The Golden Intern: Your Time to Shine is a free live online session for medical interns, held on Thursday 29 October 2026 at 7:00 PM (Saudi time). It is presented by Dr. Rasha Mandili, a Saudi board-certified paediatrician, with a special focus on pursuing a career in paediatrics.
The session is built around three goals: stand out, make every rotation count, and get residency ready. It brings together practical, experience-based advice that interns often wish they had heard at the start of their internship year.
What the session covers:
- Making a strong impression: how to stand out and make the most of every rotation.
- Presenting with confidence: how to present cases clearly and effectively in the rounds.
- Writing professional notes: a step-by-step guide with examples.
- Maximizing your rotations: practical tips to learn and grow academically and practically.
- Building a strong CV early: key activities, opportunities and timeline.
- Tips and tricks I wish I knew: real experiences and lessons learned.
Special focus on paediatrics:
- Preparing for paediatric residency interviews: how to prepare, what interviewers look for, and common questions.
- Strengthening your chances in paediatrics: important skills, experiences, extracurricular activities and research opportunities that make a difference.
- Choosing the right training centre: what to consider and tips for selecting the best fit for you.
Who should attend: medical interns, final-year medical students and early trainees, especially those considering a paediatric residency in Saudi Arabia.
Format and access: online session; no registration is required. According to the organiser's flyer, the session link will be shared on Dr. Rasha Mandili's Telegram channels. Attendees can submit questions or topic suggestions in advance through the link on the flyer: https://qr-codes.io/nDhX2L
Fee: free. No CME hours or accrediting body are stated on the flyer.
