Saud Siddiqui, M.D.
About Saud Siddiqui, M.D.
Saud Siddiqui, M.D., is a Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Sketchy, where he has worked since 2013. He previously served as an Emergency Medicine Physician at Kaiser Permanente and completed his residency at The George Washington University Hospital.
Current Role at Sketchy
Saud Siddiqui serves as Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Sketchy, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing educational content that enhances learning through interactive and visual lessons. His contributions include breaking down the Sketchy method, which utilizes engaging educational techniques to facilitate student understanding.
Previous Experience in Emergency Medicine
Prior to his current role, Saud Siddiqui worked as an Emergency Medicine Physician at Kaiser Permanente from 2019 to 2020 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. His experience in emergency medicine has informed his approach to healthcare education, allowing him to integrate real-world medical scenarios into the learning materials at Sketchy.
Founding Role at Sketchy
Saud Siddiqui co-founded Sketchy in 2020 and served as CEO until 2023. During this time, he played a crucial role in shaping the company's vision and strategy, focusing on innovative educational methods that cater to medical students and professionals. His leadership contributed to the growth and development of the platform.
Educational Background
Saud Siddiqui earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of California, Irvine - College of Medicine, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences and Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. This educational foundation supports his expertise in both medicine and business.
Residency Training
Saud Siddiqui completed his residency training as an Emergency Medicine Resident Physician at The George Washington University Hospital from 2015 to 2019 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This experience provided him with extensive clinical exposure and practical skills in emergency medicine, which he later applied in his medical education initiatives.