Patient-focused Physician, providing high quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients in clinical environments. Savvy business mind coupled with recognized medical skills resulting in 15 years of successful practice. Warm, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding best treatment options available. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Endocrinology Fellow
Marshall University, July 2022 – June 2024
I worked as locum middle grade acute medicine physician in different NHS hospitals across England and Wales.I was able adapt well working in different hospitals and staff.This gave me an opportunity to introduce notable programs across different NHS trusts.My responsibilities as acute medicine registrar includes:
•Managed acutely medical patient admitted through accident and emergency or referred from GP.
•Performed acute medical procedures like lumbar puncture, chest drain insertion, abdominocentesis.
•Performed specialized procedures like setting up BiPAP, CPAP, arterial line insertion, thrombolysis under telemedicine guidance by stroke consultant, external cardiac pacing.
•Team leader for cardiac arrest or ward emergency medical (MET) call.
•Discussion with on call attendings in tertiary centres for transfer or repatriation of patient requiring advance care.
•Acute interpretation of ECG, chest x ray,arterial blood gas, making accurate clinical diagnosis and management plan.
•Coordinated 17 primary health facilities.
•Trained and supervised staff nurses and junior /senior community health workers on basic health care delivery, proper prenatal support, obstetric assessment, identification of obstetric risk factors, monitoring progress of labor and conduction of safe vaginal deliveries, instituting practice of exclusive breastfeeding, infant immunization.
•identified life threatening medical conditions and immediate referral to a higher health care centers.
•Monitored and evaluated work carried out by the TCF health attendants using the health information data sheet and drug stock book.
•Collected and Analysized weekly and monthly reports from each health facilities.
•Conducted Community based health awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS and Malaria Control.
•Monitored drug dispensing, costing and distribution
•Conducted Weekly meeting with representative of the Primary Health Care Centers.
•Organized monthly report and meeting with regional project coordinator.
I worked at a busy private hospital.As a medical officer, i was exposed to different medical,surgical and obstetric/gynaecological cases.I had experience in managing difficult patients with complex medical needs. My responsibilities were:
•History taking, physical examinations and management of patients with diverse ailments. •Clinical presentation of admitted patients during consultants’ ward round.
•Assessed patient’s daily progress and suitability for discharge.
•Performed clinical procedures like catheterization, IV cannulation, taking blood cultures, Nasogastric tube intubation, chest tube drain, IV drug administration.
•Interpretation of radiological, laboratory and bed side test.
•Performed Minor surgical procedures like suturing of laceration and episiorrhaphy, Incision and drainage of cysts, lumpectomies.
•Conducted General Antenatal care, obstetric ultrasound scanning,use of cardiotocogram, conducting child deliveries.
•Use of echocardiography machine, use of intensive care monitoring machines.
Worked in largely populated military base, I gained experience in working independently and maintaining high levels of professionalism.My responsibilities includes:
•History taking, diagnosis and treatment of General medical and surgical conditions.
•Prompt assessment and referral of complex medical/Surgical cases to Tertiary institutions •Obstetrics & Gynecology – General antenatal care, conduction of child deliveries, management of infertilities/Sub-fertilities.
•Health education and counselling for cancer prevention, contraceptive use and child spacing. •Volunteer consultation at the Ghain Heart to Heart Centre in General Hospital Calabar. •Training of trainer for cancer prevention by an American based Non-Governmental Organization partnering with APIN.
•Medical Officer in charge of ipas unit and training of staff nurses on the proper use of Manual Vacuum Aspirator.
Coordinator of bi weekly counselling/education of Antenatal women on the use of contraceptives and child spacing
I had my clinical rotations in Neurosurgery,General surgery,Neurology,Obstetric and Gynaecology and short posting in Microbiology and clinical pathology.As a medical officer, I was involved in daily ward rounds, following up blood results and radiological investigations,taking detailed history,physical examination and treatment.I learned how to establish good relationship with my patients and their families.I built a wonderful working relationship with my colleagues. I taught medical students during ward rounds. I gained experience in working with patients from different religious and cultural background.I gained more clinical experience and knowledge working with renown professors in different specialities.I dedicated some time to community service and volunteered at a non profit organisation projects.I assisted in providing free antiretroviral medications and ancillary services to HIV infected patients.
