Testimonials

Working with Dr. Faisal Khosa has been an invaluable experience. From the moment I joined his research team, he welcomed me with warmth and encouragement, creating an environment where I felt valued. His mentorship extended beyond academic guidance; he emphasized compassion and advocacy in medicine while encouraging me to lead my own projects. Dr. Khosa’s unwavering support, insightful feedback, and commitment to mentoring were instrumental in helping me successfully complete my project. I am incredibly grateful for his guidance and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking mentorship.

I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Khosa for the past 3 years. When I first reached out to him as a first-year medical student with minimal experience, he graciously took me under his wing and provided exemplary support and encouragement in our projects together. I learned so much from him, from how to be a compassionate physician to how to advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in medicine. Through his mentorship and guidance, I learned how to independently formulate research ideas, write manuscripts, and eventually lead my own projects. He is an inspiration to many and his determination is unmatched. Despite being a busy physician, he still has time to advocate for diversity in medicine and mentor students.

I am so grateful and appreciative to be able to work with Dr. Khosa who has taught me so much and who continues to do so. I highly recommend him as a mentor to those interested.

Working on a project with Dr. Khosa has been a fantastic experience. He included me on a research team focused on an equity, diversity, and inclusion project in radiology. Dr. Khosa was extremely supportive and consistently provided excellent feedback. His openness to mentoring and integrating me into significant project played a huge role in my initial engagement with radiology. This experience was not only encouraging but also pivotal in building my resume for my radiology application.

Looking at other comments here, I can tell that he has had similar far-reaching effects with other students too. In agreement with those students, I am grateful for with Dr. Khosa’s inclusivity and I look forward to continuing to work with him in the years to come!

I had the great fortune of meeting Dr. Khosa during an elective in Diagnostic Radiology at UBC. He was a supportive mentor right from the start, and provided candid, honest advice in addition to encouragement. He involved me in a research project which helped me develop my leadership skills. He was responsive and always available to discuss any questions that arose. He supported me through the CaRMS process and I successfully matched to Diagnostic Radiology. I am grateful for his mentorship and I couldn’t have done it without him!

I had the privilege of working under the guidance of Dr. Faisal during my research tenure at the Department of Radiology, and I cannot speak highly enough of his invaluable support and mentorship. Dr. Faisal’s unwavering dedication to research and his willingness to share his vast knowledge made my experience in the lab truly enriching. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to publish and ultimately secure a spot in an Internal Medicine program in Las Vegas. Dr. Faisal’s expertise and encouragement have left an indelible mark on my academic journey, and I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to have worked and published with such an exceptional mentor.

Dr. Khosa brings a variety of revolutionary philosophies to the word, “mentorship”. Many mentors would just foster one’s professional demeanor but Dr. Khosa teaches about life, kindness and giving back. He has been involved in my professional journey since the first time I sought out his mentorship through RCOP and to this day and in the future as well, I know I can always call out for his counsel and advice.

I matched in Neurology at Spectrum Health/Michigan State University and I am thrilled to replicate much of what he has taught to many Pakistani doctors.

I am thrilled to write a testimonial for Dr. Khosa, who has been an exceptional mentor to me during my medical school journey. Dr. Khosa’s guidance, encouragement, and leadership have been instrumental in shaping my career aspirations and motivating me to reach for the stars.

Dr. Khosa leads by example, demonstrating the importance of hard work, dedication, and kindness in both his professional and personal life. His unwavering commitment to his work and his patients is truly inspiring, and his passion for research is contagious. I was fortunate enough to work with Dr. Khosa to publish several papers (10+), present our findings at local conferences and deliver presentations on EDI to provincial and national audiences. The experience was nothing short of transformative. Through his mentorship, I gained invaluable knowledge, skills, and experience that ignited a deep passion for research within me.

Dr. Khosa’s dedication to mentoring is unparalleled. He took the time to understand my goals, strengths, and weaknesses, and provided me with personalized guidance and support every step of the way. He challenged me to think critically, push my boundaries, and strive for excellence in everything I do. His patience, kindness, and encouragement made me feel valued, supported, and empowered to pursue my dreams.

