SABELO ZITHULELE GUMEDE
Medical Doctor
Esikhawini
Summary
Enthusiastic and self-motivated community service doctor dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care, with a strong focus on General Surgery. Thrives in demanding environments, adept at overcoming challenges and approaching problem-solving with a holistic, practical, and detail-oriented mindset. Extensive experience gained through undergraduate studies, internships, and community service has fostered exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ensuring excellent bedside manners and effective teamwork. A year of community service in General Surgery and Trauma has sharpened the ability to diagnose and manage critically ill surgical patients with confidence and precision while balancing the capacity to follow instructions and lead when needed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
COMMUNITY SERVICE DOCTOR
GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL
01.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Western Cape Department of Health
- General Surgery Rotation
- Rotated through key surgical units including Acute Care Surgery, Intestinal Failure Unit and Trauma Unit.
- Actively assisted in the care of both elective and emergency surgical patients.
- Gained hands-on experience in pre-operative assessment, intra-operative assistance, and post-operative care.
- Performed and assisted with a range of common surgical procedures including incision & drainage, debridement, minor & major amputations, and laparoscopic appendectomies.
- Contributed to the multidisciplinary management of complex cases involving open abdomen, high-output stomas, and specialized nutritional requirements.
- Developed core skills in fluid and electrolyte balance, infection control, inserting and managing central venous catheters for patients requiring long-term parenteral nutrition.
- Involved in the management of surgical emergencies, including trauma and acute abdominal conditions.
- Actively participating in a clinical research study assessing the burden of diabetes among patients in Acute Care Surgery.
INTERN DOCTOR
PHOLOSONG REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Gauteng Department of Health
- Completed structured rotations across Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Emergency Medicine with special interest in General Surgery and Trauma.
Education
MBChB - Medicine
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
01.2016 - 12.2022
National Senior Certificate -
Khula High School
01.2013 - 12.2015
Skills
Certification
Electrocardiogram interpretation course – November 2024
References
- Christo, Kloppers, Head of Acute Care Surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital, jckloppers@gmail.com, +27 (82) 960 1601
- Linda, Pohl, Acute Care Surgery Consultant at Groote Schuur Hospital, lindapohl@gmail.com, +27 (72) 372 8065
- Meghal, Gopal, General Surgery Registrar at Groote Schuur hospital, Meghalgopal3@gmail.com, +27 (73) 331 7661
- Dr Ahmed Haffejee, Head of Internal Medicine at Pholosong, Hospital aihaffejee@yahoo.com, +27 73 256 6336
Timeline
COMMUNITY SERVICE DOCTOR
GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL
01.2025 - Current
INTERN DOCTOR
PHOLOSONG REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 12.2024
MBChB - Medicine
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
01.2016 - 12.2022
National Senior Certificate -
Khula High School
01.2013 - 12.2015