Norris Fung
Stockport,Stockport
Summary
4th year entering into final year medical student at Newcastle University with strong interests in endocrinology and chronic disease management. Gained experience in outpatient endocrine and neurosurgery clinics and contributed to a quality improvement project on risk communication in carbimazole therapy. Keen to broaden clinical exposure and observe multidisciplinary care in a tertiary hospital setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Medical Student (Quality Improvement Project)
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
01.2025 - Current
- Designing and distributing a patient questionnaire to assess awareness and communication of carbimazole side effects, especially agranulocytosis
- Analysing patient responses to identify gaps in understanding and preferences for communication methods
- Preparing to present findings at a regional medical conference in September/October 2025
Medical Student (Endocrinology Outpatients)
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Attended weekly thyroid outpatient clinics focusing on the management of thyroid disorders especially Graves’ disease
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication
- Gained experience in patient communication and follow-up within a chronic disease setting
- Practiced clinical skills under supervision; enhanced proficiency and confidence in performing procedures
Medical Student (Neurosurgery Placement)
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Attended weekly neurosurgery outpatient clinics, gaining consistent exposure to patient assessment and longitudinal care
- Observed management of patients with primary brain tumours and brain metastases
- Gained insight into multidisciplinary care including surgery, oncology, and radiology
- Improved patient comfort by assisting in basic care tasks
- Practiced clinical skills under supervision; enhanced proficiency and confidence in performing procedures
Education
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09/2021 -
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
Cheadle Hulme High School (Sixth Form)
Manchester 09/2019 - 06/2021
Skills
- Clinical communication and patient rapport
- Basic life support (BLS) and emergency protocol familiarity
- History-taking and physical examination
- Teamwork in multidisciplinary clinical settings
- Professional conduct and patient confidentiality
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin Chinese
- Quality improvement experience (Carbimazole risk communication project)
Timeline
Medical Student (Quality Improvement Project)
Royal Victoria Infirmary
01.2025 - Current
Medical Student (Endocrinology Outpatients)
Royal Victoria Infirmary
09.2024 - 03.2025
Medical Student (Neurosurgery Placement)
Royal Victoria Infirmary
09.2024 - 03.2025
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
Newcastle University
09/2021 -
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
Cheadle Hulme High School (Sixth Form)
09/2019 - 06/2021
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