Dr Salim Parker graduated with both a science and medical degree from the University of Cape Town. He decided to further his interest in travel medicine and completed a Certificate of Competence in Travel Medicine through the University of Witwatersrand.

He is a General Practitioner with an interest in Hajj and Travel Medicine and engages patients in extensive pre-travel consultations. Dr Parker has been accompanying pilgrims as a medical officer since 2000 and often gives Hajj Travel Talks at Hajj classes in Cape Town.