Contact
0177134257 (Mobile)
Sandhiya Shweta Rajakumar
sandhiyawilldo@gmail.com Academic Foundation Doctor at NHS Wales
United Kingdom
www.linkedin.com/in/sandhiyadia
(LinkedIn)
Experience
Top Skills
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Academic Writing
Academic Foundation Doctor
Critical Appraisal July 2025 - Present (2 months)
Research Skills Wrexham Maelor Hospital
F1: Cardiology | Upper GI Surgery | Geriatrics
Certifications F2: Acute Internal Medicine | Microbiology | Emergency Medicine
Peer Tutor for Year 3 Medical
Students
Newcastle University
Basic First Aid
6 years 2 months
Outstanding Contributions to
Society: The NUMed Times Medical Student
Newcastle Student Association: September 2020 - June 2025 (4 years 10 months)
Clinical Representative 23/24
Graphical Abstract Poster Contest: Clinical Representative in the Student Association
Insulin vs C-Peptide September 2023 - August 2024 (1 year)
The NUMed Student Association serves as the representative body for
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students at NUMed Malaysia, addressing a wide range of student concerns
Malaysian Public Sector (JPA)
and organizing events for the student community.
Scholarship
As Clinical Representative, my role involves liaising with clinical year students
(Years 3, 4, and 5) to understand the structure of their academic years and the
challenges they face. I also coordinate with the clinical dean to resolve issues,
such as group placements, accommodation, and transportation to clinical
placements, ensuring smooth operations for the students in clinical stages of
their education.
President of Cardiology & Cardiothoracic SIG
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
I worked as the Cardiology & Cardiothoracic SIG chairperson for the AY 22/23.
We are a group of students at NUMed who aim to foster and grow interest in
cardiology within the university. We aim to show students the different aspects
of cardiology through group discussion, workshops and guest speakers.
Vice President of The NUMed Times
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
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In my second consecutive year with The NUMed Times, the university's
journalism and photography club, I served as Vice President. After the
success of the previous year, I was excited to continue contributing to the
club's activities. In this role, I supported the President in organizing events,
delegating tasks, ensuring deadlines were met, and overseeing the other
members of the club. This experience allowed me to further develop my
leadership, time management, and teamwork skills while helping the club
maintain its momentum and success.
Founder and President of The Breakfast Club
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Publicity Officer of The NUMed Times
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
In my first year with The NUMed Times, the university's journalism and
photography club, I served as Publicity Officer. My primary responsibility
was promoting the club across university forums and social media platforms,
ensuring its visibility within the student community. I also curated creative
content for advertising and recruitment purposes, helping to engage students
and attract new members to the club. This role allowed me to develop skills in
digital marketing, content creation, and event promotion while contributing to
the club's overall outreach and growth.
President of Campus Cursive Society
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Campus Cursive is the college chapter of the global organization More Love
Letters, which is dedicated to spreading love and empowerment through
tangible acts of kindness. The initiative focuses on encouraging and uplifting
individuals on campus, one letter at a time.
As President, I was responsible for overseeing event planning and task
delegation, ensuring the smooth execution of activities, and fostering a positive
environment that motivated members to work at their full potential. My role also
involved guiding the team in creating impactful letters of support for those in
need, ultimately contributing to a culture of compassion and encouragement
on campus.
Secretary of The Student Staff Committee (SSC)
May 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 1 month)
This was my first leadership role during my undergraduate years. As Secretary
of the Student Staff Committee, I worked closely with the Chair to represent
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Foundation students and communicate their concerns during Board of
Studies meetings. My responsibilities included taking minutes, coordinating
communication between students and staff, and ensuring that the voices of
Foundation students were heard in discussions about academic matters. This
role allowed me to develop key organizational and communication skills while
actively contributing to the student experience at the university.
Quesmed
Student Ambassador
September 2024 - April 2025 (8 months)
My role involves promoting QuesMed’s innovative tools and resources to
support medical students in achieving academic excellence.
Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)
3 months
Anaesthetics & ICU Elective
February 2025 - March 2025 (2 months)
Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) Elective
January 2025 - February 2025 (2 months)
Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Elective
June 2024 - July 2024 (2 months)
Permai Psychiatric Hospital
During my 4-week elective in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, I had the
opportunity to observe and participate in psychiatric consultations with
both clinic and ward patients. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Sankari,
a specialist psychiatrist at Hospital Permai, I gained hands-on experience
in managing sensitive cases, especially those involving minors, where
strict confidentiality measures were enforced. Dr. Sankari, who also trains
postgraduate and medical students, provided invaluable guidance, but much
of the learning was self-directed, allowing me to take control of my educational
journey. This elective offered a unique perspective on the importance of soft
skills in psychiatry, making it a highly rewarding experience.
Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Elective
June 2023 - July 2023 (2 months)
Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor
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During this intensive rotation, I spent five days a week learning hands-on
procedures and clinical skills. Dr. Shanmugam was an excellent supervisor
who provided valuable guidance, but much of my learning was self-directed,
allowing me to actively engage in my education. I had the chance to assist
in various procedures and observed both emergency and elective surgeries
during an on-call shift with my supervisor. This experience significantly
enhanced my understanding of the specialty.
NUMed Surgical Society
Surgery Shadowing: Ophthalmology
March 2020 - March 2020 (1 month)
Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor
The University's Surgical Society organise OT trips for students who have
a knack for surgery to experience how it is like to shadow a surgeon. It is
predominantly catered to preclinical year students who have not been exposed
to the surgical environment before as part of their medical school placements.
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Hostess
November 2018 - March 2019 (5 months)
Johor Premium Outlets
Education
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS, Medicine · (2020 - 2025)
Newcastle University
Foundation degree, Biomedical Sciences, General · (May 2019 - April 2020)
SMK Bandar Putra
High School Diploma · (2014 - 2018)
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