Curriculum Vitae
Pieter F Kruger Fellow: Urogynecology, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto
Native Afrikaans Fluent in English
Education:
1996: BSc: 1st year University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Jan 1997- MBChB Dec 2002: University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Current and Prior Training and Work History:
2003: Resident Intern (PGY 1) Mandatory for Independent Medical Practice University of Pretoria, South Africa
2004: Medical Officer: Obstetrics and Gynecology (PGY-2) Jan-Jun: Mandatory for Independent Medical Practice Frere Hospital Complex, East London, South Africa
2004: Medical Officer: General Practitioner (PGY-2) Jul-Dec Mandatory for Independent medical practice Tafalofefe Hospital, East London, South Africa
2005: Locum Doctor: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency Medicine Feb-Dec NHS, United Kingdom
March2006 – Family Physician June 2009 General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrical Practice Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada
July 2009 – Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology June 2013 University of Alberta
July 1st 2013- Fellowship in Urogynecology and Minimally 30th June 2015 Invasive Surgery at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto.
July 21st 2015 Consultant: Urogynaecology, University of Cape Town. until present: Private practice: Urogynaecology and Endoscopy, Vincent Pallotti hospital, Cape Town.
Past Research Activities:
1996: University of Stellenbosch, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics. Pre-med student working in lab on Nonradioactive multiplex PCR screening strategies for the simultaneous detection of multiple low-density lipoprotein receptor gene mutations. Clinical lead: Prof M Kotze.
2000: University of Stellenbosch Medical Student The effect of nicotine replacement therapy on smoking cessation. Observational study.
2012: University of Alberta Resident, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Mentor: Dr Tarek Motan The Impact of Elevated Progesterone Levels during the Late Follicular Phase of IVF/ICSI cycles on Clinical Pregnancy Rates. A retrospective, observational, single-centre cohort study.
2014: Univeristy of Toronto Fellow: Urogynaecology First author: Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis: A case report and review of current events in the media and the literature . Published: S Afr J OG 2014;20(3):91-92. DOI:10.7196/SAJOG.874
2015: University of Toronto Fellow: Urogynaecology First author: Predictors of length of stay after vaginal hysterectomy. Awaiting publication 2015: University of Toronto Fellow: Urogynaecology First author: Skene's gland duct cysts: The utility of vaginal/transperineal imaging in diagnosis and mapping for surgery. A case series and review of the literature. Awaiting publication.
Awards:
2013 James Crook Surgical Award for best chief surgical resident, University of Alberta.
2013 Peter Mitchell Award for Best Clinical Science presentation, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alberta: The Impact of Elevated Progesterone Levels during the Late Follicular Phase of IVF/ICSI cycles on Clinical Pregnancy Rates.
Volunteer experiences:
1995: Oil spill volunteer helping save oiled penguins, Western Cape, South Africa
2000: Successful completion of tutor mentor program for medical students
Publications:
Chapter in textbook:
2011: Tankel J, Kruger PF. Vulvodynia: Clinical Gynaecology, 4th Ed. Juta 2011: 113-117.
Lectures and teaching experience:
Can be submitted upon request.
Hobbies and Interests:
Squash, running, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, kite surfing, golf and cooking.
Membership in Professional Societies:
2005: Health Proffesions Council of South Africa Independent Medical Pracitioner
2005: General Medical Council: United Kingdom Medical Practitioner
2006-2013: Alberta Medical Association College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
2009-Present: Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
2011-Present: Health Professions Council of South Africa: Independent Medical Pracitioner
2012-Present: American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
2013-Present: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario: Obstetrics and Gynecology: Independent practice
2013-Present: Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Canada)
2014-Present: American Urogynecologic Society International Urogynecologic Association
2014-Present: HPCSA: Independent practice specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology