Course Lead
Dr Mohamed Allaf MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCP(UK)
Dr Allaf is an internal medicine trainee in NW London with a keen interest in medical education and cardiology. He achieved full marks 80/80 in his IMT interview. A graduate of the prestigious Imperial College School of Medicine, he has authored several publications in high-impact journals including the Cochrane Heart Group and the Journal of Cardiac Surgery, with multiple conference presentations at EuroPCR and national meetings. He has extensive teaching experience and is currently undertaking a PGCert in Medical Education with the University of Warwick.
IMT
Dr Hussein Elghazaly MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCP(UK)
Dr Elghazaly is an NIHR academic clinical fellow in cardiology in NE London. A graduate of the prestigious Imperial College School of Medicine, he has an impeccable academic and clinical record and has completed the first two years of internal medicine training in NW London. He has authored multiple publications in high impact journals and has extensive medical education background. He achieved top marks in his IMT interview. He is currently pursuing a PGCert in Medical Education with the University of Warwick.
Dr Elissa Harb MBBS BSc (Hons)
Dr Harb is an Internal Medicine Trainee (IMT1) in the KSS deanery. She graduated from Imperial College London with an MBBS and a First-Class Honours degree in Medical Sciences with Endocrinology. She has two publications in peer-reviewed journals and a particular interest in medical education and mentorship.
Dr Kumater Iyol MBBS BSc (Hons)
Dr Iyol is an Internal Medicine Trainee (IMT1) in the North West London Deanery. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with an MBBS (Hons) and holds a First Class Honours degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Exeter. He achieved top scores in his IMT interview and is currently focusing on academic research.
CST
Mr Areeb Mian MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCS AFHEA
Mr Mian is an NIHR academic clinical fellow and registrar in general surgery in the Oxford deanery. A graduate of the prestigious Imperial College School of Medicine, he has continued his academic work in hepato-biliary surgery and liver transplantation in Oxford. He currently serves as Associate Surgical Specialty Lead for Liver Cancer Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has contributed to surgical literature, including co-authoring chapters in key surgical texts such as Hamilton Bailey’s Emergency Surgery. Areeb is passionate about medical education and has been awarded the associate fellowship of advancing higher education.
IMG
Dr Mohammad Fares MBBS
Dr Fares is an Internal Medicine Trainee with extensive frontline experience across acute and general medicine. He has achieved a very high score in MRCP Part 1 and has developed strong skills in guiding international medical graduates through the UK training pathway, including applications, portfolio building, and adapting to NHS practice. He has delivered structured teaching for junior doctors and supported colleagues in understanding key steps toward specialty training. Known for his organised, supportive, and practical approach, Dr Fares is committed to helping IMGs succeed while continuing to develop into a highly competent future medical registrar.
Development
Dr Talha Siddiq MBBS BSc (Hons)
Dr Siddiq is a radiology registrar currently in the Oxford deanery. He graduated from the prestigious Imperial College School of Medicine having also completed an intercalated BSc in biomedical engineering. He is passionate about medical education, tech, AI and web development.