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Clinical Elective Experience at King's College Hospital London Dubai UAE -  Week 3

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Clinical Exposure in the Surgical Discipline – A 4-week Elective Experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

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Clinical Exposure in the Surgical Discipline – A 4-week Elective Experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

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1. Your name, matric number, date

Harmeet Kaur A/P Talvindar Singh, A196247

18th – 22nd August 2025

2. Your progress so far

This week was one of the busiest and most eye-opening yet. I spent more time in the operating theatre, focusing on foot and ankle surgeries, which gave me a deeper appreciation of orthopaedics beyond trauma. I also had the chance to observe various nerve blocks administered by the anaesthesia team. It was fascinating to see how targeted anaesthesia could provide such effective pain control while allowing surgeons to operate smoothly. Another highlight was my 12-hour shift in the Emergency Department (ED). It was a completely different environment compared to the wards and OT—fast-paced, unpredictable, and diverse. I saw a variety of patients, from adults with acute injuries to children needing urgent care. The ED team’s ability to stay calm under pressure really impressed me, and it reminded me of the importance of teamwork in critical settings. Beyond the clinical side, I continued to explore King’s College Hospital London Dubai itself. I discovered the hospital’s gold-plated award of excellence for its liver transplant centre—the first in Dubai. Seeing this recognition on display made me realize how significant this institution is in shaping healthcare standards in the region. In between my hospital days, I also took time to discover more of Dubai, appreciating how modern medicine here is complemented by the city’s culture and ambition.

3. My feelings & thoughts

I felt both exhausted and exhilarated this week. The 12-hour ED shift was draining but also one of the most rewarding experiences of my posting so far. Watching patients of all ages being managed so efficiently showed me how much skill and coordination goes into emergency care. I felt motivated and encouraged to keep learning, and it strengthened my interest in emergency medicine as a possible career path. I also felt inspired walking through the hospital and learning about its achievements as being here made me reflect on how medicine is not just about individual doctors, but about institutions striving for excellence.

4. How did you learn and apply the skill of decision making in your EP journey?

Decision-making became an important part of my learning this week. I observed how doctors carefully balanced surgical versus conservative management based on the patient’s age, comorbidities, and lifestyle needs. On my part, I had to make decisions about how to manage my time to meet my university’s hour requirements, which meant sometimes rearranging my schedule or seeking opportunities in other departments.

5. How did you manage your time throughout this EP journey?

Time management became crucial as the days were structured but sometimes shorter than expected. I started planning my commute carefully, leaving earlier so I could arrive on time and not miss any part of the clinic or theatre. I also made a habit of jotting down learning points daily after returning home, which helped me keep track of everything without letting details slip away.

6. Your plan for next week (Week 4)

In my final week, I hope to consolidate everything I’ve learned, from orthopaedics to ED, and reflect on how this posting has shaped my perspective as a future doctor. I also want to use the last days to ask for advice from the consultants and maybe see if I can assist in more minor procedures before leaving. On a personal note, I aim to soak in the last views of Dubai and capture memories to take home.

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1. Your name, matric number, date

Asarel Ravienash Abraham

A195732

28/07/25-03/08/25

2. Your progress so far

For week 3 I've spent my time exploring a new genre of music called funk by watching online videos learning some rhythms that fit into this genre and it was a blast. This genre of music had a particular special sauce to it for me it was a great time learning and playing it. After feeling pretty confident in playing i went on a search for a song that fits into this genre. On Spotify i came across a playlist called "best drumming songs" which had many songs which i already knew and liked but one song really caught my attention. Locked out of heaven by Bruno Mars had all the elements to make me excited and ready to start a new song. Mr. Khalid continued from the parts i couldn't learn on my own but still there were some difficulties especially with the fills in the song because it makes use of the side drum, tom toms, snare and base all together at a high speed which was new to me.

3. Your feelings and thoughts

I felt joyful throughout the week despite facing difficulties because i already learnt how to deal with a challenging song last week and applied that and kept going at it while having a good time. The songs beat was also addicting in its own way with a mix of high tempo and slowed down parts, fills and fun rhythms. Three weeks into my journey, while not a master yet i was starting to feel like i got a hang of things. Of course if u played a song and told me to jump in i couldn't but with a little bit of time and effort i would be able to play. For someone with 3 weeks of practice i feel like that's a great feat and goes to show how far dedication and passion can go. This only makes me wonder where ill be in drumming if i keep this up but i might be getting too ahead of myself.

