Who we are
A not-for-profit organisation by and for British Somali doctors and medical students, run by a committee of volunteers.
Our mission
We are dedicated to three things.
- Supporting and empowering British Somali medical students and doctors in the UK.
- Widening access to medical careers for the British Somali community and other under-represented groups.
- Addressing healthcare challenges within the UK Somali community.
Our vision
Together, we are building a legacy of positive change for our members, our communities and the next generation. By fostering growth, collaboration and innovation, we aim to create opportunities that make a lasting difference.
- Our members: empowering professional development.
- Our community: driving initiatives with a lasting impact.
- The next generation: inspiring and mentoring excellence.
The committee, 2025 to 2027
- Dr Abdifatah MohamoudPresident
- Dr Mahad Ahmed HagiVice-President
- Dr Huda KhalifTreasurer
- Dr Kafi OsmanCommunity Lead
- Dr Mohamed HersiIMG Lead
- Dr Najma AdenWidening Participation Lead
- VacantEducation Lead
- Dr Munira HassanEvents Lead
- VacantTrainee Representative
- Aaliyah AbdullahiMedia and Communication Lead
- Sumaya OsmanMedical Student Representative
- Ismail RaflayMedical Student Representative
Committee 2023 to 2025
- Dr Zakariye AshkirPresident
- Dr Abdifatah MohamoudVice-President
- Dr Zeinab Ibrahim-HashiTreasurer
- Dr Mahad Ahmed HagiSecretary
- Dr Ladan Yusuf HassanIMG Lead
- Dr Najma AdenWidening Participation Lead
- Dr Ramla AhmedTrainee Representative
- Dr Abdulkhaliq HassanTrainee Representative
- Faisa YusufMedical Student Representative
- Sahra EbarMedical Student Representative
- Dr Faduma MohamudMedia and Communication Lead
Committee 2018 to 2022
- Dr Zakariye AshkirPresident
- Dr Sakaria AliVice-President
- Dr Samira HassanVice-President
- Dr Guleed AdanTreasurer
- Dr Abdifatah MohamudSecretary
- Dr Ali BihiExternal Relations Lead
- Dr Hafsa AhmedIMG Lead
- Dr Sumaya GurhanWidening Participation Lead
- Dr Abdul ElmiWidening Participation Lead
- Dr Abdulkhaliq HassanMedical Student Representative
Join the association
Full membership is free for medical students. Members can join the committee and its subcommittees.
MembershipWork with us
We partner with organisations working to improve health and access to healthcare for the Somali community.
Partnerships