New Members' Ceremony - London Morning 2024

24 May 2024 | Morning

30 Euston Square, London

The College Coat of Arms

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).

The College motto

Cum Scientia Caritas – compassion with knowledge.

Robes

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.

The Royal Charter

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.

The College Mace

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.

Timings for the day

Ceremony

Registration and refreshments

Gowning and Photography

Members seated*

Ceremony commences

Drinks reception

9:30 9:30 10:30 10:45 11:45

*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

Officers in attendance

Dr Richard Vautrey

RCGP President

Dr Steve Mowle

RCGP Honorary Treasurer

Prof. Kamila Hawthorne

RCGP Chair

Dr Toyosi Adeniji

RCGP First5 Chair

Dr Ellen Wright

RCGP South London Faculty Chair

Prof. Anne Stephenson

RCGP South London Faculty Provost

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President’s welcome

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

Faculty welcome

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 London and Southeast 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 London 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 13,700 members in the London and Southeast region alone, from North West London, Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire), North East London, Essex, South London, Southeast Thames (Kent and East Sussex) and Southwest Thames (Surrey and West Sussex) 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.

Prof. Anne Stephenson

RCGP South London Faculty Provost

Dr Anita Pereira

RCGP Essex Faculty Chair

Dr Ellen Wright

RCGP South London Faculty Chair

First5 welcome

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 .

Dr Toyosi Adeniji RCGP First5 Chair

New Members’ Presentation

Aasish Thapa

Dr Thapa is a salaried GP in Maidstone, with a special passion for palliative care and end-of-life support. He dedicates his achievement to his parents in Nepal, sisters and brother-in-law who supported him in the UK, and his wife and son, Akshayat, for their unwavering encouragement.

Dr Badran would like to thank his friends and family for all their support.

Dr Rahman has been working as a full time GP since 1986. He is currently a GP partner in London, NHS GP Appraiser and has served with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and Royal Signal Regiment. He has special interests in prison medicine and drug and substance misuse.

Adebimpe Kofoworola Ajibade

Dr Ajibade works as a salaried GP in Coventry in the practice where she trained. She is keen to become a trainer at some point in her career and would like to thank her trainer, parents, and friends for all their support.

Adebowale Olusegun Ojo

Dr Ojo works as a salaried GP in Harlow with a special interest in women's health. He would like to thank his supervisors, family, and loved ones.

Adil Ajaz Abbasi

Dr Abbasi is from Pakistan and working as salaried GP in the East Midlands area. He would like to thank his parents for making it possible for him He would also like to thank his wife and friends, without whom this journey would have been impossible.

Afshan Jamil

Dr Jamil is a salaried GP in Tadworth, Surrey. She would like to thank her parents, husband, and three daughters for their patience and support.

Dr Ali extends heartfelt gratitude for the honor of achieving membership and celebrates the opportunity to serve patients and the nation as a dedicated General Practitioner.

Amy Victoria Lee

Dr Lee would like to thank her friends and family for all their support.

Ankit Raj Gurung

Dr Gurung would like to thank God and his family, especially his wife and son.

Anthony Okechukwu Umego

Dr Umego works at the New Coningsby surgery. He has a background fellowship in obstetrics and gynecology. He would like to thank his wife and his friends for their great support through his training years.

Abdul Rahman Badran

Ali Mohamed Tamimi Ali

Abul Rahman

Ayesha

Munshi

Dr Munshi works as a salaried GP in north Manchester, with special interests in medical education and lifestyle medicine She would like to thank her parents and husband, Faisal, for their unwavering support and love.

Bhagya Priyanjani Dahanayake

Dr Dahanayake works in out of hour services and would like to thank her friends and family for their support

Cameron Fraser Nichol

Dr Nichol works as a partner GP at the Runnymede Medical Practice in Surrey and has special interests in medical education and exercise medicine. He wishes to thank his parents, wife, and children.

Catherine Lucy McCullagh

Dr McCullagh is a locum GP in east London who hopes to go on and specialise in women's health. She would like to thank her parents for their support on this very long journey.

Charles Kenechukwu Ojukwu

Dr Ojukwu works as a salaried GP with Rockfield Surgery and a sessional GP with Dalriada Urgent Care in Northern Ireland. He has special interests in women's health and minor surgery. He would like to thank his mum, late dad, wife, and daughter for their support.

