Stroke medicine training as a sub-specialty in the UK welcomes trainee doctors from various specialties, including cardiology, neurology, geriatrics, acute internal medicine, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, and rehabilitation medicine. This differs from many other parts of the world where neurologists are main stroke physicians. 

This oral presentation focuses on five intriguing cases that intersect both stroke medicine and acute internal medicine domains. The cases encompass topics such as venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke, carotid artery dissection, bedside ultrasound employing AI technology, limb-shaking transient ischemic attack and bleeding disorders associated with stroke. Attendees can expect evidence-based information presented in an interactive manner. Ultimately, the goal is to underscore the practical utility of acute medicine skills in the context of stroke management, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of stroke care practices and patient outcomes in this key area of neurosciences.

Husam Jamil is a penultimate year trainee resident doctor (ST6) specialising in Acute Medicine, General Medicine, and Stroke Medicine in West Yorkshire, UK. He has a keen focus on medical education. As an examiner for PLAB-2 exam, a rigorous OSCE-styled examination administered by the General Medical Council of the UK, he plays an important role in assessing international candidates seeking licensure to practice medicine within the UK. Additionally, Dr. Jamil serves as an instructor for Advanced Life Support course in UK, contributing to the training of medical professionals in cardio-respiratory arrest scenarios. Possessing the esteemed MRCP qualification with affiliation to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Dr. Jamil has numerous publications and involvement in various quality improvement projects within the National Health Service, UK.