Salma Urmi Islam
Belfast,NI
Summary
Medical Doctor with 2+ years postgraduate experience across General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Emergency medicine. Following completion of the Foundation Programme I moved to EM for the variety and acute nature of the specialty. I split my time currently between a busy tertiary-care ED and an urgent care centre. Initially I found the acute nature of the ED challenging, having to constantly learn and adapt to new situations however with time I have grown to enjoy every shift. Being on the front lines, I have seen patients at their most unwell and often been able to provide immediate relief and support. The variation in patients and pathologies has provided a rich and diverse learning environment daily. The camaraderie and teamwork within the ED foster a strong sense of community and shared purpose, making the demanding work deeply fulfilling and meaningful.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
F3 Emergency Medicine
UHD/LVH
2023.08 - Current
- Management of Acutely unwell patients incl. Paediatrics, Maternity
- Organizing/Requesting Diagnostic lab tests and imaging
- Inter-specialty Discussions
- Accurate Documentation
- Assessing patients if adequate for ambulatory pathways vs admissions
- Patient communication on care plans, diagnoses, Red flag symptoms and when to return if discharged
- Slit lamp examination
- Minor Injuries including Fractures
- Wound management (suturing, Burns, simple closure techniques)
FY2 General Medicine
DH
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Rehabilitation hospital/Acute medicine
- Elderly Medicine incl Palliative Care and EOL
- Medicines Optimisation
- Capacity Assessments
- Breaking Bad News/ Discussions re. Ceiling of Care.
FY2 Ears, Nose and Throat
UHD/RVH
2023.03 - 2023.08
- Care of IP/OP ENT patients
- Referrals for ward tasks and acute patients in A&E
- Outpatients incl simple procedures
- Nasal cauterisation, Incision & Drainage of Quinsy, Managing Deep space neck infections, Nasoendoscopy, FOB removal.
FY1 Emergency Surgery/Urology
RVH
2023.03 - 2023.08
- JHO for acute surgical admissions
- Ward is primarily managed by JHOs
- Acutely unwell patients
- Post Operative Complications
- Difficult Catheters across site
- Managing Nephrostomy/Urostomy Post op.
Common conditions; Pancreatitis, Bowel obstructions, Cholecystitis, Urological and Abdominal cancers, Septic urological stones/obstructions, Testicular torsions/Infections/Malignancies.
FY2 Paediatrics
UHD
2022.12 - 2023.03
- SHO for ward patients and referrals (incl. Prescribing, assessing patients in ED)
- Attending deliveries, assessing and managing neonates to age 16
- Deliveries attended by SHO with early recognition when needed to escalate to Senior
- Discussing treatment plans with Parents and children.
FY1 Cardiology + specialties
RVH/BCH
2021.12 - 2022.03
- Haematology/Renal/Oncology patients covered OOH.
FY1 Gastroenterology/Hepatology
RVH
2021.08 - 2021.12
- JHO delivering ward care to IPs in above wards with OOH covering general medicine
- Tertiary centre for Hepatology patients
- Pre/post Liver transplant patients UGIB, Acute decompensation
Education
MB BCh BAO -
Queens University Belfast
Belfast, NI 2017.08 - 2021.05
Degree Plus - undefined
Belfast, NIA Level: 3 A* AS Level: A GCSE: 10 A-B -
Regent House Grammar School
Skills
- Member of the arrest team (2 years experience)
- Data collection, participation in Audit, Mortality & Morbidity
- Paediatrics BLS
- Male catheterisation
- ABGs
- NG insertion; feeding/decompression
Languages
English
Bengali
Affiliations
- Distance running
- Artworks, Paint, Clay.
- Salsa dancing
- Cooking, online classes
- Avid Reader, aim book a month.
References
Dr Damhnait Cassidy, Consultant Paediatrician, UHD.
damhnait.cassidy@setrust.hscni.net
Mr Ian Miller, ENT consultant, UHD.
Ian.miller@setrust.hscni.net
Dr Robert Barclay, Emergency Medicine Consultant, UHD.
rob.barclay@setrust.hscni.net
Timeline
F3 Emergency Medicine
UHD/LVH
2023.08 - Current
FY2 General Medicine
DH
2023.08 - 2023.12
FY2 Ears, Nose and Throat
UHD/RVH
2023.03 - 2023.08
FY1 Emergency Surgery/Urology
RVH
2023.03 - 2023.08
FY2 Paediatrics
UHD
2022.12 - 2023.03
FY1 Cardiology + specialties
RVH/BCH
2021.12 - 2022.03
FY1 Gastroenterology/Hepatology
RVH
2021.08 - 2021.12
MB BCh BAO -
Queens University Belfast
2017.08 - 2021.05
Degree Plus - undefined
A Level: 3 A* AS Level: A GCSE: 10 A-B -
Regent House Grammar School