Dr. Tshering Pelzom
Thimphu,Bhutan
Summary
Experienced Medical Officer specializing in patient evaluation and critical care management across various healthcare settings. Proven track record in leading emergency response teams and streamlining healthcare documentation. Strong multitasking abilities and a focus on collaborative teamwork to ensure superior patient outcomes. Dedicated to advancing community health initiatives and refining clinical practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Medical Officer
Tsangpo Hospital, National Medical Services
Trashigang
01.2025 - Current
- Served in both Outpatient (OPD) and Emergency Departments.
- Provided comprehensive medical care, including patient assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and performance of emergency procedures.
- Managed and maintained accurate health records and medical documentation.
- Oversaw hospital administration, including management of staff, facilities, duty rosters, logistics, and coordination of clinical and administrative services.
- Participated in the management and supervision of healthcare personnel and facility operations.
- Conducted community health check-ups and screening programs.
- Performed post-mortem examinations as required.
- I officiated as Chief Medical Officer in the absence of the designated officer.
- Working hours: Full-time.
- Contact Details: Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ugyen Wangdi, +975 17733500, ugyensj@gmail.com.
Emergency Medical Officer
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
Thimphu
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Assess and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department of the hospital, in consultation with the emergency physician and relevant specialists.
- Perform routine and common emergency medical procedures independently or under supervision, as appropriate.
- Counsel patients and their next of kin on the patient's disease condition, prognosis, treatment options, and follow-up plan. Emphatic breaking of bad news, and providing further support as appropriate.
- Participate and contribute to periodic CME activities and coordination meetings of the unit and hospital.
- Provide training on first aid and basic life support to non-medical volunteers from various organizations.
- Participate in all quality improvement activities of the department and the hospital.
- Prepare the duty roster for all clinicians working in the Emergency Department.
- Working hours: Full-time.
- Contact Details: Head of ED: Dr. Sona Pradhan, +975 17890633; spradhan@jdwnrh.gov.bt.
Medical Officer on attachment
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
Thimphu, Bhutan
09.2023 - 04.2024
Intern Medical Officer
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
Thimphu
07.2022 - 07.2023
- First point of contact for all patients admitted to the wards.
- Taking history and assessing patients under the guidance of senior medical officers, residents, and consultants.
- Daily ward rounds to follow up with patients on care plans, assessing vital signs, blood, and other investigation sample collection, and presenting findings to the supervisors during rounds.
- Working closely with the nursing staff to implement the initial care plan.
- Performing invasive procedures under supervision.
- Teaching medical students who are posted to the ward.
- Attending teaching sessions organized by supervisors.
- Assessing patients at the outpatient department, and providing a treatment plan and follow-up care.
- Rotations: Internal Medicine 8 weeks, General Surgery 6 weeks, Gynecology and Obstetrics 6 weeks, Pediatrics 8 weeks, Emergency Medicine 4 weeks, Orthopedics 4 weeks, Psychiatry 4 weeks, Community Medicine 3 weeks, Dermatology 2 weeks, Ophthalmology 2 weeks, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) 2 weeks, Radiodiagnosis and Imaging 1 week, Forensic Medicine 1 week, Blood Bank 1 week.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
University of Peradeniya
Kandy, Sri LankaSkills
- Patient evaluation
- Critical care management
- Emergency response procedures
- Healthcare documentation
- Care coordination
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Prioritization of tasks
- Multitasking capabilities
Examinations
Australian Medical Council's Standard Pathway CAT MCQ (11/12/25) - Pass
Certification
Full registration with Bhutan Medical & Health Council (MM591) : 07/23/23 - Present
Cme Certifications
- Preconception Care and Aims, Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan, 05/27/25 - 05/28/25
- AC networking and Basic Echocardiography for Rheumatic Heart Disease and STEMI Detection, KGUMSB, Thimphu, Bhutan, 05/20/25 - 06/05/25
- Triage training, ERRH, Mongar, Bhutan, 05/05/25 - 06/05/25
- Head and Neck Cancer Screening, Trashigang, Bhutan, 04/15/25 - 04/16/25
- Service with Care and Compassion Initiative (SCCI), Trashigang, Bhutan, 04/21/25 - 04/23/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course, KGUMSB, Thimphu, Bhutan, 02/07/25 - 02/15/25
- Neonatal Basic Advanced Life Support (NALS) & Neonatal Basic Life Support (NBLS) Provider Course, KGUMSB, Thimphu, Bhutan, 11/27/24 - 11/29/24
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course, KGUMSB, Thimphu, Bhutan, 11/02/24
- Bhutan Emergency Care and Life Support Training, KGUMSB, Thimphu, Bhutan, 06/18/23 - 06/25/23
- Comprehensive Emergency Care & Life support (cECLS) Provider Course, KGUMSB, Thimphu, Bhutan, 09/12/22 - 09/15/22
Volunteer Experience
- Community Screening and Monitoring for NCD, Cervical Cancer, HPV, Breast Cancer, TB, Leprosy and HIV.
- School and Community Health Checkups
- Education and Awareness Programs such as Menstrual Health & Hygiene.
Languages
English
Native
Native
Dzongkha
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kurtoep
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tshangla
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Nepali
Advanced (C1)
C1
Sinhala
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
- Dr. Samjana Rai, Consultant Emergency Physician, Emergency Department, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Thimphu, Bhutan, samjanarai50@gmail.com, +975 17917631
- Dr. Kinley Dorji, Specialty and Associated Specialty Grade Doctor, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, WWL NHS Trust, Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, UK, drukpaj@hotmail.com, +447448512148
- Dr. Deki Yangdrel Tshering, Resident Medical Officer, SJOG Midland, Perth, WA, Australia, yangdrel66@gmail.com, 61421769626
Verification Statement
I, the undersigned, declare that all the information contained within this curriculum vitae is true and correct as of 10/01/2025.
Dr. Tshering Pelzom
Timeline
Medical Officer
Tsangpo Hospital, National Medical Services
01.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Officer
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
04.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Officer on attachment
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
Intern Medical Officer
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
University of Peradeniya