Dr Hamed Khan is a highly regarded medical educator and clinician with a career spanning medical education, frontline clinical practice in a variety of settings, and contributions to national healthcare discussions. As Head of Clinical Skills and Senior Clinical Lecturer at City St George’s, he plays a key role in delivering and enhancing clinical skills training, equipping medical students with essential practical competencies.
An accomplished author, Dr Khan has written the widely used clinical skills textbook OSCEs for Medical Finals, published by Wiley-Blackwell, which remains a valuable resource for medical students preparing for their final examinations. In addition, he has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals on a variety of topics.
Dr Khan has also been an active contributor to the AMEE Medical Education Conferences, where he has presented on a variety of topics related to medical education, clinical skills assessment, and pedagogical strategies. He has also been invited to chair and moderate sessions, facilitating discussions among international experts on advancements in medical training.
Beyond academia, Dr Khan is an experienced frontline clinician, working as a General Practitioner in Croydon and also in the Urgent Treatment Centre at St George’s Hospital. His dual role as an educator and practicing physician ensures that his teaching is deeply rooted in real-world clinical practice, offering students invaluable insights into the complexities and challenges of contemporary medicine.
His dedication to improving medical education has been recognised through the Excellence in Education Award from St George’s, for his work in developing an inclusive clinical skills resource that enables students to better recognise and diagnose clinical signs in patients of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Dr Khan has also contributed to national discussions on healthcare and medical education through his media commentary, having provided expert analysis for major broadcasters including BBC News and Sky News. His ability to communicate complex medical and policy issues to the public positioned him as a trusted voice in national healthcare debates, offering evidence-based perspectives on issues ranging from NHS reforms to public health crises. He has also written thought-provoking pieces for The Guardian, further extending his influence in shaping public discourse
With a career that bridges education, clinical practice, and public engagement, Dr Khan continues to contribute to the development of future doctors while remaining actively involved in frontline medicine.