Sammy-Jo McGaw (MUDr) GMC: 8105630
Victoria, Seychelles
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Junior Doctor from Seychelles with diverse experience in paediatrics, general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, public health, accident and emergency and anaesthesia and ICU. I have demonstrated competency in patient management, hands-on surgical and clinical procedures, and excellent teamwork. With a strong commitment to high quality care and continuous professional development, I have actively participated in clinical audits and various teaching roles. Eager to expand my expertise in the UK, I am looking for opportunities to further develop my skills and contribute to a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer - Anesthesia and ICU
Victoria Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Inducing anesthesia, intubating patients, and optimizing airway management for perioperative care.
- Administering anesthetic drugs, managing perioperative sedation, and monitoring hemodynamic stability.
- Performing invasive procedures, including endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask insertion and IV cannulation.
- Providing postoperative patient care in the recovery room, ensuring pain control and monitoring for complications.
Medical Officer - Accident and Emergency
Victoria Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Rapid assessment and triage of critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate prioritization of care.
- Stabilizing emergency cases, including acute coronary syndromes, respiratory distress, sepsis, stroke, and polytrauma.
- Performing emergency procedures including wound suturing, venous cannulation, and arterial gas (ABG) analysis.
- Ordering and interpreting urgent investigations (ECGs, blood gases, imaging studies) to guide clinical decision-making.
- Coordinating care with surgical, medical, and ICU teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Medical Officer - Public Health
Victoria Hospital
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Contributing to infectious disease control programs, including HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B & C surveillance.
- Conducting health education to promote preventive care.
- Participating in contact tracing and outbreak response for communicable diseases.
- Reviewing epidemiological data and contributing to health policy recommendations.
Medical Officer - Psychiatry
Victoria Hospital
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducting psychiatric assessments and mental state examinations to diagnose and manage patients.
- Managing acute psychiatric emergencies, including suicidal ideation, acute psychosis, and delirium.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary mental health teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and community outreach services, to develop holistic treatment plans.
- Initiating and monitoring psychotropic medications in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Engaging in family counseling and psychoeducation to ensure a collaborative approach to mental health care.
Medical Officer - Paediatrics
Victoria Hospital
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed ward rounds, conducting physical exams, history taking, and managing both acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with basic paediatric procedures and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team for effective patient care
- Developed some experience in NICU and neonatal care.
Medical Officer - General Surgery
Victoria Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Repeated and reinforced skills learned in internal medicine, including patient examination, history taking, and clinical decision-making.
- Developed hands-on surgical skills such as incision and drainage (I&D), debridement, wound dressings, suturing, and basic surgical techniques.
- Practiced theatre etiquette extensively and assisted as first assistant in emergency surgeries, including appendectomies, fasciotomies, and other urgent procedures.
- Gained significant experience in the complete surgical workup, from initial history and examination to deciding on necessary investigations and proceeding to surgery.
- Involved in preparing patients for surgery, including obtaining informed consent, explaining the procedure, catheterization, and ordering necessary blood work.
- Conducted post-operative patient management during ward rounds, ensuring continuity of care and effective teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation for patients scheduled for elective surgeries.
Medical Officer - Internal Medicine
Victoria Hospital
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Proficient in conducting comprehensive physical examinations and assessing vital signs.
- Experienced in participating in multidisciplinary team rounds, contributing to patient management plans.
- Skilled in history taking, clinical assessment, and formulating management plans for patients during on-call duties, often without senior supervision.
- Adept at prioritizing and ordering necessary investigations for a wide range of medical conditions, including acute and chronic illnesses.
- Extensive experience in drafting discharge summaries and writing medical reports.
- Performed key medical procedures such as nasogastric (NG) tube insertion, arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, and ascitic fluid taps.
- Gained in-depth exposure to acute medical scenarios and the management of patients with complex, chronic diseases.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, ensuring safe and effective medication management.
- Familiar with epidemiology and public health trends within the patient population.
- Developed excellent communication skills, including patient counselling and educating patients about their conditions and treatment plans.
Medical Officer - Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Victoria Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted rounds on prenatal, postnatal and gynaecology wards, examining patients, planning treatments, and participating in morning meetings to discuss patient care strategies and treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive patient counselling and support, attending antenatal clinics to assess and manage the health of expectant mothers, and facilitating informed decision-making.
