NEW MEMBERS’, FELLOWS' AND AWARDS CEREMONY 13 May 2022 London, 30 Euston Square
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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.
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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.
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EXHIBITION When the College of General Practitioners was founded in 1952, less than 10% of general practitioners were women. Seventy years later, over 50% are women, and the College has had four women Chairs and six women Presidents. Explore the exhibition at 30 Euston Square to find out about the roles that women have played in general practice in the past 70 years and earlier. Discover the experiences of women in the wider team that has always supported general practice to provide the best care for patients.
"The woman is, and ever will be the angel of the sick room" The Young Practitioner, 1890
From a witch’s charming stone to GP suffragettes, and a paediatric anaesthetic kit to a pioneering 1940s book on breastfeeding, visit 8 themed cases that put the current role of women in general practice in historical context. Find many more fascinating people, stories and voices in our linked online exhibition www.rcgp.org.uk/women-ingp For exhibition queries or to find out more about the College heritage collections contact heritage@rcgp.org.uk Sponsored by
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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 London.
this momentum across the next stages of your careers. On that note I hope many of you will attend today’s William Pickles Lecture from Vijay Nayar on Levelling up Medical Education, and attend the all members Special General Meeting - an important part of our governance.
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. This is particularly true as we restart our live presentation ceremonies following a long gap caused by the Covid-19 global pandemic. 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.
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.
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
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.
Professor Dame Clare Gerada President, RCGP (2021-2022) Sponsored by
Welcome and congratulations to you and your guests to this new member ceremony in London. Congratulations on becoming a fully independent GP, today provides you and your loved ones with an opportunity to celebrate, reflect and absorb what you have achieved over not only some of the toughest years of your training, but the hardest years our healthcare system has ever had to face. The obstacles you would have had overcome to achieve this – learning how to remote consult, the uncertainty of a new examination style, looking after those friends and family members who became unwell, or your own health challenges cannot be overlooked or downplayed. You are about to embark on a career that will provide you with many opportunities over the coming years. As a college, we are here to support you and provide you with the resources and guidance you may require. We want to encourage you to make the most of your qualifications, dream big and let your enthusiasm for this specialty open up new doors for you. Many of you will fall under our local London and South East faculties.
We would love to have many of you join us going forward to strengthen our faculty boards and help us to improve life for our members. The London and South East region faculties support over 13,700 members, Fellows, Associates and Associates in Training in the London and South England area. The London and South East Region covers the whole of 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). Alongside supporting our local GPs, we also strive to be the first point of contact for our members. Our board members include medical students, First5s and members at all stages of their career. The London Faculties also have non-GP members on their boards including nurses and practice managers. Thank you again for sharing this special day with us and we look forward to seeing what great achievements you will go on to have in the future.
As a Faculty Board we all volunteer to support our members through whatever difficulties they may be facing at whatever stage in their career, from medical students all the way through to GPs retiring. Our board is made up by a collection of strong and diverse individuals from different professional backgrounds and all walks of life.
Dr Ellen Wright Vice chair, South London Faculty
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TIMINGS FOR THE DAY Afternoon Ceremony Registration and refreshments
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Gowning and Photography
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Members seated*
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Ceremony commences
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Drinks reception - with thanks to
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SGM and Lecture Arrivals and Lunch
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SGM in Euston Room
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William Pickles Lecture | Professor Vijay Kumar in Auditorium
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'Levelling Up Medical Education - Getting Comfortable with being Uncomfortable'
Evening Ceremony Registration and refreshments
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Gowning and Photography
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Members seated*
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Ceremony commences
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Drinks reception - with thanks to
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*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.
These ceremonies are being held in RCGP's Headquarter building at 30 Euston Square - the home of General Practice. RCGP Officers will be in attendance throughout the day to welcome you at the start of your membership and fellowship journeys. They will be delighted to talk to you and learn more about your experiences and discuss the important work College does on your behalf.
