Junior Doctor
Participated in supervised clinical rotations across cardiology, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, dermatology, surgery, and urology departments at St. George’s Hospital, Plovdiv. • Gained exposure to point of care and diagnostic ultrasound through observation of clinicians performing ultrasound assessments in cardiology and urology settings. • Gained understanding of different imaging and diagnostic procedures during clinical training, including ultrasound, echocardiography, cystoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, CT, and MRI investigations. Also observed doctors performing colonoscopy procedures during surgical placements. • Observed cardiac ultrasound assessments involving conditions such as tricuspid regurgitation, mitral stenosis, and ventricular hypertrophy during cardiology placements. • Conducted patient history taking and clinical assessment , including cardiovascular and respiratory assessments during supervised learning during time in ward • Performed ECGs during time in cardiology ward and developed understanding of common cardiovascular presentations. • Practiced physical examination techniques including palpation, auscultation, and respiratory examination methods such as vocal fremitus assessment. • Participated in supervised venepuncture skills training and developed familiarity with practical bedside procedures. • Observed neurological, colorectal, and robotic-assisted surgical procedures, including biopsy-related interventions. • Developed strong understanding of clinical anatomy, organ systems, diagnostic imaging, and multidisciplinary patient assessment through medical and surgical training. • Reviewed patient records and clinical documentation as part of supervised clinical case assessment and learning activities. • Demonstrated strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills through regular patient interaction and multidisciplinary clinical exposure. • Patient history taking and clinical assessment • Venepuncture and blood sample collection • Clinical documentation and record keeping • Communication with patients and relatives • Confidentiality and data protection awareness • Time management in busy clinical environments • Competent with Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems
