Nervine ElMeshad

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Oxford Eye Hospital

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

I was a paediatric ophthalmology fellow at Bristol Eye Hospital and now a consultant at Oxford Eye Hospital

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

I enjoy working with children and families.

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

Meeting new people from very different backgrounds.

What did you enjoy most about studying here?

 I learnt a lot about the development of genomic medicine and gained invaluable experience.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

It was close to Bristol where I lived It has great reputation and it pioneering in genomic medicine field. 

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

Dealing with children takes a lot of patience and time. Working hard and not giving up is key to reaching your full potential. 

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Never give up your dream. As long as you try you have not failed yet! 

What are your plans for the future?

I will continue to learn as much as I can from everyone I cross paths with. I would like to engage in more teaching and training roles in my career.