Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
I am an aspiring Doctor interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. Completed the International Baccalaureate in Germany at the International School on the Rhine in Neuss and currently I am studying general medicine at the University of Pharmacy and Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. As an avid learner passionate in Medicine, I look to improve my skills in this field and learn more about this subject. Shadowing doctors since the age of 13 years old further sparked my interest for medicine and has given me insight into a doctors' daily surgical routine.
-Participated in daily ward rounds, observing patient evaluation and treatment planning -Observed orthopedic and trauma surgeries (e.g., fracture fixation, joint procedures, joint replacements) -Gained exposure to musculoskeletal examination and diagnosis -Developed understanding of perioperative care and surgical workflows -Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in a clinical setting
-Observed and assisted during patient consultations -Participated in routine clinical examinations (e.g., vital signs, basic assessments) -Gained exposure to management of acute and chronic conditions -Developed understanding of primary care workflows and continuity of care -Improved patient communication and history-taking skills
-Assisted with wound care and dressing changes under supervision -Participated in daily ward rounds, observing patient evaluation and treatment planning -Observed surgical procedures and operating room protocols -Gained insight into patient management and interdisciplinary teamwork -Developed familiarity with clinical hygiene and sterile techniques
-Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly residents -Communicated with patients affected by dementia and cognitive decline -Supported individuals with neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s disease) -Developed patient-centered communication and empathy skills -Gained insight into long-term care and multidisciplinary support systems
My role involved: - Looking at surgical intakes on the brain; - Shadowing the surgeon during surgeries whereby they provide me verbal indication of the surgical process; - Assisting in laboratory research; - Sampling blood from patients; - Demonstrated reliability and organisational skills by sorting the blood samples by their type; - Fulfilling both supervised and unsupervised activities; - Assisting the team by testing patients for COVID-19; - Showcased emotional intelligence and dexterity while performing covid smears for buccal and nasal testing/sampling and blood testing; - Handling sensitive patients' documents and reporting them to my team.