Sarah Fakhiraldeen
Baghdad
Summary
I am dedicated and compassionate FY2 doctor with two years clinical experience. Skilled in managing diverse clinical cases, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Highly motivated to contribute to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development. Committed to upholding the highest standards of patient safety, empathy, and ethical medical practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
FY2 doctor
Al Tarmiyah General Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Assess and manage emergency patients, including triage, and stabilisation.
- Conduct patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment under supervision.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage patient care.
- Attend ward rounds and contribute to patient management plans.
- Supervise and support junior staff (FY1s, medical students).
- Document patient care accurately, including discharge summaries.
FY1 doctor
Al Karama Teaching Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Work under close, direct supervision at all times.
- Discuss and confirm every management plan with a senior before acting.
- Cannot prescribe independently.
- Focus on learning and developing safe clinical habits rather than autonomy.
- Perform routine ward duties (e.g., documentation, discharge summaries).
- Main duty is to monitor patients and escalate deterioration promptly.
- Observe and support during ward rounds.
Clinical Gap
08.2022 - 10.2023
- In my country, it is standard practice for newly graduated doctors to wait for government allocation before starting clinical work. The Ministry of Health assigns official placements once salary budgets are released, which typically takes about a year or more. This system has been in place for several years and affects all graduating cohorts, both before and after mine. Once placements were issued, I commenced my clinical duties without dela
Education
Professional Qualification/Licence -
PLAB 1
08.2025 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Medicine and General Surgery -
College of Medicine, University of Baghdad
Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Self-disciplined
- Accurate and Focused
- Respectful
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
LEADERSHIP
- FY2 – Exceptional Leadership in Emergency Department: Granted the rare opportunity to work night shifts in the ER, a role historically not assigned to female doctors in Iraq. This experience enhanced my confidence, resilience, and professionalism, allowing me to manage emergencies effectively under pressure.
- FY1 – Exceptional Leadership in Internal Medicine Wards: The only female doctor permitted to work night shifts in internal medicine wards, a responsibility traditionally restricted to male doctors. Successfully managed patient care overnight, demonstrating independence, decision-making, and leadership in a challenging environment.
- Third Year Medical Student: Served as team leader once in clinical exams, achieving top marks.
- Second Year Medical Student: Led teams twice during the Head and Neck Anatomy and Head and Neck Neurology clinical exams, with both teams achieving near-perfect and full marks, respectively.
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Medical teaching and workshop participation.
- Maintaining fitness and mental well-being.
- Cultural and social engagement.
- Creative hobbies and personal development.
- Volunteering.
Research
- 5 September 2020Distribution of BMI among RA patients in Baghdad Teaching Hospital.
CONFERENCES
- 18–20 September 2025 – REACH Congress, Health Expo.
- 1 December 2024 – Annual Scientific Conference, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad.
SEMINARS
Presented:
Coma.
Vomiting in Children.
Attended:
Heart Failure.
Asthma.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
COURSES
- 25 January 2025 – Advanced Life Support (ALS), ICRT / RCUK
- 1 January 2025 – Vital Signs Course, University of Pennsylvania
- 1 June 2024 – Antibiotic Stewardship Programme, Stanford University
- 13 February 2022 – Advanced Life Support (ALS), University of Baghdad
- 13 February 2022 – Basic Life Support (BLS), University of Baghdad
- 15 August 2019 – Emergency Course, LHTI / Dr. Haider Al-Ramahi
- 28 July 2018 – Institutional Medical Teaching and Training Programme, Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital
WEBINARS
- 16 October 2020 – Recent Update on COVID-19 Management: Sharing Local Experience.
- 18 September 2020 – Recent Advances in the Management of Bronchogenic Carcinoma in Iraq.
Timeline
Professional Qualification/Licence -
PLAB 1
08.2025 - 08.2024
FY2 doctor
Al Tarmiyah General Hospital
12.2024 - Current
FY1 doctor
Al Karama Teaching Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2024
Clinical Gap
08.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Medicine and General Surgery -
College of Medicine, University of Baghdad