Jameelah Bhana

A dedicated and enthusiastic international medical graduate with an MBBS from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, and comprehensive internship experience at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados. Passionate about equitable public healthcare and excited to contribute to the NHS. Strong interest in Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and Forensic Pathology, with a commitment to patient-centered care, procedural skill, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Known for strong communication, leadership in clinical education, and a keen ability to remain calm under pressure.

Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.

• PLAB 1, Passed November 2024
• PLAB 2, Passed April 2025
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Completed August 2023
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Completed March 2024

• Weekly informal teaching sessions to medical students during internship
• OSCE preparation and mock exams for final-year students
• Final Year Medical Student Rotation Leader – Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Member of Surgery and Internal Medicine Interest Groups

• Maintained collaborative relationships with SHOs, registrars, consultants, nursing and ancillary staff
• Instituted closed-loop communication after a patient missed a lavage and colonoscopy
• Prioritized patient safety by confirming all care plans with seniors early in internship
• Managed a distressed patient using de-escalation and active listening
• Provided language support for Hindi/Gujarati-speaking patients

Outside of medicine, I am passionate about travel and cultural immersion, finding joy in exploring new destinations and experiencing diverse traditions and cuisines. I enjoy creative writing as a form of reflection and self-expression, and I frequently journal or write short stories. I have a keen interest in event planning, having organized social and cultural gatherings including weddings and community events. In my free time, I love baking and experimenting with new recipes to share with my loved ones.