Meet the team

 Dr Emma Lewin is an Internal Medicine Trainee in the South East London Deanery and a Simulation Fellow at Barts Health NHS Trust. Her clinical interests include acute and obstetric medicine. With over three years in a formal educational role, she has developed a particular passion for simulation and human factors, gamification in medical education, and improving medical student engagement. She is committed to enhancing both undergraduate and postgraduate learning through innovative approaches, including escape room simulation and  virtual reality training. 

Emma has presented her work at multiple international conferences and has received two national awards for her educational initiatives. She completed a PGDip in Clinical Education and is currently working towards an MA in Medical Education, with her dissertation focusing on the use of performance techniques in undergraduate assessment. Outside of medicine, she is a trained dancer and enjoys yoga and live music

Dr Colette Davidson is a Respiratory Registrar in the Thames Valley, with a specialist interest in bronchiectasis and complex lung infections. Alongside her clinical training, she is completing a Master’s degree in Medical Education. She is particularly interested in how doctors learn in multidisciplinary settings and in developing clinical skills teaching that drives competence and nurtures excellence.

With over three years of experience in medical education, Colette has designed and delivered teaching on human factors in healthcare, advanced respiratory skills, and leadership for resident doctors. She is particularly passionate about the use of simulation to enhance patient safety and improve hospital pathways.

Colette believes that medical education should be evidence-based, learner-centred, and delivered to the highest standard to support the development and well-being of healthcare professionals.

Interventional Cardiologist at Barts Heart Centre and a Clinical Researcher at Queen Mary University of London. She completed her specialist training in interventional cardiology in the North West of England and is completing a PhD in cardiac regenerative medicine from Queen Mary University of London.

Her clinical and research interests include invasive coronary physiology, coronary microvascular dysfunction. Passionate about medical education, she also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education and has extensive experience in designing and delivering simulation-based training and human factors education for both healthcare professionals and those in other high performance industries.

In addition, as a trained yoga teacher, Rohini incorporates principles of mindfulness, self-awareness, and stress management into her educational practice to enhance engagement, communication, and well-being

 Dr Yazdi is an ST7 interventional cardiology registrar at Barts NHS Trust.

He is currently completing a PhD in wearable biosensors in cardiac patients at Queen Mary University of London and leading studies on the performance of novel wearable lactate sensors following cardiac surgery.

His other research and clinical interests include understanding and communicating the impact of air pollution on cardiovascular disease. As a trustee of the Fitzrovia Trust he installed the area’s first air pollution monitor and looks forward to studying the impact of the long overdue pedestrianization of Oxford Street on local air quality.

He has a background as a pharmacist and is on course to dual certify in general medicine. He is passionate about simulation-based teaching and holds a PG Certificate in medical education.

Dr Aruchana Maheswaran is a Simulation Education Fellow at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and a Senior House Officer, with a dedicated focus on simulation-based education, debriefing, and undergraduate clinical teaching. She is currently completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education and has received additional training in leadership, debriefing, and digital simulation technologies.

She plays a key role in coordinating and delivering teaching for medical students at Barts, including clinical skills, case-based discussions, and in-situ simulation sessions. Her work spans simulation design, debrief facilitation, and educational innovation - introducing novel methods for reflective goal-setting and developing workshops on managing difficult clinical conversations.

With experience across bedside, classroom, and ward-based teaching, she is committed to improving patient safety, promoting inclusive education, and supporting the development of effective multidisciplinary teams through high-fidelity, scenario-based learning.

 Joanna is a Registered General Nurse (adult ) and Registered Specialist Public Health Nurse with a wealth of experience in both acute and community settings within the NHS. Currently, she serves as the Simulation Lead at Saint Bartholomew’s Hospital, where she is passionate about enhancing medical education through simulation training. Joanna takes pride in planning and delivering courses that not only develop clinical skills but also improve team performance and ensure patient safety.

She actively conducts clinical skills sessions for undergraduate medical students and engages in simulation training and debriefing sessions. Her focus on human factors helps create a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement in clinical competencies.

Currently in her final year of a master’s in medical education at Queen Mary University of London, Joanna also holds degrees in Public Health from City University London and Graphics and Illustration from Central Saint Martins. Her creative background adds a unique touch to her approach to medical education, allowing her to design engaging and innovative training experiences that prioritise patient safety.

With strong skills in simulation course planning, debriefing, and team collaboration, Joanna makes a meaningful impact on the development of future healthcare professionals, helping them grow and thrive in their careers.