ABOUT US

BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS

Founded by a group of passionate university students, SynapseUK is an organisation dedicated to mentoring - through which you can achieve your goals and unlock your potential. Whether you're a school student striving for top grades to secure your place at university or if you’re looking to take the next step in your academic journey, we’re here to be the connection that guides you to success.

Our company is built on three core values: collaboration, dedication, and mentorship, and our services are designed to break down barriers, open doors, and create opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background or connections.

Our journey is just beginning.

While our primary focus is on tuition, we are actively exploring new ways to expand our impact, including innovative medical and dental programmes designed to connect people with valuable opportunities.

We are committed to continuing our mission of bridging gaps and creating pathways for success!

OUR VISION

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My name is Umar Humza Saifuddin, founder and the Chief Executive Officer at SynapseUK!

As an ambitious 4th year medical student, I thrive on hard work and enjoy the variety of learning opportunities that come with my studies.

My inspiration for creating SynapseUK comes from two core beliefs instilled in me by my late father:

1) If you are in a position to help someone, you should, and the greatest happiness should come from helping those in difficulty.

2) You can measure how successful your life was by how much benefit you provided to those around you.

These principles have guided me throughout my life and now shape my vision for this company. A platform designed to provide equal opportunities and mentorship for students as they navigate their educational journeys.

Beyond my medical studies, I’m excited by the challenge of building something meaningful from the ground up. Our organisation is built on the values of collaboration, dedication, and mentorship, and we strive to create connections for those who may not have them while inspiring success for everyone.

MEET THE FOUNDER

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MEET THE EXECUTIVES

You have already met the CEO so now it is time to meet the rest of the team that are involved in general management.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

    Hi! My name is Mohsin and I am a 4th year medical student currently undertaking an MSc in Medical Imaging Science! I am responsible for managing the finances of the company and allocating the budgets to our different operations. Outside of this, I thoroughly enjoy computing and philosophy!

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    Hello, my name is Zara and I am a 3rd year medical student. I am responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the company and overseeing everything social media and design! Aside from work, I like watching TV shows and exercise!

Meet the Senior Team

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    Muffasir Alam

    MEDICAL LEAD

    Hi! I’m Muffasir, a final year medical student with a strong interest in surgery and aesthetic medicine. I’ve valued opportunities to teach and mentor others, and I believe peer learning is not only key to success as students, but also vital to delivering better patient care as future doctors.

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    Rufya Qadeer

    DENTAL LEAD

    Hello! I am Rufya, a final year dental student. I’m passionate about collaborating with others to create opportunities that inspire and prepare students embarking on their dental journey. Our team supports this mission by providing access to work experience, guidance, events, and admissions assistance.

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    Shanell Rahman

    MEDICAL WORK EXPERIENCE LEAD

    Hi, my name is Shanell and I am a 4th year medical student. I have a strong interest in paediatrics and I am passionate about widening participation, particularly supporting underrepresented students in medicine.

  • Diya Gurnani

    DENTAL WORK EXPERIENCE LEAD

    Hello! I’m Diya, a first-year dental student. I am passionate about creating meaningful and accessible opportunities for aspiring dental students. By collaborating with professionals and organisations, I aim to provide guidance, mentorship and exposure to the dental profession, helping students feel informed and confident in pursuing a career in dentistry.

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    Tara Williams

    MEDICAL ADMISSIONS LEAD

    Hi, my name is Tara, a 4th year medical student with a strong interest in medical affairs, aesthetic medicine, sports medicine, and general practice. Passionate about building relationships with healthcare professionals and organisations, and contributing to the development of effective, compliant, and patient-centred care.

  • Sidra Nouyan

    DENTAL ADMISSIONS LEAD

    Hi! I'm Sidra, a 1st year dental student, and I’m really passionate about helping aspiring students gain confidence throughout the dentistry application process. I know how challenging the process can be. My goal is to make the journey a little easier, make you calmer, and bring you one step closer to succeeding in your applications to dental school!

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    Sandra Gopal

    MEDICAL EVENTS LEAD

    Hey, my name is Sandra and I’m a 4th year medical student! I’m looking forward to helping organise events that will allow students in healthcare fields to gain exposure and build connections, enabling them to unleash their full potential.

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    Inshrah Gakhar

    DENTAL EVENTS LEAD

    Hi! I’m a final year dental student! I coordinate and organise educational events for prospective and current dental students. I’m naturally curious and enjoy diving deeply into new topics, whether they’re completely unfamiliar or something I already know!

  • Ibrahim Gauhar

    MEDICAL EDUCATION LEAD

    Hi! I’m Ibrahim, a 4th year medical student with a strong interest in neurology and medical education. I’m passionate about breaking down complex concepts into clear, engaging learning resources and empowering students through high-quality teaching and peer-led education.

  • Zarqa Idrees

    DENTAL EDUCATION CO-LEAD

    Hi, I’m Zarqa, a fourth-year dental student working in dental education content development. I plan and deliver educational resources, design workshops and programmes, and support dental students and applicants in building strong academic foundations and deeper understanding of dentistry.

  • Zahra Ishaque

    DENTAL EDUCATION CO-LEAD

    Hello! I’m Zahra, a 4th year dental student. My role focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. I lead the development of structured content across core dental subjects. A big part of my role is breaking down complex topics into structured explanations that will make sense to students.