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Student Advisers |
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Argentina |
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Martin Sebastian Roth Last year medical student Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Buenos Aires Argentina
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Australia |
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Stephen Thompson University of Sydney Sydney, Australia
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having completed an honours BSc in physiology and a masters of education in
medical education, enjoys both the art and science of medicine.
has a strong interest in surgery and associated interests in medical education, clinical ethics and the philosophy of medicine. favourite
answer to a question on the wards is: a chance to cut is a chance to cure.favourite animal is the duck.
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Allan Lee University of Melbourne Victoria, Australia
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Currently doing 5th Year and keeping options open re. future career.
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Bangladesh |
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Samiul Islam Sir Salimullah Medical College and
Mitford Hospital, Dhaka. Bangladesh |
samiul_islam@yahoo.com
I am a simple guy with simple desires
and simple ambitions, but I am also conscientious and
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Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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Mirza Muminovic University of Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina |
editor@voxmed.net
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Brazil |
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Bruno Zanotelli Monnerat Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, in Vitória/ES Brazil |
bzanotelli@bol.com.br
I hope to contribute with some Latin American views on subjects discussed on sBMJ
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Paulo Lazaro de Moraes PUC-Campinas Medical School Brazil |
paulolazaro@hotmail.com
"I love brazilian people, culture, hystory, medicine... I really want to mix my feelings and knowledge about this with all medical students, and learn a lot from you."
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Tulio Vinicius de Oliveira Campos Federal University of Minas Gerais
Belo HorizonteSchool Brazil |
tuliovoc@terra.com.br
Feel comfortable to send your e-mail
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Klaus Morales dos Santos Federal University of Minas Gerais Brazil |
klausbmj@yahoo.com.br
I'm interested and currently involved in laboratory research.
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Bulgaria |
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Sonali Vaid University of Medicine - Pleven Bulgaria |
heres a quote I love , the poet is 'Khalil Gibran'."I would that my life remain a tear and a smile... A tear to unite me with those of broken heart; a smile to be a sign of my joy in existence"
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Canada |
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Amy Andrews Alexander McMaster University Medical School Canada |
lamb@iskander.ca
I have a Women's Studies and Medical Anthropology background and I
am currently involved in socio-behavioural research focussing on HIV/AIDS
and youth sexuality.
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Bimpe Ayeni University of Ottawa Canada
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Lysa BoissUniversity of Calgary Alberta, Canada |
lboisse@ucalgary.ca
When I grow up, I'd like to be a neurologist with a focus on HIV neurology. Outside med school, I have a black belt in Shotokan karate, and love hiking and camping in the Rockies.
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Elisa Chan University of Toronto Canada |
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Melissa Gitman McGill University Canada |
melugi@hotmail.com
I am a second year medical student involved in cardiology research and I have an interest in public health issues
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Colleen Haney University of Ottawa Canada |
chane012@uottawa.ca
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Amanda Hu University of Toronto Canada |
amanda.hu@utoronto.ca
My favourite quote is "Mountains are just obstacles
that make the view from the top worthwhile"
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Razi Khan McGill University Canada |
razikhan79@hotmail.com
I am currently in my second year of medical school and am of
Pakistani origin.
Hobbies (prior to medical school): Tennis, Badminton, Squash
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Anna Labuda Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario Canada |
labudaa@hotmail.com
I am a third year medical student, interested in research and writing, and love to travel and discover new places!
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Zachary Laksman University of Toronto Medical School Canada |
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Teresa Pun University of Toronto Canada |
I did my BScH in Neuroscience < English literature and I have 4 red eared slider turtles and 1 long-haired daschund (hot dog).
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Patricia Ting University of Calgary Canada |
pting@ucalgary.ca
I love writing. My other hobbies include playing the piano,
basketball, and snowboarding
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Leanne Tran Faculty of Medicine, The University of Western Ontario Canada |
ltran2005@meds.uwo.ca
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Egypt |
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Bishoy Sobhy Morris Faltas Assiut University Egypt |
beshoyso@hotmail.com
I am a final year medical student from Egypt, my
intersts are oncologic surgery, neurosurgery and
neuropsychitary, medical ethics and medical history.
I am a student adviser for the studentBMJ and I find
it thrilling work.
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Ahmed Ibrahim Ain Shams University, Cairo Egypt |
a_ibrahim_a@hotmail.com
National Public Health Officer - IFMSA/Egypt, Editorial Board of Annual International Ain Shams Medical Students' Congress.
