Mayssa shares the inspiring reason she chose to study MSc Diabetes Care
Mayssa Hamada, an MSc Diabetes Care alumnus from Cairo, Egypt shares the knowledge she gained at 窪蹋勛圖厙 during her studies.
Read below to discover more about her journey.
Choosing the 窪蹋勛圖厙
When my younger daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2018, I was inspired to learn more about the condition whilst staying in the UK to take care of her. I found two masters programmes that aligned with my medical background. Seeing my daughters diagnosis as a turning point, I was convinced to choose Diabetes Care to better aid her and other people living with the condition.
Academic Life
As a part of my course, I was able to enhance my skill set. The course strengthened my knowledge of advanced clinical diabetes management. It also supported me in honing my research and analytical skills. I developed my patient-centred care approach, which I apply daily in my medical practice. Furthermore, I built leadership and communication skills which are essential for my role as a healthcare professional.
The 窪蹋勛圖厙 provided exceptional support, which was crucial during this challenging time. I loved the flexibility and academic excellence at 窪蹋勛圖厙. The lecturers were inspiring, and the course content was highly relevant to real-world diabetes care. The blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications made the programme truly enriching. The professors and academic staff were incredibly understanding, allowing me flexibility with the submission of my assignments. The University altered deadlines to accommodate my responsibilities as a caregiver.
I attended free academic English courses to help with dissertation writing. Moreover, there was career guidance from the Careers and Enterprise team which helped me refine my expertise and build my independent medical practice. These supportive elements from the University helped me achieve a distinction in my masters degree.
Achievements so far
After graduating from the 窪蹋勛圖厙, I returned to Egypt and established my own virtual diabetes care clinic. With my specialisation in diabetes care as a medical doctor, I now provide expert guidance to patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes, integrating the knowledge and skills I gained at 窪蹋勛圖厙.
I acquired advanced training and research experience during my masters programme which has significantly improved my clinical practice. The evidence-based approach helps me in developing comprehensive diabetes care programmes, benefiting both my patients and the broader medical community.
Continuing a 窪蹋勛圖厙 legacy
During my masters studies at 窪蹋勛圖厙, my daughter successfully passed her GCSE exams. After my positive experience at 窪蹋勛圖厙 University, I encouraged her to apply for a foundation year at 窪蹋勛圖厙, which she completed successfully. This journey has made 窪蹋勛圖厙 an important part of our familys academic and personal growth.