Our Story

Built from Belief.
Driven by Experience.

MediBrain UK was founded on a simple conviction — that every ambitious student deserves the same honest, expert guidance once reserved for a privileged few. We coach from the inside, because we've been through the exact process you're facing.

Our Story Meet the Team
2020 — Free Online Sessions

Maths and Science revision classes, open to every student who needed them. No fee, no sign-up, no catch — just a response to schools closing overnight.

Recognised — High Sheriff Award

The sessions were awarded the High Sheriff Young Citizen Award for the measurable difference they made to students across the community.

Today — Medicine & Dental Pathway

Free community sessions, structured A-level courses, UCAT preparation, personal statement coaching, and a full Medicine & Dental Pathway — all built on the same belief.

Our Founding Story

Built from a Free Classroom
During COVID.

MediBrain UK was founded by Faizan Sharief — an award-winning educator who built this from nothing during the pandemic. When schools shut, he didn't wait for someone else to step in. He opened a free online classroom for Maths and Science, because he believed students shouldn't fall behind due to circumstances beyond their control.

"I wasn't running a business. I just knew students were falling behind and that I could help. So I did."

— Faizan Sharief, Founder

What grew from those sessions is MediBrain UK — free community classes, structured courses, UCAT preparation, personal statement coaching, and a full Medicine & Dental Pathway. Faizan doesn't coach from the outside looking in. He built this because he has been through the exact process every student here is facing — and he knows what it actually takes.

Community-First Award-Winning Educator Medicine & Dental Pathway
What Drives Us

Our Mission & Core Values

Everything we do is grounded in four founding principles — the non-negotiables that shape every interaction with every student.

Honest Guidance

We will never tell you what you want to hear at the expense of what you need to hear. Realistic advice, transparent pricing, and no false promises — always.

Radical Personalisation

No two students are alike. Our programmes are tailored to your unique strengths, gaps, target schools, and timeline — never off-the-shelf or one-size-fits-all.

Coaches Who've Been Through It

Every coach on our team secured their UK medical school offer in the last two cycles — they know the current UCAS format, UCAT and interview process from the inside.

Access for All

A career in medicine should be determined by ability, not background. Our flexible approach ensures financial barriers never stand between a student and expert support.

The People Behind Your Application

The People Behind
MediBrain UK

Every coach has been through the exact process you are facing — from GCSE preparation all the way to securing a UK medical school offer.

Faizan Sharief — Founder, MediBrain UK

Faizan Sharief

Lancaster Medical School
Medical Student
Founder & Director
Olivia Russell — Coach, MediBrain UK

Olivia Russell

Oxford University
Year 2
3,030 / 3,600
2024 System
Tejas Pasupulety — Coach, MediBrain UK

Tejas Pasupulety

Imperial College London
Offer Holder · 2026
2,620 / 2,700
2025 System
Maya Smythe — Coach, MediBrain UK

Maya Smythe

Bristol Medical School
Offer Holder · 2026
2,550 / 2,700
2025 System
AP

Aura Pradhan

King's College London
Offer Holder · 2026
2,380 / 2,700
2025 System
Tahrim Aziz — Coach, MediBrain UK

Tahrim Aziz

Imperial College London
Offer Holder · 2026
2,260 / 2,700
2025 System
Aryan Karadkar — Coach, MediBrain UK

Aryan Karadkar

King's College London
Offer Holder · 2026
2,250 / 2,700
2025 System
IM

Ishaa Mohammed

King's College London
Year 4
2,990 / 3,600
Pre-2025 System
Expert Clinical Guidance

NHS Clinical Mentors

Gain real insight from practising NHS doctors. Our clinical mentors bring years of frontline experience to help you understand what medicine truly looks like — and what medical schools are looking for.

Dr AbdulAziz Madni

Orthopaedic Surgeon
25+ Years Experience
Russells Hall Hospital · Dudley, UK
MBBS · FCPS · MCh · FRCS (Tr & Ortho)

Orthopaedic surgeon currently working at Russells Hall Hospital, DGFT, Dudley, UK. With over 25 years of experience in Orthopaedics — including 10 years serving within the NHS — Dr Madni is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred orthopaedic care with a focus on clinical excellence and compassionate treatment.

"I strongly believe that providing students with early insight into medical careers and the NHS helps inspire, guide, and prepare the next generation of doctors and healthcare workers. This is what the MediBrain UK panel's sole motive is — and I feel proud to be part of this dedicated team."

Dr Faisal Jamal Pasha

GP Resident
30+ Years Experience
Darwin Medical Practice · Mersey & West Lancashire
MBBS · MRCGP (Int)

With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr Faisal Jamal Pasha is a GP Resident working across Mersey and West Lancashire at Darwin Medical Practice. Holding an MBBS and MRCGP (Int), he has dedicated his career to patient care, clinical excellence, and supporting the development of future healthcare professionals. Through MediBrain UK, he aims to guide aspiring medical students with honest insight into the realities of medicine, the NHS, and the journey towards becoming a doctor.

"Medicine is a career built on compassion, resilience, and lifelong learning. I joined MediBrain UK because I believe aspiring medical students benefit most from genuine mentorship, practical guidance, and support from experienced clinicians who understand the challenges of the medical journey. Helping students build confidence, develop professionalism, and prepare for a future in healthcare is something I am deeply passionate about."

Dr S.A.H Furkhan

Specialist General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
5+ Years Experience
Prev. Clinical Fellow · Royal Bolton Hospital
MCh Colorectal · Edge Hill University

A specialist in General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Dr Furkhan completed his Clinical Fellowship at the Royal Bolton Hospital and holds an MCh in Colorectal Surgery from Edge Hill University. With over five years of surgical experience, he is passionate about mentoring aspiring medical students and helping them gain a realistic understanding of life in medicine and surgery.

"Medicine is more than just a profession — it's a responsibility, a journey, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. I joined MediBrain UK because I believe students deserve genuine guidance from doctors who understand the realities of the medical pathway. Supporting future applicants, building their confidence, and helping them prepare for medical school and NHS careers is something I feel genuinely passionate about."
Why MediBrain UK?

What Makes Us
Different

In a market full of large, generic coaching agencies, MediBrain UK is built exclusively for medical and dentistry applicants — by people who have been through the process themselves.

Coaches who secured their offer in the last two cycles

No generalist coaches. Every member of our team has personally been through the UK medical or dental application process — recently.

Holistic, end-to-end support

From Year 12 planning to post-interview preparation — we support students at every stage, not just one part of the process.

Boutique by design

We deliberately keep our intake small so every student receives genuine individual attention — not a programme built for volume.

Honest above everything else

We will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. If a programme is not right for you, we will say so. That honesty is what students come back to recommend.

Our Commitments
Fully DBS-checked coaches All coaches are DBS-checked before working with students
ICO registered & GDPR compliant Your data is handled with the same care we expect in clinical settings
Online across the UK All sessions delivered via Zoom — accessible from anywhere in the UK and internationally
Coaches who've lived the process Every coach has secured their own UK medical or dental school offer — no generalists, no exceptions
Two Ways to Get Involved

Be Part of What We're Building

MediBrain UK is a community before it's a business. Whether you're applying to medical school or you've just secured your place — there's a role for you here.

I'm a Student Applicant

Tell us where you are in the process. We'll listen, ask questions, and be honest about whether — and how — we can help.

Say Hello
I've Secured My Place

We're always looking for offer-holders and medics who want to give back. If you want to coach the next round of applicants, we'd love to hear from you.

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