Chhowa Chakraborty Nadi

Dr Nadi works as a salaried GP in Nottinghamshire and would like to thank her parents, mentors, and friends for their constant support

Chukwuemeka Victor Alozie

Dr Alozie works as a salaried GP in St James Surgery in Clacton. He would like to express thanks to God almighty, his mentors, supervisors, and his family for all their support.

Claire Josephine McSwiney

Dr McSwiney works as a salaried GP in Bexhill and Hastings. She would like to especially thank her parents and her partner for all their support.

Cynthia Ete Palmer

Dr Palmer works as a salaried GP in Medway. She would like to thank her mother and supervisors for all their love and support.

Damilare Ahmed Isola

Dr Isola works as a salaried GP in Avisford Medical Group. He gives special appreciation to his trainers,educational supervisor, Dr Kieran Tunnicliffe, mentors, and family.

Edidiong Sixtus Obi

Dr Obi is a GP in Swindon, Wiltshire. She is looking forward to developing a special interest in occupational medicine. She wants to thank her husband and family for their loving support.

Eleni Hadjicosta

Dr Hadjicosta would like to thank her parents for their support throughout her studies.

Emma Katie Finnerty

Dr Finnerty works as a salaried GP in Burley in Wharfedale. She would like to thank her mentor and mum.

Fawaz Faris Jarjes Findakli

Dr Findakli wants to thank his dad and mum, Faris and Ban, and his brother, Fadi, for all they do and he gives them all his love.

Fehmi Hafiz

Dr Hafiz is a salaried GP working in East London. She would like to thank her family for their steadfast support during her training.

Fikayo Tokunbo HaastrupSode

Dr Haastrup-Sode is delighted to become a GP She would like to thank her husband for his unwavering support, her parents for encouraging her to chase her dreams, and her children, Temilade and Olamide, for giving her a purpose. She would also like to thank her trainer and colleagues.

Folashade Adenike Ajibade

Dr Ajibade is a salaried GP with York NHS Teaching Hospital Trust. She would like to thank God who was with her on every step, her parents for their unwavering support, her husband and children for being understanding and supportive, and her mentor, Dr Sarah Butlin, who was a pillar of support.

Francis Olofinlade

Dr Olofinlade is a salaried GP interested in leadership, education, and addressing health inequalities. He would like to thank his wife, Ifeoluwa, children, Ted, Fred, Amy, and Lucy, as well as his other family members.

Dr Ansari would like to express her gratitude to Allah almighty for his countless blessings and thanks her family, especially her husband, Bilal, mother-in-law, Farzana, and her three wonderful children, Sumayyah, Harun, and Saad, for all their love, support, and prayers.

Hamna Latif

Dr Latif is a salaried GP in Kent. She would like to express her gratitude to her parents and husband for their unwavering support, encouragement, and love throughout her career. She is also thankful to all her supervisors, particularly Dr. Apostolova, whose guidance has made her success possible.

Hanan Saleem Mohammed

Dr Mohammed would like to thank her friends and family for all their support.

Dr Simire works as a salaried GP in Stifford Clays Medical Practice She would like to thank the Lord, her mum, friends, and family for their support and prayers.

Hannah Simire

Hafsah Ansari

Helen Smart

Dr Smart is a salaried GP in Kent, in general practice and in an A&E setting. She would like to thank her family who have supported her to achieve her goal, particularly her mother and father who help with endless childcare and her supportive and patient husband and children who encourage her.

Hitesh Khanna

Dr. Khanna expresses gratitude to Lord Sri Krishna for His guidance. He acknowledges his parents' boundless love and sacrifices and seeks the blessings of all his gurus for his life ahead.

Iroghama Pascal Airhunmwunde

Dr Airhunmwunde works as a salaried GP in Dewsbury with a special interest in minor operations. He would like to thank his wife, children, educational and clinical supervisors, and TPDs for their wonderful support during his training.

Jagbir Singh Dhugha

Dr Dhugha is a salaried GP in Egham Surrey with special interests in dermatology, skin health, aesthetics and cosmeceuticals. He is a proud RCGP member and would like to say a huge thank you to his parents and sister who have supported him throughout all the challenges to get to where he is today.

