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Najma Ali

@najmaali

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I deliver evidence-based ENT education focused on conservative management and safe red-flag triage.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to support clinicians with evidence-based ENT assessment and conservative management, while spotting red flags early for urgent referral. I focus on antibiotic stewardship, clear algorithms, and patient education that improves outcomes.

I present on “Common ENT Conditions with Focus on Conservative Management,” emphasizing practical, systematic ENT assessment and history-taking for primary and secondary care settings.

My approach highlights evidence-based decision-making—recognizing when to use conservative management versus when to escalate—supported by tools like Centor/FeverPAIN for tonsillitis and watchful waiting pathways in AOM and OME.

I also focus heavily on safety: teaching clinicians to identify ENT red flag symptoms warranting urgent referral (e.g., sudden sensorineural hearing loss, persistent neck lump, unilateral symptoms in high-risk patients) and to apply clear “safety-netting” principles.

From topical/local treatments (e.g., OE topical drops, cerumenolytics and irrigation first, epistaxis first aid and cautery when indicated) to structured referral and investigation strategies (audiogram/tympanometry, MRI IAM with gadolinium, USS neck + FNAC), I aim to improve antibiotic stewardship and patient outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CME Presenter

CME Presentation

Apr 2026 - Present (3 months)

Presented the CME session on common ENT conditions with a focus on conservative management, covering ENT assessment, history-taking, red flags, and evidence-based first-line treatments.

Otoscopy Anterior Rhinoscopy Oropharyngeal Examination Neck Lymph Node Palpation Cranial Nerve Assessment ENT Assessment Algorithms FeverPAIN Scoring Centor Criteria Otitis Media Management Otitis Externa Management Cerumen Management Rhinosinusitis Management Allergic Rhinitis Management Nasal Polyps Management Tinnitus Handicap Inventory Assessment

CME Facilitator

CME Presentation

Apr 2026 - Present (3 months)

Facilitated a CME session on common ENT conditions with a focus on conservative management, supporting structured ENT assessment, history-taking, referral red flags, and first-line treatment strategies.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Common ENT Conditions (CME Presentation)

Continuing Medical Education (CME), Otolaryngology (ENT)

Activities and societies: Date: 7 April 2026. Presenter: Dr Najma Ali. Facilitator: Dr Omwenga.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) session on common ENT conditions with a focus on conservative management, including structured history-taking and examination, and indications for conservative versus surgical management. Covered evidence-based first-line treatments and ENT red-flag symptoms requiring urgent referral.