Shayma Al-Asim: The youngest presenter at the largest conference on thoracic and intensive care worldwide
Shaimaa Al-Asim: I participated with the support of the Deanship of Student Affairs in the American Thoracic Society conference, which is considered the largest conference worldwide in the field of thoracic and intensive care. My research was accepted for presentation as part of the "Top Case Reports of Mechanical Ventilation and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome" category. This means that it was one of the best case reports selected by the committee in the field of mechanical ventilation and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
I was the youngest presenter at the research symposium, as all other presenters held fellowships in the same field.
The applicants came from all over the world and for rare cases didn’t have a scientific approach to rely on when treating the patients.
After each person presented their research, there was a discussion session to compare and evaluate the interventions implemented by each hospital.
This conference took place in the city of Washington in the United States of America.
Additionally, I was fortunate to be selected as one of the students in the Student Schooler programs, a unique opportunity for a selected group of medical and graduate students to benefit from individual mentoring by experienced professionals in their respective fields. As part of this program, we received lectures from renowned speakers from prestigious hospitals and universities worldwide, such as Johns Hopkins University, George Town University, and Thomas Jefferson University, to guide those of us at the beginning of our professional careers.
We also had the privilege of engaging in discussions with experts in various specialties to develop successful future plans.
Furthermore, there were educational simulation sessions to acquire scientific skills, one of which involved a simulation of bronchoscopy.
Afterward, we were involved in speaking with patients to explain their rare diseases, communicate with them, and provide support to enhance the quality of communication in future doctors. This experience allowed us to stay updated on the latest scientific advancements, professional education, and focused career development.
I strongly advise talented students, both male and female, to seek help and guidance from those who have already gained experience in this field.