Summary
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Certification
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Hannah Zi En YEO

Singapore

Summary

Experienced PGY3 medical graduate with 3 years of physician training in the United Kingdom and Singapore. Skilled in effectively managing adult patients in diverse healthcare settings, including both inpatient and outpatient environments. With an international perspective, brings a unique understanding to the medical field. Currently seeking opportunities to further expand knowledge and expertise within the US medical landscape.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Officer

Alexandra Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Rotation: General Medicine
  • Managed medical patients in an inpatient setting and conducted ward rounds daily.
  • Fostered interdisciplinary teamwork, coordinating with specialists to ensure holistic patient care and streamline medical interventions.

Medical Officer

Singapore General Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Rotation: Medical Oncology
  • Managed complex oncology cases, balancing inpatient and outpatient care while honing skills in acute hematology patient management.
  • Conducted ward rounds and assisted in complex discharge planning processes.
  • Performed procedures such ascitic and chest drain removals.
  • Developed strong skills in managing acutely unwell Hematology patients and Oncology patients.
  • Fostered effective communication with non-English speaking patients, bridging language gaps to ensure comprehensive care.

Junior Doctor - Foundation Year 2

University Hospital Southampton
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Rotations: Clinical Oncology, Adult Psychiatry, Geriatrics
  • Managed patients daily in an in-patient setting. Conducted ward rounds and led discharge planning.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy in oncology, psychiatry, and geriatrics.
  • Assisted in procedures such as lumbar punctures and ascitic drain insertions.
  • Mentored junior colleagues in patient management techniques. Cultivated a supportive learning environment, accelerating skill development across the team.

Junior Doctor - Foundation Year 1

University Hospital Southampton
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Rotations: General ICU, Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery, Respiratory Medicine, Acute Medical Unit.
  • Managed complex patient cases in ICU, HPB surgery, and respiratory medicine, honing critical thinking and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
  • Assisted in procedures such as arterial line insertion, central venous catheter insertion, and lumbar puncture.
  • Developed strong skills in acute care management, multidisciplinary teamwork, and patient communication.

Education

University of Southampton
United Kingdom
07-2021

Skills

  • USMLE Step 1 – Pass Nov 2024
  • General Medical Council (GMC) – Full Registration as Medical Practitioner (2022 – present)
  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP UK) – Part 1, Passed, Oct 2023
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) – Resus Council UK, Nov 2021
  • Intermediate Life Support (ILS) – Resus Council UK, Nov 2020

Publications and Presentation

Poster Presentation: “The Endobronchial Ultrasound Features of Malignancy” – European Respiratory Conference, Madrid 2019. Published in the European Respiratory Journal, Vol 54, Suppl 63 (First Author)

  • Retrospective study on 74 patients at the Southampton General Hospital that underwent EBUS in 2016-2018, which aimed to identify the ultrasound appearance of malignant and non-malignant lymph nodes found at EBUS.


Abstract Publication: “The Endobronchial Ultrasound Features of Malignancy” – European Respiratory Conference, Madrid 2019. Published in the European Respiratory Journal, Vol 54, Suppl 63 (First Author) DOI 10.1183/139903.congress-2019.PA3065

Additional Information

Improving Medication Adherence in Post-Whipple Patients (Feb 2022)

  • Ran a quality improvement project over 2 cycles. Noted improved correct dosing of discharge medications for Post-Whipple Patients in the 2nd cycle after implementing changes such as sign positing for junior doctors to the surgical handbook which provided a detailed guideline regarding medication and doses recommended for post-Whipple patients.


MRI Guidelines Adherence in Oncology Patients (Feb 2023)

  • Reviewed adherence to MRI protocols for patients presenting with symptoms of metastatic spinal cord compression and suggested changes to improve guideline adherences such as implementing an online tick-box system to highlight guidelines to the medical practitioner.

Teaching Experience

Medicine Bedside Teaching for Final Year Medical Students | Oct 2022 – Dec 2022

  • Organized and conducted weekly bedside teaching sessions for final year students, focusing on clinical reasoning and examination techniques
  • Awarded Certification of Appreciation for teaching contributions from the University of Southampton


Surgical Bedside Teaching for Medical Students | Aug 2022 – Nov 2022

  • Conducted weekly bedside teaching sessions for 3rdyear medical students, focusing on examination techniques and common surgical presentations.
  • Awarded Certification of Teaching for teaching contributions from the University of Southampton

Leadership Experience

University of Southampton Jazz Dance Team Captain | Sep 2017 – June 2018

  • Led and mentored a group of 14 dancers to represent the University of Southampton at various dance competitions regionally across the UK


University of Southampton Singapore Society, Vice President | Sep 2017 – June 2018

  • Coordinated events to foster a sense of belonging among international students


University of Southampton Jazz Dance Society, Secretary | Sep 2018 – June 2019

  • Coordinated weekly dance classes for university students


Southampton International Medical Society, Media Officer | Sep 2019 – June 2020

  • Organized events aimed at promoting community and inclusivity among international students

Certification

  • Certificate of Appreciation 2022
  • Certificate of Teaching 2022

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Medical Officer

Alexandra Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024

Medical Officer

Singapore General Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024

Junior Doctor - Foundation Year 2

University Hospital Southampton
08.2022 - 08.2023

Junior Doctor - Foundation Year 1

University Hospital Southampton
08.2021 - 08.2022

University of Southampton
Hannah Zi En YEO