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Dr Shazeb Akhtar

Team Member, Medquara

Professional summary

Medicine graduate from Newcastle University and a researcher with interests spanning neurosurgery, neuroscience, and medical education. He is currently based in the United Kingdom, where he works as a resident doctor within the NHS. Alongside his clinical and research work, he is a strong advocate for medical students and resident doctors, with a particular interest in supporting their academic and professional development. He has presented three research abstracts at the prestigious Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) conference in 2026.

He is also passionate about medical education and mentoring, particularly helping high-school students who are considering a career in medicine. Through Medquara, he hopes to share his experiences of medical training, research, and clinical practice while helping students better understand the realities of pursuing medicine and make informed decisions about their future academic pathways.

Medquara is independent and is not affiliated with any university, hospital or medical school.

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