4. How did you learn and apply the skill of decision making in your EP journey?

Decision making came into play when I had to choose which genre and song to focus on. Each week i was faced with the decision of choosing something i liked or fit into my skill at the time and i had to decide on a mix of both that allows progress and brings fun all together. As a avid music listener and lover there was many songs i thought about learning almost as a kid walking into a candy store its very easy to be blinded and side tracked but my decision making helped me stay sharp and made my progress a smooth journey. Some online channels are more tailored for more advanced and seasoned players while others for beginners and intermediates so choosing which online materials and videos to use as a guide required this skill as well in order to have easier learning experience. All in all i would say it saved me so much time and made my entire journey just that bit more enjoyable than it already was.

5. How did you manage your time throughout this EP journey?

Drumming isn't an activity that can be done at any time of the day, especially for me since i didn't have a sound proof room.(even after begging my mom to partition of the area of my house my drums it at) That's one of the many reasons time management is a very interesting topic for me. Adjustments and proper planning to fit this skill that i was learning had to me made so i can actually learn. For starters i was waking up at 7am daily to take advantage of the fact that my neighbours and my family weren't at home so i would get my morning routine out the way and start jamming from 8-10 sometimes 11am with breaks in between without causing trouble to them. My window of learning was short so i had to make use of it to the fullest. Sometimes i would push my luck if i couldn't hold back my eagerness to play by jamming around late afternoon but past that it was air drumming for me if i really wanted. To make sure the quality practice sessions i would sleep early at night so i was fresh and ready for another day of drumming. At any given time before the EP if someone from the future told me i would be doing this, i would have told them u are crazy but here i am putting determination to the works. Best part was it didn't even feel like a hassle, i was looking forward to those mornings where it was just me, the drums, tunes and some good freaking time. Apart from this i also had to manage how much time i was spending on learning new rhythms from drum gurus or learning actual songs. While it might seem like the same thing one makes me more confident and skilled at the instrument the later actually puts that into paper and results in my growth can be seen.

6. Your plan for next week (Week 4)

Perfect out Locked out of heaven in my own time and jam to it with Mr. Khalid for my final week

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Padlet Week/Phase 3

1. Your name, matric number, date

Ameerul Akif Bin Shahizam

A195043

21/7/2025

2. Your progress so far

Midway through my elective posting I was assigned to another subdivision under my my main department. That subdivision is Sustainbility and it focuses on how to make oil and gas companies to become more sustainable in their businesses, under this subdivision I was assigned on 2 projects, the first one being the Hybrid Hydro Floating Solar business networking event and the Green House Gas (GHG) emissions data project. So as of that time I was involved with 3 projects including the National CCUS roadmap.

In the photos you can see me gathering contact info from many business cards from multiple OGSE companies, me handling registration and pembaca doa duties; and me in a meeting with Marine and General Bhd (a marine transport company)

The progress is going well, each day I'm learning and experiencing something new, from this phase I was able to understang how the oil and gas industry operate and how PETRONAS is a very important anchor to these companies as PETRONAS is the one that issues licenses.

3. Your feelings and thoughts

I was feeling alright, abit overwhelmed as I had to contact many OGSE companies via email and follow up with them, if they didn't reply I had to cold call them, it was a blood pumping moment. On top of that, I was able to join in these networking meetings which was scary as being a medical student in an Oil and Gas industry, I certain did not beong there #impostersyndrome. #trueimposter. The funny thing that happened was that due to how I bring myself, most of the people I met and spoke with addressed me as Tuan...not even encik, I don't know lah if I look old to them or what but I'm certainly the youngest and least experienced one there. Well I guess sometimes you just gotta fake it till you make it.

4. How did you learn and apply the skill of decision making in your EP journey?

Most of my learning process involved me learning about it myself and asking my coworkers. I applied my skills of decisiosn making by always validating the pros and cons, while not limiting myself to my own ideas but also including opinions from my supervisor and senior coworkers. There were alot of times where I had to sit down and brainstorm ideas then approach those ideas to my supervisor. In the end, most of the decisions I made related to corporate work was decided on whether or not it makes it easier for all the stakeholders to follow through, if yes then proceed. My job as an intern was to make my supervisor's job easier and so I did.

