Ria Mifsud

As a dedicated and compassionate medical doctor, I possess a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care while continuously enhancing my skills and knowledge. My ability to work collaboratively within a team, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enables me to effectively engage with patients, colleagues, and superiors.

I am adaptable and quick to learn, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to undertake diverse tasks as required. I am proficient in utilising Information Technology systems and am prepared to leverage technology for the betterment of patient care and administrative efficiency.

Committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, I am ready to embark on the journey of becoming a General Practitioner Trainee, dedicated to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

2024 - Trauma X-ray Interpretation - Appendicular Skeleton at The Royal College Of Radiologist London, UK

2024 - British Medical Journal Learning Courses

• Managing type 2 diabetes in primary care
• Step by step: Diagnosing thyroid dysfunction in adults in primary care
• Step by step: A guide to diagnosing heart failure
• Step by step: A guide to managing heart failure in primary care
• Management of chronic asthma in children in primary care
• Common problems in new babies in primary care
• Diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation in primary care
• Blood pressure measurement: a practical guide for clinicians in primary care

 2024 - An Update on the Management of Pancreatic Cancer 

 2023 - Foundation and Advanced Course in Botox and Dermal Fillers 

 2022 - Writing and Publishing a Scientific Surgical Paper 

 2022 - Reset and Recharge International Surgical Congress (Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland)

 2022 - Surgical Skills for Aspiring and Juniour Plastic Surgeons

 2022 - Recognition and Acute Care Treatment Course (Association of Anesthesiologists of Malta)

 2022 - Basic Life Support Instructor Course

 2022 - Neonatal Life Support Course

 2022 - Basic Surgical Skills (Royal College of Surgeons of England)

 2021 - Evening Medical Update on Dermatology, Allergy and Immunology (Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh)

2020/2021 - Certificates of attendance of Clinical Skills for Doctors Programme

- Care of the Acutely Ill Simulation Training for FY2 Doctors

- Care of the Acutely Ill Simulation Training for FY1 Doctors

- Urinary Catheter Insertion Training for FY1 Doctors

- Arterial Blood Gases Training for FY1 Doctors

- Nasogastric Tube Insertion for FY1 Doctors

 2018 - Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Latest Developments (Malta Association of Crohn's and Colitis)

 2018 - Maltese Cardiac Society Conference

 2018 - 3rd Critical Care Conference (The Malta Critical Care Nurses Association)

 2015 - IFMSA General Assembly Meeting, Malta (International Federation of Medical Students Association)

2022 - An Assessment of Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Complication Rates after Transrectal Prostate Biopsies at Mater Dei Hospital (R Mifsud, K Cauchi Inglott, C Correia E Vale, S Attard, K Pace, G Busuttil)

BARTS University Medical School Tutor October 2022

Trained medical students in tutorials on anatomy and assisted them during dissections. 

Basic Life Support Instructor April 2022

MMSA Medical Education Development International Kit Training (MEDIK-T) 24-26th March 2017

MEDIK-T is a locally organised 3 day workshop in which participants are trained in sessions focusing on medical education. Its aim is to give more confidence in public speaking, communication and advocacy which are essential skills to get a message across.

Presentations

- Neuroendocrine tumours and Hypoglycaemia

- Morbidity and Mortality in Urology

- Subcutaneous vs Intravenous Infliximab in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Maintenance

Mentoring

- Mentor for a 5th year medical student who shadowed me as a Foundation Doctor for 2 weeks

- Mentor for new medical students where I provided help, support and guided them during the induction process

Talks delivered during Medical School

- Derma Detectives Workshop (Medical Students)

- Mr and Mrs Breastestis (De La Salle College)

- Teddy Bear Hospital (St Joan Antide Primary School Gudja)

General Practitioner Shadowing 2024

Primary Health Care

• A one-week immersive shadowing experience under the mentorship of Dr. Scerri. Accompanied and observed Dr Scerri in diverse clinical settings including GP room, treatment room, telemedicine, Diabetes clinic, and GP appointment clinic. This experience provided invaluable insight into the holistic approach of family medicine.

Taster Week in Plastic Surgery 2021

Mater Dei Hospital

• An informative week of shadowing within the plastic surgery department where I had the experience of learning skills in suturing, observe the management of burns and wounds and observe surgeries such as cleft palate surgery. Exposure to various specialties allowed me to broaden my understanding of different aspects of medicine.

Zejtun Day Centre

• Assisting people who suffer from a mental illness in regaining the skills in order to be able to become independent in day to day activities..

Saint Jeanne Antide Foundation Tarxien

• Organise extracurricular activities for orphans and children who come from broken families.