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Meet The Team
Hameed Qureshi
Chair
Dr. Hameed Qureshi is an ST6 in Emergency Medicine at Wexham Park Hospital and the Chair of OSEM 2025. Passionate about medical education, he is particularly keen on teaching practical skills, including ultrasound-guided procedures, to enhance emergency care.
Originally from India, Dr. Qureshi began his career in Emergency Medicine before moving to the UK in 2019 to further his training. Outside of medicine, he is a dedicated father to a nearly 3 year old, a football enthusiast, and has a deep interest in studying various religions, focusing on their peaceful teachings.
Jenny Tempest-Mitchell
Jenny is an emergency medicine trainee in the Thames Valley region, dual training in intensive care. The last time that she organised a conference, she had to step in at the last minute to play the role of a trauma victim lying in a field in December, so is very much looking forward to staying indoors in the warm this time around! She has a particular interest in teaching and simulation, and when not at work, you may spot her browsing one of the many independent bookshops in Oxford, or hiking through the beautiful Cotswold countryside.
Vice Chair
Vishaka Prasad
Having found her calling in emergency medicine (EM) after anaesthetic training, Vish is now working as a consultant at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH). Originally from India where she attended medical school and completed her anaesthetic training, Vish has also worked in Singapore at the National University Hospitals (NUH). Her path to becoming an EM consultant saw her achieve this via the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) pathway. Along the way she diversified her skills; as an EMROx (Emergency medicine Research Oxford) Research fellow in 2020-2021, as a Pre-hospital EM fellow with the Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA) in 2022-2024. She now splits her time between OUH and TVAA and continues to have a keen interest in EM research.
Alex Novak
Alex is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Ambulatory Care at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and has been the Director for Emergency Medicine Research Oxford (EMROx) since early 2020. He has a number of strategic research roles, including Chair of the Thames Valley Emergency Medicine Research Network (TaVERN) and the NICE Diagnostics Advisory Committee. He is a member of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) Research Committee and was awarded RCEM Principal Investigator of the Year in 2020 and RCEM Associate Professor in 2023. He has a broad portfolio of research projects, including an interest in the evaluation of AI-assisted imaging in acute healthcare settings, and is Chief Investigator for several ongoing trials in this area.
Jonny Glover
EM Reg. Talks about working in Australia, even though it was ages ago. Incapable of inserting a cannula without ultrasound. Wants to make the Emergency Department a more enjoyable place to work.
Scientific Committee
Charlotte Tickle
Treasurer
I am Consultant Nurse Practitioner, Oxford University Hospitals Emergency Department and was the first RECM Credentialed Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the Region. I have had the privilege to be a member of the OSEM organising committee for last 3 years as treasurer. During my 29 year career in Emergency Medicine, I have seen and been party to huge changes and developments in practice, only made possible with the strong foundations of our ED teams. I have keen interest in developing advancing nursing practice, the role of the ACP and also have a focus on multidisciplinary resuscitation training. I maintain my sanity throughout my ED career by managing work life balance , with travel, hiking, and general escapism when ever I can .
Dr Aparajita Priyadarshini is an emergentologist with 7 years of emergency medicine experience. She has worked as an Associate Consultant in one of the most reputed hospitals in India, and has served as national and international faculty. She is also an Indian classical dancer and dog lover!
Aparajita Priyadarshini
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Mihaela Bercu
Workshop Lead
Originally from Romania, where she trained in emergency medicine and pre-hospital care, she is passionate about advancing in the field. With a genuine appreciation for people and a commitment to empathetic care, she is dedicated to continual growth, sharing her knowledge and inspiring others to make a positive impact in the profession.
Adam Calthrop
Adam is a final year medical student with an unusual background. Prior to starting medical school, Adam worked as a Physician Associate for 4 years in the ED, and has continued working alongside his studies. With a special interest in POCUS, ECGs and how we interpret the investigations we rely on day-to-day in the ED. Adam has previously been on the OSEM organising committee for the 2023 conference, and returns as one of two social media officers for 2025. After taking a year away from OSEM becoming a father and husband, Adam is thriled to return!
Social Media
Vicky Tay
Speakers
Vicky is an EM Thames Valley trainee. She's currently enjoying the bright lights of Paediatric EM as a subspecialty year at Oxford University Hospitals. She has a keen interest in medical education, human factors, staff wellbeing and fosters a serious caffeine addiction. You'll probably find her whizzing around with two coffees in hand, talking a million miles an hour or adding glitter to anything that stays still long enough!
Kathryn Munday
Kathryn has worked in both the Horton and John Radcliffe EDs over the last 8 years. Despite qualifying as an adult nurse she has a keen interest in both adults and paeds, and is passionate about staff wellbeing.
Workshop Lead - Nursing
Henry Smith
Henry is a fifth year medical student at Merton College, Oxford. He has a strong interest in pursuing a future career in emergency medicine, having thoroughly enjoyed all of his placements. He is excited to involved with the OSEM committee, and looks forward to learning more about the specialty at OSEM!
Medical Student Representative
Laura Gentgall
Laura traded the sunny beaches of Australia for the rainy hustle of England, and found a home in Emergency Medicine. Working as a nurse and clinical educator in the John Radcliffe ED, Laura is passionate about simulation, the importance of nurses in healthcare and making ED a better place to work.
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Jasikran Matharu
Jasikran is a final year medical student with a keen interest in emergency medicine.
Medical Student Representative
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