Emma Last
Dundee,Angus
Summary
Motivated medical student with a strong interest in developing clinical, communication, and multidisciplinary team-working skills through exposure to a different healthcare system during my elective. I am keen to broaden my understanding of patient care in diverse clinical settings, learn from experienced healthcare professionals, and actively contribute wherever possible. I am particularly interested in gaining insight into different approaches to healthcare delivery while continuing to develop as a doctor and use these skills for my interests in anaesthetics and surgery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Hospitality worker
Splendid
St Andrews, Fife
2024.09 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with large event teams to help set-up and run multiple high-end events
- Delivered front-of-house hospitality and guest service while maintaining professionalism
Swim and Tennic Coach
Castle Club
Brussels
2022.06 - Current
- Help students develop their tennis skills be demonstrating and communicating best game practices
- Communicate effectively in different languages (French, Flemish, English) to help students improve in their sport
President, Secretary and Treasurer
University of Dundee Tennis Club
Dundee
2022.04 - 2026.04
- Treasurer (2022-2023), President (2023-2025), Secretary (2025-2026)
- Organise and lead biweekly meetings with the rest of committee to plan upcoming events within the tennis club
- Collaborate with other committee members to ensure organisation and communication between committee and the rest of the club
- Liase with sports union staff about fixtures, events and future plans for the club. Documented all financial transactions and reviewed any purchase the club was making
Swim Instructor
Southern Waters Aquatic Team
Daphne, Alabama
2019.06 - 2021.08
- Delivered engaging swimming lessons through games and activities, encouraging learning through play for children ages 5-12
- Evaluated capabilities and progress of students to modify and customise teaching methods.
- Applied analytical and problem solving skills to help students overcome challenges.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Dundee
Dundee 09/2021 -
Bachelor of Science - Applied Orthopaedic Technology
University of Dundee
Dundee, Dundee City 09/2024 - 05/2025
Diploma of Higher Education -
Alabama School of Math and Science
Spanish Fort 08/2018 - 05/2021
Skills
- Advance Life Support (ALS)
- 2025 USEMS National Undergraduate Conference - oral presentation
- Tayside Orthopaedic Research Committee 2025 Conference - oral presentation
- East of Scotland Undergraduate Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics and Critical Care Conference 2025 - Attendee
Medical Experience and Interests
Interests
Anaesthetics
- I have a strong interest in anaesthetics and would like to continue to explore this as a potential career option
- I have undertaken one 4-week placement in anaesthetics and have organised one next year in intensive care and one in emergency medicine
- I am also very interested in expedition medicine and learning how to continue to provide quality care in different types of environments with different equipment available
Surgery
- This is another interest of mine and I have completed two 4-week placement in plastic and orthopaedic surgery to gain expereicne in different specialities. These consisted of surgery an clinics
- I am a member of the dundee universtiy surgical society
Clinical Experience
- Completed 4th year clinical rotations in Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Child Health, GP, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Acute Care, Dermatology, Neurology, Medicine for the Elderly
- Competent in core clinical skills including history taking and examination
Medical teaching
We are Donors Events Lead
- Assisted in organisation and coordination of blood drives while encouraging members to take part
- Taught school children about organ donation and its significance
CPR Teaching
- Teaching primary school children around Dundee how to do basic life support
Research Experience
Undergraduate Thesis: How Does Fatigue Affect the Biomechanics of The Upper Limb in Freestyle Swimming
- Planned and conducted an intricate research project over a year which involved the use of Inertial Measurement Units
- Developed my skills in data analysis, literature review and critical appraisal
- Presented my work and results at different conferences
Accomplishments
- Best Medical Student Presentation (TORC 25 conference)
- Oral Presentation Prize (USEMS 2025)
- Merit for dedication and work to University of Dundee Tennis Club
- AP Scholar with Distinction Award Recipient (High School Diploma)
- Senior Chemistry and Physics Awards Recipient (High School Diploma)
Affiliations
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Swimming
- Multilingual
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Hospitality worker
Splendid
2024.09 - Current
Swim and Tennic Coach
Castle Club
2022.06 - Current
President, Secretary and Treasurer
University of Dundee Tennis Club
2022.04 - 2026.04
Swim Instructor
Southern Waters Aquatic Team
2019.06 - 2021.08
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Dundee
09/2021 -
Bachelor of Science - Applied Orthopaedic Technology
University of Dundee
09/2024 - 05/2025
Diploma of Higher Education -
Alabama School of Math and Science
08/2018 - 05/2021