Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Personal Attributes
Websites
Research & Publications
Honors & Leadershi Roles
Lectures and International Presentations
Timeline
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Sylvester Ndayisaba

Hamilton,Ontario

Summary

Orthopaedic surgeon with seven years of experience in trauma surgery and fracture management. Demonstrated success in managing complex Orthopaedic Trauma and leading surgical departments. Experienced in mentoring future physicians and contributing to medical education.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthopaedic Surgeon

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
Gulu, Uganda
10.2017 - 05.2024
  • Established and led new department, initiating all operational activities.
  • Organized surgical outpatients’ clinic to enhance patient flow.
  • Executed staff activities and prepared duty rota for optimal scheduling.
  • Supervised orthopedic reviews, ensuring comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Lobbied for necessary materials, instruments, and implants for surgeries.
  • Coordinated inter-departmental links to facilitate integrated care.
  • Advised management on strategic improvements in orthopedic care delivery.
  • Conducted ward rounds and performed both emergency and elective operations.

Lecturer

Gulu University, Faculty of Medicine
Gulu, Uganda
10.2017 - 05.2024
  • Conducted assigned lectures for students to enhance understanding of surgical principles.
  • Facilitated Essential Surgical Skills training, improving practical competencies among medical students.
  • Participated in exam evaluations, including grading and providing constructive feedback.
  • Led weekly bedside teaching sessions to reinforce clinical skills and patient interaction.
  • Reviewed student performance regularly, offering insights for improvement and growth.
  • Attended Department of Surgery meetings to discuss and analyze student results.

General Practitioner

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor (General Surgery)
Gulu, Uganda
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • Coordinated clinical activities for intern doctors while managing schedules effectively.
  • Oversaw general surgeons' activities to promote collaboration and efficiency.
  • Guided intern doctors during minor operations, ensuring proper procedures in operating rooms.
  • Managed patient care for orthopaedic and trauma cases in a high-pressure environment.
  • Compiled theatre lists to streamline surgical procedure execution.
  • Scheduled patients for elective surgeries, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
  • Administered non-operative fracture treatments, including cast application and traction techniques.

Clinical Skills Tutor

Gulu University
Gulu, Uganda
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Demonstrated clinical skills to medical students in department settings.
  • Coordinated examinations for medical students to assess knowledge and competencies.
  • Guided medical students during clerkship rotations to enhance practical experience.
  • Instructed medical students on fundamental surgical techniques.

General Practitioner

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor (OBGY)
Gulu, Uganda
09.2011 - 06.2012
  • Oversaw clinical activities of OBGY department to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated departmental CMEs and meetings to enhance professional development.
  • Acted as second on call for all emergencies, ensuring prompt response.
  • Facilitated communication between intern doctors and specialists during daily operations.
  • Handled various tasks assigned by Head of Department to support team goals.
  • Performed elective and emergency surgical operations within established capacity.
  • Managed rota coverage in department to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Collaborated with ministry to address maternal and neonatal sepsis and mortality.

Education

Orthopedic Trauma Clinical Fellowship - Orthopedic Trauma

McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario
Canada
06.2025

Masters of Medicine - Orthopedic Surgery

Makerere University
01-2018

Membership of the College of Surgeons -

College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
10.2014

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - medical degree

Gulu University
01-2011

Skills

  • Complex trauma operations and ORIF
  • Decision-making skills
  • Effective communication
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Wound care management
  • Team collaboration
  • Fracture fixation techniques
  • Infection control in orthopaedics
  • Pain management strategies
  • Ligament reconstruction procedures
  • Clinical teaching and mentorship
  • Resource optimization strategies
  • Open fracture management

Affiliations

  • Uganda Medical Association (UMA)
  • Orthopedic Society of Uganda (OSU)
  • College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
  • Sign Fracture Care International

Personal Attributes

  • Reliable & Result -Driven
  • Highly Resilient & Proactive Team Member
  • Skilled & Multidisciplinary Collaborator
  • Cultural Sensitivity & Professional Intergrity
  • Committed to Surgical Excellence & Education

Websites

Research & Publications

  • Delays in Hospital Admissions in patients with fractures across 18 Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries (INORMUS): A prospective Observational Study - Journal Article
  • Indications for Orthopedic Implant Removal following Internal Fixation of Fractures: A systemic Review

Honors & Leadershi Roles

  • Faculty of Medicine Guild Representative
  • Chief Medical Intern, Doctor 2010/2011
  • Chief Orthopedic Resident 2013 -2017
  • Head of Department, Orthopedic Surgery

Lectures and International Presentations

  • Timing of Debridement & Infection in Open Fractures
  • Surgical Approaches to the Humeral Shaft
  • Retrograde IM Nailing of the Femur
  • Management of Syndesmotic Injuries in Ankle Fractures
  • Clinical Evaluation and Management of Compartment Syndrome of the leg
  • Management of Ipsiltaeral Femoral Neck-Shaft Fractures
  • Timing of Implant Fixation in Tibial Plataeu Fractures
  • Damage Control Orthopedics

Timeline

Orthopaedic Surgeon

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
10.2017 - 05.2024

Lecturer

Gulu University, Faculty of Medicine
10.2017 - 05.2024

General Practitioner

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor (General Surgery)
08.2012 - 06.2013

Clinical Skills Tutor

Gulu University
09.2011 - 06.2013

General Practitioner

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor (OBGY)
09.2011 - 06.2012

Orthopedic Trauma Clinical Fellowship - Orthopedic Trauma

McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario

Masters of Medicine - Orthopedic Surgery

Makerere University

Membership of the College of Surgeons -

College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - medical degree

Gulu University

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