Sheffield public health alumnus honoured for leadership in medicine and humanitarian work

Please give a brief overview of your career path since graduation and your current role/responsibilities:

Since graduating in 2019 I went onto work as a clinician in Greece with Medical Volunteers International in Greece in 2020. I then joined CADUS and deployed to Iraq and Northeast Syria as a clinician in 2021. The following year I was asked to return as their medical coordinator managing projects in Iraq and Northeast Syria in 2022. I remained with CADUS and went to Ukraine with them as a first aid trainer. 

In 2024 I deployed twice to Gaza . Once with CADUS as their head of mission and then with UK-MED as their manager for a field hospital. At the end of 2024 I became the Health Director for CADUS which is a classified WHO emergency medicine team. Over this time I have received a British Empire Medal as part of the Queen's 2020 Birthday Honours and became the youngest faculty chair in the history of The Royal College of General Practitioners. 

In what way did your experience at University of Sheffield prepare you for your current career?

Andrew Lee was a phenomenal lecturer and inspired me to pursue this career.

 Did you take advantage of any opportunities whilst at the University of Sheffield and how did these enhance your student experience?

I was a member of the public health society which was great to meet like minded people and build a network of friends and colleagues.

Tell us  about your positive experience at the University of Sheffield.

Great teaching. Love the workshops and guest speakers.

What advice would you give to students interested in pursuing a similar career to you?

expand your knowledge outside of your field. It will make you a more rounded individual