I had 3 month internship in Paediatric unit under consultants supervision.I was involved in patient care which includes taking detailed history,performing focused examination and making accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.Took part in paediatric conferences and case based discussion.Organised bed side teaching for medical students and nurses.Organised appropriate investigation and follow up for patients.I gained huge experience in managing common childhood illness and managing expectations from parents.I championed health awareness campaigns on exclusive feeding and home therapies for childhood diarrhoea.
Interdisciplinary team coordination
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
1.Eleje George, Muojieje Chukwudi C, Ulebe Augustine O,Malizu Echezona V. Severe Anaemia Among Children Admitted in a Tertiary Health Care Institution: The Experience at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Nigeria. Medizik journal. 2005, Aug; vol 7 no 1(NA): 32-36.
2.Karun M Nair, Sandhya Shri Kannayiram, Armaan Guraya,Chukwudi Charles Muojieje.Reasons for Hospitalization of Psoriasis Patients: A Report From the National Inpatient Sample . [Published in December 2020] Cureus. 2020 Dec 25;12(12):e12271. doi: 10.7759/cureus.12271.PMID: 33520487
3.Sandhya Shri Kannayiram,Armaan Gura,Chukwudi Charles Muojieje et al. An Analysis of Rheumatoid Arthritis Hospitalizations.[Published in December 2020] Cureus. 2020 Dec 28;12(12):e12344. doi: 10.7759/cureus.12344.PMID: 33520539
4.Osahon N Idolor,Armaan Gura,Chukwudi Charles Muojieje et al. Renal Involvement in Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Increases Economic Health Care Burden: Insights From the National Inpatient Sample Database.[Published in January 2021]Cureus. 2021 Jan 5;13(1):e12515. doi: 10.7759/cureus.12515.PMID: 33564520
5.Jesse Osemudiamen Odion,Armaan Guraya,Chukwudi Charles Muojieje, Osaigbokan Paul Aihie. Lung involvement in systemic sclerosis is associated with adverse hospital outcomes: insights from the National Inpatient Sample [ Published in Feb 2021] J Investig Med. 2021 Jun;69(5):1022-1026. doi: 10.1136/jim-2020-001743. Epub 2021 Feb 15.PMID: 33589444
6.Hafeez Shaka,Maria Aguilera,Maria Aucar,Asim Kichloo Rate and Predictors of 30-Day Readmission following Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A US Analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 May 27:dgab372. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgab372. Online ahead of print.PMID: 34043791
Abstracts
1.Maria C Aguilera, Omolabake Alabi, Chukwudi C Muojieje et al. Abstract #998910:A decade trend in National 30-day readmissions in patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis: An Omnious SIgn? [June 2021] Endocrine Practice
2.Omolabake Alabi, Chukwudi Muojieje,Pius Ehiremen Ojemolon,Hafeez Abstract #1003618: Association of Obesity with Outcomes of Patients with Adrenal Insufficiency: A Nationwide Retrospective Analysis [June 2021] Endocrine Practice
3.Shelby Reyes DO, Matthew Robinson DO, Chukwudi Muojieje MD,MPH, Nouf K.Almaghlouth, MD, MPH, Connor Tryon MDA unique case of lower gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to disseminated tuberculosis in an immunocompetent host [Submitted to ACP 2021)
4.Chukwudi Muojieje MD,MPH et al :Thyroid Eye Disease Following COVID-19 infection in a Patient with a History of Graves' Disease: A Case Report (presented at AACE 2023)
5.Samuel Amankwah MD, Chukwudi Muojieje MD,MPH, Henry Driscoll MD : A Diagnostic Journey to Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2
• Clinical abstract detailing a patient case of identifying autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome
• Accepted for publication in the Journal of the Endocrine Society 2023
6.Chukwudi Muojieje MD,MPH, Henry Driscoll MD et al : Measuring Diabetes Outcomes of Telemedicine Versus In-Office Visits at an Endocrinology Practice in Rural West Virginia
7. Chukwudi Muojieje MD,MPH ,Maria Luzuriaga MD: Atypical Presentation of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a 72-Year Old Caucasian Male with Hemoglobin J-Baltimore Variant: A Case Report
8. Chukwudi Muojieje MD,MPH, Mateen Hotiana MD: Navigating the Diagnostic Maze of Pseudohypoglycemiain a Young Adult Male with Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: A Novel Case Report
Case Presentations
1.Chukwudi C Muojieje MD,MPH. Anomalous origin of left coronary artery from pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) : A rare cause of chest pain in adulthood [Presented at New Mexico ACP 2020]
Peer Review Activities
-Journal of clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
-Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences
-Journal of investigative Medicine