Overall, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with Dr. Khosa and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is a phenomenal mentor who has profoundly impacted my personal and professional growth. I have no doubt that he will continue to inspire, guide, and mentor countless students and professionals in the years to come.

Dr. Khosa is an excellent mentor who has helped me throughout my research journey. I was privileged to have the opportunity to work and publish during my second year of undergrad: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/22925503231190928
The research experience I gained through working with Dr. Khosa has made me more passionate and committed. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dr. Khosa and I feel fortunate to have him as my mentor.

Dr. Khosa is an excellent mentor. I first met him at VGH when I was on a radiology elective as a fourth year medical student. Having had an interest in radiology, Dr. Khosa actively involved me in many research opportunities in order to help make me a competitive applicant. He was also kind enough to write me a reference letter. As a result of his mentorship, I was able to match to Diagnostic Radiology at Western. Thank you Dr. Khosa!

Dr. Khosa showcases unparalleled dedication, passion, and patience in mentoring. The research methodology that I’ve learned from him will surely go on to become a foundation for my professional career. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have him as my mentor and look forward to working with him in the future.

I met Dr. Khosa during my junior year in high school. He mentored and invited me along with a team of students to prepare and conduct a workshop on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for physician leaders attending the Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership in April 2021. I’m so grateful for this unique opportunity, and this experience and skills acquired through this offering will serve me well throughout my personal and professional life.

I met Dr Khosa on a clinical elective, and he has been a fantastic mentor. He has consistently offered me support in the research project that we are working on together and frequently checks in to see if there is anything he can help with. It’s been a pleasure to have him as a mentor and look forward to continuing to work with him.

I met Dr. Khosa while on a clinical elective, and I am incredibly grateful to have worked with him over the past year. As a mentor, he is very passionate, kind, and dedicated towards supporting future physicians in their career paths. His work ethic and personal career path is inspiring, and he reaches out on a regular basis in asking how he can offer guidance and support. As a research supervisor, he responds quickly to questions within minutes to hours, motivates the team on a regular basis, and connects us to appropriate resources. Dr. Khosa is an outstanding mentor and research supervisor – one of the best I have had!

Dr Khosa is a passionate and helpful mentor with whom I have been fortunate to work. I connected with him at a career guidance session at which his talk motivated and inspired the students. With his mentorship, I have published a peer reviewed article as a first author and am now working on a second project.

Dr Khosa is professional, kind and instills the belief that with hard work and consistency anything is achievable. He always makes time and is available to help students provides advice and feedback which is crucial for producing impactful results. His research collaborations extend beyond North America which is a rich resource with which he facilitates students with opportunities. Working with him has allowed me enhance my educational credentials and grow personally as well as professionally.

I first met Dr. Khosa during a radiology shadowing shift in my first year of medical school. He has been my mentor ever since! He is an incredible mentor and I have been working on a research project with him which is nearing publication. Despite some of the challenges with my project, Dr. Khosa has always made himself available to guide me through these difficulties, whether it involved providing insight or connecting me to other who may be able to help. He is supportive of all of his student’s aspirations and always finds time to discuss future career goals. It has been an honour to have Dr. Khosa as my mentor during these last couple of years and I hope to keep in touch with him throughout my career.

I first met Dr. Khosa during a visiting elective at the Vancouver General Hospital. Since then, I have remotely worked with him on several projects and he has helped me improve my resume significantly. With his mentorship, I have published a peer reviewed article as a first author, finalized and submitted a second for publication, and am starting a third project with him as my mentor.

During my interactions, Dr. Khosa has been professional, kind, encouraging, and passionate about helping students. He has, without a doubt, helped me learn the ropes of conducting research and working in a research team to produce useful pieces of literature for publication. This is especially important for me as I am interested in becoming a clinician-scientist.

Dr. Khosa’s assumes a very active role in mentorship. He makes times and is available for his mentees as he seeks out opportunities to give feedback for their improvement. Dr. Khosa’s feedback is timely, specific, and actionable and I have become a better student because of this. I could not have come upon a better mentor and look forward to continuing my work with him.

