Celestine CHEBET, M.D.
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Family Medicine Resident (PGY-2) at Southern Regional Area Health (SR-AHEC) with Full unrestricted medical license to practice in Virginia. Skilled and dedicated physician with advanced experience in comprehensive primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and patient education. Strong clinical acumen in a variety of medical settings, committed to fostering patient trust, collaboration, and continuity of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Medicine Resident Physician
Southern Regional AHEC
Fayetteville, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Independently manages a diverse patient panel, providing preventive care, acute care, and chronic disease management for patients of all ages.
- Conducts wellness visits, home visits, physical exams, and routine screenings; formulates and monitors individualized care plans to optimize health outcomes.
- Proficient in a variety of procedures, including suturing, joint injections, skin biopsies, I&Ds (incision and drainage), and abscess management.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in inpatient and outpatient settings, coordinating care and providing continuity for complex cases.
- Participates in night shifts and weekend call rotations, handling urgent care and emergency cases within the hospital and clinic.
- Actively involved in patient education and counseling on lifestyle, diet, and preventive measures for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
- Mentors junior residents and medical students, providing guidance on case management, diagnostic processes, and professional skills.
Medical Officer Intern
Ministry of Health, Baringo County Hospital
Kabarnet, KENYA
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Successfully completed Internship in Pediatrics, Surgery, internal Medicine, Obstetrics, and Gynecology, psychiatry and community medicine as required by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council for Licensing
- Gained Experience in Outpatient setting by seeing patients in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry and Community Medicine
- Analyzed Patients Test Results and information Gathered during Examination to Properly diagnose Illnesses and diseases on an inpatient and Outpatient Basis
- Gained Experience with Basic medical and surgical work including Phlebotomy, Medical Procedures for IV access, procedures such as Paracentesis, nasogastric intubation, urethral catheterization, suprapubic catheterization, Thoracentesis, Lumbar puncture, speculum examination, manual vacuum aspiration, Vaginal and Caesarian delivery, Marsupialization, incision and Drainage, Wound cleaning and Dressing, Wound suturing, Debridement, and simple excisional Biopsies
- Learned how to admit patients to the Inpatient setting and differentiate between monitored care and routine in patient care
- Did Case presentations on the Topics Peptic ulcer disease and post-term pregnancy
- Was Consistently assessed by Medical Attendings who were pleased with my level of work Ethics and Professionalism
- Rewarded for Excellence in Patient Follow-up as well as received recommendations by patients for providing good patient care and bedside manner
- Guided Patients and Relatives with regards to diagnosis, treatment, and Follow-up
- Performed and interpreted relevant investigations and results on patients, including complete blood count, basal metabolic panel, liver function tests, thyroid function test, hepatitis panel, urinalysis, CSF analysis, sputum gram stains, cultures, and acid-fast stain, and imaging including X-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans.
- Documented and regularly updated Patients Notes
- Presented cases concisely, Coherently, and competently during ward rounds, grand rounds, Journal clubs and Continuous Medical Education (CME)
- Performed other Relevant duties assigned by the Attendings.
Medical Exchange Student
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown, PA
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Completed Rotations in Internal Medicine, General Ward and Medical ICU, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology and Emergency Medicine
- Performed History and Physical Examinations on Patients
- Worked with EMT to Respond to 911 calls and Performed Onsite First aids and took care of patients in Transit to Emergency Department
- Successfully Completed Training on the use of EPIC Electronic Medical system
- Documented Patient Information using EPIC Electronic Health records system
- Learned how to manage Patients in the Cardiac Critical Care setting in addition to Medical ICU
- Presented Patients on ward Rounds to attending Physicians, Residents and Medical Students
- Rotated in Surgical skills lab and learnt different suturing Techniques
Education
Certificate in Global Mental Health -
University of Washington
USA04-2021
M.D. - Medicine
Moi University, College of Health Sciences
Kenya12-2020
Certificate in Policy Development And Advocacy For Global Health -
University of Washington, USA
12-2020
Certificate in Leadership And Management in Health -
University of Washington
USA12-2020
High School Diploma -
Moi Girls High School
Eldoret, Kenya11-2011
Family Medicine Residency -
Southern Regional AHEC
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- Comprehensive Family Medicine Experience (Outpatient and Inpatient)
- Chronic Disease and Preventive Care Management
- Acute Care and Urgent Care Expertise
- Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric Care
- Minor Surgical Procedures and Injections
- Proficient in EMR Documentation and Interpretation
- Empathetic Communication and Patient Education
Licenses
- Full unrestricted medical license to practice Medicine in Virginia
- Resident Training License in North Carolina
- ECFMG Certified.
- United States Medical Licensing Examination - Steps 1, 2 & 3 Licensing Exam successfully completed.
- Full unrestricted License to practice Medicine in Kenya. Licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council (KMPDC), License No. A14051.
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Community service/Volunteer Experience
2020- Organized and Coordinated Medical camp to Educate, diagnose and treat patients with various ailments in undeserved areas and Refugee camps in Narok, Baringo and Nandi Counties in Kenya.
2017 &2018 - Worked with US Based Medical and Dental Missionaries in Kenya to Translate to patients and aid the missionaries in Medical Procedures such as Excisional surgeries and Dental Procedures such as Teeth Extraction, Scaling and Fillings.
2021- Coordinated with HIV Management Clinic to perform community outreach and Home visits to HIV patients to educate, give hope, prevent Stigma and encourage them to take their prescribed medications and not to miss their Follow-up Appointments.
Hobbies and Interests
I love spending time outdoors and enjoy early morning and evening walk in the park. I enjoy listening to Music and Podcasts. I am a hands-on Person and during my Free time I do knitting and Crocheting. I make my own doormats, scarfs and hats using locally purchased yarn. I also love Drawing and Painting. I hand drew all the Art in my house.
Fun-Fact- Never had my hair done by someone else. Ever since I was young, I learnt how to Braid my own hair and now a pro.
Timeline
Family Medicine Resident Physician
Southern Regional AHEC
06.2023 - Current
Medical Officer Intern
Ministry of Health, Baringo County Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Exchange Student
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
07.2017 - 08.2017
Certificate in Global Mental Health -
University of Washington
M.D. - Medicine
Moi University, College of Health Sciences
Certificate in Policy Development And Advocacy For Global Health -
University of Washington, USA
Certificate in Leadership And Management in Health -
University of Washington
High School Diploma -
Moi Girls High School
Family Medicine Residency -
Southern Regional AHEC
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