Jatin Kanda

Dr Kanda works as a salaried GP in Macclesfield with special interests in diabetes and mental health. He would like to thank his mentor and his parents.

Jehanzeb Daniel Khan

Dr Khan works as a GP at Bicester Health Centre. He would like to thank his children, wife, and his parents.

Joy Chinenye Ayodele Obiweluozor

Dr Obiweluozor would like to thank her family and friends for all their support.

Kelechi Christian Okengwu

Dr Okengwu is a portfolio GP in East Cornwall/Plymouth. He has special interests in preventive cardiology and geriatrics. He is thankful to his wife and daughter for their love and support during and beyond his training period.

Khanzadi Chandio

Dr Chandio is working as a GP in Leighton Buzzard. She would like to thank her parents, family, and mentor for their support and encouragement

Kingsley Kalu Njoku

Dr Njoku is a salaried GP with special skill and experience in musculoskeletal. He is passionate about medical education and holds a Medical Education Certification from the University of Sunderland When not working as a GP, you will find him in trauma theatre, working with bone and soft tissue.

Kiran Baillal

Dr Baillal is a salaried GP in Oldham, with interests in medical education and leadership. She would like to thank her husband, parents, and supervisor for their unwavering support and guidance.

Kulvinder Kaur Lal

Kyaw Tun Naing

Dr Lal works as a GP in Roehampton and Cobham. She has interests in facial aesthetics and minor surgery. She would like to thank her family and her mentors throughout her training. Dr Naing would like to thank his friends and family for all their support

Dr Talmaci extends her deepest gratitude to her parents, whose unwavering support was the cornerstone of her journey to becoming a GP. She expresses heartfelt appreciation to her son for his understanding and patience, she feels blessed with love and belief in her.

Madeeha Idrees

Dr Idrees is working as a salaried GP in Hertfordshire. She is grateful to her parents, her husband, and children for their unwavering support throughout this journey

Maheen Farooq

Dr Farooq is a locum GP She would like to thank her parents for being her biggest supporters. She dedicates this achievement to her father. She is grateful to her educational supervisors and teachers for their support and guidance and her husband and children, Ibrahim and Zara, for standing by her.

Mahwish Abid

Dr Abid is working as a salaried GP with a special interest in minor surgery. She would like to thank Almighty Allah, her husband, Faisal Latif, and her two children, Musa and Hareem, for their support, patience, and encouragement throughout this journey.

Mary Oluwawemimo Olaniyan

Dr Olaniyan would like to thank God and also recognise the invaluable support she received from her family and friends who stood by her during the course of her GP training She would like to thank her husband, children, trainers, extended family, especially Eniola, and friend, Funmi Ifedayo.

Dr Thiraviyarajah is a salaried GP working in Kent She would like to thank her educational supervisor, Dr Jane Bailey, parents, siblings, family, and friends for the continued support.

Dr Limbu works as salaried GP in Bexley. She would like to thank her mentor, Dr Cusack, and especially her parents, husband, and son who have been her pillar of support.

Dr Adikaram works as a salaried GP in Reading. She would like to thank her family, supervisors, and mentors

Menaka Adikaram

Meena Limbu

Mathuramina Thiraviyarajah

Lilia Talmaci

Dr Saleh works as a salaried GP in Bedfordshire with a special interest in Diabetes & Medical Education. He would like to thank his colleagues, his family and his wife for their continued support throughout his training.

Dr Awopegba is a GP in Leeds with a special interest in mental health. He would like to thank his wife, family, and mentors for their invaluable and unwavering support. He thanks his wife for her advice; "You don't need much of IQ to pick up the ICE and the Cues… listening is all that you need."

Dr Okeke works as a portfolio GP in Cambridgeshire with a keen interest in medical education. She would like to thank her family, without whom she would not be here today. She would also like to thank her training programme directors and educators for all their support on this journey.

