Boniface Mwiti Maitethia

I volunteered at Gatundu level 5 hospital while waiting to process and acquire a practicing license. After acquiring the license, I have decided to seek formal employment.

• Conducted daily ward rounds in medical wards, overseeing the care of up to 20 patients per day.
• Responded to over 200 surgical and medical emergencies as the first on call at accident and emergency.
• Carried out more than 50 elective and emergency gynecological and surgical procedures in consultation with respective specialists, ensuring a 95% success rate.
• Moderated death audits and conducted regular continuous medical education sessions.
• Organized and led specialized clinics serving over 500 patients annually.
• Managed the completion of P3 forms and appeared in court as necessary

I rotated in Internal Medicine department, Surgical department, Pediatric department, Obstetrics & Gynecology department, Psychiatry department and Community Health department where I was able to gain the necessary medical knowledge and skills such as;

Patient Management (Under Supervision)

• Conducted patient history taking and physical examinations.
• Diagnosed common illnesses and conditions.
• Prescribed and administered appropriate treatments.
• Monitored patients' progress and made reports.
• Maintained accurate patient records.

Minor Surgical Procedures

• Assisted in and performed minor surgical operations (e.g., suturing, incision and drainage).
• Supported in emergency procedures like resuscitation, catheterization, and wound care.

Emergency and Casualty Duties

• Worked in Accident & Emergency (A&E) handling trauma and acute cases.
• Stabilized and triaged patients before consultants’ review.

Ward Rounds and Clerking

• Joined senior doctors and consultants during ward rounds.
• Presented patient cases, suggested management plans, and clerked new admissions.

Teaching and Learning

• Attended scheduled Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions.

Participated in clinical discussions, case presentations, and journal clubs

Ethical and Professional Conduct

• Upheld medical ethics, patient confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Communicated effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Public Health and Community Involvement

• Engaged in outreach programs or public health campaigns, especially during community rotation

• Assisted in the emergency department with triage of patients, stabilizing patients in critical condition, and observing how emergencies are managed.
• Learnt how to manage acute medical conditions like trauma, infections, and respiratory distress.
• Conducted thorough patient history interviews under supervision.
• Performed physical examinations to assess the patient’s condition
• Participated in rotations through various departments like general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and emergency medicine
• Observed and assisted in medical procedures such as venipuncture, catheter insertions, wound suturing, and more complex surgeries under supervision.
• Provided basic patient education about their health conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Engaging in discussions with patients and families, explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures.
• Clerked patients and undertook relevant investigations.
• Participated in Continuous Professional Development activities.