6 September 2024 | Morning
Titanic Hotel, Liverpool
6 September 2024 | Morning
Titanic Hotel, Liverpool
The elements of the College coat of arms are explained below:
the owl is a symbol of wisdom. the shield, separated by a chevron, symbolises the roof of the house in which most general practice takes place One side is white to represent day and the other black to represent night. The three spaces are occupied by a white poppy, signifying relief of pain and suffering; a gentian flower indicating medicine and the restorative and rehabilitative role of the GP; and, finally, the Greek lamp indicates the importance of study and research in the work of the College and links with the lamp of nursing.
The College arms were granted in 1961 by the College of Arms in England (a separate but almost identical coat of arms was approved by the Lord Lyon in Scotland).
Cum Scientia Caritas – compassion with knowledge.
and insignia
The current President’s gown was instigated in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of the College.
the unicorn is adopted from the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries. the lynx is adopted from the arms of the Royal College of Surgeons the gavel symbolises authority. the serpent is the ancient symbol of medicine.
It has incorporated the College arms and reflects the College blue of our modern logo.
The President’s chain was gifted to the College in 1958 It is cast in 9-carat yellow and white gold and consists of a medallion of a white-gold poppy entwined with a yellow-gold foxglove and alternating with entwined serpents in white gold. The medallion of the College coat of arms was added in 1963.
The Members’ gown is black with white facing.
The Chair of Council wears a badge that incorporates the College arms with the names of all previous College Chairs on the ribbon in gold.
An organisation or other body can only be recognised as an independent legal entity if it has been granted either a Royal Charter or a Memorandum and Articles of Association by the Board of Trade.
It would be fair to say that there was more than a little resistance to the formation of an independent college of general practitioners in the early 1950s – not least by the three London based medical royal colleges then in existence In view of this, the College’s founders were advised to seek a Memorandum and Articles rather than a Royal Charter – as this was a process that was less likely to be challenged by others. Such Articles of Association were granted in 1952.
The plan had always been to apply for a Royal Charter and this was duly granted in 1967. It was formally presented to the College in 1972 when HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh became the College’s first royal president.
In common with other Royal Charters, the charter is a vellum document with a large wax seal attached to it. It is a valuable document and is currently kept in the climate controlled college archives. It is only displayed on very special occasions.
A mace is a longstanding tradition in British public life. It symbolises two ideas –firstly, the whole membership so that those at the meeting or body are reminded of their responsibility to all members; secondly, it is a symbol of authority so that those present are reminded of the importance of exercising their authority responsibly.
The College mace is made of silver and ebony. At its head sits an owl from the College coat of arms and at its base sits a Scottish thistle. The College motto is inscribed on a silver band midway down the shaft.
It was gifted by members in Scotland in 1969 to mark the award of an honorary MD by Edinburgh University to Dame Annis Gillie who was then president of the College. As a result, it has traditionally been carried at ceremonial events by the chair of Scottish Council. It was designed by Mr Ian Davidson, then Director of the Jewellery and Silversmith Department at Edinburgh College of Art.
Ceremony
Registration and refreshments
Gowning and Photography
Members seated*
Ceremony commences
Drinks reception
9:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 13:00
*Please note, entry may not be possible once the ceremony has commenced. We therefore kindly request that you be seated 15 minutes before the close of registration
Dr Richard Vautrey
RCGP President
Professor Margaret Ikpoh
RCGP VC Professional Development
Dr Heather Ryan MRCGP
RCGP Mersey Faculty Vice Chair
Dr Toyosi Adeniji
RCGP National First5 Chair
Dr Jane Wilcock BEM
RCGP North West England Chair
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Welcome to the Royal College of General Practitioners New Members’ Ceremony. We are delighted to welcome you and your guests to this very special occasion here in Sheffield.
