Yasmin Kamel
Brentwood,Essex
Summary
Dynamic Academic Foundation Doctor with a strong interest in surgical innovation, education, and research. Founder of PRASSA UK and leader of national and local research collaboratives. Experienced in surgical skills teaching, virtual team management, and expanding research access for students. Inovus Medical Intern with hands-on experience in surgical education and simulation. Regular contributor to professional publications. Recognised for leadership, initiative, and a commitment to advancing surgical training and mentorship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Academic Foundation Doctor
St Andrews Plastics & Burns Surgery Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
08.2024 - Current
- secured a competitive Academic Foundation Programme post, integrating clinical duties with dedicated time for research and academia in plastics and reconstructive surgery.
- Currently serving as Associate Principal Investigator for an NHS portfolio clinical trial evaluating the impact of laser therapy on burn wound scars. Responsible for protocol development, ethics submissions, sponsor liaison, patient recruitment, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance.
- Developed and implemented research methodology, contributing to trial design and data management.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary collaboration with consultants, research nurses, and academic supervisors.
- Actively involved in teaching and mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to departmental academic activities, including teaching a suturing series
Inovus Intern
Inovus
11.2022 - Current
- Supported the delivery of laparoscopic skills workshops at university conferences, providing hands-on training to medical students and showcasing Inovus’ innovative surgical simulators.
- Developed a strong understanding of surgical simulation technology and its application in medical education.
- Became involved in research projects by collaborating with the Inovus team and academic mentors, contributing to study design, data collection, and analysis focused on surgical training outcomes.
- Regular contributor to the Inovus Sunday Paper, sharing insights and updates on surgical innovation and training.
Founder/Chair
PRASSA UK
12.2021 - Current
- Founded PRASSA UK, the first national student-led plastic surgery association, in response to a recognised gap in student engagement and educational opportunities within the specialty.
- Established and managed a national committee and network of university representatives from every UK medical school, coordinating all operations virtually.
- Led PRASSA UK to official endorsement by BAPRAS and PLASTA UK, reflecting its impact and credibility within the surgical community.
- Oversaw the development and delivery of national conferences, educational events, research initiatives, and mentorship programmes, providing students across the UK with access to training, networking, and research opportunities in plastic surgery.
- Facilitated the growth of PRASSA UK into a robust platform now uniting over 40 university societies, significantly enhancing student involvement and visibility in the field.
- Championed inclusivity and accessibility in surgical education, mentoring aspiring surgeons and promoting research engagement at both national and local levels.
SFO ENT UK Medical Student Representative
SFO ENT UK
01.2023 - 01.2024
ASiT Medical Student Regional Ambassador
ASiT
, Buckinghamshire
12.2022 - 12.2023
StarSurg Regional Lead
StarSurg
05.2022 - 05.2023
Vice-President Buckingham Surgical Society
University of Buckingham Surgical Society
01.2022 - 01.2023
President of Cancer & Pathology UoB Society
University of Buckingham
03.2020 - 03.2021
Education
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine & Surgery
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 01.2020 - 07.2024
Skills
- Teamwork and contribution
- Efficient work ethics
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
Accomplishments
- Royal Free London Hackathon Merit Winners for SutAR - suturing augmented reality tool app on phone
- Best Poster Presentation Prize at EMS UK Conference 2023- Poster on use of AR in Surgical Training
- Awarded Foundation Doctor of the Year 2025 for Clinical Excellence & Portfolio
- organised PRASSA UK Conference 2024 - national student plastic surgery conference
Presentations & Teaching
- PLASTA Congress 2021 - Presented on PRASSA UK and lack of exposure to plastic surgery for medical students
- Presented at PLASTA x RSM Congress 2022 - Presented on barriers for exposure to plastic surgery and ways to tackle this in medical school
- BAPRAS Undergraduate Day 2023 - invited to present at conference and delivered talk to fellow undergraduates
- ASiT 2025 Belfast - invited for poster on audit ' Timely Identification of Cauda Equina Syndrome in ED'
- Invited to speak at University of Buckingham PRAS Conference 2025- Presented on Building CST Portfolio and Career in Academia & Surgery
- Led Suturing workshop at University of Buckingham PRAS Conference 2025
- Led Suturing & Flap workshop at PRASSA UK Conference 2025
- Led Inovus Laparoscopy Training Simulation Workshop at Imperial College Surgical Conference 2023
Publications
- Intra-Myocardial Dissecting Haematoma Presented as a Ventricular Tachycardia in a Patient With Remote Silent Myocardial Infarction - AHA Journal
- Oxford Classic-defined EMT risk stratification of High Grade Serous Ovarian cancer for guiding treatment decisions - Clinical Cancer Research
- The use of Human Acellular Dermal Matrix in Rhinoplasty: a Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis- British Journal Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- Evaluating the environmental impact of quaternary Plastic Surgery : An eco-audit of the
autologous microtia reconstruction pathway- JPRAS
- Efficacy of Conservative Techniques for Mechanical Facial Rejuvenation: Systematic Review - accepted for publication ASJ Open Journal
Timeline
Academic Foundation Doctor
St Andrews Plastics & Burns Surgery Centre
08.2024 - Current
SFO ENT UK Medical Student Representative
SFO ENT UK
01.2023 - 01.2024
ASiT Medical Student Regional Ambassador
ASiT
12.2022 - 12.2023
Inovus Intern
Inovus
11.2022 - Current
StarSurg Regional Lead
StarSurg
05.2022 - 05.2023
Vice-President Buckingham Surgical Society
University of Buckingham Surgical Society
01.2022 - 01.2023
Founder/Chair
PRASSA UK
12.2021 - Current
President of Cancer & Pathology UoB Society
University of Buckingham
03.2020 - 03.2021
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine & Surgery
University of Buckingham
01.2020 - 07.2024
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