5. How did you manage your time throughout this EP journey?

During my intern at MPRC, I extensively used google calendar, every morning I'd review my to do list from yesterday, checked my emails for meetings and created to do time slots in google calendar. It only took me at most 30 minutes but it help smoothen out my work flow and eliminated the tedious process of searching what to do next. And on each task time slot I focused on it, completing it within the allocated time, ofourse there were moments where there was an urgent task/meeting that had to be prioritised and so what ever task I didn't complete that day, I'd write it down on a sticky note for me to plan and do on the next day. No stress just do. Side note, coffee.

6. Your plan for next week (Week 4)

Complete these projects and start my CCUS analysis report

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From Stethoscope to Strings: A Medical Student’s Journey in Learning Guitar from Scratch

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From Stethoscope to Strings: A Medical Student’s Journey in Learning Guitar from Scratch

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1. Your name, matric number, date

Muhammad Danish bin Mohd Sazuraidi

A194705

18th- 24th August 2025.

2. Your progress so far

During Week 3 of my elective posting, I was able to make steady progress both in guitar playing and in exploring other aspects of music. Mr Gilbert kindly gave me the opportunity to handle his bass guitar and guided me through the fundamentals of plucking. Although brief, this experience broadened my perspective on rhythm and complemented my understanding of timing, which is crucial for guitar as well.

On my primary instrument, I successfully learned and completed two songs, Kau Ilhamku and Zombie by The Cranberries, from start to finish. This achievement was particularly meaningful because it represented the first time I could piece together all the individual elements I had been practicing into full, recognisable songs. It felt like an important milestone in translating technical exercises into practical music performance.

3. Your feelings and thoughts
I felt a mix of pride and challenge throughout this week. On one hand, I was proud of myself for being able to play full songs, something I initially doubted I could manage so early in the journey. The opportunity to try the bass guitar also added excitement and variety to my learning experience.

On the other hand, I felt overwhelmed by the demands of keeping up with the tempo and synchronising my left and right hands. Coming from a background with no formal music training, I found it difficult to adjust to the intricacies of rhythm and timing. However, instead of discouraging me, these challenges reminded me that progress in music is similar to progress in medicine that it requires patience, consistent practice, and resilience in the face of obstacles.

4. How did you learn and apply the skill of decision making in your EP journey?

Decision making played a key role in shaping how I approached my practice sessions this week. I had to decide whether to move quickly into learning new songs or to slow down and polish the ones I had started. After reflecting on my struggles with tempo, I decided it was more beneficial to focus on mastering Kau Ilhamku and Zombie thoroughly before progressing further.

I also made conscious decisions about pacing my practice, choosing to break down complex sections into smaller parts instead of forcing myself through the entire song at once. These decisions allowed me to build confidence step by step and prevented me from becoming frustrated by mistakes. It highlighted the importance of making thoughtful, structured choices rather than rushing into challenges unprepared.

5. How did you manage your time throughout this EP journey?

Time management was another important aspect of my progress this week. Instead of practicing in long, irregular sessions, I organised my time into shorter, more consistent daily practices. This helped me build endurance and muscle memory without overwhelming myself. I also ensured that each session had a clear focus, whether it was improving chord transitions, refining strumming patterns, or working specifically on tempo.

By structuring my time in this way, I was able to make incremental improvements while still balancing my other academic and personal responsibilities. This approach made my learning more sustainable and effective, showing me that discipline in time management directly influences the quality of practice and outcomes.

6. Your plan for next week (Week 4)
Looking ahead to Week 4, my primary focus will be on refining the two songs I have learned by improving the smoothness of chord changes and strengthening my consistency with tempo. I plan to dedicate more time to finger coordination exercises, which I believe will help me synchronise both hands more naturally.

Once I feel more confident with these technical aspects, I would also like to gradually begin exploring a new song to broaden my repertoire. Overall, my goal for next week is to balance consolidation of what I have already achieved with the gradual introduction of new material, ensuring steady and sustainable progress in my guitar learning journey.

