Hello my name is… Jawad Khan

July 7, 2020

We recently said hello to a familiar face, Jawad Khan. Jawad has been with us for over a decade; however, he has now been appointed director of medical education replacing Dr Chilvers who left the position at the start of 2020.

Jawad has spent a total of 12 years at the Trust as a consultant cardiologist. He has held teaching roles such as being the joint lead for simulation training, as well as the Head of Academy for Aston Medical School. He has played a pivotal role in designing and delivering teaching and education programmes, both nationally and internationally, over the last 10 years, with his area of research interest being simulation-based medical education. This formed the basis of his Masters in Medical Education thesis.

Jawad was thrilled when he heard the fantastic news of his successful appointment. “I was delighted to be appointed as director of medical education at a Trust which so enthusiastically embraces training and education for colleagues and that has a strong focus on delivering the highest standards of care for patients.”

He added: “The Trust is very focused on ensuring the good health and wellbeing of its doctors and nurses is a top priority, providing them with a clinical environment that can nurture them to achieve their full potential. I very much look forward to delivering the Trust’s education strategy in the coming years and join a fantastic, energetic and motivated education team.”

David Carruthers, Medical Director, believes Jawad is the perfect person for the role.

He said: “Jawad’s broad educational background and drive to develop medical education as we prepare to move to the recently renamed Midland Metropolitan University Hospital makes him the ideal appointment for this post. I’m sure everyone will support him in building on the strong educational reputation of the Trust as we go through the challenges of the next few months.

“Working with our existing and new partners, while preparing for the University Hospital, makes this a highly exciting time for the whole medical education team.”

Outside of the clinical environment, Jawad revealed he likes to remain active as well as doing activities to stimulate his mind. “I enjoy playing basketball and squash as it helps me to maintain my fitness. I also play chess as I find it intellectually satisfying and rewarding.”