Evaluate and assess patients by reviewing medical history and taking guideline-directed actions.
Maintain medical records in the electronic health system to document daily patient data.
Interact with patients' family members to discuss diagnoses and provide updates.
Complete rounds with team staff, and execute duties under the supervision.
Rotational Intern- Division of Cardiology
New York-Presbyterian / Columbia University
New York, NY
08.2024 - 09.2025
Participated in the care of patients with advanced heart failure, requiring mechanical circulatory support, by history taking and daily patient follow-up.
Observed cardiac procedures, including coronary angiograms, valve replacements, and coronary artery bypass grafting.
I provided support to families with patients undergoing medical treatments.
Medical Officer
University of Ghana Medical Center
Accra, Ghana
04.2020 - 05.2023
6 months (04-10/2020) of clinical experience in a COVID-19 ICU Participated in over 100 adult encounters under supervision.
Assisted procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central line placements and arterial line insertions.
Daily patient reviews, requests for relevant investigations and interpretations
Clinical Observer
Park Plaza Clinic
Houston
06.2022 - 06.2022
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
4- week clinical experience in an outpatient and in-hospital setting(affiliated with the HCA Houston Healthcare hospital)
Intern Doctor
Ghana Health Service
Kumasi/Agogo, Ghana
10.2017 - 09.2019
6-month longitudinal clinical experience across 3 different rural communities in Ghana where I rotated in each of the following specialties: Internal medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Surgery
Daily review and assessment of inpatients and clinic-based care under supervision
Performed specialty-specific procedures ie. Lumbar punctures, Paracentesis, Central line insertions, assisted cesarean sections, etc
Medical Student Volunteer
Oxford Hospital
Oxford, United Kingdom
09.2016 - 09.2016
4-week clinical experience in a high-volume emergency setting.
Assisted several procedures in the ER, including reduction of a dislocated joints and emergency management of a pneumothorax, etc
Nursing Student
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2012 - 08.2012
Assessed vital signs and followed medical orders.
Assisted patients with daily activities under nursing supervision.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Internal Medicine
New York City Health And Hospitals/Harlem
New York, NY
06-2026
Master of Public Health - Occupational Health/Epidemiology
University of Ghana
Ghana
12-2020
M.D. -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana
08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana
07-2014
Accomplishments
Co-chair, Patient Safety Committee- New York City Health and Hospitals/Harlem 2025/2026
Award-Winning Top Performer, Year 2 In-Service Examination – Internal Medicine Residency
Committee of Interns and Residents, Delegate Leader- New York City Health and Hospitals/Harlem: selected to represent the interests and concerns of interns and residents at CIR meetings, negotiations, and other union activities.
National COVD 19 Intensive Care Unit medical team, University of Ghana Medical Center: Honored by the Ghanaian government for exceptional service and dedication in caring for ICU patients alongside fellow medical team members during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ghanaian Delegate at the International Federation of Medical Students Annual Conference in Malta 2016: chosen as part of the medical school student government sponsored by the university to participate in an international gathering of students where we were able to exchange ideas, share research, and collaborate on global health initiatives, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse medical practices and forging valuable connections with future healthcare professionals from around the world
Volunteering and mentoring
Mentorship of International Medical Graduates – US Residency Application Support, 2024/2025 cycle: Provided individualized mentorship to 8 medical doctors from sub-Saharan Africa pursuing U.S. residency positions. Guided candidates through the application process by reviewing CVs and personal statements, offering strategic advice, and supporting navigation of ERAS, Match timelines, and interview preparation.
COVID-19 Health Education Facilitator – University of Ghana: Led virtual tutorials for undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the transmission, impact, and prevention of the disease. Emphasized the importance of adhering to national public health guidelines, including proper hand hygiene, face mask usage, and social distancing, to reduce community spread.
Certification
ECFMG, June, 2022
BLS, June 2023
ACLS, June 2023
CITI program Biomedical Research, June 2024
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Publications
Cho, L, Lu, R, Donaldy, W. et al. Symptomatic Tricuspid Valve Obstruction Due to Intravenous Leiomyomatosis. J Am Coll Cardiol Case Rep. null2025, 0 (0) .
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.103693
Young, L, Singh, S, Clair, Donaldy, W, L. et al. TCT-590 Mitigating Myocardial Reperfusion Injury in Coronary Revascularization: The Role of Protein Kinase C Epsilon Peptide Inhibitor. JACC. 2024 Oct, 84 (18_Supplement) B217.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.09.699
Agyeman, W, Ntow, M, Chinnatambi, C. et al. TRENDS AND PREDICTORS OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME IN CLONAL HEMATOPOIESIS OF INDETERMINATE POTENTIAL: INSIGHTS FROM THE NATIONAL INPATIENT SAMPLE 2016-2020. JACC. 2025 Apr, 85 (12_Supplement) 2870.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0735-1097(25)03354-6
Trends and Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Deaths in Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States, 1999-2020. DOI: 10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4140819
Association Between Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Eating Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Endocrinology Diabetes Metab. 2024 May;7(3):e473. doi: 10.1002/edm2.473. PMID: 38597269; PMCID: PMC11005101.
Donaldy, W, Bortier, T, Thearle, M. Assessment of Lipid-Lowering Therapy and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Insights from the NIH All Of Us Controlled Tier Dataset. Poster presented at New York City Health and Hospitals/Harlem Research fair April 10, 2025
Donaldy, W, Bortier, T, Raiszadeh et al APICAL HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY AND PAROXYSMAL ATRIAL FIBRILLATION MIMICKING ISCHEMIC CORONARY HEART DISEASE. Poster presented atPhysician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) Research day, November 13 2024
Ackah M, Ameyaw L, Appiah R, Owiredu D, Boakye H, Donaldy W, et al. (2024) 30-day in-hospital stroke case fatality and significant risk factors in sub-Saharan–Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS Glob Public Health 4(1): e0002769. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002769
Donaldy, W., Gyasi, K., Danso, K., Mensah, S., Narendrasinh, P., Keyur, D., Bhatt, P., Dapaah-Siakwan, F.. (2022, October 10). Trends in cardiac arrhythmias among pediatric hospitalizations with cannabis use in the United States, 2009-2019. [Poster presented]. 9th Congress of European Academy of Pediatric Societies./Barcelona, ESP.
Interests and Skills
Playing and watching soccer, Exercising and body building, Travel, Volunteering, Cooking African/Ghanaian cuisines
Professional Memberships
American College of Cardiology(ACC), Resident member
American College of Physicians(ACP), Resident member
Committee of Interns and Residents(CIR)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rotational Intern- Division of Cardiology
New York-Presbyterian / Columbia University
08.2024 - 09.2025
Resident, Internal Medicine
New York City Health And Hospitals/Harlem
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Observer
Park Plaza Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2022
Medical Officer
University of Ghana Medical Center
04.2020 - 05.2023
Intern Doctor
Ghana Health Service
10.2017 - 09.2019
Medical Student Volunteer
Oxford Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2016
Nursing Student
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
08.2012 - 08.2012
Master of Public Health - Occupational Health/Epidemiology
University of Ghana
M.D. -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at New York University (Bellevue, Metropolitan, & Harlem Hospitals)Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at New York University (Bellevue, Metropolitan, & Harlem Hospitals)
Information Technology Core Systems Intern at Metro Plus Health Plan, New York City Health & HospitalsInformation Technology Core Systems Intern at Metro Plus Health Plan, New York City Health & Hospitals