Contact us: Student advisers

*Argentina*
Martin Sebastian Roth Last year medical student Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Buenos Aires Argentina	msroth@arnet.com.ar
*Australia*
Arjun Goyal University of Melbourne Australia	arjungoyal@hotmail.com I am a fifth year medical student. I am particularly interested in international health issues especially funding for the research and development of vaccines and drugs against infectious diseases such as AIDS and malaria. I enjoy soccer and travelling.
Gerhard B Holt University of Sydney Australia	ghol7955@gmp.usyd.edu.au
Allan Lee University of Melbourne Victoria, Australia	lbh_allan@yahoo.com Currently doing 5th Year and keeping options open re. future career.
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.
*Bahrain*
Fatima Al-Hashimi Arabian Gulf University, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Kingdom of Bahrain	wittyhash@yahoo.com "It's not a sprint, it's a marathon!"
*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*
Bimpe Ayeni University of Ottawa Canada
Lysa Boiss University 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	elisa_chan2004@yahoo.com
Amy Cheng University of Toronto Canada	amyhycheng@hotmail.com
Kenman Gan University of Alberta Canada	kgan@ualberta.ca
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
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	patriciating@gmail.com My hobbies include writing, basketball, kickboxing 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 Currently the Director on Public Health of International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA). Having an oldest crush on studentBMJ.. and willing to be of help to anyone seeking information or assistance on public health in IFMSA as well as any inquiries about sBMJ-relevant issues in Egypt.
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".
*Hong Kong*
Kitty K.T. Cheung Final Year Medical Student, The Chinese University of Hong Kong,	hkstudentbmj@gmail.com With the recent advances in medical knowledge, one trend is certain: the scientific content of medicine will only increase. Seeing that there is both a demand for improved treatment and the explosion of knowledge about the molecular and cellular basis of human diseases, I feel the need for scientifically trained physicians is increasing. As a final year medical student, I am most interested in applying scientific advances in direct patients’ care. So, I aim at pursuing a combined investigative career. Having enjoyed education and researches across continents (Canada, US and HK), I am determined to indulge myself in frontline medical training with PhD training after my medical school graduation. After all, what could be greater than having a dream implemented? Writing is also my love. In the past, I send all of my articles to US publishers, so, joining the studentBMJ team would be a new challenge for me! I am excited to start this new venture. Please join in, do send us your articles!
Isaac Yang Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR	isaacyang@cuhk.edu.hk
Samuel Ling 5th year medical student, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR	samling@cuhk.edu.hk Multi-talented fifth year medical student with too many distractions, believes that there are no shortcuts to a place worth going. Currently trying to ascertain his future path in his pursuit of the art. Feels that medicine is the only profession that labours incessantly to destroy the reason of its existence.
*India*
Maulik Baxi Medical College and Shri Sayaji General Hospital, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda India	maulik_baxi@rediffmail.com I am an intern doctor, 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
Mohammad Mehdi Fazlian Medical School . Hamedan University of medical sciences and health services, Hamedan, Iran	mf1357@yahoo.com
*Iraq*
Jabar Hameed Al Khirbit Anbar university college of medicine Iraq	jkhirbit@yahoo.com I am in the sixth year of medical school at the university of Anbar college of medicine in Iraq. I studied in the British council in Cairo,and I took the IELTS exam. In the world I believe that there are those who live in life enough to understand it and those who understand life enough not to live it. Above all no one hates war more than those who live it
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 My current interest is general surgery, biomedical research/publishing, cultural differences in medicine.
*Myanmar*
Sun Tun University of Medicine(1),Yangon Myanmar	suntun@mail2online.com I am Sun Tun,a medical student who is interested in reading articles and research activities. I like participating in conferences and symposiums on medicine. As a student adviser and representative, I think I am doing a social welfare for the world and my friends. As it is a humanitarian work, I enjoy it very much not only for extending my knowledge on medicine but also for sharing it with my colleagues. I strongly hope to contribute medical profession effectively with my effort and I will do my utmost for one well being of my peers by collaborating with sBMJ.
*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.
*Netherlands*
Akash Meinte Mehta Leiden University Medical Center Netherlands	akashmmehta@gmail.com My future plans include completing my PhD-project and starting a surgical residency. I am looking forward to review work for the StudentBMJ.
*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*
Seye Abimbola Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	vosofa@yahoo.com I am Seye Abimbola, a fifth year medical student in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. I'm seriously interested in basic and clinical neuroscience research and I'm really fascinated by the prospect of elucidating the neurobiological basis of consciousness using modern functional neuroimaging techniques. I also have a passion for literature and the arts, I write short stories and I love editing. Feel very free to contact me on any issue. I'll be just right there to answer you!