Dr. Khosa was my mentor over the past few years while working on my first, first author publication. There were a few unexpected challenges during the project, but Dr. Khosa was always available to help with encouragement, feedback and guidance. There was never an email I sent him that went unanswered, and I would often hear back from him within minutes of reaching out with detailed advice. I feel lucky to have worked with such an exceptional mentor and researcher. Thank you Dr Khosa!

Having worked with Dr. Khosa in a couple of research projects, I have benefited greatly from his support and advice; very few professionals provide such opportunities to young people, yet Dr. Khosa has helped so many including me, pave our way through scientific fields.
He also holds meetings where we can state our concerns and talk about the resources he provides us, making sure that we are progressing well. Because of Dr. Khosa’s help, I have been able to get hands-on experience about the research processes. I am so thankful for his constant guidance, help and support.

Dr. Khosa has been a great mentor to me for the past two years. I had very limited research experience when I began my first research project. Even with his busy schedule, Dr. Khosa was always one email away to answer any questions I had. He assigned me a project that was relevant to my career aspirations which allowed me to grow as an independent researcher in medicine.
Dr. Khosa has genuinely devoted his time to carving paths of success for his students and mentees. He has provided me with the opportunities to collaborate with other physicians, statisticians, and students globally. These opportunities have allowed me to excel in my pursuit of practicing medicine as well as a physician-researcher.
I am fortunate and grateful for receiving the exceptional guidance of Dr. Khosa and his continued support for my professional growth.

Dr. Khosa goes above and beyond to offer opportunities and experiences to individuals at various stages of their learning journey. Upon contacting Dr. Khosa, I had a very limited experience in research and thought that I would not be given the opportunity to pursue a project. Despite the fact that I am a high school student who lacked prior experience, Dr. Khosa provided exceptional mentorship and gave me the opportunity to become an independent and successful learner. His dedication towards inspiring and supporting the next generation to pursue a career in medicine and teaching them the skills necessary to achieve their goals is inspiring. Dr. Khosa is a pleasure to work with and to know.

Dr Khosa is very supportive to all his mentees and provides support and freedom for them to become more independent while pursuing their research projects. His professionalism is examplary and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with him and his team.

I recall first meeting Dr. Khosa when I attended his presentation, “The Art and Science of Leadership”, at Crofton House School. Dr. Khosa’s talk was the first professional speaker’s presentation that I had ever attended and it quickly became a highlight of my senior year. Through his countless lessons and examples of female leaders who paved the way for young women in today’s fast-paced society, I was inspired to look for opportunities of my own.

Upon graduating high school, I was thrilled to work with Dr. Khosa on a research project over the summer, as he has been an individual which I have looked up to. I was initially nervous about completing such a big task on something so new to me, but Dr. Khosa showed me that big and important tasks do not always need to be met with fear.

Dr. Khosa was very dedicated to being a mentor that not only taught me to do well in my academics, but he also inspired me to find meaning in my work. Prior to starting my research, he introduced me to an audiobook called “Drive”, which taught me the reasoning and motivation to complete tasks efficiently and intentionally.

Through working with Dr. Khosa, I was introduced to inspiring individuals who were working towards the same goals as me. I was able to learn the means of data collection and the organization of information, while gaining insight on the current medical advancements. Dr. Khosa has helped me acquire a new skill set that I will take with me as I progress into my first year in university, as a health sciences student and an aspiring doctor.

Working with Dr. Khosa has been an honour as it was an experience that has helped me find meaning in my passion for healthcare, while inspiring me to become a better learner. The lessons taught by Dr. Khosa have been some of the most valuable teachings that I have received. I am very grateful to be working with a mentor who has offered countless opportunities and I am looking forward to growing into a better learner with him as my mentor.

I met Dr. Khosa when I was a fellow at Vancouver General Hospital. Dr. Khosa was always kind, encouraging and supporting others to achieve more. He creates a work environment which is relaxed and enjoyable. He ensures trainee autonomy yet steps in when needed. His motivational quotes and anecdotes alongside teaching through out the work shifts and his great sense of humor make working alongside him fun even in the middle of exhausting night shifts. Personally, Dr. Khosa encouraged me to realize my potential and achieve more than I thought was possible. He always emphasized that nothing is impossible with persistence and hard work and gave me both hints and direct advice on how to approach challenging situations. Even after the completion of my fellowship he continues to mentor and send opportunities my way. I am very grateful for the kindness and help Dr. Khosa continues to provide.

