YOUSSEF EL SOUSSI
Dubai
Summary
I am a healthcare student and a traveler with extensive experience in the UAE and abroad, excelling in community outreach and clinical research. Proven ability to lead initiatives, secure partnerships, and facilitate over 5,000 hours of community service. Skilled in patient education and clinical documentation, fostering collaboration and enhancing healthcare delivery in diverse settings.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of the community committee
University of sharjah
Sharjah
08.2025 - Current
- Organized 20+ volunteering initiatives, fostering engagement across diverse communities and causes.
- Facilitated 1,000+ volunteering opportunities, resulting in 5,000+ hours of service.
- Secured partnerships with hospitals, enabling events for hospitalized children over two months.
- Conducted various medical volunteering projects to support underserved populations.
- Coordinated events in collaboration with UAE Red Crescent.
- Organized events for multiple Down syndrome centers, enhancing outreach and support efforts.
- Led an overseas medical aid trip for more than 50 medical students over two weeks.
Clinical Research and observership
University of miami
Florida, Miami
08.2026 - 08.2026
- Conducted research using urology patient databases to extract and analyze essential data for a research paper.
- Documented comprehensive patient histories for accurate medical records.
- Observed urologic surgical procedures, including holmium laser enucleation of the prostate.
- Participated in clinical discussions with medical professionals, sharing insights with fellows and doctors to foster collaborative learning.
- Examined documentation processes in the US health system using Epic software to understand workflows and improve data accuracy.
Clinical elective in Opthalmology
University hospital sharjah
Sharjah
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Evaluated visual acuity and color blindness to facilitate effective patient care decisions.
- Obtained patient histories to ensure accurate diagnostic assessments.
- Compiled detailed medical records to support continuity of care.
- Observed various surgeries
Organizer and leader of medical aid campaign
Impact Earth
Colombo
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Organized a medical aid volunteering initiative abroad to address community health needs in Sri Lanka.
- Coordinated outreach efforts in Sri Lanka, diagnosing and distributing medications to people in need.
- Managed team logistics and ensured access to essential healthcare.
- Facilitated collaboration with local healthcare providers, improving outreach effectiveness and community health engagement.
Medical Intern
Heidelberg University Hospital
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported surgical procedures by preparing patients, suturing, and suctioning
- Coordinated daily case discussions and meetings with doctors.
- Collected patient histories and collaborated with doctors to select optimal management plans
- Educated patients' families on medication adherence and its significance
Medical Intern Plastic surgery
University hospital sharjah
Sharjah
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Clinical elective at the Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Sharjah, gaining practical experience.
- Performed suturing during surgeries.
- Assisted in wound dressing procedures, ensuring patient comfort and promoting healing.
- Assessed patient histories and vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to gather comprehensive patient medical histories during evaluations.
- Documented patient assessments to support accurate medical records.
Medical Intern
Aristotle university of thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Performed suturing and suction in the operating theater to support the surgeon
- Assisted doctors during surgical procedures to ensure optimal patient care
- Conducted patient assessments and recorded vital signs accurately.
- Collaborated with the medical team to discuss patient diagnoses and management plans
- Collected detailed patient histories during consultations
Clinical observership plastic surgery
University hospital sharjah
Sharjah
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Assessed wound dressings
- Facilitated discussions with patients to offer emotional support and resolve their concerns.
Medical campaign
International volunteering hq
Cusco
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Administered IVs, recorded vitals, and collected patient histories to ensure comprehensive assessments
- Assisted doctors in diagnosing cases
- Facilitated medication distribution in rural areas to ensure patient access
- Collaborated effectively with team members to share updates and resolve issues.
Clinical observership in orthopedics
University hospital sharjah
Sharjah
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed physical examinations and discussed treatment plans
- Took and recorded vital signs to monitor the patient's health status
- Assessed with patient communication
Medical Intern
Koc University Hastanesi
Istanbul
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Gained exposure to patient care in a leading ENT department in Istanbul
- Performed patient assessments and accurately recorded vital signs to support effective treatment plans.
- Supported medical staff in delivering patient care and executing daily procedures efficiently.
Medical Campaign
Nomuhub
Zanzibar
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Coordinated medication distribution for timely patient care, enhancing treatment adherence.
- Assisted doctor in diagnosing patients, contributing to accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted health education sessions on hygiene practices in rural schools, improving community health awareness.
- Took vitals of the patients
Clinical observership in emergency department
University Sharjah hospital
Sharjah
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated patient flow management to optimize timely care delivery.
- Facilitated discussions on diagnosis to enhance patient understanding.
- Collected patient history to understand health background and symptoms.
Medical Campaign
Hope Is Calling
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with team members to exceed campaign goals and distribute medications.
- Fostered strong team relationships by assisting doctors with diagnoses.
- Ensured compliance with health and sanitation practices to maintain safety standards.
- Maintained clean, safe work environments to reduce the risk of infections.
- Traveled to Nepal for cultural immersion.
Education
Bachelor - MBBS
University of Sharjah
UAE06-2028
Skills
- Community health initiatives
- Health education programs
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient interaction
- Community outreach
- Public health programs
- Volunteer management
- Leadership in healthcare
- Team development
- Medical ethics
Certification
- BLS
- First-Aid
- Suturing course
- FLAP Course
- Spanish language
- AI in Healthcare
Languages
- English, C2
- Arabic, Proficient
- Spanish, Intermediate
- German, Elementary
Hobbies and Interests
- Horse-Riding
- Swimming
- Football
Accomplishments And Awards
- More than 1000 volunteering hours
- Debate competition at the University of Sharjah
- Community committee head at the University of Sharjah during the year 2025-2026
- Poster presentation of my research project in multiple conferences in and outside the UAE
- Head of research team at the University of Sharjah 2004-2006
Research
- Anticoagulation strategies for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: a comprehensive review of current literature
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of the UAE population towards dengue fever
- Postoperative complications of coronary artery bypass grafting: a narrative review on pathophysiology, management strategies, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence
- Cardiovascular and renal outcomes with finerenone: A comprehensive narrative review
Languages
Arabic
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
- Awarded Zayed Education Foundation full scholarship (front line heroes scholarship)
Timeline
Clinical Research and observership
University of miami
08.2026 - 08.2026
Clinical elective in Opthalmology
University hospital sharjah
07.2026 - 07.2026
Organizer and leader of medical aid campaign
Impact Earth
06.2026 - 06.2026
Medical Intern
Heidelberg University Hospital
12.2025 - 01.2026
Head of the community committee
University of sharjah
08.2025 - Current
Medical Intern Plastic surgery
University hospital sharjah
08.2025 - 08.2025
Medical Intern
Aristotle university of thessaloniki
07.2025 - 07.2025
Clinical observership plastic surgery
University hospital sharjah
08.2024 - 08.2024
Medical campaign
International volunteering hq
07.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical observership in orthopedics
University hospital sharjah
08.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Intern
Koc University Hastanesi
06.2023 - 06.2023
Medical Campaign
Nomuhub
01.2023 - 01.2023
Clinical observership in emergency department
University Sharjah hospital
08.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Campaign
Hope Is Calling
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor - MBBS
University of Sharjah