The RCGP exists to help its members deliver great care for patients. Being a GP is a rewarding and stimulating but demanding profession, and the times when we can celebrate our successes together are very special. Today we formally – and joyfully! – welcome new Members and Fellows to the RCGP; this event marks your efforts and achievements and hopefully will create some very special moments and memories. We want to say “Thank you!” to all of you for choosing general practice, and also want to thank all those who have supported you in your journey.
We hope that today will leave you feeling proud, and will encourage you to find out more about the opportunities that the RCGP can offer. Having professional networks is a key means for career development and personal wellbeing. Whether CPD, peer support, guidance from others at different career stages, special interest groups, and new professional opportunities, we want to answer your questions and help you use your membership to the full and build on this momentum across the next stages of your careers.
The RCGP also advocates on behalf of our speciality, and are always keen to hear your views and ideas. Other parts of this booklet point out the role of your local Faculty, who have representatives who speak for members on Council, and guide the College on members’ needs.
As President, I am elected to represent the members I am delighted that I will meet many of you today in person and to be part of your celebration. You deserve your award! And I am sure it will help you to aspire to even higher professional commitment to excellent patient care. As the College motto says “Cum Scientia Caritas” – scientific skill applied with compassionate kindness. Being a GP is a vocation where interacting with the patient as a human being can matter as much to effective diagnosis and treatment as the technical knowledge. You deserve others to be kind to you, as you undertake this vital work. So please use the RCGP as your lifelong friend and resource –and if you need further advice and are not sure where to go, you can contact president@rcgp.org.uk.
Dr Richard Vautrey resident, RCGP
Congratulations, on becoming a fully independent GP.
This ceremony is an opportunity for you and your loved ones to properly mark this huge milestone. It’s also a chance to celebrate and to reflect on all you have achieved over years of not just tough training and personal challenge, but some of the hardest years our NHS has ever had to face.
The Royal College is your professional home and, as a member, we will continue to provide all you need to succeed in and build the career you want, to highlight and help you make the most of the opportunities that general practice can offer, to share your achievements, and give you our lifelong professional and personal support
Many of you will fall under our local Mersey, North West England and Cumbria faculties and we cannot wait for you to join us.
Our board members are a collection of strong and diverse individuals from different professional backgrounds and all walks of life who strive to be the first point of contact for our members. From medical students, First5s, members and Fellows at all stages of their careers, our North England Faculties also have non-GP members on their boards including nurses and practice managers. Working as local GPs, we also strive to be the first point of contact for our members
Together as a Faculty Board, we all volunteer to deliver our key values; Develop, Connect, Represent, Celebrate. We want to encourage you to join us because we are stronger together, and you can help us improve life for our members and shape the future of general practice.
With over thirteen thousand members in the North England region alone, from North East England, South Yorkshire North Trent, Yorkshire, Humber and the Ridings, North West England, Cumbria to Mersey, there is a place waiting for you, where you are.
Thank you again for letting us share this special day with you and your families and loved ones. We cannot wait to see what you will go on to do in the future, and what we can all achieve together.
Dr Jane Wilcock BEM
RCGP North West England Faculty Chair
Dr Heather Ryan MRCGP
RCGP Mersey Faculty Vice Chair
Dr Michael VanDessell FRCGP
RCGP Mersey Faculty Provost
Welcome to your new career as a qualified GP and welcome to the First5 Community. Huge congratulations and well done for your achievements till date!
It is my distinct pleasure to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each and everyone of you as you embark on this exciting journey as a new member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). It is a significant milestone in your professional career and we are thrilled to have you join our First5 community.
In this new phase, as a First5, there is a lot to learn and navigate. I do not want you to think you are alone on this journey because there is a First5 community in your region that you can connect with through your faculty. I encourage you to take full advantage of the incredible resource and support networks available to you. Our faculties across the United Kingdom are dedicated to helping you progress and network with colleagues.
Furthermore, I urge you to actively engage with our network of fellow members. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing is at the heart of what we promote. By connecting with your peers, this will not only enrich your own experience but it will also contribute to the collective growth and success of our profession.
