Kwadwo Atobra Antwi
Kumasi
Summary
Insightful Lecturer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies, and student engagement techniques. Excel in communication, critical thinking, and adaptability, ensuring effective interaction with students and colleagues alike. Demonstrated ability to leverage these soft skills to foster an inclusive learning environment and inspire academic excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer (Part-time)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
2018.10 - Current
- Conducting bedside and lecture room teaching for medical students
- Moderating of problem-based learning sessions for medical students in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
County Hospital
Kumasi
2018.07 - Current
- Primarily responsible for the management of all Obstetrics and Gynaecology cases in the Hospital
- Head of the team of doctors and midwives involved in the management of all antenatal, labour, postnatal, gynaecology and family planning clients
- Run gynaecology and antenatal clinics
- Oversight responsibility of other gynaecology cases in Abenkyiman Hospital, a member of the County Hospitals Group.
Honorary Lecturer
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
2018.11 - 2020.11
Associate Lecturer
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
2013.07 - 2018.06
- Assisting with the teaching and independently teaching GEMP III and GEMP IV clinical students, in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Mentoring junior registrars in the postgraduate specialist training.
Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
University of the Witwatersrand/Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Johannesburg
2013.07 - 2018.06
- Rotation through antenatal clinics, labour ward, antenatal and postnatal wards on a cyclical basis with exposure to tertiary level care of high risk and low risk patient
- Specialized clinic rotations through poor obstetric history, cardiac, multiple pregnancy, endocrine, infectious disease and haematology clinics
- Rotations in ultrasonography, colposcopy and community obstetrics
- Special rotations in ICU, Urogynaecology and gynaecology oncology
- The training period also comprised managing stable and emergency cases in Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and Klerksdorp Hospital.
Medical Officer
Central Regional Hospital
2010.05 - 2013.06
- Carrying out both supervised and independent duties in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology and the emergency department
- Duties included the management of out-patient gynaecology and antenatal patients, the medical and surgical management of complicated and uncomplicated labour and related conditions, and the inpatient and intensive care management of obstetrics and gynaecology patients.
House officer
Central Regional Hospital
2009.04 - 2010.05
- Rotating through different medical specialties of Internal Medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology over a one-year period
- Worked as a junior doctor under supervision of medical officers, residents and specialists.
House Officer
Ministry of Health/37 Military Hospital
2008.04 - 2009.04
- Rotating through different medical specialties over a one-year period, including Trauma, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, Plastic surgery, Neurosurgery, paediatrics and neonatology
- Worked as a junior doctor under supervision of medical officers, residents and specialists.
Education
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
01.2018
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
01.2018
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2007
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2004
Skills
- Discussion Facilitation
- Learning management interfaces
- Online Class Discussion
- Academic Publication
- Faculty meeting participation
- Learning Management Systems
Training
- 05/30/14, Basic Ultrasound Workshop – The Foetal Assessment Centre, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, South Africa.
- 06/27/14, BLS (Basic Life Support) Resuscitation Council of South Africa
- 06/29/14, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Resuscitation Council of South Africa
- 09/20/14, Research Methods Training Workshop
- 09/20/14, Effective MMED Supervision
- 02/24/16, REDCAP (Research Electronic Data Capturing)
- 06/05/18, Data Management and Basic Data Analysis Workshop
- Several Private practice, public health and Human Resource Management Training Workshops from 2019 to date
References
- Professor Evans Kofi Agbeno, Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast Ghana, agbeno@yahoo.com, +233244563742
- Professor Yasmin Adam, Clinical Head and Adjunct Professor, Department, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, yasmin.adam1@wits.ac.za, +278326202638
- Professor Yaw Asante Awuku, Head Of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Health and Allied Sciences. Ho, Ghana, yawuku@yuhas.edu.gh, +233244801815
Secondaryeducation
Mfantsipim School, Senior Secondary School Certificate, 1996, 1998
Researchinvolvement
- 05/19/14 - 05/26/14, Gauteng Province Site Investigator – The South African Surgical Outcomes Study: A 7-day Prospective Observational Cohort Study
- 08/2017, Lead Investigator – Obstetric Haemorrhage Related Severe Maternal Outcomes in HIV-infected Women. MMED Research. (Yet to be published)
Personalgoal
I aspire to attain the zenith of excellence in patient care, teaching and research. I have a keen interest in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, assisted fertility management and high-risk pregnancies.
Telephone
+233206110696
Attributes
I am a hardworking, dedicated, and honest individual. I have a passionate desire towards the excellence in the care of patients, culminating in a zero-tolerance for avoidable maternal deaths. I am a leader and a team builder.
Research
- 10/31/16, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Departmental Research Day, Soweto, South Africa – Obstetric Haemorrhage Related Severe Maternal Outcomes in HIV-infected Women. Oral Presentation
- 11/18/16, Soweto Matlosana Collaborating Centre for HIV/AIDS and TB (SoMCHAT) Emerging Researchers Conference, Soweto, South Africa – Obstetric Haemorrhage Related Severe Maternal Outcomes in HIV-infected Women. Oral Presentation
- 03/07/17 - 03/10/17, 36th Conference on Priorities in Perinatal Care in Southern Africa, Mpekweni Beach Resort, Eastern Cape – Obstetric Haemorrhage Related Severe Maternal Outcomes in HIV-infected Women. Poster Presentation
- 03/20/17 - 03/22/17, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa – Vaginal Leiomyoma: An Incidental Finding in a 45-year-old with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Poster Presentation
- 04/01/17, Harambee Gauteng Academic Seminar, Dr SK Matseke Memorial Hospital, Soweto, South Africa – Obstetric Haemorrhage Related Severe Maternal Outcomes in HIV-infected Women. Oral Presentation
- 02/15/18, Patient Safety Workshop, Gauteng Health Research and Innovation Summit, Ekurhuleni, South Africa – Severe Maternal Outcomes in Southern Gauteng: What can we learn from them? Resource Panel Discussion.
- 07/26/19, Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of Ghana 10th Annual General Meeting – Obstetric Haemorrhage Related Severe Maternal Outcomes in HIV-infected Women. Oral Presentation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/22/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English, Twi (Written and Spoken Fluently)
Timeline
Honorary Lecturer
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of the Witwatersrand
2018.11 - 2020.11
Lecturer (Part-time)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast
2018.10 - Current
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
County Hospital
2018.07 - Current
Associate Lecturer
University of the Witwatersrand
2013.07 - 2018.06
Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
University of the Witwatersrand/Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
2013.07 - 2018.06
Medical Officer
Central Regional Hospital
2010.05 - 2013.06
House officer
Central Regional Hospital
2009.04 - 2010.05
House Officer
Ministry of Health/37 Military Hospital
2008.04 - 2009.04
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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