Sulafa Fakhreddin

Gained transferrable psychological skills related to psychological evidence-based interventions by shadowing a clinical psychologist's Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Dialectal Behavioural therapy and Psychoanalysis one-to-one and group psychotherapy sessions. Conducted psychological assessments such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory under the supervision of a clinical psychologist Organised daily activities for patients alongside occupational therapists Attended multidisciplinary meetings to discuss new cases and the appropriate treatment and management plan

Research Assistant in applied research involving exploration of the provision of psychological support in palliative care

Researched and assessed suitability of 12 biosimilar drugs within the Middle East and North Africa Region by weighing benefits vs downsides which enriched my critical analysis skills. Evaluated new partnerships with other high-profile pharmaceutical companies to decide whether merging should occur. Presented my research findings to the injectables department during meetings

Shadowed staff in different departments of the hospital Conducted blood and stool analysis in a labratory Shadowed a neurologist; and explained medical procedures to patients Observed how experienced professionals communicated and interacted with patients in distress I was pushed to recognise limits of my own competency in order to adhere to safe practice guidelines Worked within a MDT of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals

Collaborated with a group to thoroughly assess a patient case study and ultimately presenting a diagnosis Participated in a range of team-building experiences Participated in medical ethics discussions and debates Learnt technical suturing skills and earned a CRP certification

Shadowed doctors during surgeries and discussed patients conditions and diagnoses Worked in the ER by completing basic tasks such as applying a cast to a broken arm Took patient information and recorded vital signs prior to their appointments Shadowed Gastroenterologists and nephrologists to learn techniques like endoscopies and dialysis Participated in medical ethics discussions and debates Learnt technical suturing skills and earned a CRP certification