Professor Martin Marshall Chair of RCGP Council
Professor Dame Clare Gerada RCGP President
Dr Michael Mulholland Honorary Secretary
Dr Steve Mowle RCGP Honorary Treasurer
Dr Gary Howsam Vice Chair (External Affairs)
Dr Margaret Ikpoh Vice Chair (Professional Development)
Dr Ellen Wright Vice chair, South London Faculty
Dr Vannaboon Phag-Udom Chair, South East Thames Faculty
Professor Amanda Howe OBE Immediate past RCGP President
Dr Ian Jutting Co-vice Chair, South East Thames Faculty
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NEW MEMBERS', FELLOW AND AWARD PRESENTATION Afternoon Ceremony
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Abayeli Ivuedoya Esue
Agnes Wan Shan Chan
Dr Esue is ecstatic about this new chapter of her life as a GP. Special thanks to her family and friends especially her mum, her Naija Kith & Kin and her trainer, Paul Driscoll, who encouraged and cheered her on from that very first appraisal. She is ever grateful to God. Her journey started as a physiotherapist, progressing to retraining as a doctor and then moving to the UK which culminated in joining this prestigious college.
Dr Chan would like to thank her parents for always supporting her throughout her career and all her life. She would also like to thank her mentor, Dr Choudhury, and her friends for all their continued support.
Abiyemi Benita Awoh Dr Awoh works as a GP in Colchester with a special interest in urgent care. She would like to thank her family for their constant love and support. She also thanks her trainers in General Practice whose tutelage and mentorship were invaluable. She looks forward to contributing to the improvement of the health and lives of patients through her work in primary care and through research to the body of knowledge in General Practice.
Ademola Onakoya Dr Onakoya is a salaried GP in Norwich working part-time while undergoing dual fellowship in Integrated Care Development & International Trainee Support. His hobbies are travelling, event planning and spending quality family time with his wife, Taiwo, and children. He is looking forward to leadership roles in Primary Care matters.
Anindya Sanyal Dr Sanyal works as a salaried GP in Essex and as a clinical lead for a private health organisation. He would like to thank his parents and his partner for their unwavering support throughout his training.
Anitha Ramachandran Dr Ramachandran works as a locum GP in North London and would like to thank her mentor and family for their support in making her dream come true. She wishes to be involved in training future GPs.
Anna Jeffery Dr Jeffery works as a salaried GP in Canterbury and is currently undertaking a fellowship in public health. She would like to thank her Mum and fiancé who are here to celebrate today and not forgetting Freddie at home.
Anna Pawlicka Dr Pawlicka would like to thank her family and friends for all their support.
Adora Enechukwu Dr Enechukwu works as a salaried GP and is an urgent care fellow in London. She would like to thank her fiancé and parents for their support throughout this journey.
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Dr Okpere graduated from the University of Benin, Nigeria. In 2011 she was awarded the Exxonmobil scholarship of Merit for the MSc in Global Health at the University of Oxford. She has several peer reviewed journal articles and a keen interest in women's health. She enjoys traveling, baking and writing. She is a children's picture book author and lives in London with her husband and two children.
Dr Gomes works as a GP in Stroud. He is delighted to become a member RCGP. He has a special interest in Minor surgery & Paediatrics and would like to thank his family, GP colleagues and good friends.
Arrchana Sathiyavageswaran Dr Sathiyavageswaran works as a salaried GP in Reigate and as an out-ofhours hub GP for her PCN. She would like to thank her husband, Myuran, her parents, in-laws and siblings for their utmost support.
Arun Wadhwa Dr Wadhwa works as a GP with an interest in digital health and primary care transformation. He is grateful today to be able to graduate with his wife, Dr Susmita Das. He would like to thank his family for their love, guidance and support.
Ashim Rai Dr. Rai would like to thank his loving and supportive family especially his parents and wife and also his beautiful daughter.
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Chandrika Srikantha Dr Srikantha is proud of the achievement of becoming a General Practitioner and greatly enjoys providing service to the community. They are always grateful for their family for the support they provided during their training period and their continuous support now.
Charmaine Belvin Dr Belvin works as a salaried GP in Newham. She would like to thank her loved ones for their support. Being born and brought up in Newham, she feels proud to now be helping care for people in a community that she is fond of.
Chidinma Elisabeth Ogbuagu Dr Ogbuagu is a Chevron undergraduate scholar and University of Nigeria medical school graduate. She is rotary club alumnus, medical missionary, GP, honorary clinical lecturer, wife and mother. She dedicates her success to God, her inspirational late father, mum, siblings, friends and mentors. You are priceless.
