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Student Advisers
Argentina

Martin Sebastian Roth
Last year medical student Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Buenos Aires
Argentina

msroth@arnet.com.ar


Australia

Stephen Thompson
University of Sydney
Sydney,
Australia

fireflyreaction@hotmail.com
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.

Allan Lee
University of Melbourne
Victoria,
Australia

lbh_allan@yahoo.com
Currently doing 5th Year and keeping options open re. future career.


Bangladesh

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 opinionated.


Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mirza Muminovic
University of Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina

editor@voxmed.net


Brazil

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

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."

Tulio Vinicius de Oliveira Campos
Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo HorizonteSchool
Brazil

tuliovoc@terra.com.br
Feel comfortable to send your e-mail

Klaus Morales dos Santos
Federal University of Minas Gerais
Brazil

klausbmj@yahoo.com.br
I'm interested and currently involved in laboratory research.


Bulgaria

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"


Canada

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.

Bimpe Ayeni
University of Ottawa
Canada

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.

Elisa Chan
University of Toronto
Canada


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

Colleen Haney
University of Ottawa
Canada

chane012@uottawa.ca

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"

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

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!

Zachary Laksman
University of Toronto Medical School
Canada


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).

Patricia Ting
University of Calgary
Canada

pting@ucalgary.ca
I love writing. My other hobbies include playing the piano, basketball, and snowboarding

Leanne Tran
Faculty of Medicine, The University of Western Ontario
Canada

ltran2005@meds.uwo.ca


Egypt

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.

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.

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...


El Salvador

Rodrigo Tenze Epperson
Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado
El Salvador


Greece

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”.


India

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!

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

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.

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 !


Iran

Amir Bahrami
Ahmadi
Yazd medical
university

info@amirbahrami.com
Medical student that like epidemiology and biostatistics very much


Iraq

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


Ireland

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.


Lithuania

Matas Morkevicius
Vilnius University Medical School
Lithuania

matasmorkevicius@yahoo.com
general surgery, biomedical research/publishing, cultural differences in medicine.


Myanmar

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.


Nepal

Ashok Raj Devkota
Maharajgung Campus, Institute of Medicine
Nepal

ashokdevkota@iom.edu.np
I am a third year medical student


Netherland Antilles

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.

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.


New Zealand

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.

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.'


Nigeria

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!!!


Pakistan

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.

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)

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)


Portugal

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.


Romania

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.

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. "

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.


Serbia

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.


Slovenia

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.


Spain

Manuela Moraru
4th year medical student
University of Seville

manuelam@fastmail.us


Sudan

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.

Turkey

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.


Ukraine

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.


United Kingdom

Riaz Agha
GKT
England

riaz_agha@hotmail.com
Hardworking medical student interested in surgery

Charlotte Allan
Leeds
England

ugm0cl2a@leeds.ac.uk

Helen Barratt
Imperial College, London
UK

helen.barratt@imperial.ac.uk

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Mark Lister
University of Leeds
England

mark.lister@doctors.net.uk

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.

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.

Brenda Manoharan
Barts and the London
Uk

jamini1@boltblue.com

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

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!

Padmasayee Papineni
University College London
UK

sweepypap@yahoo.co.uk
I am interested in International Health and like playing football.

Ajay Patel
University of Birmingham
UK

ajbodclay@hotmail.com
I'm 3rd medical student,I enjoy playing squash, badminton and swimming.

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.

Faheem Shakur
Sheffield Medical School
England

faheemshakur@hotmail.com
Third year medical student who is tall, dark and handsome... I wish!

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.

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.

Suneet
University of Nottingham
UK

I have recently taken up gliding and can now fly solo

Upasana Tayal
Oxford University
England

upasana.tayal@medschool.ox.ac.uk
Fourth year medical student

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


United States of America

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.