Ryan Amer Syed

Director In2MedSchool Acceleration Programme | Intercalating Medical Student

United Kingdom

About

Medical student from King’s College London, intercalating at University College London. My academic interests are in Dermatology, with particular focus on immunology and oncology. I am also curious about molecular dermatology with a particular focus on genetics. Besides academics, I am passionate in patient advocacy and improving access to medical education :) Please do reach out if you are interested in skin diseases and translational research!

Experience

  • Deans Group 25/26 at King's College London
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Working with the Dean, Admin staff and other leading students to redesigning the medical curriculum to match student needs.

  • In2MedSchool (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • In2MedSchool Acceleration Programme Director
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      Responsible for the overall running of the streams of the different In2MedSchool Acceleration Programme Streams focusing on bringing awareness on lifestyle medicine as well as supporting widening participation. This focuses on nationally supporting students with applications and helping them understand healthcare.

    • School Academic Officer
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Responsible for organising and felicitating teaching sessions in a school to widening participation students.

    • In2MedSchool Acceleration Programme Lead for Finance and Sponsorship
      Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr

      The lead role for managing a team that is responsible for managing the budget of a Widening Participation programme for aspiring medical students. It also involves communicating with companies for sponsorship and organising grants.

  • Vice President at KCL dermatology Society
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Organising and leading the KCL Dermatology student society with particular focus on Clinical and Investigative Dermatology. Furthermore, focusing on leading and working with peers with similar passion to deliver events and support students in the university with a passion to dermatology.

  • Event Officer at KCL PRASS
    Sep 2024 - Jul 2025 · 11 mos

    Worked with peers and doctors to deliver encouraging talks to the wider university to develop skills in plastic surgery as well as in reconstructive surgery. Particular area of my focus was Surgical care on frontline with limited resources.

  • Medical Student at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
    Sep 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Gained clinical experience in multiple surgical and medical specialities focusing on developing clinical examinations and history taking skills.