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Adwoa Frimpong

Medical Student (MBChB)

Kumasi, Ghana · 024 000 0000 · adwoa.frimpong@email.com

Summary

Final-year MBChB student at the KNUST School of Medical Sciences with clinical clerkships in medicine, surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Careful with histories, clear in case presentations and committed to community health. Looking for a house officer (housemanship) placement.

Professional Experience

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital — Kumasi

Jan 2025 – present

Clinical Clerkship Student

  • Take histories and examine patients on ward rounds, then present each case to the consultant team.
  • Write clear clerking notes and follow up laboratory and imaging results for the patients I clerk.
  • Assist with minor procedures under supervision, including cannulation, suturing and urinary catheterisation.

KNUST Medical Students’ Association — Kumasi

2022 – present

Community Health Outreach Volunteer

  • Screened residents for blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI at monthly community outreaches, and referred high-risk patients to the nearest clinic.
  • Gave short health talks on hypertension and diabetes in English and Twi.

Department of Community Health — KNUST

Jun – Aug 2024

Research Assistant

  • Collected and entered survey data on hypertension awareness in two Kumasi communities.
  • Helped prepare tables and a short summary for the supervising lecturer.

Education

KNUST School of Medical Sciences, Kumasi2020 – 2026

MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

Wesley Girls’ High School, Cape Coast2016 – 2019

WASSCE (General Science)

Projects

  • Ward Handover Audit: Reviewed 60 patient handovers on a medical ward and proposed a one-page checklist that the team now uses.
  • Hypertension Awareness Survey: Co-authored a short report on how well residents in two communities know their blood pressure status.

Additional Information

  • Clinical: History taking, Physical examination, Case presentation, Clerking notes
  • Procedures (supervised): Cannulation, Suturing, Urinary catheterisation, ECG recording
  • Research and computer: SPSS, MS Office, Reference managers, Data entry
  • Languages: English (Fluent), Twi (Native), Fante (Fluent)
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Ghana Red Cross, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), online course
  • Awards: Dean’s List, Level 400, Best Case Presentation, Surgery Rotation 2025
  • Interests: Community health outreach, Debating, Football

References

Prof. Kwame Asare

Consultant Physician and Lecturer, KNUST School of Medical Sciences

Phone: 020 000 0000

Dr. Efua Danquah

Senior Registrar, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Phone: 020 000 0000

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