Desire Obi

In the role of Cruise Ship Physician, I have grown exponentially as a healthcare professional.

Being at sea, I have mastered comprehensive history-taking, examination, and accurate diagnoses of patients. I am then able to execute treatment plans that are patient-centered, specific, holistic, and ensure that the patient is satisfied.

While practicing maritime medicine, I have scrupulously maintained an upward academic trajectory. I have upskilled in my bedside manner, research skills, conduction of X-rays, multiple surgical procedures, and execution of complex medical disembarkations.

I often take on the role of educator for my team members, and while I have enjoyed growing as a leader at Carnival, I am ready to leave on an excellent note in order to pursue new seas and exciting ports.

I thoroughly enjoyed working at a surgical GP practice based in Mitchells Plain. This job brought with it a challenge of dealing with multiple patients with psychosocial issues, as well as complicated medical histories.

I utilized a computer-based system to take notes, comfortably dispense medications, and seamlessly provide counseling and empowering information for my patients.

I continue to carry the soft skills and technical skills I learned into my future roles.

I worked as an Emergency Medicine Medical Officer (EM MO) within a private hospital. We consulted with a group of four EM specialists.

Our institution, MD Inc., was extremely academic, and we engaged in teaching on various insightful topics twice a week, and we were also constantly bolstering our skills by actively running through clinical scenarios.

The hospital hosted a multitude of specialists in fields such as general surgery, and this strengthened my ability to stabilize, clearly discuss, and refer patients, and furthermore, to be more discerning about which definitive management is required for each patient.

I saw a variety of cases, such as complicated orthopedic ones, pediatric ones, and high-impact trauma cases. Each case was investigated by me in a manner that was precise and effective, in order to ensure that the patient received optimal care.

I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and took away a world of knowledge and confidence in my abilities.

• I was privileged to begin the first six months of my year in Paediatrics, where I actively ran the Neonatal High-care ward as well as the General Paediatrics ward. I led resuscitations and also managed day-to-day common Paediatric illnesses.
• I was led by three Paediatric Specialists who ensured that weekly academic teaching was given.
• The last six months of my year were spent in Orthopaedic Surgery and calling in Emergency Care.

• At this prestigious hospital, I rotated through Surgical, Paediatric, Medical, Gynaecological, Obstetric, Psychiatric, Accident and Emergency, Anaesthetic and Clinical disciplines.
• I completed six consecutive months of Emergency Medicine time in my second year and thoroughly enjoyed this challenge.
• I became proficient and highly independent in each rotation and thrived within the close-knit culture.