MARIA-ALEXANDRA BRAGARU
Bucharest,Bucharest
Summary
As a devoted general surgery resident, I focus on visceral surgery and laparoscopic techniques. I am committed to advancing patient care and managing multidisciplinary cases. I am also keen on contributing to the fields of digestive and endoscopic surgery through leadership and education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
VISERAL SURGERY INTERNSHIP, 05/05/2025 – 05/11/202
Centre Hospitalier Valence
Valence, Drôme
05.2025 - Current
- Actively participated in both elective and emergency visceral surgery, including complex cases of colorectal cancer, thyroid pathology, and bariatric procedures.
- Assisted in open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches, gaining advanced exposure to surgical anatomy, dissection techniques, and operative strategy.
- Developed manual dexterity and precision through direct involvement in suturing, tissue handling, hemostasis, and trocar placement.
- Contributed to perioperative management, patient optimization, and multidisciplinary tumor boards, integrating clinical reasoning with evidence-based practice.
- Enhanced understanding of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, observing the impact of technology on outcomes and recovery.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
PHYSIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, Titu Maiorescu University
Bucharest , Bucharest
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lectures and practical sessions, emphasizing clinical applications of physiology.
- Assisted in developing teaching materials, exam preparation, and student mentoring.
- Supervised laboratory sessions, ensuring accurate understanding of experimental techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate modern research into the curriculum.
RESIDENT IN THE THORACIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT
"Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency Univ
Bucharest, Romania
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Contributed to thoracic surgical procedures, including lung resections and mediastinal tumour excisions.
- Gained experience with minimally invasive techniques like video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
- Specialized in preoperative and postoperative care for smooth recoveries.
- Assisted in emergency thoracic surgeries, effectively handling trauma and acute respiratory cases.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary meetings to create tailored surgical care plans.
- Engaged in research and presentations, contributing to advances in thoracic surgery.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
ANATOMY DEPARTMENT, Titu Maiorescu University
Bucharest, Romania
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Contributed to teaching medical students the essentials of human anatomy through engaging lectures and practical sessions.
- Led anatomy tutorials that highlighted key landmarks and their clinical applications in surgery.
- Provided support to students in exam preparation and deepening their understanding of human anatomy.
- Developed teaching materials, including quizzes and anatomical models, to enhance practical learning.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure the curriculum remained relevant and up-to-date with clinical practices.
INTERN IN ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGIC SURGERY
Clinical Hospital Colentina
Bucharest, Romania
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Gained expertise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries.
- Engaged in post-operative management and rehabilitation for optimal recovery.
- Contributed to surgical planning and care strategies in multidisciplinary meetings.
ANESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Clinical Hospital CF 1 Witting
Bucharest, Romania
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained hands-on experience managing patients requiring anaesthesia for various surgeries, from routine to intricate.
- Actively monitored ventilated patients in critical care settings.
- Participated in ICU rounds to enhance patient care.
- Performed rapid sequence intubations and assisted in patient resuscitations during emergency situations.
- Made a significant impact in critical moments of patient care.
RESIDENT IN GENERAL SURGERY UNIT
Clinical Hospital CF 1 Witting
Bucharest, Romania
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Actively engaged in a diverse array of surgical interventions, mastering both laparoscopic and open surgeries under the mentorship of skilled surgeons.
- Contributed to pre- and post-operative patient care, focusing on enhancing recovery times and overall outcomes.
- Established a robust foundation in essential surgical techniques, including suturing, tissue handling, and instrument management, ensuring high-quality support in the operating room.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary team meetings to analyse complex cases and optimise patient management strategies.
ORGANIZER OF THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
University of Medicine Titu Maiorescu
Neptun, Romania
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Played an essential role in organising the annual medical conference, coordinating logistics, speaker invitations, and participant registration
- Collaborated with faculty and other organisers to ensure the event's smooth execution, including managing schedules and event materials
- Engaged with medical professionals and students to facilitate knowledge exchange and discussions on the latest medical research and trends.
- Presented and authored a case study paper on hiatal hernia complications, offering valuable insights to attendees.
