Our Speakers

Introduction & Welcome

Dr. Chhatwal is an incoming Resident Doctor in London and an AI & Digital Health Research Fellow at the National Heart & Lung Institute. He was awarded an MBBS from Imperial College London, ranked 2nd globally, alongside a First Class Honours BSc in Cardiovascular Sciences, graduating with multiple academic prizes. He was also selected for a stipendiary research fellowship in AI and Digital Health at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. His work focuses on clinical AI, implementation science, machine learning, and computational imaging, with publications in The Lancet and The BMJ. He is a strong advocate for widening access in medicine and is the Co-Founder and Co-President of MedNex, a global open-access research and mentorship platform supporting over 6,000 members across 55+ countries, focused on reducing structural barriers and improving access to opportunities in medicine.

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Dr. Arab is an Internal Medicine Resident at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, ranked the No. 1 hospital globally, and previously completed a stipendiary Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases there. He graduated from Imperial College London, ranked 2nd globally, with Distinction in Clinical Practice and a First Class Honours BSc in Cardiovascular Sciences, and achieved top percentile USMLE scores (99th Step 1, 96th Step 2). He is Co-Founder and Co-President of MedNex, a global open-access research and mentorship network supporting 6,000+ members across 55+ countries, with a focus on advancing cardiovascular medicine.

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Academic doctor, entrepreneur, and author of the cardiology book Heart of the Matter, holding a background in Academic Foundation Training and a PGCert in Medical Education. He serves as Co-President of MedNex and Co-founder of MedVault, leading large-scale educational platforms that mentor and support thousands of medical students globally. Alongside his medical career, he is the Director of both L&E Group and Merlin Homes, where he oversees extensive property investments, yield optimization, and a London rental portfolio.

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A doctor and prominent content creator focused on behavioural strategy, productivity, and modern education. Across his social media platforms, he has amassed over 1 million followers, sharing insights on productivity and addiction recovery.

Modern Doctor as a Content Creator

NHS Doctor and the Founder of the educational brand Doctor Devify. He is a prominent content creator dedicated to demystifying a doctor's working life and translating complex NHS policies. Across his YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram platforms, he has amassed close to 100,000 followers.

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Medical doctor and Radiology Registrar with a focus on healthcare innovation. He works as a data consultant at Skin Analytics evaluating performance of an AI medical device, and has research experience in AI/ML tools used in medicine at institutions across the UK and USA. Additionally, he was selected for the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme and graduated with a University Gold Award.

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Medical student and the Co-founder of More Than Medics, an innovative platform dedicated to providing career navigation and alternative pathways for healthcare professionals. Alongside his clinical studies, he completed an intercalated BSc in Medical Sciences with Management at Imperial College Business School. He is passionate about expanding career horizons beyond traditional clinical medicine.

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Medical student and the Co-founder of Orbion. She focuses on personal branding, digital strategy, and video production for health professionals and Medtech companies. She actively champions medical entrepreneurship and balancing clinical studies with startup growth.

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Dr. Al-Shakarchi is an Instructor in Medicine and Senior Internal Medicine Resident at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, ranked No. 1 in the world. He graduated from University College London Medical School with distinction and scored in the 99th percentile on the USMLE. He was also selected for the inaugural cohort of the Mayo Clinic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy.

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Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown OBE is President of the Royal College of General Practitioners Council and Professor of Primary Care and Health Policy at QMUL. A GP in East London for over 20 years, her career spans frontline practice, system leadership, academia, and community engagement, with a focus on innovation and improvement. She has led research and innovation across the North East London Integrated Care System, working with NHS, public health, academic, and voluntary partners to strengthen research participation. She has held senior RCGP roles including Vice Chair for External Affairs and Honorary Secretary, is a Founding Senior Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, and a former Non-Executive Director at Turning Point. At the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL, her research focuses on health systems, intervention design, and health inequalities, alongside supervising early-career researchers.

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Senior Associate at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and former NHS medical doctor. He graduated with honours and a Chancellor's Medal in Medicine from Lancaster University, alongside a First Class degree in Biomedical Engineering from Imperial College London.

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NHS General Practitioner, health commentator, and dedicated public health campaigner. She is a former National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow and currently serves as the Chair of the Fabian Society. She is widely recognised for her advocacy in physical activity, reproductive health, and gender equality.

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Community Sexual and Reproductive Health consultant and the founder of the Reproductive Justice Initiative (formerly Decolonising Contraception). She is a prominent public health advocate and the acclaimed author of Divided: Racism, Medicine and Why We Need to Decolonise Healthcare. Her clinical and advocacy work focuses on eradicating systemic health inequalities for marginalised groups.

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Cardiology Fellow at the Mount Sinai Health System and former NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow at St George’s. He has completed clinical training at UCL, Johns Hopkins, and Oxford University. His research specialises in sudden cardiac death, advanced cardiovascular imaging, and inherited cardiomyopathies.

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Doctor and the Co-founder of More Than Medics, an initiative focused on professional development and non-traditional career paths for medical students and doctors. She pursued an intercalated BSc in Medical Sciences with Management at Imperial College London. She actively advocates for student welfare, diverse career opportunities, and medical education reform.

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Final-year medical student at the University of Exeter and the creator of the award-winning medical education website Skin For All. She hosts the Very Junior Doctors podcast and is a dedicated advocate for inclusive representation in healthcare. In 2024, she notably became the first British student to win the Racial Justice in Medicine prize from the American Medical Student Association.

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An academic GP and founder of AshSpire, a dedicated platform mentoring the next generation of clinicians to “Achieve & Ascend.” She holds a Master’s in Cardiovascular Research from King’s College London and brings a strong foundation of award-winning academic and clinical experience. Since 2019, she has actively guided aspiring healthcare professionals in successfully navigating complex medical training and research pathways.

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Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a former Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellow. He graduated with triple Distinction from Imperial College London before completing his residency at the Mayo Clinic and serving as Chief Cardiology Fellow at Vanderbilt. An award-winning medical educator, his research focuses on clinical investigation and sudden cardiac death, supported by his fellowship with the American Heart Association.

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Edgar is a third-year medical student at UCL, currently completing a Management iBSc at Imperial. Alongside his studies, he has explored a broad range of opportunities across finance, consulting, pharma, law, startups, and oncology research, building

Practicing A&E Doctor and the Founder of The Medic Life, an organization dedicated to guiding aspiring students through competitive medical and dental school applications. He holds an MBBS and an iBSc in Prehospital Care from Queen Mary University of London, having worked alongside London’s Air Ambulance. As a recipient of the Christina Swain Trauma Fellowship, he brings extensive international trauma and emergency medicine experience from his training in the US and South Africa.

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Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, with an incoming NIHR-funded Academic Clinical Fellowship (ST1) in Neurosurgery. He previously served as a Surgical Teaching Associate at Green Templeton College, Oxford, and holds degrees from Cardiff University and LSHTM. As a prolific researcher and Co-Director of the Abdulrauf University of Neurosurgery Research Institute, he has authored over 100 publications while actively mentoring aspiring clinicians.

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Henrietta is a UK-trained doctor who completed her medical training within the NHS before relocating to Australia. She is currently working as an Emergency Department Registrar on the Gold Coast, where she has developed a strong interest in acute presentations, resuscitation, and high-pressure decision-making. Henrietta is transitioning into Rural Generalist training, with a focus on integrating emergency and community-based care to support patients across both hospital and primary care settings. She will be joining the conference virtually.