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Fourth-Year Medical Student

Profile

A passionate medical student and researcher eager to continue the journey of becoming a clinician, applying for an observership in upper GI surgery to gain exposure to NHS practice and high-volume teaching hospital case management.

Education

MD Programme, Fourth Year2022 – Present

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

  • First-class GPA equivalent
USMLE Step 1Scheduled April 2026

Result pending

Abitur2014 – 2022

Gymnasium, Berlin

  • Final grade 1.2 (top distinction). Advanced courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Research Conference Experience

Royal Society of Medicine: Tomorrow's Doctors ConferenceJuly 2024

Poster presentation

  • Salivary diagnostic techniques in tuberculosis screening
  • Awarded best poster (collaborating-author category)
World Congress on Infectious Diseases (8th Edition)June 2025

Poster presentation

  • Salivary PCR for congenital viral infection
International Family Medicine Conference & ExhibitionOctober 2025

Poster presentation

  • Impact of weight before, during, and after pregnancy on postpartum metabolic health

Observerships

OtolaryngologyAugust 2024

University teaching hospital, Berlin

  • Observed management of allergic rhinitis, fungal otitis externa, and adenoidectomy
  • Developed clinical communication skills in outpatient clinics
DermatologyAugust 2024

Private dermatology clinic, Munich

  • Diagnosis and management of acne, psoriasis, and eczema
  • Observed in-clinic procedures and patient assessment for aesthetic treatments
Vascular SurgerySeptember 2023

Tertiary university hospital, Vienna

  • Observed AV fistula creation and multiple angiographic procedures
  • Attended outpatient clinics covering diabetic foot care and vascular complications
CardiologySeptember 2023

University heart hospital, Milan

  • Observed heart failure management, primary PCI for STEMI, and pacemaker implantation in complete heart block

Research Experience

Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis2025 – Present

First author

  • Diagnostic performance of salivary PCR for the detection of a congenital viral infection
  • Published in a Q1 peer-reviewed open-access journal in virology
Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis2024 – Present

Lead researcher

  • Role of salivary diagnostic techniques in screening for tuberculosis
  • Published in a Q2 peer-reviewed open-access journal in microbiology
  • Awarded best paper at the faculty research competition (Disease Prevention category)
Postgraduate Pathology Casebook (3rd Edition)2024 – 2025

Contributing author

  • Contributed four clinical case write-ups across three chapters of a postgraduate pathology textbook
  • Published by an established academic publisher
Cross-Sectional Survey Study2025 – Present

Second author

  • Intolerance of uncertainty and its relationship to imposter phenomenon in medical students
  • Manuscript completed and submitted for journal publication
Surgical Case Report2025 – Present

First author

  • Rare presentation of a benign joint condition: diagnosis, surgical management, and outcomes
  • Manuscript completed and prepared for submission
Retrospective Cohort Study2025 – Present

First author

  • Bacteraemia, viraemia, and fungaemia in solid organ transplant recipients: risk factors and clinical outcomes
  • Currently in data analysis stage
Cohort Study2024 – Present

Lead author

  • Effect of consanguinity on the severity of congenital heart disease
  • Multi-site collaboration with consultant cardiologists and paediatric specialists; first draft in preparation

Certificates & Awards

Dean's Honours List, Year 32024 – 2025

Top of cohort, Faculty of Medicine

Dean's Honours List, Years 1 & 22022 – 2024

Top three of cohort, Faculty of Medicine

Best Review Paper AwardFebruary 2025

Faculty Research Review Competition

AHA BLS Provider2022 – Present

CPR, AED, paediatric CPR, first aid

Antimicrobial Stewardship (Stanford Online)March 2025

Coursera certificate

Global Health Elective Programme2024 – 2025

Faculty global citizenship programme

Volunteering & Extracurriculars

Treasurer, Pathology Society2023 – Present

University executive committee

  • Manage the society budget and lead organisation of fundraising events
Volunteer Mentor, Peer Mentorship Programme2024 – Present

University student support programme

  • Mentor a junior medical student through academic and personal challenges
Volunteer, Skin Health Awareness CampaignFebruary 2025

Public health initiative

  • Public education on common dermatological conditions through interactive booths and Q&A sessions
Junior Volunteer, Royal Life Saving Society2025 – Present

First aid and basic life support

  • Completed eight hours of training in CPR, anaphylaxis management, bandaging, and choking response
Volunteer Tutor, Peer-Assisted Learning Programme2023 – 2024

Top-cohort academic selection

  • Delivered four mentorship sessions including OSCE prep, progress test technique, and CNS anatomy oral practice