Dr O'Donovan works as a GP in Leeds. She would like to thank her family, specifically her parents, Carmel and Peter, for their unwavering love and support. Without it, this would not be possible

Olorunsola Olamiotan Miosomoale Aboyewa Nwanneka Chidebe GaiusAnonaba

Dr Gaius-Anonaba is a salaried GP at Thornhills Medical Practice in Kent. She thanks God Almighty, her parents, husband, daughter, elder sisters, family, brother, and her extended family and friends all over the world. She also thanks her colleagues and educational supervisor, Dr Robert Gilmore

Olatubosun Rafiu Owoseni

Dr Owoseni works as a salaried GP in Croydon with a special interest in public health He is also a General Practice Fellow. He would like to thank his family and mentors.

Dr Aboyewa is a GP in Kent, with special interests in endocrinology and diabetes. He blesses God the unseen helper of humanity on every good endeavour. He appreciates his supportive wife, Adekemi, his three daughters, supervisors, colleagues, and the college itself for their help in this journey.

Oluwabusola Mosebolatan Osokoya

Dr Osokoya works as a salaried GP in London and would like to thank God, the author and the perfector of her faith, her family, and her friends.

Ngozi Ezinneamaka Okeke

Meshkatul Islam Mohammad Saleh

Olayinka Elijah Awopegba

Olivia ODonovan

Oluwaseun Abolarin

Dr Abolarin is a GP in the West Midlands, with a special interest in women's health. She gives gratitude to her husband and daughter for their understanding and support. She extends heartfelt appreciation to God and her parents for their unwavering support on her journey.

Oluwaseun Bakare

Dr Bakare works as a salaried GP in Wakefield with a special interest in Minor Surgery. He would like to thank his wife and parents.

Oluwaseun Mogbojuri

Dr Mogbojuri would like to thank their friends and family for all their support.

Oluwaseun Remi Ogunfuwa

Dr Ogunfuwa is a passionate and hardworking GP and would like to thank her friends and family for all their support.

Oluwawemimo Seun George

Dr George currently works as a GP in Essex. She is passionate about women’s health and medical education. She would like to thank her family for their support.

Oyeduntan Oluwaseyi Oyewo

Dr Oyewo is hoping to sub-specialise in dermatology. She expresses gratitude to God, her family, and her friends for their unwavering support throughout her educational journey.

Philip Ojomo

Dr Ojomo is a salaried GP in Nottingham with a special interest in urology He would like to thank his family, mentors, parents and siblings.

Philippa Clare Havil Jefferson

Dr Jefferson would like to thank their friends and family for all their support.

Rafal Aladdin Khazaal Al-Azawi

Dr Al-Azawi works as a salaried GP in Surrey. She would like to thank her parents, husband, children, and parentsin-law for their support and patience in making this success possible

Rajdeep Jennifer Kaur Dhammi

Dr Dhammi works as a GP in London. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her, especially her loving parents who made all her dreams possible. She is proud of her achievements.

Raza Butt

Dr Butt works as a salaried GP in Newick.

Reem Saad

Dr Saad is a salaried GP in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, with special interests in minor surgeries, breast diseases, and palliative care. She would like to dedicate her success to her Baba (Dad), to whom she owes everything.

Robert Ramsey Ghazala

Dr Ghazala works as an Out of Hours GP in Lanarkshire, Scotland. He would like to thank his mother for her support and encouragement over the years, as well as his fiancée, Jillian, for being there every step of the way.

Rosanna Catherine Sara Tucker

Dr Tucker works in Warwickshire as a salaried GP. She has special interests in joint injections, minor surgery, and medical education.

Rosina Mary Noor

Dr Noor would like to thank her mother, her late-father and her husband for all their support.

Ross McKean

Dr Mckean works as a salaried GP at Trumpington Street Medical Practice in Cambridge with a special interest in medical education. He would like to thank his wife, Frida, and his parents for their love and devotion that helped him to reach this special milestone.

Samia Ahmad

Dr Ahmad would like to thank her family and friends for all their support.

Sana Madiha Muzaffar

Dr Muzaffar is a salaried GP in Newcastle upon Tyne with a special interest in minor surgery. She thanks her parents for their love, support and prayers. This milestone was not possible without her better half, Dr Atta. She also thanks her supervisors, especially Dr Colin Cuthbert.

Sanvir Singh

Dr Singh works as a GP in South Wales.

