ANDREA AKUA YEBOAH APPAU
Montreal,QC
Summary
Dedicated Diagnostic and Non-vascular Interventional Imaging Specialist bringing more than nine years of experience in diagnostic imaging. Team-oriented, proactive and dedicated in handling all departmental needs. Committed to improving patient satisfaction scores, employee engagement and care standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical/Research Fellow-Abdominal Imaging
McGill University Health Center
Montreal, QC
01.2023 - Current
- Carried out research under the tutelage of an experienced supervisor, developing research proposals whilst adhering to standards in areas involving data collection, research protocols and regulatory reporting.
- Performed clinical duties as a radiology fellow, interpreting multimodality medical imaging studies; on average, 10 MRI scans, 15 CT scans and 25 ultrasound scans per daily shift.
- Performed ultrasound and CT guided non vascular interventional procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary and tumor board meetings biweekly.
- Delivered day and night on-call care covering two large hospitals for multiple consecutive days including weekend on-call shifts; Reported on average, 50 body imaging CT scans over each weekend on-call duty.
Fellow-Abdominal Imaging &Nonvascular Intervention
McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, QC
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed and interpreted multimodality medical images in abdominal and pelvic imaging under strict time constraints; reported a daily average of 10 body MRI scans, 15 body CT scans and 25 ultrasound scans.
- Participated and made presentations in multidisciplinary and tumor board meetings biweekly.
- Utilized best practices and protocols in medical imaging whilst fostering adherence to established processes.
- Delivered day and night on-call care covering two large hospitals for multiple consecutive days including weekend on-call shifts; Reported on average, 50 body imaging CT scans over each weekend on-call duty.
Lecturer-Part Time
University of Ghana Medical School
Accra, Ghana
07.2020 - Current
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum and enhance student comprehension.
- Provided feedback and engaged with students outside of lecture halls through discussions and small group sessions.
- Improved knowledge of medical education and radiology through continuous learning, research and participation in workshops and conferences.
Specialist Radiologist
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
ACCRA, GHANA
09.2014 - 01.2023
- Interpreted and reported multimodality medical imaging studies. On average, 12 MRI scans, 15 X-rays, 30 CT scans and 8 mammograms daily per shift. Performed and supervised residents in performing on average, 30 ultrasound scans daily per shift.
- Conducted image-guided procedures; on average, 8 procedures weekly. Delivered day and night on-call care in a large tertiary hospital for multiple consecutive days.
- Collaborated with radiology professionals and professionals in various medical fields to communicate on patient care.
- Taught classes in diagnostic radiology to residents and medical students and participated and made presentations at daily resident rounds.
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary and tumor board meetings.
Resident - Diagnostic Radiology
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Undertaking sub-disciplines in Radiology under the tutelage of qualified experienced radiologists.
- As a senior resident, assisting in supervising and training of junior residents.
- Delivered monthly presentations on diverse radiology related topics.
- Delivered on-call care in large hospital for multiple consecutive days.
Medical Officer-Pediatric Department
Tema General Hospital
ACCRA, GHANA
10.2009 - 09.2010
- Provided pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence providing treatment for typical major and minor illnesses including infections, cancers and traumatic conditions.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Delivered day and night on-call care in a large hospital for multiple consecutive days.
- Mentored and provided on job training to newly qualified House Officers posted to the unit.
- Prepared duty schedule and rota for medical officers and house officers.
House Officer- Paediatric Department
Tema General Hospital
ACCRA, GHANA
04.2009 - 09.2009
- Provided pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence under the supervision of a pediatrician.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Delivered day and night on-call care in large hospital for multiple consecutive days.
House Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
ACCRA, GHANA
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Provided prenatal care to pregnant women, assisted in baby deliveries through caesarian section and spontaneous delivery and provided postnatal care to mother and infant.
- Treated diseases of female reproduction system in the obstetrician and gynecology clinic.
- Educated patients about chronic illnesses, recently diagnosed medical conditions and health maintenance through lifestyle modifications and medications following internal medicine protocols.
- Prepared patients preoperatively for scheduled and emergency surgeries; prescribing and administering medications and obtaining informed consent.
- Collaborated with anesthetists and nurses before, during and after surgical procedures for comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted postoperative follow up appointments to discuss findings and ongoing symptoms for proper postoperative care and recovery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Leadership And Management
University of Ghana Business School
Accra, Ghana10.2020
Fellow - Diagnostic Radiology
West Africa College of Surgeons
Accra, Ghana10.2018
Member - Diagnostic Radiology
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Accra,Ghana09.2014
MBChB - Medicine
School of Medical Sciences-KNUST
Kumasi,Ghana07.2007
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Patient Care
- Time Management
- Good Clinical Practice Certified
- Attention to Detail
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Obtaining Informed Consent
- EHR & PACS Software
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Team Building and Collaboration
- Organizational & Leadership Skills
- Microsoft Office
Affiliations
Member- Association for Medical Education in Europe, Association of Radiologists of West Africa, European Society of Gastrointestinal Radiologists, Ghana Breast Society, Medical Women Association of Ghana, International Panel Physicians Association.
Past Treasurer, Ghana Association of Radiologists
Executive Director, Liver cancer Foundation, Ghana.
Executive member, Hepatopancreatobiliary society of Ghana.
Research and Publications
A spectrum of findings on computed tomography in pediatric abdominal and pelvic tumors in a Ghanaian teaching hospital.
Etiology of Obstructive Jaundice in Ghana; A retrospective analysis in a tertiary Hospital.
Patient knowledge and Beliefs of Radiological tests: a case of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Recurrent Leiomyomatosis Peritonealis Disseminata, A case report with review of literature.
Head computed tomographic findings in HIV/AIDS patients with neurologic symptoms at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Field Radiologist; National tuberculosis prevalence survey- pilot study; Ankaful, Ghana.
Volunteering
Executive Director, Liver cancer Foundation, Ghana
Volunteer medical practitioner, AMEND Health, Ghana
Volunteer Medical Doctor, Okyeame Kwame Foundation (Hepatitis Screening Campaign), Ghana.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Clinical/Research Fellow-Abdominal Imaging
McGill University Health Center
01.2023 - Current
Fellow-Abdominal Imaging &Nonvascular Intervention
McGill University Health Centre
07.2021 - 06.2022
Lecturer-Part Time
University of Ghana Medical School
07.2020 - Current
Specialist Radiologist
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2014 - 01.2023
Resident - Diagnostic Radiology
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2010 - 09.2014
Medical Officer-Pediatric Department
Tema General Hospital
10.2009 - 09.2010
House Officer- Paediatric Department
Tema General Hospital
04.2009 - 09.2009
House Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
09.2007 - 03.2009
Master of Science - Clinical Leadership And Management
University of Ghana Business School
Fellow - Diagnostic Radiology
West Africa College of Surgeons
Member - Diagnostic Radiology
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
MBChB - Medicine
School of Medical Sciences-KNUST
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