If you have any questions, suggestions or ideas, please do not hesitate to send me an email on toyosi.adeniji@rcgp.org.uk
Once again, congratulations and I wish you all the best as you embark on this enriching and rewarding journey in your career .
RCGP National First5 Chair
Abdul Basir
Dr Basir is a GP in Manchester. He would like to thank his wife and children for their continuous support during his GP training He completed his GP training in March 2024 and faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. He believes being a GP is an honour and a privilege.
Abhishek Bhattacharjee
Dr Bhattacharjee works as a portfolio GP in Leeds. He would like to thank his mentors and family for the immense support to achieve this prestigious degree.
Abishek Britto
Dr Britto works as a salaried GP in Colchester. He would like to thank God, his wife, parents, brother, and mentors for this achievement.
Adefisayo Atinuke Okhajaguan
Dr Okhajaguan is a salaried GP at Gwrych Medical Centre. She would like to thank the Almighty God, her mentor, trainers, family members and, most especially, her children, Marvellous and Miracle. This is for you boys.
Ahmed Masoud Khan
Dr Khan is a GP in Dewsbury with special interests in A&E and ADHD. He would like to thank his friends and family for all their support.
Alexandra Paul
Originally from Devon, Dr Paul completed her GP training in the Wirral Deanery. She would like to thank her husband, family, and mentor for their support and for always being her greatest cheerleaders.
Alma Iulia Hatley
Dr Hatley works as a salaried GP for Hope Citadel, a GP organisation built to equalise healthcare in areas of deprivation. She would like to thank her husband and both sets of parents who have supported her throughout her training, alongside her three children who bring so much joy.
Amalachukwu Basilia Oraegbunam
Dr Oraegbunam is a salaried GP at Peel House Medical Practice in Accrington, where she also facilitates continuous professional education for advanced clinical practitioners. She also works as a locum GP at several practices in Blackburn.
Ayodeji Gerald Fawohunre
Dr Fawohunre works as a salaried GP in Sunderland with special interests in digital health and musculoskeletal medicine. He would like to appreciate God Almighty, his parents, wife, and mentors for a successful completion of his training.
Babitha Jalahalli Muniramaiah
Dr Muniramaiah would like to thank her supervisor and her family members,
Dr Hassan believes being a GP is an honour and a privilege. She would like to thank her parents, her daughters, who are the rays of sunshine in her life, and her husband who has been incredibly supportive throughout her training.
Chester Onuorah
Dr Onuorah works as a GP in Lytham St Annes. He expresses his heartfelt gratitude to his wife and parents for their unwavering support throughout his journey. Their love and encouragement have been invaluable to his success and well-being.
Chibuike Nelson Egwim
Dr Egwim works as a salaried GP with SSP Health and has a special interest in sports and exercise medicine. He would like to thank his wife, Chisom, and daughter, Nene, for their unwavering support. He would like to also thank his parents, Mr and Mrs Egwim, present this morning.
Chijioke Okegbe
Dr Okegbe works as a salaried GP in Fellview Medical Centre, North Cumbria. He would like to thank his wife for being his rock and believing in him all through training. He also gives special thanks to his supervisors, friends, and family.
Chinedu Kelechi Obu
Dr Obu works as a GP in Liverpool. He believes being a GP is an honour and a privilege. He would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support.
Chukwunonso Nnamdi Agogbua
Dr Agogbua works as a salaried GP with Primary Care Sheffield. He is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He would like to thank his family for all their support and understanding.
Dhiviya Tharan
Dr Tharan works as a salaried GP in Salford with a special interest in child and adolescent health. She would like to thank her parents and family for their enduring support.
Dominica Obuchowicz
Dr Obuchowicz works as a GP in Southport and is developing specialist interests in dermatology and acupuncture. She would like to thank her husband and parents for their continuous support.
Ejike Chime
Dr Chime works as a GP in Sandbach. He would like to thank his wife, daughter, and parents for their help and support.
