Majd Haddad
London
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Mentor
NIMSA Mentorship program
Cork
09.2025 - Current
- Supported peers by offering guidance on academic and personal challenges
- Connected students with campus resources to help them adapt to their new environment
- Encouraged participation in mentorship programs and community events, fostering engagement, and helping students with any questions they had
SimLab Volunteer
Internal Medicine Society, ASSERT Centre
Cork
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in organizing and setting up simulated teaching labs for first-year medical students.
- Delivered teaching sessions and provided peer feedback to enhance clinical knowledge
OBGYN Clinical experience
Milton Hospital
Ontario, Canada
01.2025 - 02.2025
- This was part of my core clinical training in Obstetrics and Gynecology completed under the supervision of Dr. Glen Hunter.
- Gained exposure to a wide range of outpatient and inpatient OBGYN cases through clinic attendance and direct patient encounters.
- Observed various procedures, including vaginal deliveries, colposcopies, and hysterectomies, while receiving ongoing teaching and feedback from Dr. Hunter.
Cardiology Clinical Experience
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Oakville, Ontario
11.2024 - 12.2024
- This was part of my core clinical training in Cardiology completed under the supervision of Dr. Qin Li who is a cardiologist.
- Attended outpatient clinics and gained exposure to a wide range of common cardiac presentations, learning guideline-based evaluation and management approaches.
- Observed procedures including electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and echocardiography, accompanied by teaching from Dr. Li on important clinical signs and how to interpret different findings
Emergency Department Clinical Observation
University Hospital (LHSC-UH)
London, Ontario
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Completed an observership with Dr. Bhimani, Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Director at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC).
- Observed common emergency department presentations and learned standard evaluation and management protocols.
- Received feedback from Dr. Bhimani to strengthen clinical reasoning and understanding of acute care principles.
Club Activity
Networking, Gaming and Technology Society
Cork
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in various club activities throughout the years, starting from my second year in UCC
- Was part of the gaming team
Nephrology Clinical Experience
USA hosp
Michigan
08.2023 - 08.2023
- This was a one-week observership under Dr. Bilal Saleem, Consultant Nephrologist.
- Attended inpatient ward rounds and gained exposure to a variety of nephrology presentations, learning key principles of diagnosis and management.
- Observed dialysis clinics and developed a foundational understanding of the management of patients undergoing dialysis.
Internal Medicine Clinical Experience
Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital (RRHS-TDMH)
Tilsonburg, Ontario
07.2022 - 01.2023
- This was a one-week observership under Dr. Mohammad Abdalla, Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at Tillsonburg Hospital.
- Observed clinical procedures and participated in ward rounds, gaining exposure to a variety of internal medicine cases.
- Received direct feedback from Dr. Abdalla to strengthen clinical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills.
Volunteer
Alzheimer Society
London,Ontario
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted staff in organizing, setting up , and facilitating recreational and cognitive activities for residents.
- Supported fellow volunteers and staff members by providing assistance as needed throughout the program.
Family Medicine Clinical Experience
Clinic
London,Ontario
06.2019 - 12.2020
- This was a one-week observership with Dr. John Nelson who is a Family Physician at a community clinic in London Ontario.
- Observed a range of common family medicine conditions and clinical encounters.
- Gained early exposure to primary care practice and patient-centered clinical workflows during pre-medical school training.
Volunteer
McGarrell Place( long term care)
London
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Volunteered at special events and programs, assisting with participant check-ins and providing directions.
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently, consistently supporting daily operational requirements and high-volume activities.
Volunteer
Bonnews Lodge (Nursing home)
Brookfield, Newfoundland
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Volunteered to help with special events and programs by checking in participants and giving directions.
- Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors for administrative action.
- Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
Volunteer
Saint Joseph's Church
Sulimaniyah
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Helped the refugees from mousil district and surrounding cities during the ISIS attacks
- Aided with food and other support distribution to make the acclimation as easy as possible for the refugees.
- Helped set up the clinic inside the church.
Peer Mentor
SABIS International Highschool
Sulimaniyah
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisted in the evaluation of mentee progress and provided constructive feedback.
- Provided academic support and guidance to students in need of assistance.
Education
MB, BCh, BAO (Hons)
University College Cork
Cork06.2026
Honours Medical Science -
University of Western Ontario
London, ON04.2021
High School Diploma -
Pearson Academy
Wesleyville, NL06.2018
Medical Electives
Internal Medicine- Cardiology(3 weeks) May 2024-June 2024
Dr. Gearoid Fitzgerald
University College Cork, Mercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
Internal Medicine- Endocrinology (2 Weeks)
Dr. Charlotte McDonald May 12 2025-May 25 2025
University of Western Ontario, St Josephs Hospital, London,Ontario, Canada
Internal Medicine- ICU (4 Weeks)
Dr. Hailey Hobbs June 9 2025-July6 2025
Mcmaster University, Juravinski Hospital,Hamilton,Ontario, Canada
Family Medicine (2 weeks)-Rural family medicine
Dr. Elizabeth Allen July 7 2025-July 21 2025
University of western ontario, Alexandra hospital, Ingersoll,Ontario, Canada
Research
- Meta analysis about sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363184654_Sodium-Glucose_Cotransporter_2_Inhibitors_in_Heart_Failure_with_Preserved_Ejection_Fraction_A_Meta-_Analysis)
- This study aimed at investigating effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on HFpEF patients including the primary and secondary outcomes of this therapy.
- The study concluded that overall SGL2 inhibitors can significantly reduce all heart failure related hospitalization and urgent hospitalizations specifically in HFpEF patients.
- Social experiences of people living with Parkinson’s disease in Ireland: A qualitative study
-Worked as a research assistant in my first year of medical school helping with the entering of data into data analysis software
-This study aimed at exploring the quality of life and life satisfaction of parkinsons patients and how these factors relate to their symptoms, self-belief and social context.
- The effects of renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- I completed this study under the supervision of Dr. Mohammed Abdulla who is a senior professor in the physiology department in university college cork.
-Renal denervation for resistant hypertension over the years has grown a potential avenue of treatment in particular in patients who also have diabetes. Since hypertension is even harder to control in diabetic patients RDN can prove to be a very impactful method of treatment in this subset of patients
- Study found significant impact of RDN in reducing office and ambulatory systolic and diastolic blood pressures up to a year of follow-up
Certification
- Honours Medical science Deans Honour roll
- First Aid Certification ( Red Cross Canada)
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Peer Mentor
NIMSA Mentorship program
09.2025 - Current
SimLab Volunteer
Internal Medicine Society, ASSERT Centre
02.2025 - Current
OBGYN Clinical experience
Milton Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2025
Cardiology Clinical Experience
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - 12.2024
Emergency Department Clinical Observation
University Hospital (LHSC-UH)
08.2024 - 09.2024
Club Activity
Networking, Gaming and Technology Society
09.2023 - Current
Nephrology Clinical Experience
USA hosp
08.2023 - 08.2023
Internal Medicine Clinical Experience
Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital (RRHS-TDMH)
07.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteer
Alzheimer Society
04.2021 - 12.2022
Family Medicine Clinical Experience
Clinic
06.2019 - 12.2020
Volunteer
McGarrell Place( long term care)
11.2018 - 11.2019
Volunteer
Bonnews Lodge (Nursing home)
02.2017 - 02.2018
Peer Mentor
SABIS International Highschool
09.2014 - 05.2015
Volunteer
Saint Joseph's Church
02.2014 - 02.2016
MB, BCh, BAO (Hons)
University College Cork
Honours Medical Science -
University of Western Ontario
High School Diploma -
Pearson Academy