Hughes Ackom
La Crosse,WI
Summary
Capable Podiatry Resident Physician with a strong foundation in both surgical procedures and patient care, honed at Emplify Health by Gundersen. Demonstrates competency in surgical case management and a dedication to continuous learning. Proficient in podiatry clinic management and experienced at enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative efforts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Physician
Emplify Health by Gundersen
06.2023 - Current
- Perform medical care under guidance of attending physician.
- Participate in complex and innovative surgical procedures to gain greater understanding of technique.
- Serve as a liaison between attending physicians and nursing staff, fostering teamwork and communication for seamless coordination of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Assist in research projects, contributing valuable data to advancements in medical practice and knowledge.
- Stay current with medical advancements through regular participation in continued education opportunities, ensuring the delivery of up-to-date and evidence-based care.
Lower Limb Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Des Moines University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted students with dissections and tutoring during Lower Limb Anatomy laboratory sessions
Surgery Teaching Assistant (Basic Surgical and Medical Skills)
Des Moines University
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted students with learning Basic Aseptic Techniques in the operating room
- Assisted students with learning clinical skills such as: IV starts, insertion and removal of IV catheters, nasogastric insertion and removal, endotracheal intubation, and urinary catherization
- Assisted students with learning surgical skills such as knot tying and suturing techniques
- Assisted students with learning surgical procedures like: Punch biopsy, administering local anesthetic, abscess incision and drainage, and lesion excision
Senior Plasma Center Technician
Biolife Plasma Services
11.2016 - 05.2019
- As a receptionist: I attended to donors with questions and created charts for new donors when necessary
- As a medical historian: I took and recorded vitals for donors, performed capillary punctures to test for hematocrit and total protein levels
- As a phlebotomist: I performed venipunctures and operated plasmapheresis machines
Volunteer
Mercy Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Volunteered at the surgical admissions and recovery services (SARS)/Phase II department
Research Assistant
University of Minnesota Duluth
09.2007 - 08.2009
- Researched and synthesized hypervalent iodine based oxidizing reagents that aided in the oxidative transformation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones
Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota Duluth
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Tutor for first year undergraduate general chemistry discussion class
- Supervising students on general and important laboratory procedures in general chemistry during laboratory sessions
Education
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine -
Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine
Des Moines, IA06-2023
Associate degree - Health Sciences (Broad Field)
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Minneapolis, MN01.2019
Master of Science - Chemistry Degree
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Degree
University of Science And Technology
Ghana06-2004
Skills
1 Competency in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative assessment and management of surgical cases
2 Basic proficiency in performance of forefoot and minor rearfoot procedures
3 Competency in hospital inpatient management
4 AO course - Basic principles of foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction surgery
5 ACFAS course - Foot and ankle arthroscopy surgical skills
6 Proficiency in research and case-based presentations
7 Competency in patient care at the podiatry clinic
Scientific Poster
H. Ackom, M. Burandt, M. Malagic, A. Kempf, A Case of Pseudoepitheliomatous Hyperplasia Following Hallux Amputation in a Diabetic Patient, 10/01/22, Heartland Foot and Ankle Conference, Des Moines, IA
Extracurricular Activities
Like to watch and talk sports. Like to spend time with friends and family as well as participate in church activities.
Academic Awards
- Des Moines University, IA, Surgery teaching assistant certificate for 2020/2021 academic year
- Des Moines University, IA, W. Stevenson and Luther T. Glanton Scholarship
- University of Minnesota Duluth, MN, Awarded astounding teaching assistant at the chemistry department for the 2008 – 2009 academic year
Timeline
Resident Physician
Emplify Health by Gundersen
06.2023 - Current
Lower Limb Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Des Moines University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Surgery Teaching Assistant (Basic Surgical and Medical Skills)
Des Moines University
03.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Plasma Center Technician
Biolife Plasma Services
11.2016 - 05.2019
Volunteer
Mercy Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2016
Research Assistant
University of Minnesota Duluth
09.2007 - 08.2009
Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota Duluth
09.2007 - 05.2009
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine -
Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine
Associate degree - Health Sciences (Broad Field)
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Master of Science - Chemistry Degree
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Degree
University of Science And Technology
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