IMT PRESENTATION

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

My name is Libor Pastika, and I’m a 3rd year PhD student and a clinical research fellow at Imperial. My work focuses on developing artificial intelligence models using ECG data to predict cardiac and non-cardiac outcomes.

Question 2

Clinical

Answer 2

• During my foundation training, I worked for 8 months on the Respiratory HDU during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• This gave me invaluable experience managing acutely unwell patients, staying calm under pressure, and adapting to rapidly changing situations.
• As the Junior Doctor Lead for the RECOVERY Trial in my hospital, I also developed leadership skills, ensuring smooth trial logistics and communication between research and clinical teams.

Question 3

Academic

Answer 3

• I graduated with a First Class intercalated BSc and an MSc with distinction in Health Data Science.
• Before starting my PhD, I have won the Medical Research Council Clinical Research Training Fellowship.
• My work has been published in high-impact journals, including Lancet Digital Health and JAMA Cardiology.
• I have also presented internationally, recently winning the Early Career Investigator Award at the American Heart Association in Chicago.
• These experiences have helped me develop skills in critically appraising evidence, managing complex projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams— all key abilities for a career in internal medicine.

Question 4

Managerial + End

Answer 4

• To refine my clinical skills, I have completed courses on ECG interpretation, ABG analysis, and acute medical management.
• I also regularly attend international conferences, which keep me updated on the latest clinical guidelines and help me deliver evidence-based care to my patients.
• Outside of clinical work, I founded and lead the Society of Czech & Slovak Doctors in the UK, which fosters professional development and collaboration.
• This role has taught me the value of teamwork, resilience, and communication—all essential for internal medicine.
• I’m excited to bring my experiences to IMT and continue developing as a clinician while delivering the best possible care to patients.