Kealoha Draper BMedSci

27 Mulholland Street, Blidworth, Nottingham, NG14 3QS

Phone: 07123 456789  E-Mail: K.Draper47@gmail.com

Personal Profile
I want to become a surgeon, specialising in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery. I have used my opportunities and
experiences in medical school to achieve greater understanding and experience of the field, helped in Otological-
directed research projects, and attended conferences which have increased my knowledge and my determination to
enter this specialty.

Education and Qualifications

Medicine (MBBS), University of Nottingham 2015 - 2020
‘An evaluation of the ultrastructural findings in the utricle in Meniere's disease’
o An ENT surgery project, evaluating whether Meniere’s could be detected by samples of inner ear and brain
tissues.
This was presented at the ENT UK Annual Meeting in September 2016.
It is currently being prepared for publication.

Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSci), 1stClass, University of Nottingham 2012 - 2015

‘Paradoxical response to bronchodilators in COPD’
o 20 week laboratory based project as part of the BMedSci qualification. I was directly involved in all
stages of the project, and gained many laboratory - based skills.

Sarah Allen’s Girls School, Manchester - 4 A*s - Chemistry, Biology, History, Maths 2010 - 2012
High Castle School, Croydon - GCSEs: 11A*s 2003– 2010

Relevant Clinical Experience

Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, UCLH NHS Trust, London May 2019
Dr Ashraf, Dr Youhana and Dr Goldsmith
o Voluntary 1 week placement, shadowing the ENT surgeons, and observing procedures including
cochlear implants and audiovestibular consultations.

Clinical Attachment in Paediatrics, Nottingham Children’s Hospital Dec 2018-Feb 2019

Dr Smalls, Dr Rana and Dr Aurbach
o A 10 week placement shadowing paediatricians and paediatric surgeons from varying specialities.
o Supported a paediatric Otological medicine project looking at the effect of early-use of grommets in
children with glue ear. This is still ongoing.

Special Study Module (SSM) - ‘ENT Surgery’, Nottingham City Hospital Oct 2018
o A 4 week placement shadowing adult ENT surgeons, including scrubbing in and participating in both
cardiac and thoracic operations.
Clinical Skills
I am competent in the following Clinical Skills (outside of the GMC Curriculum):
 Suturing - Interrupted, Continuous, Subcutaneous, Horizontal and Vertical Mattress
 Knot Tying - Instrument Tie, Aberdeen
 ‘Scrubbing Up’
I am familiar with: Debridement, Chest Drain Insertion, Lesion Excision and Laprascopic Simulations.
Conferences
Attended the ENT UK Annual Meeting in Birmingham Sept 2019
o Met many ENT surgeons from across the country, attended talks and gained a starting insight in the
development of the field and a look at the future of ENT surgery.
o Presented poster on BMBS research project
o Nominated for Norman Sykes ENT Speaker award

Awards and Prizes

Nomination - Brian Sanderson Memorial Prize 2018
o For outstanding project work during Part II of the BMedSci on a topic related to cardiovascular
disease.

Awarded a prize by the University Of Nottingham Medical School 2017

o For a presentation on Atrial Septal Defects

Teaching Experience

Clinical Skills Teacher, University of Nottingham Medical School

Nottingham Medical Society Teacher -‘Medsoc Teaching’
o Hold sessions for 1.5hours / week for 20-40 Y1 and Y2 medical students: Providing additional tutoring on
anatomy, physiology and infection

Roles of Responsibility
General Secretary, Nottingham Medical School Surgical Society ‘SCRUBS’ 2018 - 2019
General Secretary, Nottingham Medical School Wilderness Medicine Society

Student Ambassador for University of Nottingham 2017 - 2018

Widening Access to Medical School E Mentor

Treasurer, University of Nottingham Chamber Orchestra 2016 -2017

o Obtained our 1st National University Student Orchestra of the Year Championship.
Welfare Officer, University of Nottingham African-Caribbean Society
Mentor for the Debate Mate Mentoring Scheme
Undertaking these roles has developed my teamwork, organisation and communication skills

Interests
Sports - Training in Kickboxing and Shotokan Karate. I am also an avid football and tennis fan.
Music - Member of multiple orchestras, including the University of Nottingham Chamber Orchestra. Currently play the
oboe (Grade 5 - ABRSM), piano and guitar.

References
Dr Christopher Blakeman – Microbiologist Microbiology Department, University of Nottingham, Queens Medical
Centre Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH

Dr Lydia Wells - Consultant Paediatrician Nottingham Children’s Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road,
Nottingham, NG7 2UH