Hi, I’m Arafat, a first-year medical student, and I am running to be your Secretary for ICSM Coding. Having attended a couple of ICSM Coding events this year, I clearly see the enormous potential for this society to grow. I know firsthand that coding is an increasingly essential skill in modern medicine, particularly for research and clinical auditing, and I want to help expand our reach.
My journey into medicine is deeply intertwined with a strong interest in health-tech. Over the past year, I’ve immersed myself in this space - participating in two major hackathons and developing my own AI ed-tech platform. While I am still developing my own programming skills, diving into these events has given me a clear understanding of what students need from a coding society to feel supported and inspired.
However, a rapidly growing society requires rock-solid organization. Having served as the Social Media Officer for Imperial MedTech and a Fresher Rep for Muslim Medics, I have proven experience managing communications, engaging with members, and handling the behind-the-scenes logistics that keep a committee running smoothly.
As Secretary, my goal is to ensure our operations are flawless. I will focus on clear, timely communication so members never miss an opportunity, while keeping our meetings and event planning highly organized. By seamlessly handling the vital administrative tasks - from booking rooms to managing our mailing lists - I will ensure the rest of the committee can focus entirely on delivering incredible tech events.