Our Esteemed Faculty

Dr. Abdelsadek is a highly experienced Emergency Medicine Consultant with over a decade of frontline expertise spanning the UK, Ireland, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. He combines his deep clinical knowledge with a genuine passion for education, creating a learning environment that is both effective and enjoyable.

Known for his approachable and engaging teaching style, Dr. Abdelsadek uses his excellent communication skills and sense of humour to make complex topics accessible to all learners.

⭐ Key Highlights & Leadership

- International Clinical Expertise: Serves as an Emergency Medicine Consultant across four countries.
- Educational Leadership: Holds key roles, including Training Programme Director for Ultrasound and RCEM College Tutor in the UK.
- Ultrasound Specialist: Acts as the Ultrasound Clinical Lead for the Emergency Department and completed a dedicated fellowship in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound.

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

FRCEM (Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK), EgBEM (Egyptian Board of Emergency Medicine), EMDM (European Master in Disaster Medicine, Italy), PG Dip. in Medical Ultrasound (UK), Emergency Medicine ECHO/Ultrasound Fellowship (Ireland), MSc Hospital Logistics & MBChB (Egypt), RCPathME (UK)

Dr. Sean Walsh is a specialist physician in Respiratory, ICU, and General Medicine with a profound expertise in the application of point-of-care ultrasound.

He seamlessly integrates advanced ultrasound techniques into his daily practice to investigate acutely unwell patients, diagnose chronic breathlessness, and manage pleural disease, ensuring rapid and accurate patient assessment.

🎓 Key Qualifications & Accreditations

- Specialist Physician: Respiratory, ICU & General Medicine
- BSc in Clinical Measurement
- EACVI Accredited in Transthoracic Echocardiography
- ERS Accredited in Thoracic Ultrasound

A highly experienced Cardiac Physiologist with nearly 20 years of expertise in Non-invasive Cardiology, specifically Echocardiography. They possess a deep clinical background and a proven track record of maintaining gold-standard accreditations while fostering the development of future cardiac specialists.

Known for their commitment to excellence, they bridge the gap between complex diagnostic imaging and professional education.

⭐ Key Highlights & Leadership

Dual Professional Accreditation: Successfully achieved and maintained Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography credentials from both the BSE and EACVI.

Expert Mentor: Dedicated to supporting students and healthcare professionals through their echocardiography training and formal accreditation processes.

Two Decades of Expertise: Extensive frontline experience in non-invasive cardiology and diagnostic imaging standards.

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

BSE Accredited (Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography), EACVI Accredited (Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography), Physiologist Credentials (20 Years Experience)

An Advanced Practitioner Sonographer with over a decade of frontline expertise in diagnostic ultrasound across the UK and Saudi Arabia. They combine extensive clinical mastery in complex pathologies with a dedicated commitment to medical education and the professional development of future practitioners.

Known for their specialized experience in high-risk clinical settings, they integrate advanced diagnostic skills with a passion for mentorship and academic excellence.

⭐ Key Highlights & Expertise

Multidisciplinary Clinical Specialist: Extensive expertise spanning General, Obstetric, Gynaecological (including endometriosis and ovarian torsion), MSK, and Neonatal ultrasound.

International Advanced Practice: Gained valuable experience in Saudi Arabia collaborating with IVF and fetomaternal medicine specialists in high-risk environments.

Educational Leadership: Appointed Faculty Member at AcademyIUM, UK; previously served as an ultrasound educator and continues to mentor healthcare professionals.

Continuous Academic Advancement: Currently completing an MSc in General Ultrasound, building upon a PG Cert and ongoing PG Dip in MSK.

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

MBBS, MSc in General Ultrasound (In Progress), PgDip in MSK (In Progress), PgCert (SPI, Abdomen & Gynaecology), ARDMS Certified (SPI, OB/GYN, Abdomen), Diploma in Ultrasound

A highly experienced Emergency Medicine Consultant with nearly two decades of clinical practice across the UK and the Middle East. With a robust background in Trauma Critical Care and a distinguished pedigree in medical education, they specialize in high-stakes resuscitation, life support instruction, and point-of-care ultrasound.

Known for their leadership in trauma and emergency care, they combine extensive consultant-level expertise with a global perspective on clinical training and patient safety.

⭐ Key Highlights & Leadership

International Clinical Expertise: Substantive Consultant at Lincoln County Hospital, UK, with previous consultant experience at Hamad General Hospital, Qatar.

Trauma & Life Support Authority: Completed a specialized Fellowship in Trauma Critical Care and serves as a long-standing instructor for ATLS, ALS, EPALS, and BLS.

Educational Excellence: Awarded the prestigious ACEP Teaching Fellowship (USA) and has been an active life support instructor since 2009.

Ultrasound Specialist: Extensive experience in Emergency Ultrasound, providing core teaching and instructing on formal training courses since 2020.

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

Emergency Medicine Board Certified, Fellowship in Trauma Critical Care, ACEP Teaching Fellow (USA), ATLS Instructor, GIC / ALS / EPALS Instructor, UK Specialist Register (Emergency Medicine)

Dr. Bassem Alhadi is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Connolly University Hospital, Dublin, with over 20 years of international experience across Ireland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. He is a distinguished leader, educator, and innovator dedicated to advancing patient care and shaping the next generation of emergency physicians.

