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Hi, I’m
Karlize Korf
Medical Doctor
Pretoria
Summary
Dedicated and motivated medical doctor currently completing Community Service in the Accident & Emergency department, with proven ability to thrive in high-pressure clinical environments. Experienced in acute patient management, advanced life support, and point-of-care ultrasound with over 100 hours of dedicated practice. Strong academic drive, actively pursuing the FCP (SA) Part 1, DipPEC, and EMSSA ePOCUS accreditation. Recognised for excellent teamwork, leadership, and teaching through CPD-accredited academic presentations. With a dual passion for Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, I aspire to contribute to quality patient care, especially in the critical care setting.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
7
Certifications
4
Languages
Work History
Potchefstroom HospitalPotchefstroom
Community Service Medical Officer
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Accident and Emergency Department: under the Head of Department, Dr. Yvonne Jonker (reference attached), followed by Dr. Hanlie Dreyer.
- Three main goals for the year are FCP (SA) Part 1, EMSSA ePOCUS accreditation, and DipPEC.
- Gained experience in acute pathology diagnosis and immediate management, and in providing advanced life support.
- Gained experience as the senior doctor on the floor, performing floor manager duties, and delivering CPD-accredited academic presentations.
- Coordinated healthcare resources effectively, optimizing service delivery within budget constraints.
- Facilitated referrals to specialized healthcare providers when necessary.
Tembisa Provincial Tertiary HospitalTembisa
Medical Intern
01.2023 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Rotations through Emergency, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Orthopaedic Surgery, Anaesthesia, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- Gained hands-on experience in managing acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed procedural skills including cutting Ceasarian sections, bilateral tubal ligations, placing intercostal drains, central venous access, etc.
- Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.
- Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
Education
Stellenbosch UniversityCape Town
MB,ChB (Cum Laude)
01.2022
University Overview
- Combined aggregate of 76%
- Proud member of the Stellenbosch University Choir (2017 to 2021), #1 on the INTERKULTUR World rankings, led by André van der Merwe.
- Hippokrates Residence Committee Member
Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria
High school
01.2016
Skills
Certification
Basic Life Support (AHA), valid until Mar 2026
Interests
Music (singing & piano) – performed at both individual and group levels; enhances creativity, focus, and collaboration.
Reading – particularly interested in medical non-fiction, biographies, and contemporary literature, supporting continuous personal and professional growth.
Practising French - whether listening to podcasts, or using my electronic devices which are all set in French.
Leadership & Extracurriculars
- Qualified Golden Key International Honor Society (2017)
- Hippokrates Residence House Committee (2019): Culture & Academic portfolios
- Stellenbosch University Choir (2017–2021)
- Stellenbosch University Choir Committee (2018)
- Matric Representative Council of Learners (2016)
- Matric Residence Prefect (2016)
- High School Orchestra Concert Master (Violinist, 2016)
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This Curriculum Vitae has been specifically adapted for the purpose of my application to serve as a medical practitioner on board cruise ships. In accordance with the application requirements, certain courses, certificates, and qualifications that are scheduled but not yet completed have been included. The inclusion of these planned activities is intended to demonstrate my commitment to ongoing professional development and to facilitate an early application in anticipation of placement during 2026. Documentary proof of enrolment, progress, and completion of such courses will be made available upon request.
Courses booked to be completed by March 2026
- Venomous Animals and Poisonous Plants (EM Pret) – 31 October 2025
- ABG Essentials (AIEM) - October 2025
- 18 Lead ECG Course – October 2025
- Advanced Ventilation Workshop course (Dräger) – November 2025
- Emergency Medicine Approach to Trauma (AIEM) – January 2026
- Botulinum Toxin Level 1 – Planned for October 2025
- ATLS – awaiting placement.
Timeline
Community Service Medical Officer
Potchefstroom Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical Intern
Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024
Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria
High school
Stellenbosch University
MB,ChB (Cum Laude)
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