WHO WE ARE
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INDIVIDUALS GUIDING THE MEDSMARTER FOUNDATION’S STRATEGIC DIRECTION & IMPACT.
Don Mahmood
Founder & Director
Don Mahmood, Chairman & CEO of MedSmarter is the Founder of the MedSmarter Foundation. He is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader with a passion for empowering future physicians and making a positive impact in his community.
Dr. Untara Shaikh
Co-Founder & Director
Dr. Untara Shaikh, MD, Ph.D., is the President of MedSmarter and Co-Founder of the MedSmarter Foundation, a trailblazing leader in medical education dedicated to advancing healthcare careers and empowering students.
MEET OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Catherine Nguyen, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Gulshan Harjee, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Jason Colip, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Nausheen Naveed, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Majid Sheikh, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Naheed Mann, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Phyl Igman, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Hema Gujarathi, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Saeed Zafar, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Naushad K. Ghilzai
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Mujtaba "Mitch" Sheikh, MD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Chandler Sharma, Esq
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Syed Ibrahim, MD, MPH
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Secure Your Legacy in the Future of Medicine
Recognition for donors will be extended across the MedSmarter Foundation website, marketing collateral, and social media channels. Donations are accepted from $250 to $10,000, with the option for donors to contribute any desired amount.
Your direct contribution will assist in alleviating the financial burden of tuition and fees for talented medical school students, thereby amplifying the impact of your generosity to benefit all those who will be touched by the care and expertise of a MedSmarter Foundation Scholar.
Don Mahmood
Don Mahmood, the visionary Founder of the MedSmarter Foundation, boasts an illustrious 28-year career as an entrepreneur and business luminary, spanning diverse sectors such as healthcare IT, apparel manufacturing, and management consulting.
At the helm of MedSmarter, where he serves as Chairman and CEO, Mr. Mahmood not only showcases his business acumen but also champions the cause of supporting future physicians in USMLE Boards Prep, Clinical Placements, and Residency preparation.
Untara Shaikh, MD, PhD.
Meet Dr. Untara Shaikh, Co-Founder and President of MedSmarter, a leading force in medical education. With over a decade of experience, her recent Ph.D. underscores her commitment to advancing medical education.
As a Co-Founder of The MedSmarter Foundation, Dr. Shaikh continues to shape the future of aspiring healthcare professionals through visionary leadership and dedication.