Basmala Saada

Third year UCL Medical student | iBSc Global Health | President of UCL Arab and North African Society

United Kingdom

About

Third-year medical student at UCL, currently undertaking an iBSc in Global Health. President of UCL Arab and North African Society, one of the UK’s largest Arab societies. Interested in public health and equity, cardiology, women’s health, medical research and mentorship.

Experience

  • UCL Arab & North African Society (2 yrs 2 mos)
    • President
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Events Lead
      Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Student Advisor at xedu.app
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Medical Student at UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Clinical observership at Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation
    Sep 2025 - Sep 2025 · 1 mo

    Attended Aswan Heart Centre as a clinical observer which consisted of practical learning on-site through Cardiology clinics, ICU placement as well as surgery and catheterisation lab exposure. Gave a detailed insight into the conditions patients face in a specialised cardiac centre made for equitable healthcare access.

  • Internship Trainee at Baheya Foundation
    Aug 2025 - Aug 2025 · 1 mo

    Attended a summer training programme for medical students at Baheya Foundation for Early Breast Cancer detection. This involved learning through taught lectures on-site and clinical exposure to cancer patients through surgery and clinics.