Muhamed Arshad Muhamed Ilyas

• I actively participate in various MAPMED sessions, both online and in person, covering a range of important topics, including intellectual disabilities, mental health acts, antidepressants, cognitive decline in older age, ADHD, psychiatry, and rehabilitation.
• I observe various psychiatric cases coming to Dr. Sudharsan and engage in discussions about diagnoses, treatment plans, and therapeutic approaches.
• Went to Leighton Hospital for liaison psychiatry, accompanying a junior doctor and mental health nurses to assess patients.
• I observed patient assessments, including taking detailed histories, performing mental state examinations, and understanding the patient's background and symptoms.
• I participated in discussions with consultants about the patients' conditions and treatment plans.
• I attended a mental health clinic, where I observed patients with various issues, such as guardianship problems, and learned how these are managed in clinical practice.
• Throughout the attachment, I am also being introduced to how the NHS system works, including patient care pathways, referral processes, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

• I served as the sole duty doctor during my shifts, responsible for managing diverse medical cases.
• Worked closely with a team of three staff members, collaborating to ensure efficient patient care and a smooth workflow.
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills by promptly attending to cases, collecting thorough medical histories, and conducting necessary investigations for accurate diagnoses.
• Handle a wide spectrum of cases, ranging from common illnesses like fever and cold to more critical conditions such as dengue, malaria, typhoid, road traffic accidents , myocardial infarction, poisoning, ear pain, varicose veins, etc.
• Proficiently perform minor surgical procedures, including suturing for injuries sustained in RTAs.
• Exhibit leadership and courage in decision-making, especially when faced with emergencies and critical situations that require quick and decisive action.
• Prioritize and manage cases effectively, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment for each patient.
• Gain valuable experience in handling a diverse patient population, enhancing adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced medical setting.
• Develop strong leadership qualities, learning to make critical decisions independently and efficiently manage the responsibilities of being the only duty doctor on site.

• Interacted closely with a diverse range of psychiatry patients, gaining insights into their conditions and treatment approaches.
• Actively participated in daily rounds, engaging in discussions with senior consultants to deepen understanding of complex cases and treatments.
• Involved in counseling sessions, observing various therapeutic techniques and enhancing communication skills.
• Worked closely with young patients in the specialized area of pediatric psychiatry, particularly those diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and other developmental disorders.
• Conducted IQ tests and engaged in comprehensive assessments to contribute to holistic patient care.
• Hands-on experience has reinforced a passion for psychiatry and equipped with practical knowledge.

• Attended to patients with dedication in the casualty department.
• Took detailed histories from patients and attenders, conducted thorough examinations, and provided relevant investigations and treatments.
• Effectively communicated with senior consultants, updating them on critical cases, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Managed ward duties, actively participating in rounds, giving medical orders, conducting blood tests, and diligently following up on results.
• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in wound dressings, suture removals, initiating intravenous lines, and administering intra-cardiac massages to post-CABG patients during a cardiac arrest.
• Provided medical and emotional support to patients throughout their journey, from admission to discharge.
• Offered counseling to both patients and their families, providing guidance on self-care practices, medication intake, and potential side effects.
• Upheld the highest ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Effectively collaborated within interdisciplinary teams, coordinating seamlessly with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals in the fast-paced hospital environment.

Emergency Medicine:

• Took patient histories and vital signs.
• Stabilized patients, including cases of road traffic accidents, renal stone pain, delivery pain etc, with assistance from senior colleagues.
• Learned and applied IV cannulation, ABG analysis, and IM IV injections.
• Administered CPR to revive patients.

Ophthalmology:

• Conducted patient histories in the OPD.
• Performed eye tests and participated in ward rounds.
• Provided follow-up care until discharge.
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ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat):

• Obtained patient histories in the OPD and ward.
• Conducted ear tests and participated in ward rounds.
• Provided follow-up care until discharge.

Respiratory Medicine:

• Took patient histories in the OPD.
• Participated in ward rounds and in doing investigations.
• Provided follow-up care until discharge.

Nephrology:

• Gathered patient histories in the OPD.
• Participated in ward rounds.
• Provided follow-up care until discharge.
• Learned about hemodialysis.

General Medicine:

• Collected patient histories in the OPD.
• Performed ascitic tapping and checked GRBS regularly for diabetic patients.
• Counseled patients and families regarding patient's condition
• Monitored patients and administered CPR in the ICU.

General Surgery:

• Obtained patient histories in the OPD.
• Participated in ward rounds.
• Observed and assisted in surgeries, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendicectomy, emergency laparotomy, Fournier's gangrene surgery, mastectomy, Sims amputation, and foot amputation.
• Performed minor suturing and dressed diabetic foot wounds.

Psychiatry:

• Gathered patient histories in the OPD.
• Conducted mental state examinations, MMSE.
• Participated in ward rounds.
• Counseled patients regarding mental health.
• Provided follow-up care until discharge.

Pediatrics:

• Collected patient histories in the OPD.
• Participated in ward rounds.
• Provided follow-up care until discharge.
• Worked in PICU and NICU, following up with patients until discharge.

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG):

• Gathered patient histories in the OPD.
• Participated in ward rounds.
• Provided follow-up care until discharge.
• Attended and assisted in deliveries.
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Community Medicine:

• Treated patients in Ambalamoguru village for two weeks.
• Worked in PHC for two weeks, treating patients with abdominal pain.
• Conducted patient histories in the OPD and provided relevant treatment at UHC.
• Visited houses to check for COVID contacts.
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Orthopedics:

• Obtained patient histories in the OPD.
• Participated in ward rounds.
• Provided follow-up care until discharge.
• Observed surgeries such as total knee arthroplasty, hip replacement, and arthroplasty.