BOARD MEMBERS AND NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Meet our global staff of passionate and experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds and skills all dedicated to transforming lives together.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
ABDUL - RAHMAN TOUFIK, MD
FOUNDER & CEO
Abdul-Rahman Toufik is a medical doctor with a diploma in International Environmental Law and Governance and is currently having his postgraduate clinical observership at the University of Magdeburg, Germany. He is an Associate Editor at the Harvard Public Health Review and a Senior Editor at The NYC Daily Post and the former Deputy Director for the Sumy State University Intramural Health Case Competition. Due to his passion for diplomacy and research, he has participated in and held several International Positions on various United Nations and medical conference platforms. In his spare time, he likes to read, play video games, watch football, or listen to music.
WIREKO ANDREW AWUAH, MD
PRESIDENT
Wireko Andrew Awuah is a graduated medical doctor from Sumy State University in Ukraine. Andrew's passion for research led him to co-found the ICORMed research collaborative with seven other bright medical students from around the world in 2022. He enjoys research, which has gained him reputable research positions around globally, most notably as the Research Lead at the Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgical Research Society in the United Kingdom. He is also distinguished member of the Cambridge Society for the Application of Research in the United Kingdom. Andrew's significant contributions to science have earned him prestigious prizes, including the top medical student award at Sumy State University.
POULAMI ROY
GENERAL SECRETARY
Poulami Roy is a promising medical student hailing from India, with a burning ambition to become a renowned physician scientist. As the Vice President of Activities for the Global Association of Indian Medical Students, affiliated with the esteemed American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), she demonstrates exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to empowering her peers. A true advocate of research and knowledge dissemination, Poulami proudly serves as an Elsevier Student Ambassador, promoting the exchange of scientific ideas worldwide. Her exceptional aptitude caught the eye of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, India, granting her a coveted spot in the Medical Students Research Training Program (MedSRT), an honour reserved for only 20 medical students across the nation. Beyond her academic pursuits, Poulami finds joy in the simple pleasures of life. In her free time, she indulges in the enchanting realms of storybooks, expressing her artistic side through the mesmerising art of dance, and sharpening her problem-solving skills with Rubik's cubes.
EVELYN FAITH
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Evelyn is a Nigerian and a ifth-year medical student. She is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, critical and efficient writer with about 5 years of experience writing content for websites and social media pages, creating copy for marketing campaigns and generating publicity strategy for businesses. She is mostly interested in cardiology research and is willing to explore different areas of medicine as long as they can influence or impact the life of at least one individual. She is young, vibrant and passionate about the exploration of technology in medicine and the future of academics in medicine. She also loves to learn languages, sing, listen to music and discover new books and great content. You can either catch her spending time alone in coffee shops or having meaningful discussions with her close friends.
Dr. Gargi Gautam
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
Dr. Gargi Gautam is a passionate medical graduate from Georgian National University SEU, equipped with a solid academic background and a strong interest in Neurology. She has acquired considerable clinical experience through various rotations, especially in Neurology and Neurosurgery. She is dedicated to enhancing patient care by combining clinical practice with innovative research, with the goal of making a significant contribution to the field of Medicine.
Debarati Mukherjee
SOCIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Debarati Mukherjee is a 3rd Professional part 1 MBBS student from West Bengal, India. Apart from her regular studies, she is highly interested in research. She knows the difficulty ahead in managing research activities along with the never ending syllabus of MBBS. But she believes she can remove all the darkness with rays of hope as she believes hardworking is the most important to survive.
Dr. Kelyne Nana Poku
MEDICAL VISUAL CONTENT DESIGNER
Dr. Kelyne Nana Poku is a recent medical graduate from the University of Ghana Medical School with a strong passion for research and visual communication. As a member of the UGMSA Research Club, she served as the principal investigator in a study on cervical cancer, aiming to contribute to public health knowledge and awareness. She aspires to publish further research in cardiology and obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on making meaningful contributions to healthcare. In addition to her medical background, Dr. Poku is a skilled graphic designer, combining her clinical insight with creative expertise to enhance visual understanding in medical communication. An avid reader, she continuously seeks knowledge and inspiration to drive impactful work in both healthcare and design.
Reem Hasan Alaraibi
MEDICAL VISUAL CONTENT DESIGNER ASSISTANT
Reem Hasan Alaraibi is interested in social media managing, medical content creation. This helps her incorporate her hobbies into the medical field.
Mallika Mittal
MEDICAL VISUAL CONTENT DESIGNER ASSISTANT
Mallika Mittal is a medical student from India. Paving my way towards learning.
Yasmine Asaad
DIGITAL CONTENT STRATEGIST
Yasmine is a current Cochrane US research fellow and a CHRL fellow at Oath for sustainability Network where she advocates for health equity. She has led multiple campaigns on women’s health, climate change, and FGM
Abdullahi Tunde Aborode
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
Abdullahi Tunde Aborode is a global health advocate, Harm Reduction Scholar in Germany, Global, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Student Ambassador, WHO antibiotics guardian, drug policy and harm reduction advocate and health researcher with more than 60 publications in international peer reviewed journals such as SAGE, Elsiever, Taylor and Francis, Havard Public Health Review, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygeine etc. Asides being a student, he assumes the professional role of Director for research in SWIS Africa Research Hub, Oli Health Magazine Organization, Healthy Africans Platform, and Brain Builder Youth Development Intiatives. He have serve as a reviewer for many international recognized journals. He is an Editor and researcher for Polygeia (an international research body). Abdullahi has presented various research works in international conferences, recently present his publication in Royal Society of Chemical of Nanoscience, Beyond Science Intiatives (Havard University), IMEDSCOP and many more. He is the only African selected as Youth Advisor for Databank Mental Health project organized by CAMBRIDGE and Oxford University. He is selected as a data contributor for Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker.