Dr Rashmi Kaushal graduated from Leeds University in 1992 and has over 25 years of clinical experience including over 20 years teaching doctors to pass the MRCP Part 1, Part 2 and PACES examinations. Recent publications include the popular Rapid Review series of medical textbooks. Dr Kaushal launched PACES Ahead in 2001 which has grown to become an established provider of Medical Education with a proven track record in providing Doctors with the skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of Hospital Medicine.

Dr. Marcus Martineau graduated at Imperial College London (MBBS with Merit) in 2000. In 2014 he completed specialist training in General & Obstetric Medicine as well as Diabetes & Endocrinology (Imperial College London & Brown University, Rhode Island). Since 2014 he has been appointed as a Consultant at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and has been supporting doctors through the PACES exam over the past 5 years.

Dr. Layla Thurston is a Consultant Endocrinologist at Imperial College who graduated from the University of Manchester in 2013 with a dual honours in Medicine and European Studies. She completed her foundation and core training in South Thames before moving to North West Thames for specialist registrar training in Endocrinology Diabetes and General Internal Medicine. She is committed to providing excellent teaching at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level and enjoys helping doctors prepare for the PACES examination.

Dr. Brent Bartholomew is the lead Consultant in Acute Medicine and the Director of Clinical studies at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He has vast experience in teaching Junior Doctors in the acute setting and combines this easily with his role as an Examiner in pushing candidates to achieve their very best. He was recognised as an outstanding teacher in the Imperial College Awards, July 2023.

Dr. Hsiu Lye Yap is a consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology. Dr Yap obtained her MBChB from University of Manchester in 2008, and completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology (Queen Mary University of London) with Distinction in 2013. She completed her PhD (Imperial College London), gained her CCT, and became a mum all in 2021, and considers the last achievement to be the best one! Dr Yap has helped many IMT PACES trainees to achieve outstanding PACES exam results, earning praise as an exceptional teacher. She teaches a distinct way of approaching the PACES exam, and the best compliment has been candidates teaching her methods to the next batch of trainee doctors.

Dr. Thomas Charlton is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Royal Marsden Hospital, specialising in the treatment of urological cancers. He graduated with distinction from Imperial College in 2013 and achieved a score of 94% in his MRCP PACES exam. Passionate about teaching, he holds an MSc in Clinical Education and has taught MRCP courses in India, Dubai, and the UK. His goal is to provide tailored instruction and guidance, ensuring each candidate reaches their full potential.

Dr. Katrina Sheikh graduated from Warwick Medical School in 2013 after completing a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science at King's College London. She completed her foundation and core medical training in the West Midlands before moving to North West and North Central London Deanery for specialist registrar training in Acute and General Medicine. Dr Katrina Sheikh was also a Chief Registrar at the Royal College of Physicians and completed a PGCert in Leadership for Health Professionals with Distinction. She is currently working back home at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as a consultant in Acute and General Medicine. Katrina has a love for teaching the next generation of doctors, providing best patient care and is also fitness enthusiast!.

Dr. Sam Williams is a cardiology registrar in the Severn deanery. His passion for PACES teaching led to his creation of the hugely successful Pre PACES Podcast which is now regarded as an essential part of PACES preparation for candidates.

Dr. Sumeet Hindocha is an Academic Clinical Oncologist with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare and research interests in machine learning and digital health for oncology. He graduated from Imperial College London in 2012 with a distinction in Medicine and has since trained in some of the country’s top teaching hospitals and cancer centres. He is passionate about teaching for the MRCP PACES exam, offering candidates personalised instruction to help build confidence, enhance performance and ultimately excel in their examination.

Dr. Valentinos Kounnis is a Consultant in Medical Oncology at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and has a strong commitment to teaching and training, being actively involved in MRCP PACES teaching.

Dr. Mehreen Datoo is a Clinical lecturer in infectious diseases at Oxford University. She trained at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School, undertook a BSc in International Health at the University of Leeds, and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine from the London School of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. Prior to joining the Jenner Institute, she did her core medical training at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, and has a special interest in Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Zeeshan Yousuf is a Senior Registrar in Neurology training in the Southwest Peninsula Deanery. As one of the first trainees in the region to embark on the new neurology training curriculum, he is working toward accreditation in General Medicine, Neurology, and Stroke Medicine—a challenging yet rewarding pathway that strengthens the role of neurologists in both acute and general medicine. Passionate about medical education, he actively teaches PACES candidates both at his hospital and with PACES Ahead, focusing on various organ systems in medicine, with a special interest in neurology stations, to help students refine their examination skills and excel in their exams.

Dr. Freddie Vonberg graduated from Cambridge and University College London before completing an Academic Foundation Post in Oxford. He then spent two years as a Research Fellowship in Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School, in the USA. He returned to London to complete Core Medical Training and is now a Clinical Research Fellow at Imperial College London, with an interest in Neurophysiology and Multiple Sclerosis. Freddie has a strong commitment to teaching PACES.

Dr. Piri Ananthavarathan is a Senior Neurology Registrar currently based at both Queen Square (London) and Cambridge. He graduated from Imperial College London (MBBS 2015, BSc in Neurosciences and Mental Health 2013). He is currently also completing his PhD Research at UCL in Multiple Sclerosis, where he also lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate medical candidates as a faculty staff member at the Institute of Neurology and Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Amit Vasistha trained at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School and has a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, with a honours in Radiology and Diplomas in Cardiology and Diabetes. He regularly mentors medical students, and all grades of resident doctors. He has 15 years experience in teaching MRCP PACES.

