Who We Are
OUR mission
What Drives Us
The BSMA is a not-for-profit organisation by and for British Somali doctors and medical students.
At the BSMA we are dedicated to:
Supporting and empowering British Somali medical students and doctors in the UK.
Widening access to medical careers within the British Somali community and other underrepresented groups.
Addressing healthcare challenges within the UK Somali community.
our vision
Impacting Futures
Together, we’re 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.
Supporting our Members - Empowering professional development.
Supporting our Community - Driving initiatives with a lasting impact.
Supporting the Next Generation - Inspiring and mentoring excellence.
our vision
Impacting Futures
Together, we’re 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.
Supporting our Members - Empowering professional development.
Supporting our Community - Driving initiatives with a lasting impact.
Supporting the Next Generation - Inspiring and mentoring excellence.
our team
Meet The BSMA Team
2023 - 2026
BSMA Committee
President
Dr. Zakariye Ashkir
Vice-President
Dr. Abdifatah Mohamoud
Treasurer
Dr. Zeinab Ibrahim-Hashi
Secretary
Dr. Mahad Ahmed Hagi
IMG Lead
Dr. Ladan Yusuf Hassan
Widening Participation Lead
Dr. Najma Aden
Trainee Rep
Dr. Ramla Ahmed
Trainee Rep
Dr. Abdulkhaliq Hassan
Medical Student Rep
Faisa Yusuf
Medical Student Rep
Sahra Ebar
Media and Communication Lead
Dr. Faduma Mohamud
BSMA Advisory Board
Dr. Samira Hassan
Dr. Guleed Adan
Dr. Maslah Amin
2018 - 2022
BSMA Committee
President
Dr. Zakariye Ashkir
Vice-President
Dr. Sakaria Ali
Vice-President
Dr. Samira Hassan
Treasurer
Dr. Guleed Adan
Secretary
Dr. Abdifatah Mohamud
External Relations Lead
Dr. Ali Bihi
IMG Lead
Dr. Hafsa Ahmed
Widening Participation Lead
Dr. Sumaya Gurhan
Widening Participation Lead
Dr. Abdul Elmi
Medical Student Rep
Dr. Abdulkhaliq Hassan
2018 - 2022
BSMA Committee
President
Dr. Zakariye Ashkir
Vice-President
Dr. Sakaria Ali
Vice-President
Dr. Samira Hassan
Treasurer
Dr. Guleed Adan
Secretary
Dr. Abdifatah Mohamud
External Relations Lead
Dr. Ali Bihi
IMG Lead
Dr. Hafsa Ahmed
Widening Participation Lead
Dr. Sumaya Gurhan
Widening Participation Lead
Dr. Abdul Elmi
Medical Student Rep
Dr. Abdulkhaliq Hassan