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"From Total Chaos to Perfect Order — See the Transformation"

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"There are no desperate situations, only desperate people. See how we turned a mountain of medication into an organized system that works for us." - Week 3 of EP journey🦸🏻 at CARiNG Pharmacy, Mytown

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"There are no desperate situations, only desperate people. See how we turned a mountain of medication into an organized system that works for us." - Week 3 of EP journey🦸🏻 at CARiNG Pharmacy, Mytown

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1. Your name, matric number, date

Lee Zhi Qing, A195055, 18 August 2025 - 24 August 2025

2. Your progress so far

This week, I deepened my knowledge of medication classification by learning how to categorize drugs based on their therapeutic class and mechanism of action. I reinforced this knowledge not only through discussions with the pharmacist but also by actively revising reference materials and using pharmacy software to check drug details. I also practiced dispensing protocols, which helped me appreciate the importance of precision in every step of the workflow to safeguard patient safety.

In addition, I was actively involved in stock management. There were many days when a huge bulk of stock from multiple outlets arrived all at once, and the storeroom became a complete mess, with boxes scattered everywhere and products in no order. My colleagues and I worked tirelessly to arrange the items by expiry date and store them systematically. By the end, what started as an overwhelming chaos turned into a perfectly organized storeroom — it looked so tidy that it almost felt like a “before-and-after transformation.”

3. Your feelings and thoughts

This week, I felt more involved and attentive in my tasks because I could see how they directly affected both patient safety and the smooth running of the pharmacy. For example, when dispensing, I realized that even small mistakes like giving the wrong dosage or missing an instruction could cause harm, so I paid extra attention when checking prescriptions.

The stock-arrival incident was also a memorable part of my week. At first, I felt a bit overwhelmed and stressed when I saw the storeroom filled with piles of boxes and products scattered everywhere. But after working together with my colleagues to sort items by expiry date and organize them neatly, I felt a sense of relief and satisfaction seeing everything in order again. It reminded me how teamwork makes even tiring tasks feel lighter.

Overall, this week made me realize that responsibility in pharmacy is not only about knowledge of medicines, but also about being careful, detail-oriented, and cooperative in every task.

4. How did you learn and apply the skill of decision making in your EP journey?
I applied decision-making skills in different situations this week. For example, when a large amount of stock arrived and the storeroom became messy, I volunteered to step in and help organize the process. Instead of waiting for instructions, I suggested to my colleagues that we divide the tasks among ourselves — for instance, some focused on checking expiry dates, others handled labeling, while a few carried and arranged the boxes onto the shelves. Everyone agreed with the plan, and it felt encouraging to see how smoothly the work flowed once we shared the responsibilities.

In dispensing practice, I also applied decision-making by carefully reviewing prescriptions and double-checking details such as drug name, dosage, and instructions. When I was unsure, I clarified with the pharmacist before proceeding. These experiences taught me that effective decision-making is not about taking control, but about thinking ahead, working collaboratively, and paying attention to details.

5. How did you manage your time throughout this EP journey?
I managed my time by balancing long on-site hours with personal study at home. At the pharmacy, I focused fully on practical, hands-on learning, while at night I revised the therapeutic classes and mechanisms of medications to strengthen my foundation. It was tiring — working from morning until late evening often left me drained — but I pushed myself to stay disciplined. Even if it meant burning the midnight oil, I knew that reviewing what I learned each day was crucial to cementing my knowledge. The effort felt worth it because I could clearly see how my confidence and skills grew week by week. This discipline has made me feel hardworking, resilient, and determined to push myself further.

6. Your plan for next week (Week 4)
For my final week, I plan to broaden my exposure by learning more about the administrative and business aspects of the pharmacy, including cashiering, price tagging, handling promotions, and conducting health screening promotions. At the same time, I want to consolidate all the major skills I have learned so far. In Week 1, I focused on understanding medications, therapeutic classes, and patient care basics; in Week 2, I practiced patient counseling, device handling, and health monitoring; in Week 3, I took on dispensing, stock management, and decision-making responsibilities. Next week, I want to bring all these experiences together — mastering not only the clinical and patient-centered side of pharmacy but also the operational and business side — so that my elective posting ends as a complete and well-rounded learning experience.