About the LSJM
The London Student Journal Medicine (LSJM) is a student initiative started by students from St. George’s University of London, Kings College London, University College London and Imperial College London with the oversight of Professors and doctors at these institutions. It is a quarterly student journal that publishes substantiated peer and expert-reviewed research in all fields of clinical science and global health, along with topics relevant to undergraduate medical education and interdisciplinary interest.
The LSJM is a platform for formal discussion of insightful research and include the practical interpretation of topical and upcoming news written from the perspective of the healthcare student/practitioner.
The journal will be freely available as an electronic journal with printed copies open to subscription.
Our Name?
The name “London Student Journal of Medicine” was chosen to unite healthcare training in London. The LSJM was founded in London and its core publishing team comprises of students from the five London medical schools. The journal will however host articles and be opened to readers globally.
The LSJM provides an umbrella under which Students can educate each other and extend their knowledge to newly qualified professionals and the general public. Thus provide an opportunity for students to contribute to the evolving course of medical education.
The Journal will also encourage students to formally address issues pertaining to healthcare provision. Health promotion and disease management form the principle focus of medicine as a discipline.
Medicine as an art can thus only be successfully effected through interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration. The LSJM highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration by uniting students from the different allied professions in the production of its articles.
Honorary Patrons
Professor Joe Collier
Dr Deborah Bowman
Professor Parveen Kumar
Founders
The Founding Committee of the LSJM was established with representation from all the University of London Medical and Allied Health Institutions. The committee worked to ensure a reputable academic journal, and as an executive, selected the editorial board for the inaugural edition of the LSJM.
Chairs
Kevin Owusu-Agyemang
Nana Seiwaa Opare
Committee
Mukhtar Bizrah (SGUL)
Sonia Damle (KCL)
Oluwadamilola Haastrup (KCL)
Jonathan Hyer (SGUL)
Sinan Khadouri ( Barts & the London)
Jasmin Lee (UCL)
Matko Marlais (ICL)
Rob McGuire (SGUL)
Toby Mitchell (Barts & the London)
Helen Pickburn (UCL)
Charlotte Spelman (Kingston)
Omair Shariq (ICL)
Claire Smyth ( Kingston)
Sian White (Kingston)
Special Thanks
Mr Patrick Musami, Miss Philippa Tostevin, Professor Macallan, Dr David Winterbourne, Dr Scarpa Schoeman, Dr Elikem Tamaklo, Dr Velislav Batchvarov, Mr Ray Hsu, Maataa Opare, Charlotte Roberts.
Executive Committees
The individuals on these committees ensure the continual running of the journal. They are responsible for the design, marketing, legal aspects of the journal. Other committees ensure the journal remains true to its goals by having a fair interdisciplinary representation and contain sufficient educational material of relevance to the undergraduate healthcare student.
Education: Rob McGuire, Matko Marlais, Sinan Khadouri, Jonathan Hyer
Marketing / Public relations: Jasmin Lee, Charlotte Spelman, Omair Shariq, Sonia Damle
Finance: Helen Pickburn, Mukhtar Bizrah, Sinan Khadouri
Legal: Sonia Damle, Rob McGuire
Design: Jonathan Hyer, Robert de Niet, Robert Hare, Ella Beese, Elaine Parker, David Rawaf, Elaine Parker, Paul Feakins, Adrian Ellis, Nathalie Epperlein,
Allied health: Geraldine Dutta-Gupta, Claire Smyth, Jasmin Lee, Kristian Lane, Alan Truman, Charlotte Spelman
Donations/Sponsors
Thanks to the Medical Protection Society, Work the World, Royal Society of Medicine, Medical Defence Unit, Mr & Mrs Owusu-Agyemang and Dr. & Hon.Mrs Opare for their financial support.
About the Medicine Section:
As a group we have a wide range of expertise stretching across the medical spectrum from nursing to the pharmaceutical industry. Diverse, enthusiastic and opinionated, we are a close-knit panel passionately committed to medical journalism. Studies and academic experiences aside, each member enhances the section by bringing a spark of originality, creativity and spirit of fun, which makes putting the section together so enjoyable.