Eleanor Sarah Riding
Dr Riding works as a GP in Liverpool. She wants to thank her friends and family for their tireless support, especially her husband, Josh, and her parents, Mark and Karen.
Dr Hussein thanks the Almighty for this milestone. She thanks herself for not giving up, and her children, Rumaysa and Abdallah, for their continued support, love, and motivation. She is grateful to her father who encouraged her despite all odds and her supervisors who helped her to flourish.
Ifeoluwa Tomilola Okoya
Dr Okoya works as a salaried GP in Darwen with a special interest in women's health. She would like to thank her husband who has been a pillar of support, her children, and parents.
Irum Arbab
Dr Kwek is a GP in Stockport. She would like to thank her husband, parents, and supervisors for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout her training years.
Dr Arbab completed her MRCGP in December 2023 and has been an international member of the RCGP since 2015. She dedicates her success and certificate to her father, whom she lost in 2021, her mother, husband, and children. She believes her father is proud of her and cheering her success in heaven.
Dr Race would like to thank her family and friends for all the love and support over many, many years. She made it and couldn't have done it without you.
Hannah Wynne Shepherd
Dr Shepherd is forever grateful to her mum and brother for their endless love and support. She thanks her husband for his love, patience, and encouragement and her three children who are her motivation and joy. We did it.
Hope Emuh
Dr Emuh works as a GP in Teesside. Being a GP has always been her passion and she is delighted to be a member of the RCGP. She wants to thank her husband Jude, her children, Annabelle, Isabelle, and Christopher, whose constant encouragement and sacrifices have been her pillar of strength
Dr Chernick works as a GP near Manchester and has interests in mental health, medical education, and medical law. He would like to thank his amazing wife, brilliant children, family, friends, and mentor for their unwavering support during his journey.
Dr Eneh is a GP in East Yorkshire and believes being a GP is her passport to the world. She is excited to explore new fields in General Practice and would like to thank her husband and family for their unrelenting support through her years of training and onward career growth
Dr Uzodinma works as a salaried GP in Hull and also as a locum GP across different centres in Hull and East Yorkshire. He would like to thank his trainers as well as his wife, mum, and siblings for their guidance and support through the course of his training.
Kimberley Fitzpatrick
Dr Fitzpatrick works as a salaried GP in Liverpool with special interests in medicine (MRCP 2017) and women's health (FSRH Diploma 2023).
Kudirat Morakinyo
Dr Morakinyo is a GP in North Wales. She attributes her success to her late mother who was a source of support during her training. She expresses gratitude and appreciation to her father, siblings, husband, and children for their encouragement. Lastly, she thanks her sister-in-law for her motivation.
Kyi Nyein Yin
Dr Yin is currently working as a salaried GP in Manchester. She would like to express her gratitude towards her mentors and supportive parents throughout her journey as a doctor from Myanmar to a qualified GP in UK.
Mahjabin Elmi
Dr Elmi is a GP at Ailsa Craig Medical Centre with special interests in teaching and women's health. She would like to thank her parents for their hard work and commitment. She thanks her husband, children, and siblings for supporting her during training. She wouldn't be where she is now without you.
Manupratap Kezhakkekara
Utthamanthil
Dr Uttamanthil works as GP with a special interest in emergency medicine. He would like to thank God Almighty, his wife, children, and his whole family for supporting him through this journey
Marian Eve Adeluyi
Dr Adeluyi is a salaried GP with a specialist interest in women's health. As a new member, she is dedicated to upholding the highest standard of practice and contributing to the advancement of General Practice.
Melissa Clare Robinette
Dr Robinette works as a GP partner on the Wirral with a special interest in paediatrics and education. She would like to thank her family and her training practice where she has continued to work since qualifying.
Mliwomor Tsormetsri
Dr Tsormetsri is a salaried GP at Holes Lane, Warrington, with special interests in minor surgery, diabetes, and endocrinology. He dedicates this achievement to his late mother, Madam Abla Vunu of blessed memories, his beautiful wife, Charity, and his trainer for their support and encouragement.
