Meet our NCHD Spotlight for this newsletter: Dr. Hafsa Khalid
What is your speciality?
General Surgery SHO- St Vincent's University Hospital
What do you like about your job?
Helping people on a day-to-day basis whether it be acute management or long-term care plan, Discipline in surgery is the most commendable part of my job in a way how time sensitive an acute surgical intervention could be as well as timely followups say it post-ops or assessment for a possible intervention. I like the challenges this job brings and the amount of satisfaction when the job is done correctly. Every day is new learning and this is the kind of job which makes me get up, and leave my bed every day to explore a new day ahead.
What does a typical day look like for you while working?
A typical day as an Orthopaedic SHO starts with a morning handover, followed by ward rounds where I review the patient’s progress and update management plans if needed. I also spend time coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists and nurses, to ensure comprehensive patient management. When in theater it is mostly spent in assisting in surgeries.
Have you attended a CPD Support Scheme course yet (2024-25 cycle)?
Yes, I have: 1- Train The Trainer Course
2- Basic laparoscopy skills course
3- Basic surgical skills course
4- Basic Endoscopy skills course
How was your experience on the course?
All courses I attended were very precise and thorough
I learnt new skills to implement in my day-to-day job
The trainers were beneficial and answered all the questions
What other interests/hobbies do you have?
Painting, Sculpting, Cooking
What do you hope to achieve in your career?
I hope to get into CST scheme to progress my career in surgery, achieve my HST and be a consultant to help my juniors with the skills I would learn during my journey.
If you were to recommend a book, what would it be and why?
" When Breath Becomes Air " is a brilliant story about Life, career, success, and death by Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who wrote it from the unique perspective of both a doctor and a patient. It sheds light on the human experience and the delicate balance between art and science.
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