Dr. Gamith Adasuriya is a Cardiology Registrar in Wessex and Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guys’ and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation trust. He has a strong research interest in AI and wearable technologies with regards to detecting Atrial Fibrillation post intervention and is working on a number of studies. Dr Adasuriya also has a strong passion for education having completed RCP Educator Accreditation and has taught on the PACES ahead course since 2020.

Dr. Shreya Chaudhuri graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2014. She completed foundation training in Birmingham before moving to North West London to complete core medical training. She currently is a specialist registrar in Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine in North West Thames.

Dr. Viren Ahluwalia graduated from the University of Bristol with a distinction in his medical degree. He is now a Cardiology specialty registrar in North West London and is currently undertaking research in cardiomyopathy and imaging at Imperial College London. He scored full marks in MRCP PACES on his first attempt. Dr Ahluwalia remains highly passionate about medical education having completed a post graduate certificate in medical education and regularly coaches Doctors in their preparation for the PACES examination.

Dr. Samihah Aslam completed a BSc at University College London and attended Swansea University, graduate entry medical school, graduating in 2015. Having completed core medical training in North West London she is now a Respiratory specialty trainee and Chief registrar in the Oxford deanery. Dr Aslam also volunteers as a medic at national sporting events and is completing her ALS instructor qualifications. She has been teaching on the course regularly since 2021 and is committed to ensuring all candidates feel confident and skilled.

Dr. Navneet Singh Khandari graduated from Newcastle University in 2019, currently working as an Internal Medical Trainee in NW London. He has been a keen educator throughout his career, obtaining a distinction pass PGDiploma in Medical Education in his F2 year, co-founding the Developing Medical Educators Group (DMEG) in 2021, and being elected onto the council of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME) in 2024. Having passed PACES on his first attempt using knowledge and insights he gained from the PACES Ahead course, you can find him teaching PACES techniques and frameworks whenever and wherever he can. Otherwise, you'll probably find him running a trail somewhere!

Dr. Rahul Ghelani graduated from University College London and is now a Cardiology Speciality Trainee Registrar in the North East and Central Thames London deanery. He is currently undertaking a clinical PhD at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, investigating the electrophysiological substrate underlying Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, using electrocardiographic and cardiac imaging. Dr Ghelani has a wealth of teaching experience at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level and having gone through PACES Ahead during his preparation, he has really enjoyed supporting and guiding candidates through their learning journey.

Dr. Katrin Alizadeh is a haematologist based in South London. She graduated with first-class honours in 2012 and, after completing her foundation and core medical training in Cambridge and London, she joined haematology training in some of the most prestigious hospitals in London. She has a wealth of experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and has been actively involved in medical education and PACES exam preparation since 2018. She also holds multiple educator certificates, reflecting her dedication to training the next generation of doctors. In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, she has extensive experience in research and has multiple publications.

Dr. Richard Dalton is currently working as an Internal Medical Trainee in SE London. He graduated from the University of Southampton in 2018, gaining a distinction in his MBBS degree and a first class honours in his intercalated Masters in Medical Sciences degree. He has a PGCert in medical education (with merit) from University College London and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Dr Dalton is passionate about medical education and has previously founded various postgraduate teaching programmes. He attended PACES Ahead in 2022 and subsequently passed his exam on his first attempt. He thoroughly enjoys helping guide candidates through their PACES journey.

Dr. Awais Sheikh is a Cardiology Speciality trainee in the North West London Deanery. He is currently undertaking a PhD at the Royal Free Hospital. He has a wealth of experience teaching at both undergraduate and post-graduate level, completing a PGCert (med ed) and becoming a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the process.

Dr. Hannah Bashir is currently an acute internal medicine trainee in North Central and East London. She completed her prior medical training in the North East of England after graduating from Newcastle University. She is proud to have been teaching on the PACES Ahead course since 2021, having attended as a candidate herself. She enjoys both supporting candidates in their preparation for MRCP PACES and continually learning from the many volunteers contributing their time to the course.

Dr. Gina Sherpa is an Oncology Registrar at Imperial College Healthcare Trust, having completed all of her medical training within the London deaneries. She graduated with honours in 2019 and has since developed a strong interest in medical education. Gina has been teaching on the course since 2022, with a particular focus on communication styles and their impact on patient care. She is passionate about educating healthcare professionals and enjoys meeting everyone on the course.

Dr. Zafir Manji is a dedicated educator and experienced medical professional with a passion for helping others succeed. He completed his BSc in Pharmacology (Hons) at the University of Leeds before earning his MBChB (Hons) from the University of Manchester. Following his ACCS training, he is now working as a Respiratory and General Internal Medicine Registrar in Thames Valley. Beyond his clinical work, Dr Manji is a qualified ALS instructor and has a keen interest in sports medicine, practicing as both a Pitchside and Stadia Doctor, including work with Rugby Football England. In recognition of his dedication to teaching, Dr Manji was awarded for excellence in medical education in 2024. Since 2024, he has been teaching on this course, bringing his expertise and enthusiasm to support students in their learning and professional development.

Dr. Kate Lazarus graduated from the University of Bristol in 2015 and completed her core medical training in 2019 having passed PACES at the first attempt. She is a specialist trainee in Diabetes and Endocrinology in NW London and currently undertaking a PhD at Imperial College. She has a strong commitment to teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate trainees and has been teaching on PACES Ahead since 2022.

Dr. Arina Madan is a medical registrar and medical education fellow in South London. She is passionate about medical education and has a breadth of experience in teaching both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. She has completed a Pg Cert, has set up various teaching programmes and is actively involved in teaching doctors and medical students whilst working clinically.