Afifah Mohamed Abbas
Dubai
Summary
Driven and dedicated medical student with a strong foundation in basic sciences and clinical medicine, including rotations in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT, radiology, orthopedics, urology, emergency, critical care, family medicine, and psychiatry. I am motivated to build on my clinical experience and enhance my clinical skills, broadening my horizons and expanding my knowledge base. My pediatric hematology and oncology elective at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, exposed me to rare and complex cases, while my surgery elective at American Hospital Dubai honed my surgical and patient care skills. Through research projects and community health initiatives, I have demonstrated strong leadership and teamwork. I am committed to continuous professional development and providing exceptional care as I pursue my medical internship and grow both personally and professionally.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Year Medical Student
Gulf Medical University
08.2019 - Current
- Early patient contact (EPC): September 2019-January 2020
- Family medicine observership at Thumbay medical & dental speciality center
- My experience in family medicine included shadowing physicians during patient consultations, reviewing patient charts and records, observing various minor procedures and physical exams.Through my observership, I developed valuable skills in patient care, communication, and teamwork
- Research experience: November 2020-March 2022
- Lead my team in a research project titled 'Type 2 diabetes and family history: A case controlled study' conducted in Thumbay university hospital and Thumbay medicity
- Publication in process
5th Year Medical student
Dubai Health
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Completed clinical rotations in Orthopedics, Urology, Emergency, Critical Care, Family medicine and Internal medicine across various hospitals such as Rashid hospital, Dubai Hospital and Nad Al Hamar health center
- Completed psychiatry rotation in Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital
- Clerked patients in outpatient clinics, wards and intensive care unit
- Attended wards rounds, observed various inpatient and outpatient procedures, observed and scrubbed in diverse surgeries in various specialities
- Performed IV cannulations, suturing and endotracheal intubations under supervision
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Elective
Great Ormond Street Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Observed diverse rare cases such as Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor, juvenile monomyelocytic leukemia, Intracranial germ cell tumors to name a few
- The experience encompassed participation in clinics, daycare settings, ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT), teaching sessions and observed intricate procedures like intrathecal chemotherapy, intraventricular chemotherapy and bone marrow aspirates
- Presented patients to consultants during ward rounds, participated in student led case-based discussions
- Performed IV cannulations and venipunctures
Surgery Elective
American Hospital Dubai
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Elicited detailed history and physical examination from patients in wards and intensive care unit and presented progress notes to the chief of surgery during ward rounds
- Scrubbed in and assisted in various surgeries like laparoscopic cholecystectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy, distal gastrectomy for GIST tumor, Nissen fundoplication, laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, colectomy with anastomosis and excision of soft tissue sarcoma
- Observed various outpatient procedures and 30 diverse surgeries including robotic assisted surgeries
- Assisted in preoperative and postoperative patient care, including wound care and pain management
- Attended weekly tumor board meetings to learn about rare cases from accomplished surgeons
4th Year Medical student
Thumbay University Hospital & American Hospital Dubai
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed clinical rotations in Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Internal medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology and Pediatrics in Thumbay University Hospital
- Completed surgery rotation in American Hospital Dubai
- Clerked patients in outpatient clinics, wards and intensive care unit
- Worked under supervision of attending physician to develop general clinical and decision-making skills, seeking assistance when necessary
- Attended wards rounds, observed various inpatient and outpatient procedures, observed diverse surgeries in ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology and obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and general surgery
- Had the opportunity to scrub in and assist in various diverse surgeries
Education
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
Gulf Medical University
Ajman, United Arab Emirates07.2024
High School
Central Board of Higher Secondary Education (CBSE)
04.2019
Skills
- History taking
- Patient examination
- Basic surgical skills
- Evidence-based medicine
- Leadership
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life support (BLS), 04/27/22
- Basic Surgical Skills (BSS), 02/19/22
- Basic Orthopedic Skills (BOS), 03/12/22
- Heartsavers CPR, 10/27/19
- Basic Emirates Medical Preparedness & Response Program, Jaheziya
Languages
English
Hindi
Urdu
Arabic
Research And Presentations
- Research done on 'Type 2 diabetes mellitus & family history: A case control study' conducted in Thumbay university hospital and Thumbay medicity. Publication in process.
- Poster presentation on 'Type 2 diabetes mellitus & Family history: A case control study' at the Global Conference on Public Health, 18-19th April 2024, Dubai,UAE.
Awards
High academic achievement award in 4th year of MBBS
Conferences
- 5th Annual Dubai International Asthma, Allergy & COPD Forum, 11/04/21, Conrad Dubai
- 1st Annual Arab Thyroid Association Congress (Virtual), 05/27/22
- A Day in Allergy and Respiratory Medicine 6th Edition, 01/13/23, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai
- 4th Emirates Pediatric Endocrinology Conference, 05/20/23, Conrad Dubai
- 1st Annual Arab Thyroid Association Congress (Virtual), 05/26/23
- The 27th Annual Conference on Diabetes Mellitus and Endocrine Disorders, 06/16/23, United Arab Emirates University
- Annual Conference of Emirates Society of Internal Medicine, 09/30/23, Dubai
- 8th International GGSD & Worldwide CardioDiabetes Conference, 10/27/23
Volunteer Experience
- Free Mega Medical & Dental camp at Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman, UAE
- Screening campaign at Salem construction company, Ajman, UAE
- World Tuberculosis Day at preventative department, EHS, Ajman, UAE
- World cancer day at Gulf medical University Ajman
- Cervical cancer health awareness program at Delhi Private school, Ajman
Timeline
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Elective
Great Ormond Street Hospital
12.2023 - 01.2024
5th Year Medical student
Dubai Health
09.2023 - 05.2024
Surgery Elective
American Hospital Dubai
08.2023 - 09.2023
4th Year Medical student
Thumbay University Hospital & American Hospital Dubai
09.2022 - 06.2023
4th Year Medical Student
Gulf Medical University
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
Gulf Medical University
High School
Central Board of Higher Secondary Education (CBSE)
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