Our Faculty
Experienced clinicians delivering world-class emergency care training.
Dr Osita Ogbonna
SpR
Higher specialty Trainee in Adult and Paediatric Emergency Medicine. ATLS and APLS Instructor
Dr Marijke van Eerd
Paediatric ACP
Marijke van Eerd MMedSc, BSc, RN, RN(child), PGCE Marijke works as a paediatric advanced clinical practitioner in the children and young people’s emergency department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. She is a member of the ALSG APLS and CYP APEx working group and has a special interest in paediatric major trauma and paediatric mental health. She is active as an APLS instructor and director, ALS, ETC, GIC, and CYP APEx facilitator course. She has been a speaker at the Pediatric Trauma Society in Portland, Oregon where she presented her paediatric trauma checklist and at the 1st World Congress for Pediatric Emergency medicine at São Paolo in Brazil she presented her research about the experience of transgender children and young people in the emergency department as well as being a panellist for sudden cardiac death and non accidental injuries. She is involved with the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust charity and teaches CPR and AED awareness in the community, with a focus on sports coaches and young athletes. She has previously worked as a resuscitation matron and paediatric resuscitation officer and has led projects for trauma competencies in the emergency department. She has 30+ years experience as both an adult and paediatric emergency nurse. With a colleague ACP she has developed a teaching programme in the emergency department that has led to various quality improvement projects and audits and has contributed to an improvement in staff confidence and patient safety. In her spare time she runs, bakes and sings in a choir. She loves travelling.
Dr Bashar Elwir
Emergency Medicine Consultant
Dr Bashar Elwir is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Queen's Medical Centre. He has extensive experience in emergency and trauma care across the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, with a particular interest in quality improvement, patient safety, medical leadership, and emergency care systems. Prior to his consultant appointment, Dr Elwir served as a Senior Quality Improvement Fellow, leading and supporting initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, clinical governance, and service delivery within emergency care. His commitment to continuous improvement has remained a central focus throughout his career. Dr Elwir completed a five-year ACGME-International accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Programme at Mafraq Hospital, one of the UAE's leading trauma and burn centres. During his residency, he held several leadership positions, including Co-Chief Resident, Chief Resident, President of the House Staff Council, and member of the Graduate Medical Education Committee. These roles provided extensive experience in clinical leadership, trainee development, and healthcare management while working within a high-volume tertiary emergency department. He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine through both the Jordanian Board and Arab Board and holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM). His advanced training includes ATLS Instructor status, Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS), healthcare quality improvement, clinical leadership, and digital healthcare systems. Dr Elwir has presented research at international scientific meetings, including the International Conference on Emergency Medicine, and has contributed to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives focusing on sepsis management, intravenous fluid stewardship, and acute stroke care. His academic interests encompass quality improvement methodology, emergency department performance, patient safety, and the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based emergency care. Passionate about education and professional development, Dr Elwir is committed to advancing emergency medicine through clinical excellence, innovation, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Noel Fernando
Dual Consultant-Critical Care & Emergency Medicine
A highly experienced and energetic clinician with 20 years in critical care and emergency medicine. Proven leader, having designed multiple emergency departments and directed fellowship programs. He is currently the course director for all life support courses, actively mentoring in ECHO, lung ultrasound, and trans-oesophageal ECHO. His expertise is further demonstrated by numerous publications in renowned journals and contributions for the textbook of emergency medicine.
Rebecca Raven
Managing Director - REACT Pathways
Rebecca Raven is the Founder and Managing Director of REACT Pathways, a global medical education company dedicated to advancing excellence in resuscitation, emergency, and acute care training.
With an extensive background in NHS healthcare education and operational leadership, Rebecca has spent years working at the forefront of clinical training within one of the UK’s largest trauma centres. Her experience includes senior leadership within DREEAM, where she contributed to the development and delivery of high-quality, clinical skills and simulation-based education programmes.
Through this experience, Rebecca developed a deep understanding of both the impact and the limitations of traditional training models. While high-quality education was being delivered, barriers such as accessibility, funding, flexibility, and scalability continued to affect how clinicians engaged with learning.
This insight led to the creation of REACT Pathways.
As the driving force behind REACT, Rebecca brings a clear vision: to create accessible, innovative, and globally scalable training solutions that truly meet the needs of modern healthcare professionals. She is particularly passionate about supporting clinicians not only through education, but by improving access to training via flexible finance options, creating opportunities for professional growth, actively listening to feedback, and continuously evolving programmes in response to real-world clinical demand.
Rebecca has played a pivotal role in advancing clinical skills-based education, building systems that enhance both clinical competence and patient outcomes. Her work has consistently focused on bridging the gap between theory and practice—ensuring healthcare professionals are equipped with the skills, confidence, and decision-making ability required in critical care settings.
Through a blended learning approach—combining cutting-edge e-learning with practical, hands-on training—REACT Pathways represents the next evolution of medical education: more accessible, more responsive, and designed for global delivery.
Rebecca is particularly passionate about:
- Clinical Skills
- Simulation-based training and immersive learning
- Developing clinicians in emergency and acute care settings
- Building sustainable, scalable education models globally
- Supporting healthcare professionals to deliver safer, more effective patient care
- Enhancing accessibility to training through flexible payment and learning pathways
Her leadership is grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence—ensuring REACT Pathways remains at the forefront of modern medical education.
From experience to evolution — shaping the future of global medical education.
