Rozeena Nordien
Sub-Specialist Endocrinology
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
I am a committed physician with extensive experience across various medical fields, including endocrinology and internal medicine. I've honed my skills working with renowned physicians, striving for excellence in patient care, academia, and research. My primary focus lies in endocrinology, yet I actively contribute to general medicine and am deeply engaged in academia. My dedication to continual learning and skill development fuels my passion for teaching and clinical advancement
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Community Medical Officer
Hanover Park Community Health Centre, Mowbray Maternity Hospital
Cape Town
01.2009 - 2010
- Community Medical Officer in emergency and primary health care
- General practitioner work including emergency unit responsibilities
General Physician
Cape Gate Mediclinic, West Coast Life Hospital, Panorama Mediclinic, UCT Private Academic Hospital
Cape Town
02.2023 - 12.2024
- General practice in multiple hospitals focusing on endocrine and pre-operative assessments
- Covered General Physician calls in multiple hospitals over weekends
- Admitted up to 20 patients including critical care admissions
- Involved in endocrine emergencies and management of pre-operative assessments
Endocrinology Fellow
Groote Schuur Hospital, Division of Endocrinology
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Specialization in endocrinology involves clinical and research components
- Worked in endocrinology specializing in challenging academics and complex processes
Grade 1 Specialist (Internal Medicine)
Groote Schuur Hospital, Division of Hepatology
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Worked as Grade 1 specialist in liver and endocrine medicine
- Passionate about hepatology and transplantation
- Assisted in the liver clinic and transplant clinic
Programme Co-ordinator for the Postgraduate Diploma in TB-HIV Management
Desmond Tutu HIV Centre/University of Cape Town
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Coordinated and managed an online postgraduate diploma program
- Programme co-ordinator and manager for a postgraduate diploma in HIV and TB management
Sessional Medical Consultant
Groote Schuur Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Involved in teaching and assessment of medical students
- Supervision and final assessment of final year medical students
Sessional Medical Officer and Physician
Victoria Wynberg Hospital (VWH)
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Involved in hospital ward rounds and teaching medical students
- Conducted post-intake ward rounds including teaching
- Managed medical out-patients clinic
Manager and Transfusion Medical Specialist
Western Province Blood Transfusion Services Head Quarters
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Overall responsibility for managing blood transfusion services
- Responsible for managing therapeutic phlebotomy and apharesis units
Emergency Medical Officer (Locum)
Rondebosch Medical Centre, Christiaan Barnard Hospital (Netcare), Blaauwberg Hospital (Netcare), Constantiaberg Mediclinic
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Emergency medical officer dealing with diverse emergencies
- Managed emergencies in adults and children across diverse hospitals
Medical Officer (Locum)
Dr AB Loghdey (General Practitioner)
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Practice management focusing on diabetic care
- Managed general practice patients primarily diabetics
- Optimised long-term diabetic management
Medical Registrar
Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Medical registrar managing patients in various internal medicine specialities
- Worked in multiple internal medicine divisions at Groote Schuur Hospital
Medical Intern
Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Medical intern managing initial patient admissions and management
- Medical intern rotating through seven departments
Receptionist (part-time)
Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA)
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Responsible for front-of-house reception duties
- Part-time receptionist handling front desk duties
Healthcare Assistant / Paid Third Year Medical Student
Tygerberg Hospital (TBH)
11.2002 - 12.2002
- Worked as healthcare assistant in cardiology ward
- Assisting with general cardiology ward duties
Education
Sub-speciality in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism -
University of Cape Town
01.2021 - 02.2023
Masters of Medicine in Medicine (MMED) - undefined
University of Cape Town
Fellowship of College of Physicians (FCP) - undefined
University of Cape Town
MB,ChB -
University of Stellenbosch
Tygerberg Medical Campus 01.2000 - 01.2006
Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) - undefined
Rustenburg Girls' High School (RGHS)
01.1999 - 12.1999
Skills
- Endocrinology
Intensive Care
General Medicine
Hepatology
Education in Health Sciences
Managerial and Administrative
Acute care management
Certification
Certificate in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 02/2024, currently with the couriers coming from the HPCSA
Publications
- 01/2020, Nordien R, Sonderup MW, Spearman CW. A decade of hepatitis C at the University of Cape Town/Groote Schuur Hospital Liver Clinic, South Africa, in the pre-direct-acting antivirals era. S Afr Med J. 2020 Jan 29;110(2):106-111. doi: 10.7196/SAMJ.2020.v110i2.14208. PMID: 32657679.
- 01/2020, Sonderup MW, Gogela N, Nordien R, Smuts H, Korsman S, Hardie D, Spearman CW. Direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C: The initial experience of the University of Cape Town/Groote Schuur Hospital Liver Clinic, South Africa. S Afr Med J. 2020 Jan 29;110(2):112-117. doi: 10.7196/SAMJ.2020.v110i2.14195. PMID: 32657680.
Training
- Community Health Improvement Project, 09/2018 - 09/2019
- Sports Medicine (MPhil), Passed the initial examination for Sports Medicine (MPhil) in 2010 but decided not to continue.
Projects Research
Diabetes Clinic Research, 01/2021, 01/2023, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa, Research in diabetes clinic as part of sub-speciality training in endocrinology., Retrospective study focused on control and complication rate of diabetes patient.
Timeline
General Physician
Cape Gate Mediclinic, West Coast Life Hospital, Panorama Mediclinic, UCT Private Academic Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2024
Sub-speciality in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism -
University of Cape Town
01.2021 - 02.2023
Endocrinology Fellow
Groote Schuur Hospital, Division of Endocrinology
10.2020 - 01.2023
Grade 1 Specialist (Internal Medicine)
Groote Schuur Hospital, Division of Hepatology
07.2018 - 09.2020
Programme Co-ordinator for the Postgraduate Diploma in TB-HIV Management
Desmond Tutu HIV Centre/University of Cape Town
06.2018 - 05.2019
Sessional Medical Consultant
Groote Schuur Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2019
Sessional Medical Officer and Physician
Victoria Wynberg Hospital (VWH)
06.2017 - 05.2019
Medical Officer (Locum)
Dr AB Loghdey (General Practitioner)
01.2017 - 06.2018
Manager and Transfusion Medical Specialist
Western Province Blood Transfusion Services Head Quarters
07.2016 - 07.2018
Emergency Medical Officer (Locum)
Rondebosch Medical Centre, Christiaan Barnard Hospital (Netcare), Blaauwberg Hospital (Netcare), Constantiaberg Mediclinic
03.2016 - 07.2018
Medical Registrar
Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Community Medical Officer
Hanover Park Community Health Centre, Mowbray Maternity Hospital
01.2009 - 2010
Medical Intern
Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Healthcare Assistant / Paid Third Year Medical Student
Tygerberg Hospital (TBH)
11.2002 - 12.2002
Receptionist (part-time)
Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA)
01.2000 - 01.2006
MB,ChB -
University of Stellenbosch
01.2000 - 01.2006
Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) - undefined
Rustenburg Girls' High School (RGHS)
01.1999 - 12.1999
Masters of Medicine in Medicine (MMED) - undefined
University of Cape Town
Fellowship of College of Physicians (FCP) - undefined
University of Cape Town
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