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Ahmed Magdy Kassem Kasr El-Ainy Medical School , Cairo University Egypt |
ahmedmagdy1@yahoo.com
I believe that medicine and writing are common in many aspects; they both aim to help people, they both care for the human life, they both acquire creativity...and they’re both mixed in studentBMJ... |
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El Salvador |
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Rodrigo Tenze Epperson Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado El Salvador
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Greece |
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Kostas Stellos Democritus University of Thrace Greece |
stellosk@freemail.gr I am a 6th year medical student at the Democritus University of Thrace (Greece) and ex-Vice President of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations. I am fond of Patch Adam’s philosophy saying that “ The best way to happiness is through serving other people”.
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India |
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Maulik Baxi Medical College and Shri Sayaji General Hospital, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda India |
maulik_baxi@rediffmail.com
I am a final year student, a Director of Taxila - Center for Medical Reforms and Research, editor of some journals and an eager public health enthusiast. My dream project is convergence of all systems of medicine in their respective geographic areas with other systems so that better treatment options can be provided to more number of people at lesser expenses!
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Shivadatta.R. Padhi Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research India |
shivdutt@doctor.com
I am 23 years i am interested in internal medicine
and evidence based medicine
my motto in life is be good < good will happen to you
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Anoop Sebastian St. John's Medical College India |
anoopdoc@yahoo.com
I am a medical intern in St. John's Medical College, Banglore, India;my special interests being in paediatrics and medical ethics.
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Mohit Singla Christian Medical College Ludhiana ,Punjab India |
I am cool , calm and enthusiatic person with an attitutde to learn a lot of new things in a short time I like to make new friends from all over the world and thats why I am in IFMSA too !
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Iran |
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Amir Bahrami Ahmadi Yazd medical university
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info@amirbahrami.com
Medical student that like epidemiology and biostatistics very much
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Iraq |
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Jabar Hameed Al Khirbit Anbar university college of medicine Iraq |
jkhirbit@yahoo.com
I am fifth year medical school student , I am from Iraq.I am also a British council graduate with the IELTS exam certificate
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Ireland |
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Leong Sum University of Dublin, Trinity College Ireland |
lsum81@hotmail.com
I'm a simple fifth year medical student who enjoys reading, table tennis,
chess and listening to Cantopop music.
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Lithuania |
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Matas Morkevicius Vilnius University Medical School Lithuania |
matasmorkevicius@yahoo.com
general surgery, biomedical
research/publishing, cultural differences in medicine.
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Myanmar |
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Sun Tun Institute of Medicine(1),Yangon Myanmar |
suntun@myfunnymail.com
I am Sun Tun ,a medical student from Institude of Medicine(1)Yangon ,Myanmar.I am interested in reading science articles and research activities.I like participating in conferences and symposiums on medicine.I have an interest in technology and I have got diploma in electronics from Yangon University.
Being an international student adviser and representative for Myanmar,I think this work is like 'Doing a social welfare for the world and my citizens'.As it is a community work,I enjoy it very much not only for extending my knowledge on medicine but also for sharing it with my colleague students.I strongly hope to contribute my country effectively with knowledge in medical field and do my utmost for one well being of my citizens by collaborating with the organisation.
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Nepal |
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Ashok Raj Devkota Maharajgung Campus, Institute of Medicine Nepal |
ashokdevkota@iom.edu.np
I am a third year medical student
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Netherland Antilles |
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Aaron Baxter Saba University Netherland Antilles |
baxterboys80@hotmail.com
Hey guys. My name is Aaron and I am yet another medical
student. I have brown hair, dark brown eyes, and enjoy working out and long
walks on the beach. Seriously though, I enjoy helping out with the
studentBMJ and the very diverse articles that I have the opportunity to read
and evaluate. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about
writing for the studentBMJ or are interested in my experiences at a
Caribbean medical school. If you like long walks on the beach and the
soothing music of Barry White, then that's fine too. Seeya.
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Tshedi Kgamane Saba University School of medicine Netherlands-Antilles/Botswana |
tshedi@msn.com
I am from Botswana, Africa and am currently doing my clinical rotations in South Africa till December so I can be of help more on stuff happening in southern Africa than in the caribbean.
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New Zealand |
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Nick Gow University of Auckland School of Medicine New Zealand |
nick.gow@journalist.com
Hi! I am a fifth year medical student representing beautiful New Zealand on studentBMJ.com. Whether you study in Australasia or further afield, I look forward to receiving your inquiries.
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Emma Hannay School of Medicine University of Auckland New Zealand |
ehan018@ec.auckland.ac.nz
' hello! Like Nick I'm also a 5th year med student from Auckland. Any queries
about New Zealand - electives, articles or anything else you think I can help you with just drop us a line.'
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Nigeria |
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Chibuzo Clement Odigwe College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria |
chibuzo2k2@yahoo.com
.....Hello, I have been Clegg Scholar......I would describe myself as a happy.....easygoing person.....'pretending' to juggle medicine and journalism. Would be very pleased to have you get in touch with me!!!
