ANJALI PATEL
North Harrow,Middlesex
Summary
Foundation Year Doctor at Luton and Dunstable Hospital with broad clinical experience in paediatrics, geriatrics, and acute medicine. Dedicated to providing safe, effective clinical care while fostering meaningful patient relationships through clear and compassionate communication. Strong portfolio in medical education, research, and quality improvement, with peer-reviewed publications and international presentations. Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) with over 4 years’ teaching experience at both medical school and within the hospital. Recognised for excellent ARCP feedback, leadership, team working and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Foundation Year Doctor
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
2024.01 - Current
- Rotations across paediatrics, geriatrics, and acute medicine, developing a broad clinical skillset
- Active contributor to audits and quality improvement projects improving patient care pathways
- Designed and delivered a structured teaching programme for new doctors (portfolio, ARCP, acute care, ward skills)
- OSCE examiner for undergraduate mock examinations
- Completed hyperacute stroke unit taster week, engaging in ward rounds and specialist clinics
- Consistently strong ARCP feedback highlighting reliability, teamwork, and professionalism
- Worked in multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care
Private Tutor
Metropolitan Tutors
2019.01 - 2024.09
- Delivered personalised teaching and mentoring to students
- Boosted student confidence with one-on-one tutoring sessions
- Increased academic achievement by providing focused attention in areas of difficulty
- Utilised innovative teaching methods to increase student engagement
- Managed scheduling and lesson planning, promoting consistency in learning
Medical Question Writer
Geeky Medics
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Created and edited exam-style questions aligned with evolving medical curricula
- Responded and incorporated feedback and constructive criticism to improve written content
- Consulted with editors and publishers to understand purpose of desired content
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Spring Pharmacy
2021.09 - 2022.02
- Administered vaccinations and addressed patient concerns, promoting public health
- Worked well within the multidisciplinary team
- Built rapport with a wide variety of patients
Patient Summariser & Receptionist
Docklands Medical Centre
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Managed administrative workflows, patient communication, recall lists and EMIS documentation
- Maintained strong relationships with patients and multidisciplinary teams
- Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations
- Working well under high pressure in a busy environment
ICU Healthcare Assistant
King’s College Hospital
2020.10 - 2021.03
- Delivered care during COVID-19 pandemic in high-pressure environment
- Developed skills in patient handling, arterial blood gases, and MDT collaboration
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
Education
MBBS (Distinction) - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
King’s College London
09/2018 - 07/2024
iBSc (Hons) - Women's Health
King’s College London
09/2021 - 08/2022
Associate Fellow (AFHEA) - Medical Education
Higher Education Academy
03/2024 - 05/2024
Northwood College for Girls GDST
08/2004 - 08/2018
Skills
- Clinical: Acute patient management, holistic care, clinical decision-making
- Research: Involvement in systematic reviews, clinical audits, and quality improvement projects, leading to publications and presentations at national and international conferences
- Leadership: Programme development, project leadership, event organisation
- Teamwork: Strong multidisciplinary collaboration; excellent ARCP feedback
- Organisation: Effective time management across clinical, academic, and teaching roles
- Communication: Patient-centred communication, teaching large groups, conflict resolution
- Resilience: Adapting mentally and physically to challenging and dynamic situations
- Advanced life support: Qualified in advanced life support and currently working towards an instructor course
- Empathy: Excellent people skills with the ability to build strong rapport and deliver holistic care
Accomplishments
- Harvard Book Prize
- Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
Certification
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) – pursuing instructor qualification
Quality Improvement Projects
- ‘Improving the quality of written advice given to children aged 11-15 following a head injury with at least one symptom of concussion excluding headache at Lewisham’s paediatric emergency department’ Lewisham Hospital, 2023
- ‘Improving the quality of email referrals in the paediatric department’ Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 2024
Presentations/Conferences
- Audit: ‘Breast screening non-attenders and identifying reasons for non-attendance’ Conducted and presented at St Andrew’s Health Centre, 2023
- Audit: ‘The use of admission pelvic radiographs to assess and manage constipation in elderly patients with hip fracture’ Presented at British Geriatric Society autumn meeting, 2025
- Pre-Post Implementation Study: ‘Evaluating the impact of DemDx Clinical Assessment Platform (CAP) in a primary care setting’ Presented at Royal College of General Practitioners Annual Conference, 2025
- Audit: ‘Recurrent UTI Care in the Real World: Low Guideline Adherence, High Investigation Burden, and Suboptimal Outcomes' Presented at European Association of Urology International conference, 2026
Teaching Experience
- Delivered structured teaching to GCSE, A-level, and medical students, consistently improving attainment and engagement through tailored, student-centred approaches
- Designed and led a teaching series for incoming Foundation Doctors, delivering seminars and interactive tutorials on clinical practice, ARCP requirements, and acute patient management
- Awarded Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) in recognition of excellence and commitment to medical education
- Created and edited exam-style questions for Geeky Medics, contributing to one of the UK’s largest medical question banks and aligning content with current curricula
- Worked as a lead for a widening participation programme, teaching in work experience and interview courses for aspiring medics from underprivileged backgrounds
Publications
- ‘Interventions in Preconception and Pregnant Women at Risk of Gestational Diabetes. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis’ Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome, 2023 PubMed ID: 38178175
- Prevention of stroke in primary care’, InnovAiT, 2025: https://doi.org/10.1177/17557380261419691
Affiliations
- Gym
- Travelling
- Baking
- Volunteering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foundation Year Doctor
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
2024.01 - Current
Medical Question Writer
Geeky Medics
2023.01 - 2023.04
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Spring Pharmacy
2021.09 - 2022.02
Patient Summariser & Receptionist
Docklands Medical Centre
2021.01 - 2022.01
ICU Healthcare Assistant
King’s College Hospital
2020.10 - 2021.03
Private Tutor
Metropolitan Tutors
2019.01 - 2024.09
MBBS (Distinction) - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
King’s College London
09/2018 - 07/2024
iBSc (Hons) - Women's Health
King’s College London
09/2021 - 08/2022
Associate Fellow (AFHEA) - Medical Education
Higher Education Academy
03/2024 - 05/2024
Northwood College for Girls GDST
08/2004 - 08/2018