Zain Hussain

Dr. Hussain is a medical professional with a diverse academic and research background. He earned his BSc (Hons) in Medicine from the University of St Andrews, UK, and MBChB Medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 2017 and 2020, respectively. urrently serving as an Academic Core Psychiatry Trainee at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, he is also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow and an Executive Committee Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Digital Psychiatry Special Interest Group.

Dr. Hussain actively contributes to medical education as an Associate Faculty Member of the Clinical Educator Programme and undertakes teaching and research activities at Edinburgh Medical School. His involvement includes roles as an SSC1 Tutor, Early Year Guide, and founding Co-ordinator of the FY Clinical Skills Tutor Scheme. Additionally, he participates in medical education research projects and sits on the steering group of the Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Education.

Recognized for his academic achievements, Dr. Hussain was a 2020-22 Foundation Fellow at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, receiving CPD funding. He has held appointments as a Visiting Researcher at institutions such as Boston University School of Public Health, Nanyang Technological University, and the University of Oxford.

Dr. Hussain's research interests center around leveraging artificial intelligence and data science in various healthcare applications, including primary care, public health, neuroscience, psychiatry, ophthalmology, and medical education. He has presented his work at national and international conferences and published in leading academic journals. His commitment extends to leadership roles as the founding President of the Edinburgh Coexistence Initiative, a Board Member for the Edinburgh Interfaith Association, and the Student Activities Liaison Officer for the IEEE UK and Ireland Industry Applications Chapter.