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Pakistan |
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Subhash Chandir Chandka Medical College Pakistan |
Subhashchandir@yahoo.com
I am a medical student interested in doing research work, writing review < research articles and reading scientific journals.
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Faisal Fecto The Aga Khan University Pakistan |
fecto@akunet.org
'Medicine is my lawful wedded wife, and literature my mistress. When one gets on my nerves, I spend the night with the other.' (with apologies to Anton Chekhov)
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Usman Ahmad Raza Khyber Medical College
Peshawar Pakistan |
simply general introduction: "A Final Year student of Medicine with expereince in various Student Organizations, special interest in medical education"
emotional description of my ambitions: "Shoot at the moon... even if you miss it, you'll land amongst the stars"
(Les Brown)
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Portugal |
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Tiago Villanueva Universidade de Lisboa Portugal |
tvillanueva@netcabo.pt
Coming from a country with great weather all year round, I love to indulge in all sorts of outdoor activities, sports, and have lately discovered my passion for Latin American rhytms like salsa. In terms of future prospects, although I will always love clinical Medicine, I am on the watch for the possibility of pursuing a non-clinical one, particularly one which allows to bridge Medicine and other areas such as journalism, management or international relations.
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Romania |
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Irina Elena Haivas University of Medicine and Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Iasi Romania |
ihaivas@yahoo.com
I am a student adviser since 2003, after being a 2-month scholar at BMJ. Besides the clinical aspects of medicine, I am also interested in other areas of it, like public health and medical journalism. I highly enjoy working in international environments and traveling is one of my greatest pleasures.
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Dorian Oana University of Oradea Romania |
Dorian@doctor.com
" Your friends have to underestimate your top qualities and your enemies have to overestimate your top deficiencies. "
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Razvan George Racila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Gr. T. Popa Iasi Medical School Romania |
razvan_racila@yahoo.com
Hard-working medical student intersted in medical writing.
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Serbia |
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Marko Bukurov School of medicine, Belgrade university Belgrade, Serbia |
marko@bukurov.com
I'm a fifth year medical student. I love clinical medicine but also it's other aspects, social, cultural and historical.
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Slovenia |
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Davor Denkovski Medical faculty, University of Ljubljana Slovenia |
davordenkovski@hotmail.com Stress, sleep, peace, research, trees, woods, party, water, woman, friends, family, co-workers, medicine, human, muscle, sport, excercise, streching, breathing, physical condition, mental hygene, public health, love, sex, nature, technology, fat medical books, internet, international, diversity, people, food, body, places, notebook, backcountry skiing, trekking, bmj, contact. Feel welcome to email.
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Spain |
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Manuela Moraru 4th year medical student University of Seville |
manuelam@fastmail.us
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Sudan |
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Abubakre Seifeldin Ibrahim International univ of AFrica Sudan |
bakreleicester@hotmail.com
I like doing researches,exhibitions, seminars, attending
workshops, and conferences,and computing...I like medicine and computing in
parallel, but away from that I spend my day between reading, walking, or
somtimes playing soccer,or billiardo, I also like knowwing about others and
making friends.
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Turkey |
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Eray Atalay Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Turkey |
erayat@yahoo.com
I am 18 years old and studying my
second year at the medical school.I am very interested
in Molecular Biology, Physiology and Histology. Other
than medicine I am an absolute Nature Lover, which in
the future i intend to become a professional
nature photographer.
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Ukraine |
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Mohammad Misbah Siddiqui Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University Ukraine |
misbah@scientist.com
I am a 5th year medical student originally from India who loves netsurfing, reading, chatting.
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United Kingdom |
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Riaz Agha GKT England |
riaz_agha@hotmail.com
Hardworking medical student interested in surgery
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Charlotte Allan Leeds England |
ugm0cl2a@leeds.ac.uk
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Helen Barratt Imperial College, London UK |
helen.barratt@imperial.ac.uk
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Rusheng Chew University of Nottingham UK/Malaysia |
rusheng@hotmail.com
Rusheng (or Christopher to those who can't pronounce it!) is
an international student who, besides enjoying criticising the written work
of others, spends far too much time thinking about politics and planning
culinary adventures in his kitchen.
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Laura Dobson Leeds Medical School United Kingdom |
ugm0led@leeds.ac.uk
I am a fourth year medical student currently studying at Leeds university. I
have an interest in widening access to medical school and am involved in
running a voluntary scheme to aid this cause.
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Sadat Edroos Warwick Medical School UK |
sadat@edroos.co.uk
Currently approaching the final year of my medical degree, having done a Pharmacology BSc previously.
