Asmaa Elhadad

GMC-registered medical doctor and Family Medicine Specialist with over 8 years of clinical experience and professional experience in Arabic–English interpretation and medical translation.

Native

Arabic speaker with fluent English (C1), experienced in telephone and remote interpretation, medical terminology, patient communication and cross-cultural communication. Strong clinical background enables accurate interpretation of medical consultations, symptoms, diagnoses, investigations, medications and treatment plans. Highly skilled in active listening, retaining and accurately conveying spoken information, maintaining neutrality, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Confident working in fast-paced and sensitive situations where accuracy, impartiality and clear communication are essential.

Medical Interpreter - iCALL

• Provide professional Arabic–English interpretation through remote and telephone-based communication.
• Facilitate clear and accurate communication between Arabic-speaking clients and English-speaking professionals.
• Listen carefully, retain key information and interpret messages accurately without adding, omitting or changing meaning.
• Interpret medical terminology and healthcare-related information using extensive clinical knowledge.
• Support communication involving symptoms, medical history, diagnoses, investigations, medications and treatment plans where applicable.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries when handling sensitive information.
• Remain impartial and professional during sensitive, emotional or challenging conversations.
• Apply active listening, concentration and note-taking techniques to ensure accurate interpretation.
• Adapt communication to different accents, speaking styles and levels of understanding.
• Work effectively in time-sensitive situations requiring rapid and accurate communication.

Freelance Medical Translator - Freelancer.com

(2024-05)

• Translate English–Arabic medical and general documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Apply medical knowledge and appropriate terminology when translating healthcare-related content.
• Preserve the original meaning, tone and context of source documents.
• Review translated documents for accuracy, consistency, grammar and readability.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive client information.

Volunteer Interpreter - Tarjimly

(2024)

• Provide Arabic–English interpretation to facilitate communication across language and cultural barriers.
• Support individuals in communicating effectively with service providers.
• Apply confidentiality, neutrality and cultural sensitivity.
• Use active listening and clarification techniques to ensure accurate communication.

Family Medicine Specialist - Ministry of Health, Egypt - Egypt

(2023-05 - 2025-09)

• Provided comprehensive primary care to approximately 50 patients daily.
• Assessed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Took detailed medical histories and performed clinical examinations.
• Explained diagnoses, investigations and treatment plans clearly to patients.
• Communicated complex medical information in an understandable, patient-centred manner.
• Prepared prescriptions, referrals and clinical documentation.
• Provided health education and preventive healthcare advice.
• Maintained confidentiality and professional standards when handling sensitive patient information.

Social Facilitator - IFMSA-Egypt - Egypt

(2021 - 2023)

• Facilitated communication and engagement within an international medical environment.
• Worked with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Developed strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

Family Medicine Trainee - Egyptian Fellowship in Family Medicine - Egypt

(2017-08 - 2022-09)

Completed postgraduate clinical training across multiple specialties, including: Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology. Developed extensive experience in patient assessment, clinical communication, medical terminology and multidisciplinary healthcare environments.

GMC Registration - Medicine - General Medical Council (GMC), UK

Egyptian Fellowship in Family Medicine - Family Medicine - Ministry of Health, Egypt (2022)

MBBS / MBBCh - Medicine - Mansoura University, Egypt (2014)

Professional Diploma in Medical Education - Medical Education - Tanta University