A global learning community for international doctors.
Aziz Amiri
Aziz Amiri is an entrepreneur and real estate investor whose career spans more than thirty years. He has worked in and has companies in various industries including manufacturing, importing, distribution, retail, logistics, real estate, and metal recycling. He brings his wealth of experience and passion to Jallah Academy in service of doctors.
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Dr. Mohammad Nasir Jallah earned his MD from Kabul Medical University in 2008, then navigated the full pathway to Canadian licensure himself — passing the MCCEE and NAC OSCE. He built Jallah Academy so that international medical graduates don’t have to walk that road alone.
A medical educator since 2008, Dr. Jallah is CEO of the Canada Afghanistan Association of Health Professionals (CAAHP) and founder of the Ottawa-Kabul Global Education Centre (OGEC), a non-profit serving thousands of students. At Jallah Academy, you don’t just learn medicine — you feel your professional pulse.
Taught by doctors who passed these exams
Dr. Sneha Jha
I am a registered medical practitioner with experience in healthcare, education, and social welfare across Nepal and Canada. I offer patient-centered care and coach healthcare professionals to adapt and excel in Canadian clinical settings through tailored, practical training. My background in international student recruitment, research, and leadership enhances my ability to connect across cultures. With a strong foundation in cultural competence and social work, I advocate for compassionate, inclusive, and communicative healthcare delivery.
Dr. Happiness Rosemary Ezeh
(Family Medicine UBC Resident)
Dr. Happiness Rosemary Ezeh is a dedicated and compassionate International Medical Graduate with over six years of diverse clinical experience in Canada and Nigeria. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University in Ukraine and holds full licensure from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, along with the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).
Her previous clinical roles include serving as a Locum Resident in Ophthalmology at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital and as a General Practitioner in various Nigerian communities. Dr. Ezeh is deeply committed to lifelong learning and peer mentorship. An alumna of Jallah Academy, she now serves as a Lecturer and mentor, actively supporting International Medical Graduates (IMGs) through MCCQE1 study groups and providing essential guidance on their journey toward Canadian medical licensure.
Dr. Wais Farda
Dr. Wais is a medical doctor and general surgery specialist with over a decade of experience in clinical care, research, and academic leadership. A graduate of Kabul Medical University, he completed his general surgery residency in Kabul and went on to receive advanced training in laparoscopic and hepatobiliary surgery through prestigious fellowships in South Korea and China. Throughout his career, he has served as a faculty member and academic mentor in the Department of General Surgery, and Training and Research Coordinator — all driven by his dedication to evidence-based medicine and healthcare equity.
Successfully passed MCCQE1 early 2026. As a passionate advocate for education, Dr. Wais leads a branch of this nonprofit initiative dedicated to providing free online postgraduate exam preparation courses for Afghan girls. Amidst the ongoing restrictions on female education in Afghanistan, he works tirelessly to ensure that learning persists, regardless of the obstacles. Under his leadership, the program equips students to prepare for key international medical licensing exams — including the MCCQE, USMLE, PLAB, and DHAE — empowering them to advance their careers and reclaim their right to education.
Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Momand
Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Momand is an International Medical Graduate and proud Jallah Academy alumnus who successfully passed both the MCCQE1 and NAC OSCE in Canada in 2025. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at Spinghar Institute of Higher Education in Nangarhar, Afghanistan (2014–2019) and is currently advancing his training through a Practical Nursing diploma at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario. Dr. Momand works as a Clinical/Physician Assistant at Barrie Harmony Walk-In and Family Practice, where he is involved in triaging patients, focused history taking, physical assessment, formulation of diagnoses and management plans, and patient education. His previous roles as a virtual medical interpreter, medical scribe, and volunteer medical office assistant have strengthened his communication skills, cultural competence, and familiarity with Canadian clinical practice and EMR systems.
Dr. Abdul Rasheed Noorzai
Dr. Abdul Rasheed Noorzai is a medical doctor and USMLE educator with strong clinical and teaching experience. He completed his MBBS from Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan, in 2025 and successfully passed USMLE Step 1 in 2024 and USMLE Step 2 CK in 2026. Dr. Noorzai is currently working as a House Officer at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi. He has also gained international clinical exposure through a clinical observership at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Virginia, USA, and a clinical internship at Advanced Internal Medicine Clinic, Virginia, USA. As a USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 tutor, Dr. Noorzai has guided medical students in exam preparation, clinical reasoning, and high-yield study strategies. At Jallah Academy, he serves as a lecturer for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK, supporting students with his knowledge in internal medicine, patient care, communication, and exam-focused teaching. He is fluent in Pashto, Dari, English, and Urdu, allowing him to teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.
Mursal Noori
Mursal Noori is an MD graduate with Grade A academic standing. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. She has successfully passed the MCCQE1 examination and is currently on the pathway toward a PhD at York University, focusing on post-immigration mental health and chronic disease. She works as a Teaching Assistant at York University and is also involved in academic teaching as a Professor at KOMU-E. Her academic and professional work reflects a strong commitment to healthcare and education.
Dr. Buthaina Abu Awad
Buthaina Abu Awad, MD, graduated from The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. She has successfully passed both USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 on the first try. She has also completed MCCQE1 successfully. Buthaina is co-founder of the General Surgery Interest Group and has had many experiences in leadership roles as well as academic research projects in General Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Abdullah Memon
Dr. Abdullah Memon is a physician and medical educator with a clinical background across surgical, Neurosurgical, emergency, and outpatient settings. Having successfully navigated the Canadian licensing process, he mentors candidates preparing for the MCCQE1 and NAC OSCE, with a focus on high-yield clinical decision-making, Canadian guidelines, and structured OSCE communication strategies.
Satbeer Singh
Satbeer Singh is a Canadian medical professional with over 15 years of healthcare experience in clinical medicine, diagnostic imaging, and medical education. A graduate of Crimea State Medical University and the Michener Institute, Toronto, he has held senior clinical, supervisory, and teaching roles in Canada. Having successfully completed the MCCQE Part I and obtained his LMCC, he brings extensive clinical experience and practical insight into Canadian medical practice to his teaching at Jallah Academy.
General staff
Taiba Gulestani
Taiba Gulestani is currently in the process of completing her Payroll and Accounting for Business program and is part of the team at Jallah Academy, where she is currently helping with the organization’s financial department and payments. She is dedicated, organized, and committed to supporting the team while contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
Freshta Mahbobi
Freshta Mahbobi is a Kabul-born journalist, documentary maker, and social activist who has worked with major Afghan and international media outlets, including BBC Persian, Afghanistan National Television, Zan TV, and Iran International, focusing on politics, women’s rights, and social issues. After immigrating to Canada, she continued her media work as a producer and speaker, taught journalism to underprivileged students, published numerous articles, and founded the online educational program “Kabul Course.” She is currently studying dentistry in Canada.