Dr Zeshan Qureshi

BM BSc (Hons) MSc MPhil MRCPCH

I am Dr Zeshan Qureshi — an NHS doctor, author, academic, entrepreneur, and advocate, currently completing a PhD in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. My work focuses on health equity, including race and ethnicity, and healthcare system improvement. My work spans clinical medicine, medical education, ethics, policy, artificial intelligence and innovation, with a focus on advancing more evidence-based and equitable approaches to healthcare. Alongside my NHS clinical work, I collaborate with universities, healthcare organisations, public bodies and the media on issues relating to health equity, education, innovation and systems change.

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Zeshan talking at TEDx Auckland

Our healthcare systems are making doctors mentally ill

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Out June 2026

Anti-racist Medicine

Drawing on the knowledge and expertise of an international team of influential and respected editors, contributors, and advisors, Anti-Racist Medicine: An Essential Guide to Advancing Equity in Medical Education, Research, Technology, Policy, and Practice provides an up-to-date, evidence-based resource for guidance in this challenging area. This first-of-its-kind textbook addresses increasingly important questions associated with race, ethnicity, and medicine—specifically designed for those in medical education, leadership, research, and practice—in one accessible, practical, and objective resource.

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Anti-racist Medicine

I have contributed to anti-racist policy development through collaborations with the BMA, the GMC, and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. I speak out about racial injustice within medicine and beyond, as well as putting forward solutions to common, everyday problems. My newest book, Anti-racist Medicine, is out in June 2026.

Paediatrics

I practise in all areas of paediatrics, including General Paediatrics, Neonatology, and Emergency Medicine. I work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centred care to sick children in the local community.

Research

My primary focus is anti-racism, but I have also published research in cardiology, global health, paediatrics, COVID-19 and medical education.

Health Equity, Research and Public Engagement

My academic work has been published in high-impact journals, including The Lancet and the BMJ. I have contributed to 80+ media outputs—including appearances on BBC Newsnight, The Today Programme, and ITV News—translating complex health policy for the public and advocating for better healthcare for all. I have given 150+ presentations to a cumulative audience of 40k+. My TEDx talk on physician wellbeing highlighted the paradox of how healthcare systems make doctors sick.

Clinical Innovation & AI

With a strong interest in the ethics, safety and real-world application of emerging technologies, I work on the clinical validation and use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. I have contributed as a subject-matter expert in AI training and have published on the ethics of AI, particularly in relation to health equity. My work in MedTech has also been recognised with a £100k Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Award. I support the development of healthcare companies through the NHS Clinical Entrepeneur programme.

Medical Education & Publishing

I lead The Unofficial Guide to Medicine series and the Oxford Textbook of Global Health of Women, Newborns, Children, and Adolescents. I am co-editing Anti-Racist Medicine, due for publication in 2026. My books have sold 100,000+ copies worldwide. My work has been recognised by the BMA Medical Book Awards and the Independent Publisher’s Guild, where I received the Young Independent Publisher of the Year award.

Endorsements

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Dr Zeshan Qureshi assisted with a review of some of the written examination questions for the Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics in 2024. The purpose of the review was to look at the questions with an equality, diversity and inclusion lens. He was enthusiastic and thoughtful about the work, responding ahead of deadline with his comments. He clearly has a deep interest in the area

Dr Bhanu Williams
Consultant Paediatrician and Specialist in Paediatric Infectious Diseases. Associate Medical Director (Education, Research and Development). London North West Healthcare University NHS Trust, Sector Dean (South West London) NHS England. RCPCH Trustee

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Dear Dr Qureshi, We would like to thank you for your continued support and engagement on our supporting advice for our professional standards. In particular, we’d like to convey our thanks to you for your contributions and insights during the development of the social media and racism in the workplace ethical hub pages. Your support, in providing input and ideas, as well as reviewing the content proposals for the pages has helped us provide meaningful advice for our registrants.

Mark Swindells
Assistant Director, Standards and Ethics Team GMC

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Zeshan very astutely and correctly challenged our banner promoting our aim to resolve the racial inaccuracy inherent in many finger clip devices which measure oxygen levels. These were widely used during COVID19. Our EarMetrics - Oximeter device targets the inner ear canal & we have recently published that the ear canal appears a racially equitable site in terms of skin colour (i.e. it doesnt seem to be any different colour whatever your skin colour). He was correct that our message - in reducing it to a slogan - could be miscontrued … and so we immediately ordered a new reworded banner. Zeshan is clearly well educated & researched within the discipline of racial inequities in medicine and provides a clear and informed opinion; which is to be recommended. It’s great to have people like Zeshan ensuring everyone is looking at and communicating equitable care

Nick Gompertz
Founder at Earswitch Ltd