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SALMAN PK

MALAPPURAM

Summary

Compassionate Medical Officer with MBBS degree and formal training in Palliative Medicine. Delivered comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with advanced illnesses through expertise in pain management, end-of-life care, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Focused on enhancing quality of life for patients and families in diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

6
6
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

MEDICAL OFFICER

Ministry of Defence (ECHS)
Pathanamthitta
06.2026 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive outpatient medical care and daily consultations to ex-servicemen and their dependents, effectively diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Evaluated patient conditions and authorized clinical referrals to specialized empanelled hospitals for advanced diagnostics and treatments.
  • Administered prompt medical interventions and stabilized patients during clinical emergencies within the polyclinic setting.
  • Prescribed evidence-based medications and formulated treatment plans in strict adherence to Ministry of Defence ECHS healthcare protocols.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient medical records and clinical histories to ensure seamless continuity of care.
  • Collaborated with the Officer-in-Charge, nursing staff, and visiting specialists to optimize polyclinic workflow and enhance overall patient health outcomes.

PALLIATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER

National Health Mission(NHM), Kerala
MALAPPURAM
02.2025 - 03.2026

Professional Profile

  • Dedicated and compassionate Palliative Medical Officer with experience in outpatient, inpatient, and home-based palliative care.
  • Experienced in providing holistic, patient-centred care with emphasis on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
  • Skilled in symptom assessment and management, pain management, and supportive care for patients with life-limiting and chronic illnesses.
  • Effective in working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and coordinating continuity of care.
  • Experienced in providing psychosocial support, counselling, and family-centered care for patients and caregivers.
  • Competent in managing common medical emergencies and palliative care complications.
  • Skilled in ulcer care, pressure sore management, wound care, and dressing procedures.
  • Experienced in tracheostomy care and management, including routine airway and stoma care.
  • Proficiently performed ascitic fluid tapping and pleural fluid aspiration.
  • Committed to delivering compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based palliative care focused on improving patients’ quality of life.

CASUALTY MEDICAL OFFICER

JS MISSION HOSPITAL
PARAPPANANGADI,MALAPPURAM
09.2021 - 01.2025
  • Dynamic clinical professional specializing in acute patient care, medical diagnostics, and emergency intervention. Strong track record of improving patient outcomes through effective cross-departmental communication, meticulous clinical documentation, and decisive medical leadership in fast-paced hospital and trauma center settings.
  • Engaged in regular meetings with upper management to discuss progress on current initiatives.

RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER

RELIEF HOSPITAL & TRAUMA CENTRE
KONDOTTY
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Assisted in assessing emergency patients in hospital and trauma center settings to ensure timely care.
  • Coordinated care with consultants, nurses, and emergency staff to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Supported trauma cases and urgent clinical interventions to enhance patient management.
  • Recorded histories, examinations, and treatment plans in medical records.

Education

MBBS - Medicine

YENEPOYA DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY
MANGALORE, KARNATAKA
10-2019

BASIC CERTIFICATION COURSE IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE. -

INSTITUTE OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
KOZHIKODE
12-2023

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL -

CHALDEAN SYRIAN HSS
THRISSUR, KERALA
03-2012

SSLC -

CRESCENT RESIDENTIAL HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
VELIMUKKU,MALAPPURAM,KERALA
03-2010

Skills

CORE CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Comprehensive Palliative Care Assessment & Management for patients with advanced, progressive and life-limiting illnesses
  • Pain Management & Symptom Control, including opioid-based analgesia and management of complex symptoms
  • End-of-Life & Terminal Care with emphasis on comfort, dignity and quality of life
  • Home-Based & Community Palliative Care, including clinical assessment, follow-up and caregiver support
  • Geriatric & Chronic Disease Management with a patient-centred approach
  • Patient & Family Counselling regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment goals and end-of-life care
  • Multidisciplinary Team Coordination with nursing, allied health and other healthcare professionals
  • Wound, Ulcer & Pressure Injury Management, including assessment, dressing and ongoing care
  • Tracheostomy Care and monitoring of patients requiring long-term airway support
  • Respiratory Symptom Management, including assessment and supportive management of breathlessness
  • Nutritional & Supportive Care for debilitated and chronically ill patients

CLINICAL PROCEDURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Therapeutic Ascitic Fluid Tapping / Paracentesis
  • Pleural Fluid Aspiration / Thoracentesis
  • Nutritional Intervention
  • Basic Procedural Competence
  • Ulcer & Wound Care with appropriate dressing techniques
  • Pressure Sore Assessment, Prevention & Management
  • Tracheostomy Care and routine airway management
  • IV access, medication administration and clinical monitoring

EMERGENCY & ACUTE CARE COMPETENCIES

  • Rapid Clinical Assessment, Triage & Initial Stabilization of acutely ill patients
  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Assessment and management of acute pain and respiratory distress
  • Recognition of clinical deterioration and timely escalation/referral
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & Resuscitation
  • Emergency medication administration and patient monitoring
  • Acute Care Competence

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

  • Compassionate, Patient-Centred & Dignity-Focused Care
  • Effective communication with patients, families and caregivers
  • Strong Clinical Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Effective multidisciplinary teamwork and coordination
  • Accurate clinical documentation and continuity of care
  • Ability to work independently in hospital, outpatient and community settings
  • Ethical, culturally sensitive and respectful healthcare delivery
  • Commitment to Quality of Life, Comfort and Holistic Patient Care

Languages

Malayalam
Native
Native
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Certification

  • BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (TCMC 70768).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
  • BASIC CERTIFICATION COURSE IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, IPM KOZHIKODE.

Affiliations

  • Active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Timeline

MEDICAL OFFICER

Ministry of Defence (ECHS)
06.2026 - Current

PALLIATIVE MEDICAL OFFICER

National Health Mission(NHM), Kerala
02.2025 - 03.2026

CASUALTY MEDICAL OFFICER

JS MISSION HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 01.2025

RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER

RELIEF HOSPITAL & TRAUMA CENTRE
06.2019 - 07.2021

MBBS - Medicine

YENEPOYA DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY

BASIC CERTIFICATION COURSE IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE. -

INSTITUTE OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL -

CHALDEAN SYRIAN HSS

SSLC -

CRESCENT RESIDENTIAL HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
SALMAN PK