Laurie Parks
Swansea
Summary
First-year medical student and qualified physiotherapist with clinical experience in acute and community settings. Experienced in evidence-based practice and using standardised assessment tools, complemented by a strong foundation in multidisciplinary teamwork. Contributed to clinical research through patient recruitment, gaining informed consent, and data collection for the 3D Pippin research trial. Pursuing Swansea’s echo lab internship to deepen my understanding in the field of cardiology and further develop skills in data analysis and translational research.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Additional Clinical Learning
Swansea Medical School
Swansea
2025.09 - 2026.04
- Assisted in the assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions, including syncope, acute coronary syndrome, STEMI, NSTEMI, and angina.
- Supported learning through participation in ultrasound scans during medical training, gaining knowledge of imaging principles and identification of abnormal findings.
- Engaged in extracurricular ECG interpretation sessions, building foundational skills in rhythm recognition and cardiovascular assessment.
Physiotherapist
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff
2024.09 - 2025.09
- 6 month rotations in acute medicine, and community rehabilitation.
- Gained exposure to patients with cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and acute coronary syndrome in both acute hospital setting, and community settings.
- Used validated assessment tools, including CGA, Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment, and Berg Balance Scale, strengthening data collection skills.
- Developed communication and teamwork skills through multidisciplinary collaboration, contributing to discussions around patient progress and onward care planning.
- Monitored longitudinal patient progress over time, developing analytical skills.
- Applied evidence-based interventions, strengthening my clinical decision making.
Research Module (Physiotherapy)
King’s College London
London
2022.09 - 2024.07
- Completed modules on evidence-based practice in years 2 and 3 of physiotherapy degree.
- Designed research ethics proposal on effectiveness of virtual reality in reducing phantom limb pain in amputees.
- Developed skills in literature searching, critical appraisal, and synthesis of evidence for clinical research questions.
Quality Improvement Module (Physiotherapy)
King’s College London
London, Derry City and Strabane
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Completed an academic essay evaluating strategies to improve patient adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
- Explored key barriers to engagement, including patien, service, and system-level factors.
- Critically reviewed evidence on interventions aimed at improving long-term patient participation and outcomes.
- Developed skills in academic writing, and critical analysis.
3D PIPPIN Trial - Clinical Research Placement
University College London
London
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Achieved successful completion of 6-week placement in 3D PIPPIN trial, investigating 3D-printed custom PAP masks for patients with sleep disordered breathing.
- Enhanced participant recruitment and baseline data collection by completing initial patient questionnaires.
- Ensured participants fully understood study information and procedures, supporting informed consent process in alignment with ethical research guidelines.
- Facilitated effective setup of sleep studies and contributed to analysis of Apnoea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), ensuring collection of key clinical outcome measures.
- Optimised facial measurements through 3D scanning technology and played a pivotal role in creating customised face mask moulds using medical-grade 3D printing methods.
- Elevated patient recruitment efforts, fostering improved communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Swansea University
Swansea Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
King’s College London
London07.2024
Skills
Clinical Skills
- Multidisciplinary team work
- Use of standardised outcome measures
- Time management and planning
- Experience with using ultrasound scans in an educational setting
- Experience interpreting electrocardiograms in an educational setting
- Knowledge of the Pathophysiology, investigations, and management of common cardiac conditions
Research Skills
- Clinical research experience
- Contributed to data collection, participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent and basic data analysis for the 3D PIPPIN randomised controlled trial
- Application of research ethics, governance, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles
- Use of evidence-based practice to inform clinical and research decision-making
- Conducted literature reviews and critically appraised scientific papers during my degree
- Understanding of study design, including observational and interventional methodologies
Publications
NERVE-GAP UK Study - Collaborative Author
March 2026-Present
- Ongoing involvement on the NERVE-GAP UK national study examining undergraduate and foundation doctors teaching exposure to peripheral nerve injuries.
- Responsible for participant recruitment and dissemination of an online survey, contributing to over 75 anonymised responses to support the data collection.
Timeline
Additional Clinical Learning
Swansea Medical School
2025.09 - 2026.04
Physiotherapist
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
2024.09 - 2025.09
Quality Improvement Module (Physiotherapy)
King’s College London
2023.09 - 2024.06
3D PIPPIN Trial - Clinical Research Placement
University College London
2023.07 - 2023.08
Research Module (Physiotherapy)
King’s College London
2022.09 - 2024.07
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Swansea University
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
King’s College London