About Us
Our values
MedNex is built on the belief that good mentorship can change the path of a medical student or resident doctor. We help aspiring clinicians learn from people who have already navigated the same challenges, from applying to medical school to finding opportunities, preparing for residency, and understanding careers in medicine. Our work is centered on practical guidance and making mentorship accessible for people from underserved backgrounds.
Accessibility & equity
Open routes into meaningful opportunities, regardless of location, connections or prior experience, with all opportunities and support provided free of charge.
Mentorship & growth
Personal guidance, practical training and clear pathways from first steps to meaningful career advancements, without financial barriers.
Collaboration & community
Multi-center teams, transparent roles and shared credit for shared work, within a nonprofit community committed to accessible opportunities.
Our History
MedNex was founded on a simple but powerful belief: talent in medicine is universal, but opportunity is not. Our goal is to bridge that gap by combining high-quality mentorship with meaningful opportunities, all provided entirely free of charge through our nonprofit organization. What started as a small initiative between peers has grown into a global network of over 6,000 students and doctors across more than 75 countries. Through this community, we have created free opportunities for students and graduates to develop as leaders, access structured mentorship, build meaningful professional networks, and prepare for competitive career pathways. Alongside this, we have supported members in gaining the confidence, experience, and guidance they need. From day one, MedNex has been built on the idea that mentorship and opportunities should not exist in isolation. By integrating the two, we have created an environment where individuals are not only given opportunities, but are guided, supported, and empowered to make the most of them.
Our Mission
At MedNex, our mission is to make mentorship, research, and opportunity accessible to every aspiring clinician, regardless of background, experience, connections or privilege. We believe that progress in medicine depends not only on innovation, but on people, and people thrive when they are supported. That is why MedNex is built as a mentorship-driven ecosystem, where individuals at every stage of their journey, from pre-medical students to residents, can access guidance and develop their skill set. By combining structured mentorship with collaborative opportunities, we aim to create a level playing field where curiosity and effort are rewarded.
Our Team
MedNex was founded by Dr. Sammy Arab, an internal medicine resident at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and Dr. Karanjot Chhatwal, a resident doctor and researcher at Imperial College London, and Dr. Jude Merzah, an entrepreneur and resident doctor in Cambridge. Having both experienced the challenges of navigating medicine without clear guidance, they recognized that the biggest barrier was not ability, but access to mentorship and opportunity. MedNex was built to change that. From the outset, the focus was to create opportunities, and to ensure that every individual had the mentorship needed to succeed within them. Today, the MedNex team is a global network of clinicians, researchers, and mentors committed to supporting the next generation. Together, they provide the structure, guidance, and community that allow members to grow with confidence and achieve their full potential.