- Gained hands-on experience with ultrasound imaging for both pregnant and non-pregnant patients while performing per vaginal examinations and essential physical assessments to evaluate patient conditions.
- Assisted in a wide range of surgical procedures, including Cesarean sections and dilation and curettage, serving as the first surgical assistant and practicing essential suturing techniques under supervision.
- Managed patients independently, developing critical assessment and treatment skills, and gained valuable experience in handling emergency situations, including postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and ectopic pregnancies.
- Performed basic medical procedures, including blood withdrawal and catheterisation, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols while enhancing practical clinical skills.
Education
Medical doctor - General Medicine
Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic2023
A-Levels -
International School Seychelles
Seychelles2016
GCSEs -
International School Seychelles
Seychelles2014
Skills
Emergency & Critical Care Skills
- Advanced airway management (bag-valve-mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation, supraglottic airway use)
- Emergency response procedures (ACLS resuscitation, defibrillation, chest compressions)
- Venous access procedures (intravenous cannulation, central line assistance, arterial blood gas sampling)
- Emergency trauma care, including suturing, wound debridement, fracture immobilization, and hemorrhage control
Medical & ICU Procedures
- Nasogastric tube insertion, urinary catheterization, paracentesis, and knee joint aspiration
- Sepsis management, ventilatory support,
- Preoperative and postoperative patient monitoring in anesthesia and surgical settings
Surgical & Procedural Skills
- Assisted in and performed incision and drainage (I&D), lipoma excisions, and hernia repairs
- Assisted as first assistant in appendectomies, fasciotomies, and elective surgical procedures
- Managed preoperative patient preparation, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative recovery care
Additional Information
- Received an award of merit scholarship in 2020 by the Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University for a high study average.
Certificates and Continuing Medical Education
- Advanced life support (ALS) - completed February 2025 (awaiting certificate)
- Infection Prevention and Control Training - completed 2025
- Training of Trainers for HIV/AIDS, STIs, Viral Hepatitis B & C, and Tuberculosis - completed 2025
- Certificate for NICU cares and Paediatric Intensive Care Simulation Training, - completed in November 2024
- Basic life support (BLS) - completed in November 2024 (awaiting certificate)
- Certificate of Achievement, IDSR training course - completed in October 2024
- Certificate of Achievement, IDF School of Diabetes,
(8 European eCME Credits for Primary Care Physicians and General Practitioners) - completed in August 2024 - Certificate of Participation in a full-scale emergency exercise at the Airport of Seychelles, aimed at testing the international airport emergency plan - completed in June 2024
- Regular attendee of weekly General Hospital CME sessions, covering a broad range of medical topics presented by various departments and visiting doctors.
- Delivered multiple interdepartmental presentations in each department during junior doctor rotations
Teaching Experience
- Provided formal and informal teaching to medical students during their clinical rotations, covering patient management, clinical skills, and case presentations.
- Delivered educational presentations at the local nursing institute
- Served as an anatomy instructor during medical school, preparing teaching materials and leading body dissections, facilitating hands-on learning for students.
Clinical Audits
Actively participated in three clinical audits:
- Infective Endocarditis Study: Contributed to data collection and analysis to improve patient outcomes.
- Pulmonary Embolism Thrombolysis Study: Engaged in evaluating treatment protocols and their effectiveness.
- Megaloblastic Anemia Study: Conducted a comprehensive analysis and prepared a presentation to share findings and recommendations for clinical practice
Research Experience
- Currently working on the publication of a case study focusing on a surgical case, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and best practices in the field.
- Participated in the Seychelles Medical Conference “Shaping the future of Health Care in Seychelles” that was held in November 2024
- Participated in the Student Research Activity at the Department of Physiology of the Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic during 2020-2021. Topic of work was “Pain phenotyping according to the eye and hair color” and the results were successfully presented at the Student Research Conference.
Timeline
Medical Officer - Anesthesia and ICU
Victoria Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Medical Officer - Accident and Emergency
Victoria Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
Medical Officer - Public Health
Victoria Hospital
12.2024 - 01.2025
Medical Officer - Psychiatry
Victoria Hospital
11.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Officer - Paediatrics
Victoria Hospital
07.2024 - 11.2024
Medical Officer - General Surgery
Victoria Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Medical Officer - Internal Medicine
Victoria Hospital
12.2023 - 04.2024
Medical Officer - Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Victoria Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Medical doctor - General Medicine
Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
A-Levels -
International School Seychelles
GCSEs -
International School Seychelles
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