PAULINA DOMAGAŁA

Fourth-year MBBS student with extensive clinical and emergency exposure, committed to safe and effective patient care.

Published Author – Medical Field
Author of Dermal Fillers and Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine: Pathophysiology, Vascular Safety and Complication Management.

Published Author – Leadership & Ethics
Author of The Unspoken Truth: Energy, Ethics & The Human Side of Leadership.

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – CPD Certificate (6 CPD points awarded)

Mater Dei Hospital – Malta

General Surgery

• Presence and assistance during surgical procedures
• Pre-operative preparation and post-operative monitoring
• Performed basic surgical wound closure under direct supervision

Neurosurgery (Observational Exposure)

• Presence during neurosurgical procedures
• Exposure to operative workflow and sterile protocols

Vascular Surgery

• Exposure to peripheral arterial disease, DVT, Bypass and acute limb ischemia
• Assisted in multiple Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) procedures
• Maintained sterile field and supported procedural workflow
• Monitored patients peri- and post-procedure

St Thomas Hospital – Malta

Emergency and General Surgery Department

• Exposure to trauma, cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies
• Exposure to triage processes and acute patient monitoring

Operative Assistance

• Assisted in ENT, gastric, hernia, and gynecological procedures
• Performed basic wound suturing under supervision

St Vincent de Paul Day Hospital – Qormi, Malta

Vascular 

• Participation in emergency vascular admissions under supervision
• Post-operative consultations and follow-up assessments
• Wound monitoring and outpatient vascular care support

Primary Health Care – Malta

Family Medicine – Health Centre 1,100+ Documented Clinical Hours

General Practice (Daytime)

• Independent history taking and physical examination
• Observation of acute and chronic conditions
• Venepuncture and blood sample collection
• Vital signs monitoring and documentation

Emergency (Night Shifts)

• Assessment of urgent and acute medical presentations
• Initial stabilisation under supervision
• Monitoring patients in acute settings

Psychiatry (Observational Rotation)

• Observation of mental state examinations
• Exposure to risk assessment discussions