About Med Success UK
Our Mission
At Med Success UK, our mission is to empower doctors to confidently navigate their journey into UK medical practice. We are dedicated to delivering expert-led, high-impact educational experiences. With a foundation built on firsthand NHS experience and a deep understanding of your challenges, we provide gold-standard, practical guidance through webinars, mentorship, and hands-on workshops. Our goal is to be the most trusted and effective partner in helping doctors build successful, fulfilling careers within the NHS and beyond.
Our Programs
Med Success UK offers targeted, expert-led support for every stage of a doctors journey. Our programmes include webinars, weekend courses, small group workshops, and 1:1 mentorship. Each session is practical, focused, and designed to help you succeed in the NHS.
Our Instructors
Our instructors are NHS-based doctors with deep experience in medical education. Led by the founder, Dr. Aleem Ahmed, our team has delivered over 50 courses and mentored hundreds of doctors. They bring real-world insights, expert guidance, and a genuine passion for your success.
The Med Success UK Faculty
Dr Aleem Ahmed
Consultant in Infectious Diseases and General Medicine | MBChB, BSc Hons FRCP DTMH IDHA MSc | Med Success UK Founder
Dr Aleem Ahmed is a current Infectious Diseases and General Medicine Consultant based in a large University Teaching Hospital in the UK. He is also the Training Programme Director for Infectious Diseases and the Clinical Tutor responsible for Locally Employed (LED) and Clinical Fellowship Programme (CFP) doctors working in University Hospitals of Leicester. Within this role he is the Education Lead for 500+ IMG doctors who work within LED/CFP posts. Dr Ahmed has been formally involved in IMG Educational initiatives since 2018 and completed a Masters in Medical Education in 2022.
Dr Ahmed has also been in Honorary posts in both University of Glasgow and the University of Leicester during his career. He has a passion for Humanitarian work having completed both the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance in Fordham University, New York and the Diploma in Tropical Medicine in the University of Glasgow. He has put both into practice doing voluntary work with Syrian refugees in Lesvos and is involved with many initiatives to teach refugee medical professionals.
Dr Hamzah Farooq
Senior Specialist Registrar | MBChB MRCP MSc | Med Success UK Course Tutor
Dr Farooq is a Specialist Registrar and early clinical academic in Infectious Diseases, Virology, and Tropical Medicine. He holds a Master's in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and have a special interest in blood-borne viruses, emerging infections, and global health.
His academic and clinical work is driven by a commitment to improving outcomes in high-burden and under-served settings, particularly through operational research and the evaluation of novel diagnostics and therapeutics.
He has extensive experience in humanitarian and global health medicine, including work in Lesvos, Greece during the Syrian refugee crisis in 2016, and currently serves as the Infection Coordinator for the NGO INTERYem.
Alongside his clinical and research responsibilities, Dr Farooq is actively involved in teaching and mentoring both UK-trained and International Medical Graduates. As the son and sibling of IMGs, he has seen first-hand the unique challenges faced by international colleagues; from navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems to overcoming professional and cultural barriers. This personal connection underpins his deep commitment to supporting IMG training and development.
Dr Akshay Vinoo
Urology Specialist Registrar | MBBS MRCS PGCert (MedEd)| Med Success UK Course Tutor
Akshay Vinoo is a Urology Trainee Registrar based in Merseyside with a strong interest in medical education. Having successfully secured a competitive national training post, Akshay understands first-hand the challenges faced by doctors navigating core and specialty training interviews.
He has built a broad educational portfolio over several years. During his time as a Clinical Teaching Fellow, Akshay organised and delivered multiple teaching courses—both in person and online—aimed at supporting medical students and junior doctors. He also played a key role in the design and delivery of simulation-based training programmes, all of which received consistently excellent feedback.
Akshay previously served as Vice-President of the International Surgical Society of International Doctors. In collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons, he helped organise a national surgical conference, supported by a successful grant application. As part of the society’s mission, he was actively involved in mentoring aspiring surgical trainees and creating platforms for networking, collaboration, and educational development.
Akshay is passionate about supporting others—whether through education, mentorship, or simply being present for those who need guidance or reassurance.