Curriculum Vitae:10 September, 2016
Pieter F Kruger
Obstetrician/Gynaecologist
Subspecialty: Urogynaecology and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Languages spoken:
Native Afrikaans
Fluent in English
Citizenship:
South African
Canadian
Education:
1996: BSc: 1st year
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Jan 1997-MBChB
Dec 2002:University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Jul 2009-FRCS(C) Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alberta
Jun2013:
Jul 2013 -Clinical fellowship, Urogynaecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Toronto
Jun 2015
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-DecMandatory for Independent medical practice
Tafalofefe Hospital, East London, South Africa
2005:Locum Doctor: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency Medicine
Feb-DecNHS, United Kingdom
March2006 –Family Physician
June 2009General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrical Practice
Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada
July 2009 – Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology
June 2013University of Alberta
July 1st 2013-Fellowship in Urogynecology and Minimally
30th June 2015Invasive Surgery at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto.
July 21st 2015 Consultant: Urogynaecology, University of Cape Town.
until presentPrivate practice: Urogynaecology and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology, Chris Barnard Hospital, Cape Town.
Oct 1st 2016 Program director: Medtronic/UCT Urogynaecology minimally Invasive fellowship.
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:
2013James Crook Surgical Award for best chief surgical resident, University of Alberta.
2013Peter 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 Professions 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: International Urogynecologic Association
2014-Present: HPCSA: Independent practice specialist, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.