Mona Mohamed Eldesouky Hassan
Dr Hassan works as a GP in Manchester. She would like to thank her parents, husband, children, and her eminent mentor.
Muhammad Arslan Hamid
Dr Hamid works in the North East of England as a salaried and urgent care GP. He would like to thank his parents, wife, and educators for their support during training.
Musharaf Qayyum
Dr Qayyum works as a sessional GP in Nelson with a special interest in women's health. She would like to thank her mentor and parents.
Neelima Reddy Kunam
Dr Kunam works as a salaried GP in Leicestershire with a special interest in women's health. She would like to thank her mentor, partner, and parents.
Ngozi Chukwuocha
Dr Chukwuocha is a salaried GP in Sunderland and undertaking a Career Start Fellowship GP programme. She is grateful to God for successfully completing her GP training. Her gratitude also goes to her husband, Richard, and her children for their support and understanding throughout her training.
Nkiruka Perpetua Nwachukwu
Dr Nwachukwu works as a salaried GP in Downham market. She would like to thank her parents, husband, and children for their encouragement and support She would also like to thank her relatives and friends who have come to celebrate with her.
Noor Nazurah Abdul Malek
Dr Malek is currently a salaried GP based in Leeds. She is passionate about humanitarian and charity work She is currently a trustee for Mercy Humanitarian UK, a charity NGO in London.
Ohiosimuan Femi-Aigboje
Dr Femi-Aigboje is grateful to his wife, Oduaki, daughter, Zoe, and son, Zuriel, for their support. He gives special thanks to his parents, Femi and Dupe. He is a salaried GP in Wirral and plans to develop a portfolio career involving musculoskeletal, minor surgery, sports medicine, and teaching
Oluchi Idahosa
Dr Idahosa works as a salaried GP in Howden. She is currently pursuing a specialist interest in ear, nose and throat. She would like to thank God for the opportunity, her husband and daughters for their immense support, and her parents and family for their prayers and love through the journey.
Dr Banjoko would like to thank her family and friends for all their support. Oludotun Banjoko
Olutosin Olukemi Aladesanmi
Dr Aladesanmi works as a sessional GP in Huddersfield. She would like to appreciate her darling husband and children who have been supportive of her and her parents and siblings.
Oluwatosin Tifase
Dr Tifase works as a GP with a special interest in accident and emergency. He would like to thank his wife, Blessing, and mentor, Dr Coleman.
Dr Aniefuna would like thank Almighty God for his numerous blessings. He would like to thank his loving wife, Jane, for her understanding and massive support through training.
Rosalind Harrison
Dr Harrison works as a salaried GP in Liverpool. She would like to thank her family for all their support during training.
Roshni Sanyal
Dr Sanyal works as a GP in Leeds. She would like to thank her parents, Mrs and Dr Sanyal, sister, Ritu, in India, her husband, Dr Bhattacharjee, and nineyear-old daughter, Tiya, for being her continuous pillars of strength throughout training and after.
Dr Idahosa works as a salaried GP in Grimsby. He is pursuing a specialist interest in dermatology. God be praised for His mercies. Special thanks to his dad in heaven, his mum, wonderful wife, and daughters for all their prayers and support.
Dr Zaheer works as a salaried GP in Liverpool. She would like to thank her mother, sisters, brother-in-law, and her friends for their love and support She dedicates this achievement to her beloved late father who was her biggest support and would have been the proudest to see her here today.
Dr Mandve is a locum GP in Blackburn with a specialist interest in women's health She would like to thank her mentor, husband, and lovely young daughter.
Dr Malhi is currently working in Wolverhampton, having worked all over the West Midlands for her training. She would like to thank her husband and her children for helping her to achieve this.
Dr Dargar works as a GP in Northamptonshire and has a special interest in women's health. She would like to thank her husband, parents, and daughter for their continuous support and her trainers, friends, and guides, who supported her through training.
