Ahmed Sadhan
Ahmed Sadhan, has always been deeply fascinated by science and understanding how things work. His passion for medicine was sparked after witnessing a doctor’s life-saving intervention during a severe medical emergency of someone close to his heart. That defining moment solidified his ambition to pursue a career in medicine, driven by a desire to make a real impact in people’s lives.
Humble Start
Like many medical students, although he initially struggled with the vast amount of information, resource-hunting, time management, and building connections he somehow quickly adapted to the med-school lifestyle, while seeking guidance from seniors, utilizing their resources and implementing productivity techniques.
University’s Hall of Fame
His dedication to academics has earned him remarkable achievements, including winning the Anatomy Olympiad and Topographic Anatomy Olympiad, receiving multiple academic excellence awards, and being featured in the university’s Hall of Fame—“An achievement I hold close to my heart”, Sadhan stated.
Achieving More
Sadhan also believes that there is so much more to being a student in medicine than just learning from the books, which lead him to expand his interests into several other activities such as futsal, and involving in speaking in debating through the STL club.
Influence to all
Speaking about the future, Ahmed Sadhan aspires to share knowledge through teaching, mentoring, and providing academic resources to fellow students. His passion for education extends to social media – @the.friendly.medic, where he shares his journey while encouraging students with his content on productivity and time and stress management.
Final Verdict
Ahmed Sadhan strongly believes that true knowledge leaves its greatest mark when shared selflessly—it transcends time, inspires others, and continues to grow without limits. Hence, he is determined to make a lasting impact in the world of medicine not just by practicing health-care but also through education and mentorship. medicine through mentorship.
Finally, he shared a valuable piece of advice for all students in medicine, “Medicine is not a single man journey. So make friends, exchange values and help each other out.”
Author
Nasheetha Rizwan
Media Unit SLMSU – Troizeanz
Sri Lankan Medical Students’ Union 