Prof. Shafi Ahmed tests Qu by simulating a male patient with symptoms of bowel obstruction. He observes how Qu assesses patient symptoms, gathers relevant history, and asks questions about potential risk factors and symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation. Prof. Ahmed ensures Qu provides accurate prompts for further investigation or immediate care, validating its responses for reliability and safety in addressing this critical condition.
Professor Shafi Ahmed is a pioneering surgeon and digital health innovator with a diverse portfolio of roles. He serves as CEO of Medical Realities while maintaining his position as a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust. Prof. Ahmed holds numerous academic positions, including Honorary Professor at UCL and visiting professorships at Imperial College London.
His expertise spans surgical innovation, medical education, and digital health transformation, reflected in his roles as Chief Medical Metaverse Officer at Aimedis and advisor to various governments and health tech companies. Prof. Ahmed is actively involved in global health initiatives, has served on the council at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and has also founded and chaired global international health tech events.