Jawad Latif

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Independently managing all aspects of general surgical care in a private hospital setting.
• Performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic appendicectomy with consistent outcomes.
• Conducting a wide range of elective and emergency general surgical procedures including thyroidectomy, hernia repair, and bowel surgery.
• Supervising pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Managing surgical outpatient clinic.
• Maintaining accurate patient documentation and ensuring high standards of ethical and professional care.
• Working on a revenue-sharing basis with the hospital administration, operating without salaried employment.
• Coordinating with anesthesia and nursing teams to ensure safe and efficient surgical workflow.

Key Clinical Activities:

• Performed a variety of surgical procedures including thyroidectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy and emergency cases, under consultant supervision (direct and indirect).
• Performed minor surgical procedures (e.g., abscess drainage, cyst excision).
• Actively involved in patient management, ward rounds, and surgical decision-making during post-training phase.
• Continued surgical skill development while preparing for FCPS Part II General Surgery (passed Nov 2021).

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Exposure:

• Underwent structured training in core general surgery, performing and assisting in a wide range of procedures including hernia repair, appendicectomy, bowel resection, cholecystectomy, and abscess drainage.
• Assisted in and managed laparoscopic procedures including cholecystectomy and appendicectomy under consultant supervision.
• Actively participated in surgical emergency management, trauma resuscitation, and perioperative care in high-volume units.
• Involved in pre-operative assessment, post-operative monitoring, and in-patient care during daily ward rounds.
• Maintained operative records, managed case files, and presented cases in clinical audits and academic meetings.

Rotational Experience:

• Neurosurgery: Assisted in craniotomies, burr hole procedures, and spinal surgeries; gained experience in managing head trauma and neurosurgical ICU patients.
• Paediatric Surgery: Participated in the surgical care of congenital anomalies, paediatric hernias, pyloric stenosis, and intussusception; managed perioperative care of neonates and infants.
• Urology: Assisted in procedures including TURP, nephrectomy, ureteroscopy, and catheter care; developed skills in urological emergencies and fluid/electrolyte management.
• Orthopaedics: Assisted in ORIFs, debridements, and joint surgeries; managed musculoskeletal trauma and post-op care under supervision.

Academic & Administrative Involvement:

• Participated in regular academic sessions, journal clubs, and morbidity & mortality meetings.
• Contributed to clinical audits and surgical case presentations.
• Rotated through ICU, OPD, and emergency departments as part of comprehensive training.

• Provided primary and preventive healthcare services to rural population, managing acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups.
• Conducted outpatient clinics, minor emergency care, and routine health checks in line with public health guidelines.
• Diagnosed and treated communicable and non-communicable diseases, referring complex cases to higher-level facilities when necessary.
• Supervised vaccination campaigns, maternal and child health programs, and health education initiatives in the community.
• Ensured accurate documentation, medical record keeping, and timely reporting of notifiable diseases to health authorities.
• Coordinated with dispensers, LHVs, and other paramedical staff to maintain smooth operations of the BHU.

• Completed 12-month supervised internship with rotations in Surgery, Medicine, Urology, Orthopaedics and Paediatrics.
• Assisted in surgical operations, performed minor procedures, and managed pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Participated in daily ward rounds, clerking new admissions, and preparing management plans under senior supervision.
• Provided emergency care in Accident & Emergency department, stabilizing critical patients and arranging referrals.
• Gained hands-on experience in patient counselling, case documentation, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Developed sound clinical judgment, communication skills, and confidence in managing common medical and surgical conditions.