Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Voluntary Experience
Certificates,Licenses and Examinations
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Joshua A. Ashitey

Alexandria

Summary

A motivated and dedicated medical professional with 5 years of clinical experience and 3 years in clinical research. Possesses a strong passion for pathology and a deep commitment to advancing healthcare diagnostics. Equipped with a blend of practical clinical expertise and a research-driven mindset.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Pharmaron- CPC
Baltimore
05.2022 - Current
  • Adheres to ICH-GCP guidelines and Pharmaron Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Studies protocols and Site Initiation Visits.
  • Performs study related tasks and procedures.
  • Ensuring that the source data is captured in real time and is accurately documented.
  • Ensures that all protocol guidelines are followed.
  • Assists in sample processing when required.

Senior House Officer

Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital
Accra
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Honed communication and presentation skills with members of the healthcare facility.
  • Drafted and obtained informed consents from clients prior to surgical procedures.
  • Accurately and legibly recorded patient care and management packages.
  • Participated in frequent morbidity/ mortality meetings and clinico-pathological conferences.
  • Scheduled clients for surgical and pediatric appointments.
  • Assessment and resuscitation of neonates and referral when needed.

Junior House Officer

Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Developed communication skills with senior colleagues, pharmacists, and other allied healthcare professionals.
  • Scheduled clients for elective obstetric and gynecological visits and procedures.
  • Counseled patients and obtained informed consent before performing cesarean sections and other gynecological procedures among vulnerable populations.
  • Documented attributable, legible, accurate and complete patient care and management plans.
  • Performed procedures such as electrocardiogram and phlebotomy on clients when needed.
  • Diagnosed and managed patients with Covid-19 as a member of a special Covid-19 team.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
Korle-Bu, Ghana
01.2019

Bachelor of Medical Sciences -

University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
04.2014

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Planning
  • Organizing
  • Good team player
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office
  • Patient care skills
  • Protocol adherence
  • Patient interaction
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving

Affiliations

Adjunct Member, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP), 2023 to present

Voluntary Experience

  • Planned, organized, participated and consulted in various medical outreaches in rural and suburban areas in Ghana., 2015-2024
  • Data collation of retroviral patient-specific parameters and its subsequent management in Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Fevers Unit., 2019

Certificates,Licenses and Examinations

  • Good Clinical Practice - ICH E6 (R2), CITI Program, 04/18/25
  • Ghana Medical and Dental Council, MDC/RN/12170
  • USMLE STEP 1, PASS, 03/30/24
  • USMLE STEP 2, 242, 11/16/24

Timeline

Research Assistant

Pharmaron- CPC
05.2022 - Current

Senior House Officer

Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021

Junior House Officer

Tamale Teaching Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry

Bachelor of Medical Sciences -

University of Ghana
Joshua A. Ashitey