While research opportunities are difficult to find as high school students, Dr. Khosa welcomed my peers and I for research and work experience. With Dr. Khosa and his research team, I had the opportunity to work on 2 peer reviewed publications. In addition, this year I was the Co-Plenary Director for Vancouver Operation Med School 2020, a high school conference for aspiring physicians. When I asked Dr. Khosa to be our keynote speaker, he happily obliged and even connected me with other students and physicians to facilitate our OMS activities and workshops. Dr. Khosa is truly a passionate and inspirational mentor.

Dr Khosa is an incredible mentor and advisor! I am so grateful for the opportunity to work on a research project with him. Since day one he has always given amazing advice and support not only in terms of the project, but also my own professional development and it’s evident that he’s very committed and passionate about mentoring. I look forward to working with him and his team in the future!

Dr. Khosa is an awesome mentor! He gave me the opportunity to select a project that I was passionate about, while giving me the freedom to develop my skills as a researcher by taking the lead on the work. In addition to that, he always made himself available to provide support and give advice, whether in areas of the project or when it came to my professional development. I am very lucky to have worked with him!

I have been working with Dr.Khosa for the past 2 years. He was kind to provide me with a research opportunity, which eventually led to a successful publication. He is very supportive, and quite involved in mentoring students needing guidance. I find myself fortunate to have worked with him, and plan to continue building good relationship with him as a mentor-mentee.

Dr. Khosa is an encouraging and supportive mentor who gives ownership of projects to his students but offers guidance when needed. Dr. Khosa communicates very effectively with students and is always approachable for feedback and insight.

I worked with Dr. Khosa throughout medical school as part of his research team. He is a trusting and supportive mentor and is dedicated to helping all of his students/residents/fellows succeed. He has been a great role model for me and has helped foster my passion for radiology. His guidance has been instrumental in helping me achieve my career goals. I am very grateful to Dr. Khosa for all his mentorship and support.

I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Khosa on a number of research projects. I have really valued how Dr. Khosa takes research collaboration “a step further”, by providing mentorship and support to the medical students. His wide and impressive network also leads to successful national and international collaborations. Thank you Dr. Khosa for your continued mentorship and support, i have really enjoyed working with you and learning from you!

Dr. Khosa is one of the most caring mentors I’ve ever met. He is one of a kind in his method of mentoring and is always available for students and mentees. His leadership is outstanding; i.e. delegating tasks and assigning roles to the team members based on their different levels of experience, expertise or practice. I am an IMG (International Medical Graduate) who has had the honour of knowing and working with him since April 2018. I’ve been learning a lot from him and got motivated in my career even more than before. His advice is not only about success in career, but also about designing a successful life. Words cannot explain my feelings, he is amazing!

I had the wonderful opportunity of working with Dr. Khosa during my diagnostic radiology elective at UBC hospital. He was very kind to involve me in a research project with his team. He is an excellent mentor who guides and facilitates his mentees to perform at their best. He is always available to lend a helping hand and will go out of his way to help students succeed. Because of his passion and extensive experience, he is also an excellent career counselor.

It has been a great pleasure working with Dr. Khosa and I will forever be grateful for the help I have received from him.

Dr. Khosa has been an excellent mentor and supportive of me since I met him over 2 years ago. He is always available and responds to my questions promptly, and has given me sound career advice. His selflessness shows through all of his lectures and the students/residents/fellows he has helped, and his story is inspirational. I am so glad to have met Dr. Khosa and look forward to continued collaborations in the future!

I had the good fortune to be connected with Dr. Khosa as a medical student on elective at the Vancouver General Hospital. Dr. Khosa sets the example for what a mentor should be, being constantly available, giving excellent career advice, and providing numerous opportunities for students to get involved in disparities research projects. I look forward to my continued collaboration with him now and into the future. His dedication to helping the future generations of medical trainees succeed in their goals is commendable, and I would highly recommend him as a mentor to any student.

