Dr. Cyndy Muliro

Biography

I am a final year Dermatovenereology resident at the Regional Dermatology Training Center (RDTC) Moshi, Tanzania where I am also the Chief Resident. I obtained my bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree in 2014 from Moi University, Eldoret – Kenya. Prior to my residency, I was the Medical Officer Supervisor at the accident and emergency department at the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Nairobi, Kenya where I was posted after completing my internship at the Defense Forces Memorial Hospital also in Nairobi, Kenya. I have been involved in several projects at the RDTC including planning and execution of the International annual CME conference, workshops and outreach activities among many others. I am a mentee at GLODERM (2023 -2024 cohort) and also a member of the GLODERM trainee committee where I have participated in organizing and hosting several webinars. Conference participation includes case presentations at the 27 th & 28 th annual CME at RDTC, poster display at the World congress of dermatology 2023, Oral presentation at the Tanzania Society of Dermatovenereologists AGM among others. EXPERIENCE Research coordinator – Research Department, January 2023 to current date Regional Dermatology Training Centre – Moshi, Tanzania  Ensure smooth running of research-oriented activities in the department Chief Resident – Regional Dermatology Training Centre, June 2021 to current date Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) – Moshi, Tanzania In addition to Resident duties outlined below;  Prepare monthly duty roster for the residents  Prepare teaching schedules for junior students in the department  Organise both physical and virtual lectures  Participate in management meetings in the department  Organise team building activities for residents, advanced diploma and undergraduate students in the department Resident Dermatovenereology – Regional Dermatology Training Centre, October 2020 to current date Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) – Moshi, Tanzania  Ensure daily smooth running of the outpatient clinic  In patient and Emergency department coverage when on call  Engaging in research and meaningful quality improvement projects  Teaching of Advanced diploma and medical student undergraduates  Participate in procedures performed at the bedside, in the operating room or procedure suite.  Participate in community outreach activities  Offer consultations and reviews to other departments in the hospital Medical Officer Supervisor – Accident and Emergency department, November 2017 to September 2020 Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital (MLKH) – Nairobi, Kenya In addition to medical Officer duties outlined below;  Ensure well-being of medical Officers  Prepare duty roster  Ensure smooth running of emergency department activities.  Participate in management meetings Medical Officer – Accident and Emergency department, April 2016 to November 2017 Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital (MLKH) – Nairobi, Kenya  Diagnosis and treatment of disease  Emergency and trauma management  Sample collection and management  Patient triaging  Efficient in emergency medical and surgical procedures  Infection control  Training students and junior medical staff  Continuously working to improve performance at an individual and practice level  Management of medical care team.  Management of patient records and documents  Participation in continuous medical education Medical Officer Intern – April 2015 – march 2016 Defence Forces Memorial Hospital (DFMH) - Nairobi, Kenya  Diagnosis and treatment of diseases  Trauma medicine  Management of patient records and documents  Sample collection and management  Educate patients regarding conditions and treatment options  Experience in medical, surgical, paediatrics, obstetrics/ gynaecology, hematooncology, dermatology and psychiatry departments.  Preparation of accurate and informative case summaries  Precise, concise and competent case presentations  Participated in continuous medical education  Acquired skills in performing both medical and surgical procedures. EDUCATION MBChB (2014) Moi University- Eldoret, Kenya Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery KCSE (2006) The Aga Khan High School – Mombasa, Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Grade attained A- CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS  6 th annual general meeting Tanzania Society for Dermatovenereology – Hair disorders: a trichoscopic approach, 26 th – 27 th October 2023 – Oral presentation  25th World Congress of Dermatology – Epidermal Nevus syndrome, 3 rd – 8 th July, 2023 – Poster presentation  28 th annual RDTC international conference – Erythroderma in Leprosy, 11 th – 13 th January,2023 – Oral presentation  27 th annual RDTC international conference – Epidermal Nevus Syndrome, 12 th – 14 th January,2022 – Oral presentation SPECIAL AWARDS  GLODERM Mentee – 2023-2024 cohort SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS  International Trichoscopy Society  GLODERM CERTIFICATES AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING  Dermatosurgery and dermatopathology workshop, KCMC, HU, HURC, UAH, March 2023  Dermatosurgery and dermatopathology workshop, KCMC, HU, HURC, UAH, March 2022  Trauma Team Training, CNIS & MOH, May 2019  National guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Malaria, MOH, March 2019  Field Management Training 2, MSF, October 2018  Emergency care symposium, EMKF, June 2018  Field Management Training 1, MSF, February 2018 HOBBYS Dancing, brass band and timbrel playing, reading, movies.