Clinical Attachment — Respiratory Medicine - Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS FT - Manchester
(2026-05 - 2026-07)
- Observing daily respiratory ward rounds, gaining exposure to patient reviews and management planning across a range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions
- Attending respiratory outpatient clinics covering COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pleural disease
- Observed bronchoscopy lists and pleural procedures including pleural aspiration and chest drain insertion
- Attended respiratory MDT meetings, gaining insight into multidisciplinary decision-making in complex respiratory cases
- Developing familiarity with NHS clinical environments, documentation standards, and respiratory investigation interpretation including spirometry, CT thorax, and ABGs
Medical Observership — Obstetrics & Gynaecology - St George's Hospital NHS Trust - London
(2024-07 - 2024-08)
- Observed acute and elective patient management across labour ward, antenatal clinics, gynaecology services, day assessment unit, and theatre lists in a high-volume NHS department
- Shadowed SHOs, foundation doctors, registrars, and consultants across obstetric and gynaecological settings
- Gained exposure to NHS electronic patient records, discharge documentation, and safe prescribing standards
- Communicated with patients under supervision within a culturally diverse population
Medical Internship — Internal Medicine - Sofia Medical University Teaching Hospitals - Sofia, Bulgaria
(2025 - 2025)
- Clerked and assessed patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and infectious conditions on general medical wards
- Participated in daily ward rounds — formulated differential diagnoses and management plans under consultant supervision
- Interpreted blood results, ECGs, ABGs, and chest imaging to guide clinical decision-making
- Recognised and escalated acutely unwell patients using structured communication (SBAR) and NEWS scoring
- Produced clinical documentation including clerking notes, discharge summaries, and referral letters
- Managed chronic disease presentations and supported patient education around long-term conditions
Medical Internship — Emergency Medicine - Sofia Medical University Teaching Hospitals - Sofia, Bulgaria
(2025 - 2025)
- Assessed and triaged acutely unwell patients presenting with undifferentiated medical and surgical emergencies
- Performed initial clerking, investigations, and early management plans under senior supervision
- Recognised time-critical presentations including sepsis, ACS, stroke, and respiratory failure — initiated early intervention
- Developed rapid clinical decision-making and prioritisation skills in a high-pressure environment
- Communicated effectively with patients and relatives in acute and distressing situations
Medical Internship — General Surgery - Sofia Medical University Teaching Hospitals - Sofia, Bulgaria
(2025 - 2025)
- Delivered pre- and post-operative care across surgical wards, attending daily ward rounds and theatre lists
- Assisted in surgical procedures under supervision and observed perioperative planning and consent processes
- Monitored post-operative recovery, wound care, and early recognition of surgical complications
- Managed fluid balance, analgesia, and post-operative prescribing with senior oversight
- Coordinated within multidisciplinary surgical teams and contributed to safe patient handover
Medical Internship — Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Sofia Medical University Teaching Hospitals - Sofia, Bulgaria
(2025 - 2025)
- Participated in antenatal and gynaecology ward rounds, attending labour ward and observing normal and operative deliveries
- Assessed and monitored obstetric patients, flagging deterioration and escalating to senior team members
- Gained exposure to management of obstetric emergencies including PPH and pre-eclampsia
- Communicated sensitively with patients in emotionally complex clinical scenarios
Medical Internship — Paediatrics - Sofia Medical University Teaching Hospitals - Sofia, Bulgaria
(2025 - 2025)
- Participated in inpatient and outpatient paediatric care across acute and chronic childhood conditions
- Contributed to history taking and clinical examination under supervision, adapting approach for children and families
- Developed awareness of safeguarding principles and child protection frameworks
- Communicated effectively with parents and carers in sensitive and high-stakes consultations
Medical Research Associate - OncoEquity Global Health Ltd - Manchester
(2026)
- Contributing to research initiatives focused on equitable breast cancer outcomes across diverse patient populations
- Conducting structured literature reviews to support evidence-based research and scientific writing
- Attending and contributing to team meetings, supporting strategic research planning and project development
- Applying clinical knowledge to a health-tech environment, bridging the gap between medical practice and research innovation