Shahzeb Ahmed Khan

Dr Khan works as a GP with special interests in musculoskeletal and minor surgery in North West England. He would like to thank his parents, Ami and Abu, and wife, Tamia, for their continuous support He would also like to thank his mentors for guiding him.

Shenali Michelle Perera

Dr Perera works as a GP in Westonsuper-Mare and has special interests in minor surgery and education, given her surgical background. She would like to thank her parents.

Sumitra Rai

Dr Rai works as a salaried GP in Riverside. She would like to thank her parents and siblings

Swati Bhattacharya

Dr Bhattacharya is a salaried GP in Roxton and would like to thank her mentor, Dr Laura Bernal-Gilliver, and her family.

Sweta Tiwari

Dr Tiwari works as a salaried GP. She is member of Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. This is her second membership of Royal College and she is extremely proud to be considered. She would like to thank her parents, husband, and son, Adittya.

Syed Mustafa Haider Rizvi

Dr Rizvi is a GP in Lancaster. He dedicates this achivement to his mother, Shahida Rizvi, and late father, Professor Afsar Hussain Rizvi He hopes to become half the man you were and he misses you more than words can say.

Dr Bernard works as a salaried GP in Hull. She would like to thank God Almighty, her mother, siblings, husband, children, and supervisors for their unwavering support which made this day a reality. She dedicates her CCT to the memory of her late dad.

Tiwalola Jennifer Atti

Dr Atti is currently working on her interests in women's health and menopause. She is thankful to God, her teachers back home and here, husband, friends, and family for all their support in making her dreams come true. She dedicates this to the memory of her mum who was the epitome of excellence.

Win Htin Ko Ko

Dr Ko was trained in the Carmarthen Scheme, West Wales, and is now working as a salaried GP in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. He would like to thank his mentors, colleagues, parents, and wife for supporting him throughout his career.

Dr Unamba is proud to reach this important milestone as a GP He hopes for success and fulfillment in his career as a General Practitioner.

Temitayo Ayobami Bernard

Wisdom Chika Unamba

Fellows’ Presentation

Alim Uddin

Dr Uddin is a partner at The Spitalfields Practice and a founding trustee of two charities, one of which provides free medical care to poor and needy patients all over the world.

Lucy Andrews

Dr Andrews works as a GP partner and a GP Educator and Child Safeguarding Lead in Putney, South West London. She would like to thank her GP trainer, GP partner colleagues, husband, mother, late step-father and father

Philip Christopher Thomason

Dr Thomason is a partner at Burbage Surgery in Leicestershire. He is a GPwSI in ENT and also works for Leicester City Football Club and was part of the backroom staff during the Premier League and FA Cup wins. He would like to thank his wife, parents, and family for their unwavering support.

Honorary Fellowship

Honorary Fellowship is given for outstanding work towards the objectives of the College. It can be awarded to doctors and non-doctors from the UK and overseas.

Kate Messent

Kate Messent has been awarded Honorary Fellowship for a lifetime dedicated to RCGP, being our longest serving member of staff playing an integral role in Governance.

Kate gave 36 years to the College, and was known by all, trusted unanimously and a much-loved member of the RCGP team. It is testament to her expert knowledge and invaluable experience that she should be nominated for this, our highest honour, by former President Dame Clare Gerada, such was the impact of Kate’s contributions.

Before Kate retired in December 2023, she supported some of the most demanding committees of the College and dealt with many sensitive or confidential issues with great discretion, skill, good humour and total professionalism

The wealth of institutional memory Kate brought to the table was invaluable and a great comfort to new committee Chairs through the inevitable challenges that come with Officer and Trustee roles. She worked hard to make the rest of us look good!

When Kate won the John Horder Award in 2017, I was impressed to recount the longevity of Kate’s service even then, as well as her wonderful character. Kate’s outward serenity is built on a tremendous amount of untold work. She has seen the College from Princes Gate, through Bow Churchyard to 30 Euston Square, from a time when smoking was common place in the office, the President had their own penthouse at the top of the building and addressing colleagues by their first name was a no-go. She has survived 14 Presidents, 13 Chairs, and is still on call to current RCGP staff who regularly have need to tap into her knowledge.

Her passion for our profession is second to none and we couldn’t be prouder to cement her career in our history books as an Honorary Fellow.

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