Improving healthcare delivery in Africa is not a career for me, but a calling. With family based in West Africa, I had always planned to return to contribute as a physician. I believe I have the required qualifications to work as a Sexual and Reproductive Health Advisor for a non-profit/NGO transforming the lives of women and children in Africa.
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Area of Expertise: |
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Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
Community Health Centers, Central Coast California Women’s Health Clinic, Santa Maria, California, 2016-2017
LOCUM TENENS OB-GYN PHYSICIAN
VA Northern California Health Care System, Sacramento, California, 2016
OB-GYN STAFF PHYSICIAN
Regional Reproductive Health Center of Bela Vista/Baptista de Sousa Hospital, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, 2014-2015
OB-GYN STAFF PHYSICIAN
Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas, 2009-2012 and 2013-2014
OB-GYN EDUCATION COORDINATOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / STAFF PHYSICIAN
U.S. Army Medical Mission, Niamey, Niger, 2013
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN
1st Sustainment Brigade Troop Medical Clinic, Bagram Airfield Base, Afghanistan, 2012-2013
OFFICER IN CHARGE / ATTENDING PHYSICIAN
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Education: |
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
2005 – 2009
Medical Doctor Degree
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut
2001 – 2005
Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Biology
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts – Highest Honors.
1996 – 1999
High School: Baccalauréat Degree in Mathematics and Physics. Honors.
Lycée Français Ben-Akhnoun, Algiers, Algeria
1990 – 1993
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
My strengths include:
--Educating and treating underserved populations, including citizens of remote island in Cape Verde, military veterans, migrant workers, and incarcerated patients.
--Providing continuing clinical education, such as instructing medical staff in latest treatment developments and protocols; also teaching medical residents and U.S. soldiers.
--Enhancing healthcare delivery, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and quality in facilities with minimal resources; completed year of study toward MPH degree.
--Inspiring open dialogue, promoting candid conversation among patients when discussing intimate issues.
Professional Development
University of Maryland University College-Europe, Bagram Airfield Base, Afghanistan, 2012-2013
NUTRITION PROFESSOR
Taught course to U.S. soldiers, enabling individuals to continue college education during overseas deployment.
1st Infantry Division, Defense Attorney, Fort Riley, Kansas, 2010-2012
CONSULTANT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT-RELATED COURT MARTIAL CASES
Reviewed victim medical records and interpreted findings for lawyer.
2005: “Global Literature and Women’s Health: An Approach to Cross-Cultural Learning” – incorporated in the University of Connecticut new Cross-Cultural Medical School Curriculum, and presented at the Network TUFH (Towards Unity for Health) conference in Nov 2006, in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Years of Experience:
10-15 years |
Highest Qualification:
Doctorate |
Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Creole (Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde) |
Nationality:
United States
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LinkedIn Profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/benakarbatista/
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