About the speaker: Nadia Ahmed is a consultant HIV and sexual health physician at the Mortimer Market Centre, London. She is medical lead for the HIV inpatient liaison and the sexual function service. Nadia has also practised as a forensic physician at The Havens, London. Nadia enjoys service development having led on the implementation of adolescent youth friendly services, pre-exposure prophylaxis and school health services for adolescents in South Africa. She has extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, from being course conveyor for an adolescent health course at the University of Cape Town to supporting GUM recruitment as the Royal College of Physicians Specialty champion representative, with a recent appointment as the Undergraduate Speciality Lead for HIV and sexual health at University College London. Nadia is passionate about international health, and has completed clinical, service and educational work in South Africa, Malawi, Bangladesh, Iran, Turkey and Sudan, with organisations including the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, Justri and Doctors Worldwide. She is also vice chair of the International Foundation for Sexual Health Education, and co-chair of the Inter-Agency Working Group Training Partnership Initiative.

Summary

Join us this month for an enlightening session on opportunities for working abroad in Genitourinary Medicine (GUM). Dr. Nadia Ahmed, an accomplished sexual health physician with extensive international experience, will be sharing her experiences, insights, and advice on how to leverage your medical skills globally. This session is a great opportunity to explore exciting new professional paths outside the UK in GUM, learn from Dr. Ahmed's firsthand experiences with international health organisations, service development and broad-based teaching roles. Don't miss this chance to gain unique, expert perspectives and get inspired!

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Learning objectives

1. By the end of the session, participants will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of a GUM specialist whilst working abroad. 2. Participants will learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with practicing Genitourinary Medicine outside of the UK from Dr. Nadia Ahmed's experiences. 3. Participants will be able to identify potential regions or countries where they would like to work as a GUM specialist and understand the specific health issues prevalent in those locations. 4. Participants will gain knowledge about the professional requirements, processes and preparations necessary for working abroad in the field of GUM. 5. Participants will develop an appreciation for international health work and its benefits on one's career development and personal growth, facilitated by Dr. Ahmed's experience working in various countries.

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