Hey everyone! I'm Mustafaa, a 2nd year medical student and I'm thrilled to run for Infectious Disease Society Academic Officer. Why Me? Juggled 6 committee roles this year, mastering time management and teamwork. Delivered lectures for PassPOM and BRS crash course, backed by MedEd teaching academy experience. Former MedEd Webmaster, ensuring consistent resource availability and effective coordination with lectu ...
When saying the words 'infectious disease', hazmat suits, isolation bubbles and undesired reminders of lockdown spring to mind. Since it is not as common a speciality, placement does not do much until later years to dissuade us from this. However, to me, ID is one of the most engaging aspects of medicine. Histories need to be all encompassing, with even the most minor of details potentially having massive impact. I ...