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Biographical details
Mr Ahmed is a Consultant Urological Surgeon / Andrologist (Hon) at King’s College Hospital, King’s Health Partners and a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at King’s College London. He completed his specialist urology training in London, and undertook specialised clinical fellowship training at University College London Hospital in andrology, men’s reconstructive surgery, and infertility management.
He holds a PhD degree in Surgical Education from Imperial College London, and he is also a NHS Clinical Entrepreneur. He has received a number of awards, and clinical and educational grants, from various organisations, including the European Association of Urology, the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons, the National Institute for Health Research, Coptcoat Charity, and Pelican Group.
Mr Ahmed has published widely, with more than 210 peer-reviewed publications and around 300 national and international conference presentations. He is editor and author of three urological text books and has written a number of book chapters. He is also on the Editorial Board of BJUI. He is the lead for Surgical Sciences iBSC modules at King's College London. He is education lead for EULIS section of European Association of Urology (EAU), board member of Junior ERUS-EAU and tutor on the European Urology Resident Education Programme (EUREP). Mr Ahmed has been invited as visiting professor or lecturer to institutions in the USA, Europe, and Middle East.
Clinical Interests: He is a specialist in andrology (men’s health, male sexual/erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, low testosterone management), male fertility management, and urethral reconstructive surgery. Mr Ahmed also has expertise in managing lower urinary tract disorders (caused by enlarged prostate or bladder dysfunction, or incontinence), recurrent urinary tract infections (cystitis, kidney infections), pelvic pain and chronic prostatitis, and other general benign and malignant urology conditions.
Research interests
My research interests include:
1. Surgical Education - Development and validation of training and assessent tools for surgical training. Curriculum development both at National and International levels.
2. Currently running two multi-centre / international trials - SIMULATE and MARS for urological and robotics training. Co-supervising two PhD students: Nicholas Raison and Abdullatif Aydin
3. Men's Health & Surviviorship programme for men's health (prostate and testicular cancers & interfility)
4. Research on success of 'Sperm Retrival Techniques' and management of infertility in non-obstructive azoospermia
External positions
Consultant Urologist & Male Factor Fertility Specialist, King's Fertility, The Fetal Medicine Research Institute, 16-20 Windsor Walk, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8BB
21 Oct 2018 → …
Consultant Urological Surgeon / Andrologist , King's College Hospital
Keywords
- L Education (General)
- Surgical Education
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
- RD Surgery
- Urology
- Andrology
- Fertility
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A systematic review of non-surgical management in Peyronieʼs disease
Hayat, S., Brunckhorst, O., Alnajjar, H. M., Cakir, O., Muneer, A. & Ahmed, K., 1 Sept 2023, In: International Journal of Impotence Research. 35, 6, p. 523-532 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Competitive Inoculation as an Effective Prophylaxis Against Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Systematic Review
Mak, Q., Greig, J., Ahmed, K., Khan, S., Dasgupta, P., Malde, S. & Raison, N., Jun 2023, In: International neurourology journal. 27, 2, p. 79-87 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Decision Regret in Patients with Localised Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Fanshawe, J., Chan, V.W.-S., Asif, A., Ng, A., Van Hemelrijck, M., Cathcart, P., Challacombe, B., Brown, C., Popert, R., Elhage, O., Ahmed, K., Brunckhorst, O. & Dasgupta, P., 1 Oct 2023, In: European Urology Oncology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review › peer-review
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Mental wellbeing and quality of life in prostate cancer (MIND-P): Protocol for a multi-institutional prospective cohort study
Brunckhorst, O., Liszka, J., James, C., Fanshawe, J., Hammadeh, M. Y., Thomas, R., Khan, S., Sheriff , M., Ahmed, H. U., Van Hemelrijck, M., Muir, G., Stewart, R., Dasgupta, P. & Ahmed, K., 24 Apr 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: PLoS One. 18, 4 April, e0284727.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Penile Cancer - A Practical Guide
Brunckhorst, O. (Editor), Ahmed, K. (Editor), Muneer, A. (Editor) & Alnajjar, H. M. (Editor), 5 Sept 2023, 1 ed. Cham: Springer. 175 p. (Management of Urology)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
Activities
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European Association of Urology - Guidelines, curricula and recommendations for urolithiasis training
Ahmed, K. (Reviewer)
2016 → 2020Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Role of non-technical skills in urology education’; ‘Full immersion simulation – urological perspective
Ahmed, K. (Reviewer)
20 Dec 2012Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk
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Surgical Sciences Inercalated BSC programme
Ahmed, K. (Keynote/plenary speaker) & Dasgupta, P. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
26 Sept 2012 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Prizes
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Best Abstract and Best ePoster in “Training and Education”
Aydin, A. (Recipient), Ahmed, K. (Recipient) & Dasgupta, P. (Recipient), Oct 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Oral Presentation
Aydin, A. (Recipient), Ahmed, K. (Recipient) & Dasgupta, P. (Recipient), Feb 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Poster in “Education and Training”
Aydin, A. (Recipient), Ahmed, K. (Recipient) & Dasgupta, P. (Recipient), Mar 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Short Communication on Surgical Simulation
Aydin, A. (Recipient), Ahmed, K. (Recipient) & Dasgupta, P. (Recipient), Aug 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Junior ERUS Poster Prize
Aydin, A. (Recipient), Ahmed, K. (Recipient) & Dasgupta, P. (Recipient), Sept 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)