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Karen Hebert Bristol University England |
kh9694@bristol.ac.uk
I have been an adviser for over a year and thoroughly enjoy both
writing and advising. In my spare time I trampoline and love to go
for a boogie!
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Kulvir Hundal Manchester Uk |
k.hundal@doctors.org.uk
My intercalated BSc introduced me to the world of research and
medical journals and I have been involved with the sBMJ since. I help run
the school's surgical society, play football and like all things computer.
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Mel Kountouri Birmingham Medical School UK |
sbmjadviser@hotmail.com
I am intercalating in Neuroscience and I am looking forward to move to clinical medicine next year.It has been an interesting job working for studentBMJ the past year and it is exciting to see our group expanding. My special interests are neurology and international health medicine.
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Mark Lister University of Leeds England |
mark.lister@doctors.net.uk
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Sara Mackenzie Royal Free and University College UK |
s.mackenzie@ucl.ac.uk
Im a 4th year, having done
a bsc in tumour biology last year.
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Vishnu Madhok Dundee University School of Medicine U.K. |
v1shm@hotmail.com
Bo Selectas to you, My name's Vishnu and im a medical student studying in
Dundee. During my free time i enjoy clubbing, snowboarding, and generally
livin it large. peace out.
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Brenda Manoharan Barts and the London Uk |
jamini1@boltblue.com
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Maryam Naeem 4th year medical student, Barts and The London UK |
maryamnaeem100@msn.com
I'm in my 4th year at Barts and The London. I enjoy reading a wide range of literary fiction and non-fiction and being a student adviser to sBMJ. I would be happy to answer any queries regarding submissions or discuss ideas
for article
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Nadeeja third year at the Royal Free and
University College London medical school Uk |
nadeeja@hellokitty.com
I'm taking a year out to study medical journalism at
the University of Westminister, which i'm loving. I
also like the fact I'm delaying my qualification by
one year, while I think about what I want to do!
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Padmasayee Papineni University College London UK |
sweepypap@yahoo.co.uk
I am interested in International Health and like playing football.
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Ajay Patel University of Birmingham UK |
ajbodclay@hotmail.com
I'm 3rd medical student,I enjoy playing squash, badminton and swimming.
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Jerry Raju Oxford University Medical School UK |
jerry.raju@medschool.ox.ac.uk I'm a 4th year medical student and have been an adviser for 2 years. If you have any questions or need advice about writing for the sBMJ I'm happy to help.
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Faheem Shakur Sheffield Medical School England |
faheemshakur@hotmail.com
Third year medical student who is tall, dark and handsome... I wish!
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Shiba Sinha Leeds medical school UK |
ugm1ss@leeds.ac.uk
I am a friendly, outgoing individual. I have been an editorial adviser for
one year now and i am looking forward to moving the journal forward.
Shiba here again.
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Emily Spry St. George's Hospital Medical School, UK UK |
president@ifmsa.org
Currently living and working in Geneva as President of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA). I have always been a big fan of sBMJ; now I'm delighted to help develop the new partnership with IFMSA.
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Suneet University of Nottingham UK |
I have recently taken up gliding and can now fly
solo
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Upasana Tayal Oxford University England |
upasana.tayal@medschool.ox.ac.uk
Fourth year medical student
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Amir Zolal fourth year medical student from UK Praha, LF Plzen, Czech Republic. (abbrev for Univerzita Karlova Praha, Lekarska Fakulta Plzen) |
I work as a local officer for reproductive health and AIDS (LORA) in IFMSA CZ |
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United States of America |
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Anthony Fleg University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA |
anthony_fleg@med.unc.edu
I am interested in global health, specifically in how we can work
together across national lines to reduce the embarrassing health
disparities that exist within countries and across the globe.
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Alex Guerrero Oregon Health < Sciences University USA |
psu17434@yahoo.com
I am going into General Surgery and Epidemiology. I am very interested in traumatic Injuries in developing countries. Currently doing a research internship with the WHO in Mozambique.
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Richard Hwang Duke University Medical School U.S.A. |
richard_studentbmj@yahoo.com
MD/PhD student at Duke University who's current interests
are undecided.
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Oveys Mansuri University of Illinois College of Medicine USA |
omansu1@uic.edu
Third-year medical student at the Chicago campus of the University of
Illinois College of Medicine.
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Douglas P Olson George Washington University, School of medicine, Washington, DC USA |
OlsonDP@gwu.edu
Strengthening the link between health and human rights is the reason I went into medicine. I look forward to practicing in an area that is medically underserved, bringing to life strong beliefs in liberation theology and social justice. I also like to write [and read] and it is exiting to be working with sBMJ.
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