Mina Fares

Cardiology Trainee with a strong background in clinical cardiology, cardiovascular imaging and coronary intervention. Active contributor to multi-centre research projects, data analysis, and case-based presentations at national and international conferences. Committed to clinical education and improving diagnostic strategies through evidence-based innovation.

My current roles:

• Cardiology Trainee (ST6 - new curriculum, formally ST5) at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
• Cardiovascular medicine tutor in St Catherine's College in Oxford.
• Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) staff member - Volunteered to assist with patient recruitment, data collection, and analysis for ongoing clinical trials.
• PACES instructor in Oxford University Hospitals.
• Training Improvement Fellow - Oxford School of Medicine (NHSE).

Bio: https://thamesvalley.hee.nhs.uk/resources-information/trainee-information/training-options/development-opportunities/

• John Wrightson Best Fellow Award 2024-2025 from Oxford Medical School.
• Best Case presentation in Complication during PCI national conference 2024.
• Best Trainee Case in BCIS ACI in 2024 and 2025.
• Trainer of the month in Oxford University Hospitals in 2 occasions (February 2022 and May 2022).
• Commendation for Excellent teaching on the University of Cambridge 2020/2021.
• Excellence of Teaching recognition certificate by Health Education of England for my rule as Educational supervisor in Cambridge University Hospitals.

• ACLS instructor(American cardiac life support) 2019.
• IFME (Integrated foundation of medical education) course in Cambridge University 05/2021
• Transesophageal Echocardiography Training Semester in Egyptian medical society of echocardiography 10/2021.
• Simulator training day on cardiovascular procedures, in Barts Hospital 02/2022
• BCSI (British Society of Cardiovascular Imaging Society) CT level 2 course in London, 06/2022.
• SCCT (Society of cardiovascular computed tomography) course 09/2022.
• EACVI (European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging) level 2 accreditation exam 10/2022
• Surgical Skills course for cardiac devices implantation in Bristol University Hospitals 10/2022.
• Coronary Angiogram Simulator and training Day in Bristol University Hospitals, 11/2022.
• The Proficient Device Implanter course, Tolochenaz, 18-19 January 2024
• OCT course in Oxford - September 2024
• Optima PCI London - October 2024
• Strategic thinking during PCI course - November 2024.
• Optima Calcium Belgium - December 2024
• Oxford Emerging Leadership Programme - 2025

Cardiovascular Medicine Tutor – St. Catherine's College, Oxford (Ongoing)

• Delivered structured cardiovascular teaching for medical students and postgraduates.
• Mentored and guided students preparing for clinical exams.

PACES Instructor – Oxford University Hospitals (Ongoing)

• Regularly organized and conducted PACES examination teaching sessions.
• Supported medical students and junior doctors with practical clinical skills development.

Clinical & Educational Supervisor – Cambridge University (02/2020 – 08/2021)

• Supervised 6th-year medical students, ensuring they received valuable hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge.
• Recognized with an Excellence of Teaching recognition certificate by Health Education England.

Chief PACES Examination Registrar – Derriford Hospital, Plymouth

• Led the organization of the PACES exam and acted as an 11th examiner when required.
• Ensured high standards of examination and assessment processes.

1- Intravascular Imaging Audit (2024) – Analysed data on the use of intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT) in coronary interventions, correlating complex case management with advanced imaging techniques to enhance procedural outcomes.

2- POCUS Training for AIM Doctors – Leading the development of a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training program for internal medicine trainees, collaborating with multiple hospitals across the Oxford region.

3- Echocardiography Screening Program for Rheumatic Heart Disease – Led a project in Egypt to screen for rheumatic heart disease in school-age children, aiming to improve early detection and intervention in underserved populations.

4- Evaluating Salus electronic referral system and switching to new software at University Hospitals of Plymouth - 04/2023.

• Case presentation in CTO PLUS conference NY 2025.
• Best Trainee Case in BCIS ACI conference 2025.
• Presented 2 complication cases in TCT conference in Washington October 2024.
• Case presentation (Rare case of STEMI and persistent hypoxaemia) in ESC conference London 2024
• Best case (Management of LMS perforation) in Euro-PCR in Paris 2024
• Best case presentation (Perils of Calcium) - in coronary complications national conference UK on March 2024.
• Best Trainee Case presentation (Devastating post operative coronary complication)- BCIS ACI conference in London 01/2024.
• International Oral and Poster presentations about the rule of smart devices in detecting subclinical atrial arrhythmia at Acute&General medicine conference UK and at European society of Cardiology 12/2020.
• International Oral presentation about rare case of hereditary cardiomyopathy at Cardionerds Academy, USA.

• Jeremy Langrish, cardiology consultant, Oxford University Hospitals. Training Program Director (Thames Valleys). Email: jeremy.langrish@ouh.nhs.uk.
• James Newton, cardiology consultant, Oxford University Hospitals. Clinical and Educational supervisor. Email: jim.newton@ouh.nhs.uk.
• Mayooran Shanmuganathan, cardiology consultant, Oxford University Hospitals. mayooran.shanmuganathan@ouh.nhs.uk
• Garyfallia Fountoulaki – Associate Dean, Transformation & Delivery, Oxford school of medicine. Clinical supervisor for TIF. Email: g.fountoulaki@nhs.net.
• Gareth Morgan-Hughes, cardiology consultant, University Hospitals of Plymouth, Clinical and Educational supervisor. Email: gareth.morgan-hughes@nhs.net.