Dr Myint Myat would like to thank his supervisors, uncle and parents for their support through the journey towards this achievement. Sponsored by
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Christine Ngozi Umeadi
Dinusha Chathurangi Wanigaratne
Dr Umeadi is a GP in Manchester. She would like to thank her beloved husband, Dr Chinedu Umeadi, and her children, Michelle, Olivia and Jason, for their love and support throughout her training. She is also grateful to her siblings, especially her younger brother, Samuel Nzegwu, for his immense support. Special thanks to all her friends and her nanny, she loves you all. Dr Umeadi has interests in medical education and research and is interested in developing her career in Diabetology and female health.
Dr Wanigaratne works as a salaried GP in London. She would like to thank her parents and sister.
Claire Small Dr Small works as a salaried GP in Henley-on-Thames. She wants to thank her parents and husband for supporting her through the training.
Eleazer Douglas-Iyalla Pepple Dr Pepple works as a locum GP in Kings Lynn. With his background in reproductive medicine and ethics, he aspires for a special interest in women's health and leadership.
Fakhra Nasim Dr Nasim works as a salaried GP in north west London. She would like to thank God almighty, her loving and supportive husband, Atif, her parents and in-laws for their help and encouragement thoughout her career.
Claudia Ashton
Fatima Mohammed Alkali
Dr Ashton is a salaried GP in east London. She would like to thank Carole, Aidan, Dennis, Toby and Dave for all their support.
Dr Alkali is an aspiring portfolio GP presently working in Milton Keynes. They are dedicating this honour to their parents.
Dhurgham Alsultan
Funmilayo Akinwumi
Dr Alsultan works as a salaried GP in Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire. His graduation is dedicated to his mentor, parents who both passed away during his training and to his wife and children.
Dr Akinwumi would not have done this without the help of her husband, parents, supervisor, friends and family. She is excited about the future and the great things in store. Thank you all so much. She would like to thank God for giving her the grace to bloom.
Dil Kumari Gurung Dr Gurung works as a salaried GP in Aldershot. She would like to thank her husband, sons, parents and parents-inlaw.
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Gursev Singh Dhadwar Dr Dhadwar would like to thank friends, family and Satguru Ji. This is for you Mum.
Hirrah Younus Syed
Dr Cockburn works as a salaried GP in north central London. She would like to thank her trainer and peer group for their support.
Dr Syed is working in Havering and aspiring to be a GP with a special interest in palliative care. She is truly grateful to her husband, Asif, and her girls, Amal, Aish and Zaha. This milestone is not only hers but yours. Most importantly, thank you to her mother for everything you have done for her.
Hewafonskeage Nalaka Mahel Fonseka Dr Fonseka works as a General Practitioner at West Heath Surgery and the Urgent Treatment Centre in Selly Oak, Birmingham. He would like to thank his mentors and family.
Hiba Tul Hadi Nuzhat Qayyum Dr Qayyum is a GP who would like to thank her parents as well as her husband, Ijaz, and 12 year old daughter, Fareeha, who have supported her through her training.
Inthuja Kathirgamachelvam Dr Kathirgamachelvam works as a salaried GP in Lincolnshire. She would like to dedicate her achievement today to her late father, Mr Thamboo Kathirgamachelvam, who sadly passed away in the midst of her training. She could not have accomplished this without him.
Irene Ozioma Iwunze
Dr Butt is working as a GP in Peterborough. She would like to thank her family, especially her husband for his support throughout her training. She would also like to thank her parents for all theirsupport and prayers to achieve all these milestones in her life.
Dr Iwunze is a sessional GP in Richmond CCG with a special interest in paediatrics and child health. She would like to thank her husband, Ogonna, parents and siblings for their tremendous support and encouragement throughout her training. Her journey would not have been complete without her children, Uchechi and Osinachi.
Hirra Naeem
Ishita Sinha
Dr Naeem works as a salaried GP in Stevenage. She would like to thank her parents for helping her achieve her dream to be a doctor, and her husband and children for their ongoing support in her career.
Dr Sinha qualified in 2021 from Newham VTS and is continuing to work in the east London area in both salaried and locum roles. She would like to thank her trainers, her family and her VTS friends for the unwavering support.
