Dr Emily Kalms

Experience

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  Freelance Novelty Song Writing

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Freelance Writer

  I have written creative and personalised novelty songs and speeches for public and private events and have had songs featured on the website for the charity ‘Trees for Cities’ to advertise their Christmas auctions.

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  Coller Capital

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2013

  Marketing Intern (2 weeks 2012) and Investment Intern (2 weeks 2013)

  I have completed two, two-week internships at Coller Capital Private Equity working with the marketing team in 2012 and then being invited to follow the investment team in 2013. I assisted with corporate event organisation and presented research into competitors and potential investments. This allowed me to develop my communication skills and ability to collect and present data in reports and presentations.

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  Discovery To Cure

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  General Counsellor

  I worked at Camp Laurelwood in Connecticut where I looked after children for two months and was selected for a leadership role at camp's annual competitive sports and arts event. During this 4-day event, I co-led a team of 80 campers and counsellors enhancing my confidence and leadership ability through managing, and working with, other counsellors to ensure camper activities ran smoothly. I was also responsible for the pastoral care of the children and ensuring their safety.

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  Forbion

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2013

  Biotech Investment Intern

  I spent time as a representative of Coller Capital in the Netherlands visiting Forbion Capital Partners. This enabled me to learn about biotech company evaluation and to visit two of their portfolio companies; UniQure, a pioneering gene therapy research company, and AM Pharma, focusing on rare diseases and alkaline phosphatase uses. In these visits I researched orphan drug potential and pharmaceutical developments using review papers and economic evaluations. This was primarily focussed on drugs treating Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and Acute Kidney infection. Show less

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  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Hospital Work Experience

  I completed a week long 'Work Experience Programme' in the Endocrinology department of Charing Cross Hospital. During this clinical placement, I assisted with practical and clerical tasks and learnt more about the discipline which enhanced my understanding of Physiology from my studies at university.

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  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Surgical Work Experience

  I spent a month shadowing surgical teams at University College Hospital in London. Dividing my time between General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery provided me with an insight into different ways of tackling problems surgically. I was able attend theatre, consultations and meetings highlighting to me the importance of multidisciplinary input in diagnosing and treating patients.

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  The Pembroke Cakery

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  Co-Owner and Baker

  I co-founded 'The Pembroke Cakery' with a fellow student providing personalised birthday/occasion cakes for other students. These are novelty cakes (such as a 'Hamburger Cake' and 'Princess Dress Cake') with complex and creative iced designs.

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  Reiss

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Sales Assistant

  I worked during academic holidays as a part-time, womenswear sales assistant at the flagship store for UK-based fashion brand Reiss.

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  Tutor

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2020

  Private Tutor

  I was a part time tutor for KS1-KS4. This involved tuition in all subjects for primary school children and specialist science and maths tuition for secondary school children. Additionally, I provided assistance for students applying for medical and biomedical degrees.

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  London North West Healthcare NHS Trust

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2022

  Foundation Doctor

  Between 2020 and 2022, I worked at Hillingdon Hospital as a foundation doctor. I completed my F1 in Colorectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, Accident & Emergency and Haematology. I continued at Hillingdon Hospital as an F2 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Practice and Geriatrics. I opted to start my training 3 months early as an interim F1 during the COVID pandemic and worked in Paediatrics during this time.

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  NHS

  Sept 2022 - now

  Paediatric Junior Doctor

  I am currently working as a Paediatric ST2 at Great Ormond Street Hospital in the Cardiology department. Prior to this, I worked as a Paediatric ST1 at Barnet Hospital, The Royal Free London NHS Trust. This included 6 months of Neonates and 6 months of General Paediatrics.