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@gmail.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	usmanar@brain.net.pk Final year student of medicine with experience in various student organizations including IFMSA. Special interest in Medical Education.
*Poland*
Sheev Dattani Medical University of Siliesa Katowice Poland	dattani@gmail.com Interests: Medicine, Technology, Athletics, Travel, Music, and World History "Laughter is the best medicine"
*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 Belgrade University School of Medicine Belgrade, Serbia	bukurov@tehnicom.net I'm a sixth 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.
*South Africa*
Ms Serini Murugasen University of Cape Town, South Africa	serini_m@hotmail.com Interest in sBMJ: peer-reviewing and writing articles
*Spain*
Manuela Moraru 4th year medical student University of Seville	manuelam@fastmail.us
*Sri Lanka*
Madhri Senanayake Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka	strawberry_shortcake_0330@yahoo.co.uk I am a fifth year medical student, with an interest in tropical medicine and medical journalism. I like to spend my free time playing my violin, reading and gardening.
*Sudan*
Abubakre Seifeldin Ibrahim International univ of Africa Sudan	bakreleicester@hotmail.com I am a semifinal medical student at the international univ of Africa, Sudan. In Sudan I live with my brother leaving our family in England. I finished my Higher grade in Britain and travelled to Sudan later on, thinking that university time is my chance to explore Sudan and and to know by practice how is it to be African. Then, I am writing alot. Before getting to Sudan, and when I am in Sudan pen and pencils are always my close friends. I like writing in general means, and this made me more belonging to sBMJ, and some local journals here. I am more involved into researches, and medical news. But apart from that I love soccer ( Man Utd) and just as much tackling as I am doing now with the keyboard to reach the last letter typed. I also like snooker,and other games.. At the end I am easy going and will be happy to know you even if for no purpose, I enjoy surgey and medicine and tropical medicine and other studies but rather being social than to be closed in a clinic for life.
*Sweden*
Mensur Dzabic Karolinska Institutet Sudan	Mensur.Dzabic@student.ki.se
*Turkey*
Eray Atalay Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Turkey	erayat@yahoo.com I am a 3rd year medical student, currently continuing my education in the Medical Faculty of Kocaeli University. This is my 2nd year of being an adviser for the sBMJ and I really enjoy my duty. I am interested in Pediatry, Human Genetics, and Cardiology. If u have any questions about sBMJ or need any information concerning my country feel free to e-mail me.
*Ukraine*
Mohammad Misbah Siddiqui Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University Ukraine	misbah@scientist.com I am a 6th year medical student originally from India who loves to read and chat when not studying. Looking forward to a career in Internal Medicine with an inclination towards interventional cardiology. Please feel free to email me.
*United Kingdom*
Riaz Agha GKT School of Medicine, King's College London 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 I'm a final year student at Imperial College, London, with particular interests in medical writing and ethics.
Wendy S Brown Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee UK	w.s.brown@dundee.ac.uk
Devoshree Chatterjee GKT School of Medicine, King's College London England	devoshree.chatterjee@kcl.ac.uk I am a clinical medical student, approaching my final year. Am interested in Paediatrics and Obs & Gynae. I look forward to hearing from you!
Rusheng Chew University of Cambridge/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.
Amy Johnstone University of Newcastle UK	amyjohnstone@fsmail.net I am a first year medical student, currently at the Durham campus for the first two years.
Mel Kountouri Birmingham Medical School UK	sbmjadviser@hotmail.com I am a third year medical student, having intercalated in Neuroscience. Please, feel free to email me!
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.
Sombith Maitra GKT School of Medicine, King's College London England	sombith.maitra@kcl.ac.uk I am a medial student coming up to my final year. I am really interested in ophthalmology, and have had some experience writing papers. I am sure the opportunity to review papers will be fascinating and rewarding.
Brenda Manoharan Barts and the London Uk	jamini1@boltblue.com
Shivani Misra Barts and the London Uk	shivanimisra@netscape.net I'm a final year student. I've been an adviser for over 2 years, and would be happy to help anyone interested in writing for the sBMJ.
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!
Rajesh Nair Royal Free University College London Uk	r.nair@ucl.ac.uk
Brian Nicholson Leeds University Uk	Brian.Nicholson@almamata.net Medical student and Co-Director of the virtual global health resource, Almamata.net.
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
Shamyla Younas Manchester Uk	shamy1a@yahoo.co.uk I'm a medical student who can't wait to graduate.
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.y.hwang@duke.edu MD/PhD student at Duke University who's current interests are undecided.
Oveys Mansuri University of Illinois College of Medicine USA	omansu1@uic.edu Fourth-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.