It is a rare privilege to find a mentor in the ranks of Dr. Khosa who is genuinely interested in helping medical students, makes time for them, and is always available for advice and feedback. I met Dr. Khosa at the beginning of my final year in medical school and since then we have collaborated on a major study that will be published in a top radiology journal. I am truly grateful for the experience and advise anyone interested in research to reach out to Dr. Khosa. His hard-work and dedication is contagious and will help you reach your goals.

I’ve worked with Dr. Khosa for over a year in clinical and research settings:

As a clinician, we worked through CT abdomen and Xray chests in the VGH emergency together. He helped me incorporate my approaches to these scans and further consolidate my understanding by filling in gaps in my knowledge. He brought up unique teaching points with each case and was patient in explaining his thought process as we answered the clinical question behind said scans.

As a researcher, he guided me through a bibliometric and gender disparity study. He was easily approachable and fostered a great environment that was conducive to learner growth. We were a team of four, each working remotely from different parts of the world. Yet, the communication between the team was effortless thanks to Dr. Khosa’s excellent managing skills.

It was my pleasure working with him and I hope to continue this moving forward in my career.

Dr. Khosa is an amazing mentor, a kind and sincere leader and a great role model. I worked with him on a project during my elective at VGH. He is very supportive and provided me with guidance regarding choosing a career in medicine. His dedication to help medical students and residents to succeed is exceptional. It was an honour to meet, work with and learn from him. Thank you Dr. Khosa.

I met Dr. Khosa rather serendipitously on my elective radiology rotation when he asked me, “how badly do you want to get into your program of choice?”. This question as an introduction rather startled me but he soon got down to showing me how to find a proper research mentor, establishing what was necessary to get into the residency program of your choice, and ways to go about improving your research/application attractiveness.

Not only does he have a keen sense of what motivates people, and how to motivate them (in fact he has a near constant stream of inspirational quotes running at all times), he has this genuine curiosity and caring nature for medical students, regardless of what stage they are at. He truly cares and is an inspirational teacher/motivator and I look forward to hopefully working on more research projects with him. In addition to all of this, he has a uniquely clear vision of what must be done, how it must be done, and when it must be done to reach major goals.

He is a one of a kind mentor that has really stood out from all of the staff I have had in 3rd/4th year medical school. I could not recommend him more as a teacher/mentor or just a generally interesting person to speak with. Lastly, his journey from Pakistan to Harvard are a testament that hard work, a clear vision, and persistence can allow you to achieve just about anything.

I’ve had the pleasure to meet Dr. Khosa, while doing a radiology observership and have been continuing to work with him and his team on research projects.
During my two weeks observing, I’ve learned an incredible amount about radiology and research.
I’ve found that Dr. Khosa is not only one of the most hardworking people I have ever met but also one of the kindest. Furthermore, his drive and passion for his work makes you want to work just as hard.
He is truly an inspiration to physicians and medical students alike.

I am a second year medical student from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Medical University of Bahrain). I met Dr. Khosa recently during an Observership in June 2017 at Vancouver General Hospital. I am now continuing to work with Dr. Khosa on research projects with his team.
First of all, I am very grateful that I met Dr. Khosa during my second year of medical school as opposed to near the end of my degree so that I can incorporate his suggestions and advice as I go on through my next few years. He is very honest to the students he mentors and does not ‘beat around the bush’. He knows what it is like to be where we are and he genuinely wants the students he mentors to succeed and is willing to put in the extra time and effort to make that happen.
Having said that, he does not ‘give hand outs’ and instead helps students that play their cards right, work hard, meet deadlines, and are persistent with their goals.
Dr. Khosa is patient in a 1-on-1 setting, which I learnt in the Radiology room as he was happy to take time to answer and explain any questions I had regarding patient pathology on radiographic studies. He is also very organised and efficient so even now that I am away from Vancouver he makes it possible to have clear, and efficient communication remotely minimizing the need to direct supervision.

I am a third year medical student at the University of British Columbia. I met Dr. Khosa when I spent the summer of my first year working in the Radiology Department. Dr. Khosa mentored me through my first research publication. He was very personable, approachable, and provided one-on-one guidance whenever I needed help. In addition, he provided me with valuable resources and connections to ensure that I was able to achieve personal success.

