Advisory Board & Leadership

"States of being give rise to states of being." Dr Andreas Tzortzis

Medology’s leadership philosophy is built on this principle: the development of future healthcare leaders begins with the people, standards and values that guide them.

Medology is guided by senior figures across healthcare, education, law, finance, academia, and institutional leadership. Their role is to bring clinical, academic and strategic judgement to Medology’s standards, direction and long-term vision - ensuring the work remains professionally grounded, academically serious and worthy of the responsibilities carried by healthcare.

“I am honoured to serve as Chair of Medology. Across my career, I have seen that healthcare is strengthened not only by better systems, but by better-formed people. Medology’s work matters because it invests in the next generation: helping them grow in knowledge, judgement, character and service. For me, that is the kind of legacy worth building.”

Dr Masood Ahmed

Global Healthcare Leader

A senior healthcare leader with three decades of experience across integrated care, system transformation, and global health leadership. As Chair of Medology, Dr Masood Ahmed brings rare strategic depth to Medology’s standards, direction, and long-term vision.

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Distinguished Scholar

Professor Timothy Winter

Ethics, Leadership & Civilisational Thought

A Cambridge academic, theologian, and founder of Cambridge Muslim College, Professor Timothy Winter brings rare intellectual and ethical depth to Medology’s educational vision. His contribution helps frame the deeper purpose of Medology’s work: developing healthcare professionals whose knowledge, judgement, character, and responsibility grow together.

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Advisory Board Members

Dr Andreas Tzortzis

Philosophy, Meaning & Leadership Development

Founder and CEO of Sapience Institute, author of The Divine Reality, and a global voice on faith, philosophy, and meaning. Dr Andreas Tzortzis strengthens Medology’s leadership philosophy by helping students and clinicians think deeply about purpose, character, conviction, and the kind of people they must become in order to serve well.

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Barrister Israr-ul-Hassan Syed

Education, Ethics & Asia Strategy

An Asia-based lawyer, educator, and institutional leader with experience across education, ethics, and youth development. As CEO of Suluk Education System, Israr-ul-Hassan Syed supports Medology’s work across values-based education, regional strategy, and international institutional development - bringing particular insight into Asia, young people, and principled leadership.

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Desmond Deehan FRSA

Schools, Character & Educational Leadership

A leading figure in British education, with decades of experience in school leadership, character development, and academic excellence. Desmond Deehan brings deep educational judgement to Medology’s work with schools and institutions - helping shape programmes that raise aspiration, strengthen character, and prepare young people for demanding professional pathways.

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Dr Zuber Bagasi

Dentistry, Enterprise & Professional Education

A leading dental entrepreneur, implant surgeon, and postgraduate educator, best known as founder and CEO of Synergy Dental Group. Dr Zuber Bagasi brings clinical credibility, enterprise, and practical professional insight to Medology’s dental education work - helping connect aspiration with the realities of clinical excellence, business leadership, and long-term career growth.

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Omaier Akhtar

Strategy, Finance & Institutional Growth

A senior strategic adviser with deep experience in corporate finance, institutional growth, and high-value transactions, including 13 years at Rothschild & Co. Omaier Akhtar supports Medology’s commercial strategy, partnerships, and long-term growth - helping ensure the institution scales with discipline, credibility, and strategic clarity.

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Saad Ali

Legal Strategy, Governance & Risk

A senior lawyer with experience across corporate transactions, M&A, private equity, and commercial advisory work. Saad Ali brings legal judgement to Medology’s governance, partnership structures, and institutional risk - helping protect the organisation as its work expands globally.

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Dr Taaha Muhammad

North America, Community Health & Clinical Leadership

A physician and community healthcare leader working across family medicine, addictions, mental health, and community-based care. Through his clinical practice and work with organisations such as Naseeha Mental Health, Dr Taaha Muhammad brings a grounded understanding of healthcare, youth development, and community need across North America.

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