DEBORAH FLORENCE KATURURA
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated physician with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional care to pediatric populations at both primary and tertiary levels. Specializing in neonatal and perinatal medicine, demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing neonatal health through the application of evidence-based practices and a collaborative approach to care. Focused on ensuring optimal outcomes for the most vulnerable patients and their families, consistently striving to make a meaningful impact in the field of pediatrics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Fellow Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine
BC Women and Children’s Hospital PHSA/UBC
11.2023 - Current
- Management of neonates in Mixed Acuity level 4 NICU, with multidisciplinary team collaboration, including resus and neonatal-transport, neonatal follow-up. Involvement in clinical research and quality improvement endeavours to advance perinatal and neonatal care.
Paediatric Registrar (Residency)
Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa University of Stellenbosch
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2018 - 10.2023
- Management of paediatric patients with rotations in PICU, NICU and Neonatology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Neurology and Neurodevelopment, Infectious Diseases, Ambulatory paediatrics.
Paediatric Senior House Officer
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals Ministry of Health Harare, Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2011 - 12.2017
- Management and care of paediatric patients from admission to discharge with rotations in the General Paeds, Accident and Emergency unit, OPD, PICU, Neonatal Unit, with supervision of Junior Doctors.
Medical Officer (Intern)
Mulago National Referral Hospital Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Management and care of patients in the departments of Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics/Gynaecology under the supervision of senior doctors.
Education
Fellowship - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University of British Columbia
10.2025
Fellowship - College of Paediatricians of South Africa (FC Paed SA)
College of Medicine of South Africa
01.2021
Diploma - Child Health/Post Graduate Paediatric Certificate
University of Sydney Australia
01.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Medicine and Surgery
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
01.2009
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
As a violinist and chorister, I have an inherent love for music. I thrive in nature and enjoy travelling and exploring cultural diversity while spending quality time with my family.
SHORT COURSES TAKEN
- Basic Paediatric ICU, January 2020, Red Cross Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, Certificate
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS), April 2021, Red Cross Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, Certificate
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), March 2024, Canadian Paediatric Society, Certificate
- Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns (ACORN), May 2024, Canadian Paediatric Society, Certificate
- EPIQ Workshop, October 2024, Canadian Neonatal Network, Certificate
REGISTRATIONS
- Medical Council of Canada, MINC 0250-5227
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, CPSID 57613 (Educational Licence)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Fellow Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine
BC Women and Children’s Hospital PHSA/UBC
11.2023 - Current
Paediatric Registrar (Residency)
Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa University of Stellenbosch
02.2018 - 10.2023
Paediatric Senior House Officer
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals Ministry of Health Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2011 - 12.2017
Medical Officer (Intern)
Mulago National Referral Hospital Kampala, Uganda
08.2009 - 08.2010
Fellowship - College of Paediatricians of South Africa (FC Paed SA)
College of Medicine of South Africa
Diploma - Child Health/Post Graduate Paediatric Certificate
University of Sydney Australia
Bachelor’s Degree - Medicine and Surgery
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Fellowship - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University of British Columbia