Shaza Adam

I am currently in my first year as a Specialty Trainee in Renal Medicine, having joined the East of England Training Program in September 2024. After completing three years of internal medicine training in August 2023, I spent a year as an Educational Fellow in Renal Medicine at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This role further fueled my passion for renal medicine, a field that has intrigued me since my graduation from the University of Khartoum in January 2014. My early career, including foundation and senior house officer roles in renal departments, has only deepened this interest. A primary focus of mine is the continuous evaluation of care through audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of targeted interventions as well as suggesting recommendations.

During my time as an Educational Fellow, I led two key projects. The first involved evaluating departmental practices regarding the continuation of immunosuppression in patients returning to dialysis following a failed kidney transplant, resulting in the development of a new departmental Performa based on national recommendations. The second project entailed leading a local investigation as part of a national audit on Native Renal Biopsy Practices and Outcomes, which is currently in the analysis phase. I will continue contributing to drafting national guidelines for native kidney biopsies.

In my current role as a Renal Registrar, I completed an audit on departmental mortality for 2023 and 2024. Collaborating with the coding and clinical governance teams, we are identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes. Additionally, I am leading the upcoming update of our renal microbiology guidelines, working closely with renal physicians, microbiologists, and pharmacists to revise the existing guidelines.

Beyond my clinical responsibilities, I serve as the Renal Trainee Representative on the Specialty Training Committee, a role that has enhanced my leadership abilities and strengthened my capacity to contribute to the development of high-quality renal training. This role differs from my previous direct educational roles, such as teaching third-year medical students at the University of Leicester during their renal placement and provision of virtual teaching to sixth-year medical students at Khartoum University during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I am confident that the KDIGO Guideline Methodology Fellowship will equip me with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the development and delivery of exemplary nephrology care. Starting this fellowship early in my nephrology career presents a valuable opportunity for progression to levels 3 and 4, while also strengthening my active involvement in shaping the future of nephrology, a key goal of mine

Membership of Royal College of Physician- London College

• UK Kidney Week (UKKW) 2024
  Attended UKKW 2024 to enhance my knowledge in nephrology, with a focus on the latest research, clinical practices, and advancements in kidney care. This conference provided valuable insights into emerging trends and facilitated networking with experts in the field.

• Applied Renal Physiology Course
  Department of Renal Medicine, University College London (3rd-5th May 2023)
  The course covered renal physiology, pathophysiology, and the clinical management of electrolyte and acid-base disorders, hypertension, and fluid management.

• Online Course on Clinical Audit, Quality Improvement, and Leadership
  MedAmbitions, Dr. Adam Jakes Ltd (18th January 2021) – 2-day course
  Focused on clinical audit, quality improvement processes, and writing reports. Covered leadership vs. management, key traits of effective leaders, and opportunities within the NHS.

• Educational Renal Fellow, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (September 2023 - August 2024): Dedicated 20% of my time to teaching third-year medical students. Collaborated with two nephrologists to cover renal topics during their placement. I personally taught kidney transplant sessions and conducted bedside case-based discussions for renal patients on the ward.

• Internal Medicine Trainee Year 3, Frimley Park Hospital (February 2023 - August 2023): Served as the teaching organizer for the departmental respiratory teaching sessions. I coordinated and managed educational sessions, ensuring that they were well-structured and aligned with the learning needs of the team.

• Virtual Internal Medicine Ward Round (November 2021 - June 2022): Volunteered to teach 15 final-year medical students at Khartoum University during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Developed and led bi-monthly two-hour virtual ward round sessions for six months, focusing on internal medicine topics, including system histories, examination techniques, and communication skills. Students actively set learning targets in collaboration with the internal medicine department.

Project Leaders for the Following

1. Review of Renal Mortality Causes of Death and Coding – SHMI March 2023- February 2024. 

Lister Hospital, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, November 2024

2. IGNITE (InvestigatinG reNal bIopsy pracTice and outcomEs) a UK-wide project. 

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, August 2024

3. Audit of Current Practices for Continued Immunosuppression After Return to Dialysis Following a Failed Kidney Transplant. 

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, June 24

4. Assessment of Medical Review and Request for CT Brain Following inpatients Adult Fall. 

Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, June 2023