Kah Bede Fala Wva-Akain
Poplar Bluff
Summary
Dedicated medical doctor with over a decade of experience delivering comprehensive patient care across diverse health-care settings. Strong advocate for preventive medicine and evidence-based treatments. Proven track record of building strong patient relationships and achieving positive health outcomes. Possess outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Doctor
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Evaluate, diagnose, treat and prevent various physical injuries and diseases in an average of 200 patients monthly.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Efficiently managed high-volume caseloads, prioritizing critical cases and making timely decisions under pressure.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Mentored junior residents and medical students in internal medicine best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
- Developed strong rapport with patients' families to facilitate informed decision-making regarding ongoing care options.
- Actively participated in hospital committee meetings to contribute ideas that would improve efficiency within the healthcare system.
Medical Doctor/Deputy Project Manager
Center for Global Health Practice and Impact
01.2020 - 06.2023
Worked as a HIV/AIDS Project Physician in the Eastern Regional Referral Hospital where my role included:
- Provision of medical care for hospitalized patients.
- Outpatient Clinic consultations and follow-up of patients with chronic medical conditions.
- Carried out medical procedures like placing infusion lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar tap, NG tube placement.
- Performed minor surgical procedures and wound care.
- Attended to medical emergencies.
- Worked as night float physician.
In addition, as Deputy Project Coordinator
- I coordinated a team of more than 200 healthcare workers in implementing hospital and community-based activities for improving access to testing and treatment for HIV.
Medical Doctor
Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Provided medical care for hospitalized patients.
- Outpatient unit consultations (more than 10-30 a day).
- Prepared patients for surgery, assisted with surgeries.
- Carried out medical procedures like placing infusion lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar tap, NG tube placement, minor surgical procedures and wound care.
- Attended to emergencies, providing emergency medical care.
- Prepared and presented case reports for physician reviews (Morning conferences).
- Worked as night float physician
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
School of Public Health, University of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium07-2017
M.D. - Medicine
Faculty of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences
Yaoundé, Cameroon07-2014
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnosis and Treatment planning
- HIPAA regulations
- Problem-solving
- EMR
- Research and analysis
- Professionalism
- Community health/Preventive medicine
- Cross-cultural communication
- Evidence-based medicine
Research Experience
Undertook a thesis dissertation on "Nutritional status of medical school students in state universities in Cameroon" as part of the requirements for the M.D degree in my medical school. This led to a published journal paper and oral presentation at the Cameroon Forum for Biological Sciences Congress, University of Dschang, Cameroon.
Publications
- Bede Fala, et al. Dietary habits and nutritional status of medical school students: the case of three state universities in Cameroon. Pan Afr Med J. 2020;35:35. https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2020.35.15.18818
- Ijang YP, Cumber SNN, Nkfusai CN, Venyuy MA, Bede Fala, Tebeu PM. Awareness and practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in the Bamenda Health District, Cameroon. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2019;19(1):371.
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Philadelphia County Medical Society
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) - Federation of State Medical Boards and the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Profession Relevant Skills
- Proven and effective communication skills with patients, families and other medical professionals.
- Leadership abilities to lead and manage practice staff in providing patients with quality care.
- Highly organized, which allows me to keep appointments, records and patient details in order.
- Able to quickly and adequately diagnose patient conditions in emergencies to ensure they receive the treatment they need as soon as possible under controlled conditions.
- Detailed-oriented, which reduces mistakes made in patient treatment, diagnosis and medication administration.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy exploring nature and am an avid soccer lover. When I have the time, I offer orientation to students interested in pursuing a medical career.
Timeline
Resident Doctor
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Medical Doctor/Deputy Project Manager
Center for Global Health Practice and Impact
01.2020 - 06.2023
Medical Doctor
Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) - Federation of State Medical Boards and the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Master of Science - Public Health
School of Public Health, University of Brussels
M.D. - Medicine
Faculty of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences
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