2022-2023
Ashrit Cohan
President
Hi, my name is Ashrit. I am honoured to be SCRUBS President this year and cannot wait to settle into my role. I aim to continue the brilliant work SCRUBS has done over the years.
My role will involve me overseeing the multitude of events that will run throughout the year and providing support to the brand new brilliant incentives suggested by our wonderful team. Fun fact - I own 2 pet tortoises: Swifty and Voldetort.
Feel free to get in touch - @Ashrit.Chohan
Jahnavi Kalvala
Vice President, Head of Academic Cell and Treasurer
Hey! I’m super excited to be this years VP, Head of Academic Cell, and Treasurer for SCRUBS.
With all the work we did last year to start conversations around diversity and inclusion, we’ve made a real progress on how we address these issues. Having people feel like they’re represented in Surgery and making this career more accessible is something I am passionate about, so I’m excited to continue SCRUBS’ work on this! Working with the committee to bring events to you and making them accessible is something I’m really looking forward to, so stay tuned for some fun events to come!
Feel free to send me a message (mzyjk11) if you need a chat or have ideas!
Aashlesha Galla
General Secretary
Hi everyone! I’m Aashlesha, this year’s SCRUBS General Secretary. My role involves doing various managerial tasks for the day-to-day running of the society and liasing with the committee to help organise and run events.
I absolutely love anatomy and any opportunity to do some suturing so you might see me around at the weekly SCRUBS skills sessions, or at the various events and conferences we hold throughout the year. I’m looking forward to working and communicating with our committee members in the different cells, and hopefully meeting some of you at our various sessions. I aim to build on and continue the wonderful work done by committee over the years and implement new ideas which could help SCRUBS better support you and create the best possible experience for all students!
Outside of SCRUBS, I love playing the piano, reading and trying out new cafes and restaurants! Feel free to message me if you have any questions or if you just want to chat!
Pegah Damavandi
Sponsorship, Publicity & Welfare Co-ordinator
Hi, I'm Pegah! I'm a 4th year medic, and I'm the new Sponsorship, Publicity & Welfare Co-ordinator, which means I'm the one answering all questions that come through to our socials!
My role this year includes the running of our Instagram and Facebook, producing sponsorship deals, maintaining the SCRUBS website, and helping out committee where I can.
My main aims are to revamp our socials to increase our outreach, and provide frequent welfare sessions to look out for our fellow students.
Feel free to message me with any questions, or just to have a chat :D
Manal Khanzada
Student Research Network Co-ordinator
Hi, I’m Manal. I look forward to bringing you guys multiple research opportunities this year and empowering you with the knowledge and resources to seek out research roles on your own as well!
Huw Shopland
Careers Co-ordinator
Hi I'm Huw, and I'm your careers coordinator for the year. I'm really excited to put on some careers talk and also organise the finals mock OSCE.
Maximising the opportunities SCRUBS members have to engage with the future careers and interact with current surgeons is really important, and something this year's committee are more committed to than ever.
Kirsten Heri
Academic and Diversity in Surgery
Co-ordinator
Hi everyone! My name is Kirsten and I’m a 3rd year and I’m thrilled to be this years Academic and Diversity in Surgery Coordinator for SCRUBS.
Through my role, I hope to highlight the ever growing need for representation in surgery and give medical students the chance to be a part of that conversation.
We’ve got some exciting events planned for the year ahead as well as a mentorship programme that we’re hoping to roll out soon, so definitely keep your eyes peeled.
Faizan Al Ware
Skills Co-ordinator
Hi I’m Faiz one of the skills coordinators this academic year. I like to play sports, watch TV and travel!
I look forward to teaching you skills in the future :)
India Jacklin-Chatha
Head of Skills
Hi everyone, I’m India, the head of skills.
Alongside the coordinators, I’ll be teaching you a range of surgical skills in our weekly sessions and organising exciting events throughout the year!
Please message me if you have any questions or suggestions :)
Weronika Noun
Skills Co-ordinator
Hi, I’m Weronika and I can’t wait to help you perfect your suturing skills! Outside of SCRUBS you’ll find me trying new recipes and watching GOT.
Chantae Reid-Agboola
Skills Co-ordinator
Hi my name is Chan one of the new skills coordinators for this year. Along with the other coordinators, we’ll be bringing you regular suturing sessions to help better you’re skills.
I’ll be working with the other skills reps this year to bring you so amazing events so watch this space 😎
Philip Spani-Orchin
Head of Derby
Hi all, I'm your head of Derby this year and really looking forward to having in-person sessions and more events with the Nottingham site.
I work with Alistair and Katherine to help deliver fantastic events at the Derby site and promote and encourage interest in surgical careers and skills.
I think regardless of what sort of doctor you want to be, surgical skills are an essential (and dare I say fun) challenge we can all improve.
I'm sure I've met most of you, and you'll know about my love of anything neuroscience/surgical. But if we haven't, don't hesitate to stop and chat with me.
Outside of SCRUBS and medicine, you'll find me in restaurants, playing the piano or trying to make the cost of my motorsport race licence worth it!
Katherine Culverhouse-Wilson
Derby Co-ordinator
Hello, my name is Katherine and I am delighted to be the Derby Co-ordinator.
I am passionate about learning for all people, whatever stage they are at, developing and honing one’s skills. I am looking forward to helping students have the best experience in SCRUBS.
Outside SCRUBS, I enjoy running, reading, walking in nature and travelling.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me 😊.
Alistair Hewins
Derby Co-ordinator
Hi, I'm Alistair and I have a keen interest in surgery, especially trauma and orthopaedics.
I'll be one of the Derby co-ordinator's this year, and would like to help others tackle the daunting task of preparing a portfolio for core surgical training applications. Additionally, I hope to get more events happening at Derby so that people can have a truly better idea what a career in surgery looks like, be that the fun side of operations and procedures, or the less-fun side of competition for training posts as well as the expectation of doing research.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy going for hikes in the Peak District and train at a martial arts gym in Long Eaton.
Tarun Katasani
Head of Anatomy
Hi, I'm Tarun and I am the Head of Anatomy for this year. This is my second year on the SCRUBS committee, after being an Anatomy Co-ordinator last year.
My role involves managing the content that the new Anatomy Co-ordinators will be covering in their teaching sessions and helping or advising them if needed. I am also responsible for organizing the mock spotter exams, revision sessions and any other anatomy-related events for the year.
Outside of SCRUBS, I like to run and spend time with friends and family. I have a lot of events planned this year and I cannot wait to get started! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Dwiti Ponda
Anatomy Co-ordinator
I joined the anatomy cell because I found SCRUBS’ anatomy teaching super helpful during exam prep last year.
I am really excited to expand what we do in the anatomy cell and run weekly teaching sessions. Feel free to reach out if you have any suggestions or questions :)
Ramprasad Dinakar
Anatomy Co-ordinator
Hi guys!
I chose this role because of how beneficial I found the SCRUBS anatomy sessions in first year. Along with the other anatomy coordinators, I hope to provide teaching sessions that help everyone in their understanding of anatomy. I’m looking forward to meeting some new faces and continue the amazing work done by the previous committee.
Outside of SCRUBS you’ll find me playing cricket or spending time with friends.
Annika Sinha
Anatomy Co-ordinator
Hi! I’m Annika. I found the Scrubs anatomy sessions super helpful last year and am excited to be a part of it this year.
Looking forward to meeting and teaching you some of you very soon!!