Like many other people, I am inspired by Dr. Khosa’s stories of personal determination and of the obstacles and struggles that he had to overcome in order to reach the place that he is at today. Dr. Khosa’s personality and his personal stories will continue to motivate me as I progress through my professional career.

My time spent with Dr. Khosa was tremendously influential in my career as an aspiring physician. As a mentor, Dr. Khosa allowed me freedom to explore my own path, while giving me the necessary guidance, advice and support to enable my success. It is this combination that I feel makes him a truly extraordinary mentor. From the outset of our collaboration, Dr. Khosa was readily available and consistent in his support. Despite the time constraints of medical school scheduling, we made rapid progress in our collaboration, writing a successful small grant and publishing a research abstract to a national meeting. Through his guidance, wisdom and advice, I feel that I gained invaluable experience and skills necessary for my future career as a physician. I am extremely grateful for Dr. Khosa’s kindness, support and mentorship. I recommend him fully without reservation.

Tor Sauter

I was introduced to Dr. Faisal Khosa, in CMH Lahore Medical College Pakistan, where he had delivered a lecture on career opportunities for Pakistani Physicians in the United States. Since then, he has delievered scores of such lectures all over Pakistan, guiding the younger generation.
He is by far one of the most productive Pakistani physician in academics in the North America, helping scores of students publish research in indexed journals and also get US clinical experience. He also mentored my team in one of our research projects this year.
I truly admire the work he has done for the young physicians as Chair of the Young Physicians Committee; arranging the YPC symposia, career counselling sessions, research presentation experiences and investing good amount of time for the benefit of future generation. He is a man true of his word who takes a very practical and methodical approach, hence, maximizing the output from any activity.
I have learnt a lot from Dr. Khosa and truly hope that young physicians like myself can emulate his hard work, dedication and compassion.

Nothing is more helpful than a good mentor to help you learn and grow in a professional setting. Dr. Khosa is one of such amazing people on both individual and professional levels. I have had a brief interaction with him and nothing I can say will ever convey the amount of gratitude, I owe to him for showing me how to have the right attitude and approach in pursuing my career. The way he has inspired a number of doctors to follow their goals with the right approach, is amazing.
I wanted to express my gratitude for the support that he has shown me. He has been an excellent mentor and a great inspiration for me.

Dr. Khosa has been the playing a pivotal role in APPNA especially young physicians committee. He guided and helped me starting from the day 1 of USMLE journey till I got the residency spot. I am still in contact with him and getting constant help and guidance in building up my CV for the Fellowship. I have not seen such a humble and down to earth person who is helping young physicians and giving a lot of time from his busy routine. I greatly appreciate your continued mentorship. God Bless You!

I continue to collaborate with Dr. Khosa in research and mentoring of medical student/s and physician/s (in search of residency). He is excellent mentor and his guidance helps many students/physicians reach their goals; and in fact many of his mentees are prominent physicians now. I commend his dedication and role in mentoring young students and aspiring physicians.

Dr Khosa has helped numerous applicants with residency and fellowship positions in U.S and Canada. His drive to help anyone irrespective of their medical school or country of graduation is simply unmatched. He is one of the main reasons for APPNA’s success in networking and job opportunities for young graduates.

Dr Khosa is an amazing outstanding mentor and physician both on the academic and personal aspects. I learned a lot from him while we were both working at BIDMC, HMS. His guidance has helped me through all my years of career both in research and academic work at the University. I am still learning from him and he has always been a role model for me. I follow his continuous efforts to help people at his home country; a deed that is highly commendable and recognized.
I am proud to have met such a great person, a teacher, mentor and a friend. A true human being before all.

Dr. Khosa is a charismatic man who expects nothing but the best from you. He inspires excellence in those he mentors by pushing them to achieve their full potential. We worked together on a leadership presentation during an elective I was participating at UBC hospital. He encouraged leadership and autonomy, providing a basic framework from which to work, but at the same time was always available for guidance. I greatly enjoyed the work we shared and would look forward to be involved in future projects.

Dr. Khosa is a wonderful person and a great mentor. He is an inspiration for young physicians aspiring for an academic career. His valuable advice and guidance has helped me both personally and professionally. Thank you Dr. Khosa for your constant support and mentorship.