⭐ Key Highlights & Impact

- Clinical & Quality Leadership: A Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, he has successfully led numerous quality improvement initiatives in triage, patient flow, and ambulatory care.
- Award-Winning Educator: Recognised as the Connolly Best Teacher 2025 by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, he is the Ultrasound Education Lead and a certified instructor in ATLS, OSCE, and POCUS.
- Researcher & Author: Serves as a principal investigator in national research studies and has authored peer-reviewed publications on key emergency medicine topics.
- Global Health Innovator: Founder of remote mentoring and telemedicine programs, and a FAIMER Fellow committed to building sustainable, simulation-based training pathways.

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

FRCEM (Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine), EBEEM (European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine), MSc in Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety, FAIMER Fellow in Medical Education, PDipSc, MRCEM, EgBEM, MBBCh

Dr. Ayman Ahmed is a substantive Emergency Medicine Consultant at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust with over two decades of international experience across the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East. He is a recognized leader in clinical governance and medical education, specializing in the integration of advanced point-of-care ultrasound into emergency practice.

Known for his academic rigor, Dr. Ahmed serves as a formal examiner for the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, shaping the standards for the next generation of emergency specialists.

⭐ Key Highlights & Leadership

RCEM Examiner: Serves as an official examiner for both MRCEM and FRCEM examinations and leads CESR training and junior doctor supervision.

Advanced POCUS Authority: An expert in advanced ultrasound protocols (RUSH, nerve blocks, procedural POCUS) and an established faculty member for advanced POCUS training.

Clinical Research & Innovation: Author of systematic reviews and research on pediatric fracture ultrasonography, with work accepted and recognized by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

Strategic Clinical Lead: Previously served as Major Trauma Lead and ENP Teaching Lead, contributing to national guidelines and patient-safety initiatives.

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

FRCEM, MRCEM, MRCGP(Int), Master’s in Emergency Medicine, CESR Qualified (Emergency Medicine), ATLS Instructor, RCEM Examiner

🎓 Qualifications

FRCP (UK), MRCPI (Ireland), MRCP acute medicine, EDIC, AFICM, MSc CCM (Alexandria University), PgCert PHE (Glasgow University)

Dr. Ashraf Abdel Gadir is the Consultant and Clinical Lead for the Emergency Department at Naas General Hospital, Ireland. With extensive international experience, he is a respected clinical leader and a dedicated educator committed to advancing emergency care and training future clinicians.

⭐ Key Areas of Focus

- Education & Mentorship: An accomplished instructor in Ultrasound, Trauma, and Resuscitation courses, he is passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of doctors.
- Leadership & Innovation: He has a strong focus on healthcare management, quality improvement, and driving service transformation to advance standards of care.
- Advancing Patient Care: Dr. Gadir is committed to research and the practical application of new methods to improve patient outcomes in the emergency setting.

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

FRCEM (Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine), PDip Paeds (Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics), MB BS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

Dr. Eltoukhy is a highly experienced Acute and Intensive Care Medicine Consultant with extensive frontline expertise across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UK. With a career in critical care spanning since 2006, he is a recognised leader in managing complex patients across general, cardiac, and trauma ICUs, known for his clinical acumen and advanced procedural skills.

⭐ Key Highlights & Impact

- Ultrasound & POCUS Specialist: An accredited FAMUS Supervisor and Trainer, he leads POCUS courses and is dedicated to embedding ultrasound into acute and critical care workflows, including outreach services.
- Educational Leader: A passionate educator and mentor with an approachable teaching style, he has a special interest in simulation-based training for advanced mechanical ventilation strategies.
- Clinical Innovator & Researcher: He actively contributes to quality improvement, service development (SDEC, patient flow), and research, with a focus on ICU delirium and pulmonary hypertension.
- Governance & Leadership: As an active participant in Morbidity & Mortality reviews, he ensures high clinical standards and evidence-based practice.

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

M-FICM (Member of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, UK), F-CCM (Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, Saudi Arabia), MRCP (UK) & MRCP SCE (Acute Medicine), MSc (Critical Care & Toxicology), MBBS (Alexandria University, Egypt)

FRCEM, ADDAM, EgBEM, MRCEM
ED SIM teaching and Research lead
Deputy ED clinical lead for the GDH site
ED wellbeing champion

ATLS course director, RCUK instructor, ERC instructor
POCUS, advanced POCUS & FAMUS courses’ instructor

Emergency Trainee with special interest in Ultrasound and Teaching

An ACCS Anaesthetics trainee with a dedicated focus on medical education, resuscitation, and procedural ultrasound. Combining frontline clinical training with a strong academic background, they are recognized for their contributions to teaching and their commitment to advancing standards in regional anaesthesia and acute care.

Known for their academic excellence and proactive approach to quality improvement, they balance rigorous clinical practice with formal leadership in medical education.

⭐ Key Highlights & Academic Impact

Educational Excellence: Awarded an Honorary Teaching Fellowship from the University of East Anglia and holds Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Clinical Specialization: Actively developing expertise in ACCS Anaesthetics with core interests in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Regional Anaesthesia, and Resuscitation.

Research & Innovation: Engaged in active clinical research and quality improvement, maintaining a focus on evidence-based practice and medical pedagogy.

Certified Provider: Fully certified in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).

🎓 Qualifications & Credentials

MBBS (UEA), MEd (Master’s in Clinical Education – Distinction), FHEA (Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy), Honorary Teaching Fellow (UEA), ALS & ATLS Provider

Consultant in General Medicine, Cardiac Medicine, and Emergency Medicine, with additional expertise as a Critical Care Retrieval Consultant with a special interest in temporary mechanical cardiac support, advanced endovascular resuscitation techniques, and transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE).