Sam is an clinical lecturer at the University of Glasgow with an interest in machine learning research. He is currently a higher general adult psychiatry trainee. Prior to entering psychiatry, Sam completed his MRCP(UK). Sam also has an interest in medical technology, having developed a number of successful Android & iPhone apps and has been consulted at a governmental policy level. He is our newest member of the team and is excited to help update and improve the highly successful Birmingham Course.

Pavan is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham and is one of the original Birmingham Course founders. In addition to his capacity as a Clinical Senior lecturer, Pavan is also an honorary Consultant Psychiatrist in the Early Intervention Service for Psychosis. Pavan completed his PhD on Co-ordination of Brain Activity in Schizophrenia using multimodal imaging techniques including EEG and fMRI.

James is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist in Birmingham. He has an interest in applying technology to clinical practice and works as a Chief Clinical Information Officer for a large Mental Health trust within the NHS. He developed the original online version of the Birmingham Course and brings this experience to the continued development of the site.

Viba is a Senior Clinical Psychologist in BSMHFT and plays a very key role in the continual development and diversification of the Birmingham Courses. Working with the most relevant and up-to-the-minute knowledge, Viba ensures each topic and course comprehensively covers the College syllabus in the most engaging way possible.