If you would like to write for us get in touch; we accept case reports, original research, comment articles, reviews, letters, interviews and much more. We are more than happy to discuss ideas and potential articles and are here to help you develop your ideas for publication. Feedback and comments are also welcomed.
If you would like to become more involved with the medicine section consider joining our team, either as a panellist or peer reviewer. We look forward to hearing from you.
Email: medicine@thelsjm.co.uk
Editors:
Maham Khan and Laura Vincent
Samirah Toure (Administrator)
Panellists:
Thisbe Archer
Jocelin Hall
Tanya Mitra
Kush Patel
Lisa Yang
Andrew Swampillai
About the Surgery Section:
The Surgery Section aims to inform all healthcare disciplines through historical pieces, reviews of fundamental topics and cutting edge research. By understanding the basis of past and current surgical science, current practice can be challenged and future practices shaped. The section will encompass all surgical specialties, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthetics as well as aspects of Clinical Oncology and Clinical Radiology. To contact us, please e-mail surgery@thelsjm.co.uk.
Section/Associate Editors:
Milan Makwana and Jonathan Cheah
Helen Pickburn (Administrator)
Panellists:
Ben Collard
Cassia Lim
Kalpesh Vaghela
Kartik Logishetty
Manaf Khatib
About the Careers Section
The Careers Panel is drawn from a wide range of healthcare specialism including medicine and physiotherapy, as well as several members with arts and journalism background. We have representation from across the undergraduate years, making from varied and interesting panel discussions. We hope that we can bring you a section that reaches a similarly broad-based audience.
Get in touch if there is something you would like to see covered, or if you would like to write or review for us as a panellist or peer reviewer. We look forward to your emails.
Contact: careers@thelsjm.co.uk
Editors:
Sonia Damle and Rob McGuire
Rachel Owusu-Ankomah (Administrator)
Panellists:
Catherine Rees
Ronit Das
Charlotte Spelman
About the Psychiatry Section
Passionate about psychiatry, committed to journalism, and dedicated to new research, the psychiatry team will endeavour to remove the final vestiges of any prejudice against mental illness, educate about the intrinsic facets of the mind, and debate exciting new developments.
Using our wide range of experiences both personal and professional, we aim to highlight the most salient and topical points of discussion, both to our student readership and to our future patients.
We encourage all medical disciplines to submit their work, from case reports to meta-analyses, for discussion with an open minded and diverse team of medical students continually searching for exciting developments and research.
We look forward to creating and maintaining a strong and successful section, and look forward to hearing from new talents interested in becoming a panellist or reviewer.
Editors
Samuel Ponnuthurai and Alexander Ross
Panellists
Nicola Hood
Sharmin Badiei
Deepak Kumar
Geraldine Dutta
Oluwadamilola Haastrup
Lucy Capildeo
Rachel Baigel
Amin Golmohamad
About the Health Law and Ethics Section
Patient Confidentiality: An issue of Ethics or Law?
Many believe that maintenance of confidentiality is a legal requirement; it is in fact an ethical issue as part of the GMC document “Good Medical Practice”.
Submit case reports, articles, news and issues pertaining to the history and ethos behind medical decision-making, politics, fitness to practice and more. Share your views and ideas on the HL&E forum. (To submit mail us at: hle@thelsjm.co.uk)
Email: hle@thelsjm.co.uk
Editors
Rani Subassandran and Tiffany Munroe-Gray
Rebekah Robson (Administrator)
Panellists
Jennifer Davies
Marilena Smyrnioti
Dhupal Patel
The Global and Community Health Section
Ever felt that burning desire to discuss and share your experiences with regards to global health? Have you recently carried out a community research project that you want publicised?
We want to hear from you and help you and your work get the credit and merit it deserves. We accept case reports, original research, comment articles, reviews, letters, interviews and anything you feel is relevant. Feedback and comments are also welcomed.
Submit your work to us today and become a part of the LSJM.
If you would like to become more involved with the global and community health section consider joining our team, either as a panellist or peer reviewer. We look forward to hearing from you.
Email: gcm@thelsjm.co.uk
Editors
Vishal Navani and Harpreet Sood
Katherine Sharrocks (Administrator)
Panellists
Farhana Akter
Hina Khan
Sean Perera
Sophie Roberts