Brian Gitau

Medical doctor with a solid clinical foundation across acute and specialty care settings, built through supervised rotations, direct patient management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in ward-based assessment, acute patient evaluation, procedural assistance, and coordinated care across diverse clinical settings, with additional grounding in clinical research methodology and systematic data collection. Committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care and continuous professional growth.

Medical Officer Intern at P.C.E.A Tũmũtũmũ Hospital (2025-07 – 2026-07)

• Delivered patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings, with clear communication of diagnoses and management plans to patients and their families.
• Assisted in and independently performed surgical procedures, including cesarean sections, hernia repairs, and various minor operative interventions, among others.
• Conducted daily ward-based assessments, inpatient management, and longitudinal follow-up care throughout rotational assignments.
• Managed critically ill patients, including clinical stabilization, close monitoring, and acute decompensation response.
• Provided initial assessment and resuscitation in acute presentations and emergency scenarios.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate integrated, coordinated patient care.

Pre-Internship Medical Officer Attachment at Brooks of Cherith Hospitals – Upperhill Branch (2025-01 – 2025-06)

• Conducted patient clerking, documentation, and case presentations.
• Delivered patient education and counseling, simplifying medical information for diverse audiences.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to support coordinated patient care.
• Built strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills while managing patients in high-pressure hospital environments.

Research Study Assistant at Nakuru PGH (2024-10 – 2024-12)

Survey on Plasma C-Peptide Levels in Diabetes Mellitus Patients

• Assisted a clinical research project led by Dr. Franklin Ndirangu, engaging participants and administering informed consent per ethical research protocols.
• Administered structured questionnaires and explained study objectives to participants.
• Managed data collection and contributed to research reporting and documentation.

Research Study Assistant at Egerton University (2023-02 – 2023-11)

Student Satisfaction with the School Health Centre

• Engaged participants and administered informed consent per ethical research protocols.
• Administered structured questionnaires and explained study objectives to participants.
• Managed data collection and contributed to research reporting and documentation.

Chairman, Department of Autism Medical Awareness at Medical Camp, Milimani, Nakuru (2024-04 – 2024-04)

• Led a team of student clinicians in organizing and running a free medical awareness camp.
• Coordinated screening and consultation stations, ensuring smooth patient flow through the camp.
• Delivered basic health screening and public health education to community members.
• Promoted early detection and intervention practices for autism spectrum conditions.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – Egerton University, Nakuru, Kenya (2017 – 2024)

ICDL Certificate – KCA University, Thika Rd, Nairobi (2017-04 – 2017-08)

Secondary Education, Grade A- (78 points) – Thika High School, Off Kenyatta Road, Thika (2012 – 2016)