Dr Simi is a salaried GP in Kent. She has a strong commitment to improving patient health outcomes in her practice and has special interests in public health, population health management, and digital health She thanks her husband, daughters, parents, trainers, and mentors who have supported her.
Dr Herbert is a GP originally from Essex who completed his medical training in Liverpool. He would like to thank his family for their unconditional support, his wife for the mutual encouragement and support that allows them to graduate together, and the great city of Liverpool for the memories.
Dr Edara is primarily from emergency medicine and came into General Practice believing that he could promote health at the community level. He thanks his parents and wife, Gowri Anusha Jarabani, for their unconditional support through his journey.
Dr Joshi works as a GP in Ashford, Kent. She dedicates this achievement to her mum and dad and would like to thank them for all that she has been able to achieve and what she is today. She would also like to thank her husband and two children for the support all along.
Dr Akintunde works as a GP in Durham. She expresses her deepest gratitude to God for helping her every step of the way, her husband, Goke, aunt, Olubukola, parents, and siblings for their support. Their endless encouragement and has been her pillar of strength. She is forever grateful to them.
Dr Fisuyi would like to thank his wife for her unwavering support and Dr Spencer, who was his supervisor, for encouragement throughout the journey
Dr Gadlay works as a GP in North London and has a special interest in ear, nose and throat. She would like to thank her parents, husband, and children for their continuous support.
Dr Mike-Akinlusi works as a locum GP in North Yorkshire. He would like to dedicate this to the loving memory of his mother and say a big thank you to his dad, the Ajayi family, friends, and teachers for their support.
Dr Mohamed would like to thank his mum, Eman, dad, Mohamed, wife, Sara, and his two children, Hamza and Krma, for their limitless support. He would also like to thank his supervisors, Dr Williams and Dr Dow, for their help.
Anne Elizabeth Maw
Dr Maw has been a GP in Longsight, Manchester, for 34 years. She would like to thank her partners and staff for making this a truly wonderful career.
Dr Sankarasubbu is a GP Principal in Staffordshire .She is a British Menopause Society accredited Menopause Specialist and GP training Programme Director. She would like to thank her family, mentors, and her beloved patients.
Dr Orjiekwe is a GP partner at Rainhill Village Surgery with a special interest in women's health. He is also the Clinical Director for St Helens South PCN and a member of the Local Medical Committee. He has been a GP in St Helen's for over 21 years, making a significant impact on the population.
Dr Chamath is an honorary GP and exacademic in Family Medicine from Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is the founding chairperson of the Asia Pacific Primary Palliative Care Special Interest Group and a Primary Health Care Young Leader at the WHO.
Linda Sulle
Dr Sulle is a GP Trainer and portfolio GP in Manchester. She has special interests in medical education, clinical governance, women's health, old age and complex medicine. She would like to thank her husband, Rev Julius, children, Joanne, Joshua and Jonathan, and parents for their support and love.
Neha Soul Mugerwa
Dr Mugerwa has held key leadership roles within the PCN, driving awardwinning clinical innovations, mentoring GP trainees, and enhancing patient care through strategic collaboration and service improvement.
Nigel Tong
Dr Tong worked as a GP partner for 32 years in Blundellsands Surgery and a GP trainer for over 30 years. He also worked as Deputy Medical Director for NHS England leading on Appraisal and Revalidation since 2002.
Dr Manghnani is a portfolio GP with dual qualifications in medicine and law. His special interests include care of the elderly, mental health, and asylum medicine including victims of torture and human trafficking He is grateful to Almighty God for everything in his life.
Sridhara Shanmugasundaram
Dr Shanmugasundaram is working as a GP in Longton, Staffordshire. He has special interests in diabetes and endocrines work as a GPwSI, treating complex diabetic patients in the community. He would like to give thanks to all his patients and family.
Victor Imade Ilubaera
Dr Ilubaera is a Clinical Lead GP in Wigan. He is grateful to Dr Pitalia, wife Ruth, and daughters, Diane and Daralis, for their unwavering support.
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