Dr Ahmed Chekairi

Ahmed delivers anaesthesia for major surgical procedures and day care surgery at The Whittington three days a week. He oversees the weekly department meeting, organises cross department meetings and continuosly measures the quality of these meetings.

Ahmed is actively involved in training and teaching trainees, nurses and medical students and have been engaged in developing the Whittington simulation centre. 

 Ahmed's interest in simulation developed when he was a trainee and initiated airway crisis management simulation training at Kadoori Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Ahmed believes simulation is a vital tool in ensuring quality care for patient and maximising safety among patients and staff.