Education
Master’s Degree in Healthcare Services Management - Healthcare Management
The Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (ASE)
Bucharest 10/2024 -
National Residency Examination - General Medicine
Bucharest
Bucharest 01/2023 - 1 2022/2023
Doctor in Medicine (MD): General Medicine - General Medicine
Titu Maiorescu University
Bucharest, 10/2016 - 06/2022
A-Levels: scientific studies - General Sciences
Concord College
Shrewsbury 09/2012 - 06/2014
Skills
- Workflow prioritisation
- Time-management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
Affiliations
- Member of the Roman Association of Endoscopic Surgery (ARCE, asociatia romana de chirurgie endoscopica)
- Volunteer of the Red Cross Association in Romania
- Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
- Volunteer of the The Royal Mencap Society
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Romanian
Native
HOSPITAL WORK PLACEMENTS
- 07.2019-09.2019
Pneumology internship 5th year of medical school at the “Marius Nasta” Institute of Pneumology, Bucharest, Romania.
- 07.2018-09.2018
Emergency medicine internship 4th year of medical school at the Municipal Hospital Lupeni, Romania.
- 07.2017-09.2017
Internal medicine internship 3rd year of medical school at the Clinical Hospital CF 1 Witting, Bucharest, Romania.
- 07.2016-09.2016
Dermatology internship 2nd year of medical school at the “Elias” University's Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.
- 07.2015-09.2015
Emergency medicine internship 1st year of medical school at the Municipal Hospital Lupeni, Romania.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- Playing the piano
- Learning languages
- Swimming
Certification
Authorized Translator – English ↔ Romanian (Medical Sciences)
- Certified by the Ministry of Culture of Romania as an authorized translator for English–Romanian and Romanian–English in the field of medicine and medical sciences.
- Competence in academic, clinical, and scientific translation of medical texts, research papers, and official documents.
ARTICLES PUBLISHED
1) RI. Petrut, S.-M.; Bragaru, A.M.; Munteanu, A.E.; Moldovan, A.-D.; Moldovan, C.-A.; Rusu, E. Gut over Mind: Exploring the Powerful Gut-Brain Axis. Nutrients 2025,17,842.https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050842.Link:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/5/842.IF(2025)=4.8.
2) R2. Brǎgaru, M. A.; Petrut, Ș. M.; Nicodin, M.; Moldovan, C.-A.; Rusu, E. THE ROLE OF SYSTEMIC HYPOXIA IN ANASTOMOTIC HEALING AND LONG-TERM SURVIVAL AFTER COLORECTAL CANCER SURGERY.INTERNATIONAL CONFERENICE OF EDUCATION AND CREATIVITY FOR A KNOWLEDGE BASED SOCIETY(18TH EDITION),November 21-23,2024 https://www.utm.ro/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Program-Conferinta-UITM-2024-FINAL.pdf
3) R3.Nicodin, M.; Popescu, A.; Petruț, Ş. M.; Brăgaru, M. A.; Dalaty, M.; Badiu, D.; Rusu, E.; Nicodin, O.CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF VAGINAL VERSUS ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY: A PILOT STUDY IN WOMEN WITH UTERINE FIBROIDS.INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION AND CREATIVITY FOR A KNOWLEDGE BASED SOCIETY (18TH EDITION),November 21-23,2024 https://www.utm.ro/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Program-Conferinta-UITM-2024-FINAL.pdf
Timeline
VISERAL SURGERY INTERNSHIP, 05/05/2025 – 05/11/202
Centre Hospitalier Valence
05.2025 - Current
TEACHING ASSISTANT
PHYSIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, Titu Maiorescu University
01.2025 - Current
RESIDENT IN THE THORACIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT
"Dr. Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency Univ
01.2025 - 05.2025
INTERN IN ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGIC SURGERY
Clinical Hospital Colentina
09.2024 - 11.2024
ANESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Clinical Hospital CF 1 Witting
07.2024 - 08.2024
ORGANIZER OF THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
University of Medicine Titu Maiorescu
06.2024 - 06.2024
TEACHING ASSISTANT
ANATOMY DEPARTMENT, Titu Maiorescu University
02.2024 - 01.2025
RESIDENT IN GENERAL SURGERY UNIT
Clinical Hospital CF 1 Witting
07.2023 - 07.2024
Master’s Degree in Healthcare Services Management - Healthcare Management
The Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (ASE)
10/2024 -
National Residency Examination - General Medicine
Bucharest
01/2023 - 1 2022/2023
Doctor in Medicine (MD): General Medicine - General Medicine
Titu Maiorescu University
10/2016 - 06/2022
A-Levels: scientific studies - General Sciences
Concord College
09/2012 - 06/2014
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