Hi, I'm Khalid.
O&G trainee at Oxford.
Trained for the bedside.
Now building for the system.
Dr. Khalid Shamiyah
My Journey
& Background
From chemistry labs in Toronto to operating theatres in Oxford. Here's how I got here.
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Chemistry → Medicine
2012-2022From Chemistry MSc in Toronto to O&G in Oxford. A non-traditional path.
International Training Pathway Experience
US & UK SystemsExperienced in both US and UK medical training pathways. USMLE qualified with US residency interview experience and UK Foundation Training completed. I understand both systems from the inside.
Mentor to 100+ Students
2020-PresentFrom teaching USMLE prep to guiding junior doctors. My students get into their top-choice programs.
From Hypothesis to Publication
Bringing research ideas to publication across basic sciences and clinical medicine. I focus on the essential steps: securing funding, crafting clear manuscripts, and collaborating through the revision process to create work that matters.
£130k Research Grant
2023-CurrentFunded research fellowship at the Kennedy Institute, Oxford investigating the enteric nervous system in Crohn's disease
International to Insider
Mastered the IMG pathway. Navigated the complex administrative and clinical transition from overseas study to a leading UK training centre.
O&G Trainee, Oxford University Hospitals
2025 • CurrentSecured competitive specialty training at one of the UK's leading centres. Ranked 20th in the country.
Chemistry → Medicine
2012-2022From Chemistry MSc in Toronto to O&G in Oxford. A non-traditional path.
International Training Pathway Experience
US & UK SystemsExperienced in both US and UK medical training pathways. USMLE qualified with US residency interview experience and UK Foundation Training completed. I understand both systems from the inside.
Mentor to 100+ Students
2020-PresentFrom teaching USMLE prep to guiding junior doctors. My students get into their top-choice programs.
From Hypothesis to Publication
Bringing research ideas to publication across basic sciences and clinical medicine. I focus on the essential steps: securing funding, crafting clear manuscripts, and collaborating through the revision process to create work that matters.
£130k Research Grant
2023-CurrentFunded research fellowship at the Kennedy Institute, Oxford investigating the enteric nervous system in Crohn's disease
International to Insider
Mastered the IMG pathway. Navigated the complex administrative and clinical transition from overseas study to a leading UK training centre.
O&G Trainee, Oxford University Hospitals
2025 • CurrentSecured competitive specialty training at one of the UK's leading centres. Ranked 20th in the country.
Chemistry → Medicine
2012-2022From Chemistry MSc in Toronto to O&G in Oxford. A non-traditional path.
International Training Pathway Experience
US & UK SystemsExperienced in both US and UK medical training pathways. USMLE qualified with US residency interview experience and UK Foundation Training completed. I understand both systems from the inside.
Mentor to 100+ Students
2020-PresentFrom teaching USMLE prep to guiding junior doctors. My students get into their top-choice programs.
From Hypothesis to Publication
Bringing research ideas to publication across basic sciences and clinical medicine. I focus on the essential steps: securing funding, crafting clear manuscripts, and collaborating through the revision process to create work that matters.
£130k Research Grant
2023-CurrentFunded research fellowship at the Kennedy Institute, Oxford investigating the enteric nervous system in Crohn's disease
International to Insider
Mastered the IMG pathway. Navigated the complex administrative and clinical transition from overseas study to a leading UK training centre.
O&G Trainee, Oxford University Hospitals
2025 • CurrentSecured competitive specialty training at one of the UK's leading centres. Ranked 20th in the country.
What I'm Building
Solving healthcare problems one build at a time.
drshamiyah.com
LiveMy mentoring site. Booking, payments, intake forms, and a blog — built from scratch eight months after I wrote my first line of code.
MedRank
LiveCQC ratings and GMC trainee satisfaction for 500+ NHS hospitals, in one place. So you can rank your training jobs on something better than word of mouth.
Pocket O&G
LiveA searchable clinical reference for O&G — 40+ guidelines, 18 decision flowcharts, a drug reference, consent docs, and clinical calculators, all running client-side on a phone.
Work With Me
One-to-one mentoring for doctors and medical students navigating training, applications, and career decisions. I've been through every stage recently enough to actually help.
Application Review
Forensic review of your CV, personal statement, or portfolio before you submit. Includes line-by-line feedback and annotated documents returned within 24 hours.
Interview Preparation
High-intensity mock interview tailored to your specialty. Recorded, with real-time coaching and scenario frameworks for clinical and ethical questions.
Career Strategy
A structured deep dive to map your training pathway and build a five-year plan. Covers UK and international routes, specialty decisions, and portfolio priorities.
Word Of Mouth
Don't take my word for it. Take theirs.
Was pleasantly surprised he'd actually read my stuff before the session. Like properly read it, not just skimmed. Jumped straight into what I needed to change, no time wasted on intro stuff. Feedback was pretty blunt in places which wasn't fun but I'd rather know now than after I've submitted. Still got loads done.
Amira H.
FY2, Royal Free Hospital
Service: Application Review & Feedback
Latest Thoughts
I share insights on medical training, career decisions, and what it's really like navigating the system. Straight from someone still in it.
Follow me on Twitter
What I'm building, shipping, and learning. Plus the occasional note on medical training and life as a junior doctor.
@doctorshamiyah