About Us
Welcome to our website! We are a team of junior doctors who know firsthand the struggles of studying for exams and the importance of having a little extra support. Our mission is to help you excel. We offer a range of high-quality study materials, including curated notes and practice questions, alongside practical articles on effective study methods and stress management. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and we are here to help you reach your full potential.
The name “Hyperexcision” reflects our commitment to precision and excellence in everything we provide. We are dedicated to maintaining a high standard of quality in our resources.
We hope you find our website useful as you work towards your own medical career goals. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We would love to hear from you!
Our History
Our “cheat sheets” began as a collaborative notebook where we compiled notes from our university lectures. They are concise, easy to use, and cover the most important concepts in each subject. We also compiled questions and answers from past papers. They were so helpful that we decided to share them with the rest of the medical student community. We started building this website from scratch in November 2022 to make it accessible to as many students as possible.
Our Vision
To become the go-to online exam preparation resource for African medical students.
Our Team
Dr. Jeffrey Kalei
Creator and Illustrator at Hyperexcision. Interested in emergency room medicine. I have a passion for medical education and drawing.
Dr. Leila Jelle
Part of the Hyperexcision team. Interested in broken bones and the stories they tell. Find me exploring the structural integrity of the nearest mountain range!
Dr. Maryanne Fernandes
Hyperexcision storyteller and contributor. I explore the intersection of the heart and mind in the practice of medicine. Dedicated to meaningful communication and helping learners build confidence.
Dr. Patricia Wanjiru
Patricia Wanjiru is a medical doctor passionate about improving how medical students learn and navigate their training. She is deeply interested in medical education and creating tools that make complex information practical and accessible. Her career aspirations include contributing to stronger health systems across Africa, student mental health and building digital solutions that support the next generation of healthcare professionals. Patricia is committed to fostering learning environments that empower students to feel confident in both exams and clinical practice.
Our Journey
December 2022
We launched the website on 2nd December 2022 after completing our third year of medical school. At launch the site featured blog posts and cheat sheets.
October 2023
Our website reached 10,000 visitors in a span of 10 months. This is one of our greatest accomplishments. It motivated us to improve the content on the website and our users experience.
December 2023
We introduced Topic of the Week (TOTW) on 8th December 2023. TOTW contains curated trivia questions for a specific topic featured on the site every week. The first TOTW was Obstetrics and Gynaecology. TOTWs were among the first multiple choice questions featured on the website.
February 2024
The first clinical approach was featured on the website. These are a hypothetical case discussions that focus on a particular presentation. Our users found these helpful for group discussions, ward rounds and essays.
November 2024
This was a pivotal moment for our website, as for the first time, users could register for a membership account. During this period, we also introduced a monthly pulse check. This feature presents 20 trivia questions for a limited time at the end of each month and includes a leaderboard.
March 2025
On 13th March 2025, we received the "Best Initiative Award" from the Medical Student Association of Kenya (MSAKE) for our outstanding contribution to a sustainable and impactful initiative that has created a lasting positive effect. The same month on International Women’s Day, we collaborated with Gender Equity in Global Surgery (GEIGS) Africa for an event that celebrated the achievements and contributions of women surgeons.
September 2025
Hyperexcision was nominated for inclusion in the African Digital Health Networks (ADHN) startup watchlist 2025 which recognises Africa's most promising digital health ventures.
November 2025
Three years after the website was launched, we have achieved over 50,000 visitors and 200+ active members.