My interactions with Dr. Khosa were of amazing benefit for my career. We worked on a research project that helped me develop technical skills in the area of bibliometrics. One of the most valuable aspects of working with Dr. Khosa is that he pushed me to meet tight deadlines and increase my overall productivity during medical school. Ultimately, he played a vital role in enhancing my applications to radiology residency programs and, without a doubt, ensured my success.

I am a medical student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, and I have been so lucky to work under Dr. Khosa’s supervision for my research projects in radiology. I think he is the ideal mentor that every medical student would hope to have.

He is knowledgeable, always willing to listen, loves to teach, and responds to emails in minutes. He made me feel that I was truly a valuable member of the team; deserved his attention and guidance, which made me more motivated to maximize my potential.

More importantly, Dr. Khosa’s unique and inspirational life experience always taught me something that was beyond medicine. I was always fascinated by his legendary stories of persistent pursuit of excellence, from which I learned the lessons to project confidence by speaking clearly, to appreciate the importance of win-win relationships in negotiations, to have a sense of humor, to be kind to people, and to be committed to things you believe in.

Dr. Khosa not only showed me the beauty of radiology, but also changed my perspectives on life. I am extremely grateful to him.

Dr. Khosa played an instrumental role in my development as a radiologist and more importantly as a person. He helped me develop the skills necessary to succeed early on in radiology residency, through step by step training at the workstation. He helped me be of better service to referring physicians and technologists by building my confidence in dealing with commonly encountered problems. As I progressed in residency he helped me turn an interest in research into multiple publications and taught me how to turn an idea into a deliverable project. Perhaps most important of all, he has always been willing to share sage advice, life experience, and words of congratulation and encouragement at the right time. He seems to always be looking for new ways to help those around him for no other reason than simply wanting to see others succeed.

Im honored to write a testimonial for Dr. Faisal Khosa whose contributions are exceptional for both the undergraduates and graduates in shaping their career and providing guideline at each step particularly in pursuit of post graduate training. IMG’s face a lot of obstacles to start training in USA which is both competitive and requires persistent hard work. Dr. Khosa has been a source of motivation and guidance for me. He remained concerned at each step and continued provision of resources to facilitate my career goals. During mentoring he puts together a collaborative team of his fellows to make it easy for the aspirants to complete their tasks. He is an excellent mentor, counsellor and a human being. By far, working under his supervision has been a very productive experience in USA. He is an inspiration for me and continues to infuse the spirit of helping and guiding others with utmost sincerity.

My interactions with Dr. Khosa have been nothing short of a gratifying experience. His belief that the mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled is what makes him exclusive. Simply put, he is a man whose imagination and creativity knows no bounds. His potential is idyllically complemented by his zealous yet selfless personality. Not only is he strongly inclined towards guiding and mentoring emerging doctors, he maintains network of colleagues and collaborators who open doors for his mentees and help jump-start their careers. Dr. Khosa, is a true representation of a ‘guardian-angel’ for each of his mentees’ life and I feel extremely lucky to be one of them.

‘’The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires’’.
This inspiration from a mentor can be the difference between success and greatness, and Dr. Khosa is a quintessential example of that inspiring mentor. With a personality that exudes passion and enthusiasm even behind a digital screen, he is a true representation of a go-getter. Despite his demanding schedule, he is very much approachable and is fully engaged in each of his delegated projects. The best part about Dr.Khosa is that he helps people become a better version of themselves rather than trying to mold them to his perspective.
Selfless people like Dr. Khosa, who are so driven to give back to the community with a belief that the ripples will continue and someday change the world, are the ones who actually do it. May we all follow your footsteps!

As my mentor, Dr. Khosa provided indispensable career guidance and support. With his aid I was able to attain a amazing research opportunity at Emory University to bridge the gap between medical school and residency. Over the last year I have published 16 manuscripts/abstracts/posters and have expectations to have over 30 by July 2017. I am currently working with him on several projects. I have only great things to say about Dr Khosa. He takes out considerable time to help medical students and medical graduates achieve their career goals. I also saw this first hand at APPNA 2016. Helping others and giving back is one of his main focuses. Not only does he help me directly, but indirectly I have met so many others in his network. I am very fortunate to have been introduced to Dr Khosa and for the opportunities that have stemmed since.

