Founders' message

Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Sammy Arab
MBBS, BSc
Internal Medicine Resident
Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Imperial College London

Chief Operations Officer
Dr. Karanjot Chhatwal
MBBS, BSc
Resident Doctor
Imperial College London
National Heart Lung Institute
When we started MedNex, our vision was deeply personal: to break down the barriers that so often prevent talented individuals from realizing their full potential in medicine. Too many aspiring doctors are held back not by ability, but by unequal access to mentorship, guidance, and opportunity. We believed it did not have to be that way, and MedNex was born from that conviction.
MedNex was created to support individuals across every stage of the medical journey. Whether pre-medical students exploring a future in medicine, medical students building their skills and confidence, or residents shaping the next phase of their careers, our mission has always been to provide the mentorship, community, and opportunities needed to help people move forward.
What began as an idea has grown into a truly global network of over 6,000 members across more than 75 countries. Together, we have led impactful research projects, published in prestigious journals, and supported first-time authors in sharing their work with the wider world. Just as importantly, we have built a community where people can learn from those ahead of them, gain confidence in their potential, and find the guidance that so often changes the course of a career.
We are proud to have built MedNex's committees, giving members the opportunity to contribute meaningfully across mentorship, conferences, outreach and education while developing leadership skills within a global team. Alongside this, we launched the MedNex Fellowship, our flagship program designed to provide structured mentorship and hands-on experience, ensuring that the next generation of physician-scholars have the support they need to thrive.
MedNex has always been more than an initiative. It is a collective effort to democratize access to mentorship, opportunity, and growth in medicine. We are humbled by how far we have come, and even more excited about what lies ahead.

