Clinical Training – Perfusion Department at AKU, NMC, NICVD, SIUT, and Tabba Heart Institute (2023-01 – Present)
Cumulative 12+ Months of clinical training in perfusion department
- Assisted in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures under supervision, including circuit priming, oxygenator setup, and anticoagulation management.
- Observed and assisted in valve replacements, CABG, and congenital cardiac surgeries, maintaining close coordination with surgeons and anesthetists.
- Monitored and recorded key parameters such as pump flow rates, ACT, ABG values, cross-clamp time, temperature, and hemodynamic changes.
- Prepared and calibrated heart-lung machines, pumps, and cardioplegia delivery systems to ensure safe and smooth operation.
- Ensured sterile handling, circuit integrity, and prevention of air embolism during perfusion.
- Assisted in priming and de-airing the circuit, and supported senior perfusionists during weaning and post-bypass management.
- Documented detailed perfusion data and contributed to intraoperative reports according to institutional protocols.
- Participated in pre-operative machine checks, postoperative equipment maintenance, and perfusion audit sessions to reinforce quality assurance.
- Developed practical skills in communication, teamwork, and emergency response within a high-pressure operating room environment.
Undergraduate Research Assistant- Preclinical Studies at Dow University of Health Sciences (2024-01 – Present)
- Actively participated in 3–4 preclinical research projects utilizing rodent models to study disease mechanisms, therapeutic interventions, and physiological responses.
- Worked under close supervision of principal investigators to assist in protocol execution, dosing schedules, behavioral monitoring, and data collection.
- Gained practical experience in translational research methods, including animal handling, ethical compliance, gross anatomy, and biochemical interpretation.
- Developed strong foundations in experimental design, clinical observation techniques, and research documentation, essential skills for transitioning into human-based clinical research.
- Collaborated with cross-functional research teams to maintain lab integrity and contribute to project outcomes in line with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Internship at Trade Testing Board (2021-01 – 2021-12)
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Invigilation at Virtual University (2021-01 – 2023-12)
- Managed unexpected situations during exams calmly and effectively, resolving issues quickly without disrupting the testing process for other students.
- Responded efficiently to student inquiries during examinations while maintaining an impartial demeanor.
- Checked student identification thoroughly, verifying eligibility for specific exams and preventing incidents of academic dishonesty
