Dragos Ioan (John) Tabirca MD MPharm BPharm(Hons)
Passage West,Ireland
Summary
CliftonStrengths®: Focus, Context, Achiever, Learner, Analytical.
Strategic and results-driven surgeon with 10 years of proven success in
pharmacy. Passionate about leading and inspiring people.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Orthopaedics SHO
Our Lady's Hospital
Navan, Ireland
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient care for elective orthopaedic patients, managing pre- and post-operative needs
- Assisted in elective orthopaedic theatre lists to enhance peri-operative surgical workflow
- Led daily ward reviews and documentation, ensuring effective discharge planning within MDT
- Coordinated investigations and follow-ups to optimise patient pathways
Orthopaedics SHO
Cork University Hospital
Cork, Ireland
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Supervised interns and liaised with registrars on patient care
- Independently managed patient cases on wards
- Assisted in surgical procedures and coordinated theatre operations
- Managed outpatients in the clinic and triaged on-call referrals
Locum pharmacist
Pharmaconex
Cork, Ireland
07.2016 - 12.2024
- Locum Pharmacist for Cork and Limerick
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through the pharmacy
- Professionally advised customers on purchases of over-the-counter medication
- Provided knowledgeable clinical advice to relieve and improve patients' everyday conditions
Supervising pharmacist
LloydsPharmacy
Hollyhill, Ireland
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Led pharmacy team
- Thought pharmacy students
- Resolved problems encountered by patients, Doctors and healthcare providers
- Gave timely and accurate advice to healthcare professionals and patients
- Provided excellent levels of service in line with standards and achieved high customer satisfaction ratings
Relief Pharmacist
Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland
Co. Cork, Ireland
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Relief Pharmacist for Youghal, Midleton, Hollyhill, Kinsale, Togher, Grand Parade branches
Relief Pharmacist
Hickey's Pharmacy Ireland
Cork, Ireland
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Relief Pharmacist for Cork
Relief Pharmacist
Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland
Co. Cork
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Relief Pharmacist for Youghal, Midleton, Hollyhill, Kinsale, Togher, Grand Parade branches
Pharmacist
Rosedale Pharmacy
Limerick, Ireland
08.2016 - 12.2016
Pharmacist
James Pettit's Pharmacy
Charleville, Ireland
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Support pharmacist
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Medicine
University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu"
Cluj-Napoca, Romania 10.2017 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm(Hons)) - Pharmacy
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland 08.2010 - 08.2014
Masters of Pharmacy (MPharm) - Pharmacy
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland 08.2014 - 08.2015
Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate
Bruce College
Cork, Ireland 08.2009 - 07.2010
Skills
- Inspirational leadership
- Adaptability and execution
- Strong verbal communication
- Medical proficiency
- Focus on continuous improvement
Certification
- IMC Number: 532155
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
English
Native
Romanian
Native
French
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Rugby Teams
- Sunday's Well RFC
- CMC Rugby Cluj
- CS Manastur Cluj
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 08/01/1991
- Nationality: Irish and Romanian
Extra-Curricular Activities
Volunteer with St John Ambulance (Cardiac First Responder level) and the Orthopaedic & Traumatology Surgery Clinic, Cluj-Napoca. Active member, British Orthopaedic Association (BOA).
Interests
- Rugby
- Running
- Swimming
- Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
- History
Research
Audit
- The Effect of Delayed Reduction on Skin Integrity and Time to Definitive Surgery in Ankle Fracture–Dislocations, Cork University Hospital (2025)
Poster Presentations
- Comparative Proteomic Analysis of Proteins Involved in Knee Osteoarthritis Using the PROFASA Platform
British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Congress, 2025 - MRI versus X-ray in Knee Osteoarthritis: Clinical Utility, Cost-Effectiveness, and Impact on Management Decisions in Patients Over 45 Years
Atlantic Orthopaedic Conference, 2025
Timeline
Orthopaedics SHO
Our Lady's Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Orthopaedics SHO
Cork University Hospital
01.2025 - 07.2025
Supervising pharmacist
LloydsPharmacy
09.2023 - 11.2023
Relief Pharmacist
Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland
12.2021 - 12.2022
Relief Pharmacist
Hickey's Pharmacy Ireland
07.2021 - 09.2021
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Medicine
University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu"
10.2017 - 07.2023
Relief Pharmacist
Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland
01.2017 - 07.2021
Pharmacist
Rosedale Pharmacy
08.2016 - 12.2016
Locum pharmacist
Pharmaconex
07.2016 - 12.2024
Pharmacist
James Pettit's Pharmacy
07.2016 - 12.2016
Masters of Pharmacy (MPharm) - Pharmacy
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm(Hons)) - Pharmacy
University College Cork
08.2010 - 08.2014
Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate
Bruce College
08.2009 - 07.2010