– Haris

He gave me an excellent opportunity to work as research associate in the second biggest and a well known hospital in Canada (Vancouver General Hospital). This has been a game changer for me as an IMG. He is qualified, has tons of experience and is a true asset for IMG’s. His services span Ireland, USA and now Canada. He is always there for help, advice and mentoring. Inspite of an extremely busy life, he still manages and takes out time for career counselling and shares his experience to help the young physicians. His awards including ARRS scholarship are examples of academic excellence.
Thank you Dr khosa

I consider myself very fortunate to have a mentor like Dr Khosa. He has been an inspiration to me for many years. He is a gifted speaker and his lectures are an invaluable source of knowledge for thousands of aspiring residents and fellows. In fact it was his lectures that motivated me to pursue the path of residency in US. He is always available for any guidance and support that I need despite his busy schedule and commitments. This shows his genuine concern and intent to help young physicians excel. He is a thorough gentleman and an exceptional human being. I can only wish and strive to be like him.

Thank you Dr Khosa for being there every step of the way. Keep up the good work. Stay blessed.

Faisal my friend it has been a pleasure knowing you from the first week in anatomy lecture of Dr Bones (forgot the full name apologies) at Nishtar Multan, from highs and lows and some stupidities to watching you transform into Professor Faisal Khosa, the humble man you are and going out of the way to help medical community all over the globe and in Pakistan especially. I always have and always will try to support you as much as I can. Love you Khosa.

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”

This quote describes everything about Dr. Faisal Khosa. He is not only a great mentor but also an honest and a humble person. He is always an email or a call away, ready and willing to help students and young physicians. He teaches in such a way that inspires, encourages and motivates. He has taught me not only what to think but also how to think. I am lucky to have him as a mentor.

Dr. Faisal Khosa is an inspiration. His dedication and commitment to Radiology and towards helping the young physicians is commendable. He is a person who will give you the right advice at the right time and will always be there to bail you out of a difficult situation. I have known him for over four years now and my respect for him has been growing more and more with every passing day. The fact that he invests his time and energies into others and gives selfless advice is something that not a lot of people are capable of doing these days.His valuable advice and support has helped me progress in my Radiology career. He is one of the most important people that I owe my success to! Thank you once again Dr. Khosa!

Met Dr. Khosa just last year but haven’t been more impressed from anyone than him. Not only is he an excellent radiologist but also a selfless individual who goes out of his way to help others. I have seen him help many new and old graduates both in Canada and USA. I am very excited and happy to be joining him in Vancouver next year because I know he is the best mentor anyone can ask for. I look forward to working with you for many more years.

Dr. Khosa is a great mentor and an amazing person. He is an inspiration for me. The best part of his mentoring is that he picks up raw talent and shapes it into the best of its forms. Which is pretty much against the flow. He is not the person who will tell you “no, you cannot” or ” Oh its too late”. His answer will always be “lets see how we can fix it”
He is man of his words. He will do what he tells you and will expect the same. He will never tell you or promise you what he can or will not do.
In short he has been a perfect mentor for me, and perfection can not be improved.

Dr. Faisal khosa is an amazing physician and great human being. He is one of the most dedicated persons, I have ever seen involved in young physicians higher education and training. His services as Chair of Young Physician Committee of APPNA are so commendable.
I am so proud of him! Keep it up my friend!

Rao Kamran Ali

Thank you Dr Khosa for your mentorship. It has been pleasure working with you. I hope you continue to help young physicians across North America like you have for countless years.

Nizar.

Navigating the path to becoming a physician without an experienced mentor can be like navigating the sea without a compass (or GPS). Dr. Faisal Khosa has been invaluable to me as a mentor. At many crossroads, he provided insightful and confident guidance based on his years of experience as a physician, an academic, and a mentor. Beyond that, he rewards effort from proteges by selflessly putting effort in himself for their benefit. For his selflessness and willingness to guide, I and many other young physicians owe him our eternal gratitude.