care and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for timely interventions.

Rotation 2 — Cardiology

  • Provided ward and CCU care for ACS, arrhythmias, and heart failure.
  • Managed post-procedural patients (PTCA, PCI, PTMC, PP) and assisted in cardiac procedures.
  • Monitored vitals, titrated medications, interpreted ECGs and echos, and supported cardiac emergencies.
  • Participated in CCU rounds, EMR documentation, audits, and patient education.

Junior Resident Doctor

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
07.2024 - 05.2025

Rotation 1 — Accident and Emergency

  • Managed >30 acute cases daily under supervision in a high-volume ED.
  • Skilled in triage, resuscitation, and core procedures (IV cannulation, catheterization, NG tube, LP, suturing).
  • Provided BLS/ACLS support for critically ill patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for timely and effective care planning.

Rotation 2 — CTVS ICU

  • Delivered post-op ICU care for cardio-thoracic surgical patients.
  • Conducted daily rounds, medication and fluid administration, and monitoring for complications.
  • Proficient in invasive monitoring: arterial lines, central venous catheters, mechanical ventilation.
  • Used ICU software for EMR and quality improvement, focusing on infection control.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.

Junior Resident Doctor

Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital (BSAH), Rohini
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked in the Emergency Department of a district-level hospital, managing patients presenting with a wide range of acute and critical conditions, including trauma, in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Postgraduate Resident Department of Pathology

Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Pathology & Lab Experience
  • Rotated through histopathology, cytopathology, IR, and fluid analysis labs.
  • Obtained patient history and examined biopsy/resection specimens under supervision.
  • Interpreted lab results (blood chemistry, urine microscopy, body fluids).
  • Assisted IR-guided biopsies and rapid on-site evaluations.
  • Gained diagnostic insights via senior-led reporting sessions.
  • Prepared pathology reports per protocol using EMR systems.
  • Education & Research
  • Delivered seminars and case studies to medical and lab tech students.
  • Participated in CME programs to stay current with evolving practices.
  • Contributed to research study on Sydney system for lymph node FNA cytology.

Medical Officer National Health Mission

NTPHC Korzok, Nayoma, Leh
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Delivered primary care in underserved rural areas across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach settings.
  • Led mobile clinics and health education programs in villages and schools.
  • Conducted regular clinical training for nursing/midwifery staff in safety, emergency response, and infection control.
  • Managed hospital logistics, including inventory, equipment, and scheduling in resource-limited environments.
  • Cultivated strong patient and team relationships through effective communication and culturally sensitive care.

Medical Intern

Government Medical College Srinagar
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Completed rotations in Medicine & allied, Surgery & allied, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Public Health departments.
  • Observed and assisted in managing acute and chronic medical conditions across specialties.
  • Gained hands-on experience in clinical procedures under supervision, including patient assessment and management planning.
  • Developed communication skills through active interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care.
  • Collaborated effectively with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals during ward rounds and team discussions.
  • Actively participated in college sports, particularly cricket, contributing to team leadership and morale.
  • Engaged in student-led extracurricular activities that fostered teamwork, time management, and interpersonal growth.

Education

MBBS -

Government Medical College Srinagar
Jammu And Kashmir, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Clinically competent in history taking, physical examinations, and documentation, with hands-on experience in ordering and interpreting investigations, formulating supervised management plans, using EMR systems and performing a wide range of procedures including IV cannulation, catheterization, lumbar puncture, suturing, basic and advanced life support

Qualifying Examinations

  • AMC MCQ Exam, Australia, November 2024
  • PLAB 1, United Kingdom, May 2024
  • National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate, India, March 2023
  • OET, Dec 2023

Registration History

  • Delhi Medical Council, India, Reg No. 113414 - 22nd May 2024
  • Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council, India, Reg. No.19028, 12th April 2023
  • AHPRA, Australia, Eligible for Limited Registration

Certification

AHA accredited BLS Program, Charles Institute, New Delhi, Certificate No. 255606651039, Date: 2025-01-19

Continued Medical Education Activities

  • Indigenous Mental Health Resources: Global Perspective, World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Zone 15 Coordination Committee and Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India - 6th and 7th September.
  • Excellence in Post Graduate Critical Care Education and Teaching- EXPECT 2025, Department of Critical Care Medicine VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Dates: 2025-08-08 to 2025-08-10
  • COVID 2025 update - what do your patients need to know, now?, ThinkGP, Date: 2025-06-14
  • The Aging of Spine II: Osteoporosis and the Spine- online webinar, Healthbook, Date: 2025-05-25
  • POCUS- 2 day hands on workshop, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital/DailyRounds, Dates: 2025-05-03 to 2025-05-04
  • “Do you know if your hospital is safe”- online webinar, Australian Institute of Health Executives, Date: 2025-02-19
  • Biomedical Waste Management-Practical webinar, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, Date: 2024-07-12
  • 29th AIPNA-ICP International CME in Pathology 2024[as delegate], PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, Dates: 2024-02-09 to 2024-02-11

Communication skills

  • Clinical Handover: Competent in ISBAR based handover with different specialities. Able to follow up plans, escalate concerns, discuss with the team, and prioritise clinical acuity.
  • Cross-cultural communication: Able to communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds with equality and respect.
  • Languages - Fluent in English, Kashmiri, Urdu and Hindi languages.

Teaching and organizational Qualities

  • Bed-side Teaching: Enthusiastic in teaching medical students and staff members on patient care and safety, patient assessment, medical management and emergency response.
  • Outreach programs: Developed and implemented outreach programs to promote health education and screening in underserved communities including community health fairs, mobile health clinics and school health programmes, during my work as medical officer in primary healthcare.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Sports - Actively participated in various sports activities organized by college, annually especially cricket.
  • Charity - Active member of a charity group ‘‘The Vision’’ consisting of about 200 doctors, who donate to the group, for helping poor patients in need of medicines and other expensive investigations and treatment.
  • Event Organizer - Team leader of my friend circle for organizing various trips.

References

Dr Vishesh Sharma | Assistant Professor, Department of CTVS, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India

Email - visheshsharma466@gmail.com |  Phone No.  +919979074179


Dr Aravind Ranjan | Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Email - aravindranjan2014@gmail.com | Phone No.+918547921116

Disclaimer

I would like to declare that the above document is a true and factual indication of my qualifications and work experience, and is correct as on 4th October 2025. 


Dr Altaf Ahmad Sheikh

Timeline

Junior Resident Doctor

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
06.2025 - Current

Junior Resident Doctor

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
07.2024 - 05.2025

Junior Resident Doctor

Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital (BSAH), Rohini
05.2024 - 06.2024

Postgraduate Resident Department of Pathology

Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar
10.2023 - 04.2024

Medical Officer National Health Mission

NTPHC Korzok, Nayoma, Leh
05.2023 - 09.2023

Medical Intern

Government Medical College Srinagar
03.2022 - 03.2023

MBBS -

Government Medical College Srinagar
04.2001 -
Altaf Ahmad SheikhJunior Resident Doctor