Maxine Ciantar

Highly motivated and dedicated medical professional seeking the position of Higher Specialist Trainee in Emergency Medicine. Strong background in emergency care and passion for providing exceptional patient care. Confident in ability to contribute to the team and make a positive impact. Experienced in managing critical situations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Adept at delivering efficient and effective emergency medical services. Committed to ongoing professional development, constantly seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills to stay at the forefront of emergency medicine practices.

Higher Specialist Trainee in Emergency Medicine

• PUBLICATIONS

P273 Inflammatory Bowel Disease and COVID-19 vaccine

E Zahra Bianco, T Tabone, P Cassar, D Agius, D Zammit, A Vella Baldacchino, C Scicluna, K Gatt, M Ciantar, B Montebello,

P Ellul, M Sciberras

Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, Volume 16, Issue Supplement_1, January 2022

• AUDITS

Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Emergency Department, 2023 - M Ciantar, J Borg

An audit to demonstrate whether emergency physicians in the Emergency Department at Mater Dei Hospital are following local guidelines for the management of CAP according to the CURB-65 score.

Suicide Safety Planning in an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Ward, 2021 – M Ciantar, M Gatt, Y Degiorgio, P Cassar, R Taylor-East

An audit to determine whether RCPsych guidance is being followed in the acute inpatient setting at MCH. The aim was to identify if safety planning interventions are being carried out and documented. A pilot project was set up including a standardized safety planning guide and training of staff to implement hospital-wide adoption.

PRE-HOSPITAL SESSIONS:

• Medical Cover for the Waterpolo Champions League, 2024
• Medical Cover for the Games of the Small States of Europe, 2023

COURSES AND CONFERENCES:

• BootED - The Emergency Training Camp, 2024
• European Trauma Course, 2023
• European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (ePALS) Course, 2023
• Ultrasound Course, 2023
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Course, 2022
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency eLearning Session, 2022
• Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) Course, 2021
• GI Expo Day, 2021
• Care of the Acutely Ill Simulation Training, 2020-2021
• Arterial Blood Gasses Training Session, 2020-2021
• Nasogastric Tube Insertion Training Session, 2020-2021
• Urethral Catheterization Training Session, 2020-2021
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) Course, 2020
• COVID-19: How to Put on and Remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 2020
• Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Competency-based Approach, 2020
• Hand Hygiene Online Course, 2020
• Prescribing Safety Assessment, 2020
• Essential Knowledge in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2019
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Course, 2019
• Malta Medical School Conference, 2018
• 3rd Malta Critical Care Conference, 2018
• Medical Leadership Skills Seminars, 2015-2018
• Maltese Cardiac Society Conference, 2017
• Food Hygiene Training Programme, 2013