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Jacqueline Phillips
Lee Winter
Dr Phillips is delighted to have finally qualified as a GP after graduating from medical school in 2013. She would like to thank her parents and her siblings for being so supportive throughout. Special thanks to her husband who has been a source of unwavering support through two undergraduate degrees, foundation training and finally GP training. Finally, a big thank you to her two young children who were both born during GP training and have been a constant source of motivation undoubtedly making her a better GP.
Dr Winter-Dean works as a senior partner in Streatham Hill London. He would like to thank friends and family for all their support.
Lilian Yao Huey Tang Dr Huey Tang is currently a salaried GP in Birmingham with hopes of pursuing a special interest in dermatology and minor surgery. She would like to thank her parents for all the support and love they have given, her fiance, Henry, and two sisters. Without them she wouldn't be here today.
Kalyani Puvanendrampillai Dr Puvanendrampillai works as a parttime salaried and locum GP in Surrey. She would like to thank her husband, Balamuhunthan, parents, in-laws and siblings for their motivation and continued support.
Lana Ahmed Hussain Dr Hussain works as a salaried GP in east London, as well as a professional property investor. She is grateful for her deeply supportive parents, and her London doctor friends who have become like sisters.
Laura Ann Flaherty Dr Flaherty currently works as a salaried GP in Liverpool and is thoroughly enjoying all the challenges it brings. She is keen to pursue a specialist interest in geriatric medicine alongside being involved in medical student education.
Macrina Olusolape Ige Dr Ige works as a locum GP. She would like to thank God, her family and friends for their support throughout her training.
Mohan Pun Dr Pun qualified as a GP in August 2021. He would like to thank his wife and parents. He is so grateful for their support, without it this would not have been possible.
Mouli Roy Dr Roy completed her GP training in November 2020 . She is really happy and feels honoured to be a part of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is looking forward to enhancing her career as a GP.
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Dr Ali works as GP in Cheshire and would like to thank his wife, Amna, and the rest of his family for the continuous support.
Nimsha Abdulmajid
Dr Dhedhi is working as Consultant Family Physician at Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan. She would like to thank her family and mentors for supporting her throughout. She is happy to be part of this ceremony with her husband today and thankful to the Royal College for inviting her.
Dr Abdulmajid works as a salaried GP in the Emirates Health Services Dubai. She is also a lactation consultant. Her passion has been family health services. She would like to thank the government of UAE and its rulers for providing her with the opportunity to grow and also to her beloved children and spouse for their trust in her.
Ndubuisi Iheanyi Egwim Dr Egwim is a salaried GP in Cornwall and also the Primary Care Population Health fellow (Health Education England) for Cornwall. They have a Masters in Public Health and enjoy approaching primary health from a population health perspective.
Nirja Sunil Joshi Dr Joshi is a GP in London with an interest in medical education and women's health. She would like to thank her parents, Sunil and Gita, for their support.
Nitin Rajan Nia Williams Dr Williams is a mother of two boys and a GP in Swansea. She would like to thank her mum and dad for all of their encouragement and support. She wouldn't be the doctor or person she is if it wasn't for them. Her father is too unwell to be here today but she knows that this will make him incredibly proud.
Nihaal Shaikh Dr Shaikh works as a GP partner in Hastings. She dedicates this to her parents.
Nimra Adnan Uddin Dr Uddin is a salaried GP in Borehamwood with special interests in diabetes and urgent care. She would like to thank her family, husband and father who is not here anymore to support her through her journey.
Dr Rajan is looking forward to a new adventure up north. They would like to thank their friends and family for all their support.
Nneka Chinedu Anaegbu Dr Anaegbu holds an MBBS from the University of Portharcourt, is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, has a masters in Public Health and a Diploma in Anaesthesia. In 2021 he became a member of the RCGP.
Nusrat Kalam Runi Dr Runi works as a salaried GP in Redbridge with a special interest in woman's health. She would like to thank her parents, her husband, her children and mentors.
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Preeti Prakash Morje
Dr Banjoko works as a salaried GP in London. She would like to thank her husband, Wale, her son, Joshua, and her parents.
Dr Morje dedicates her achievement to her family, husband, children and parents who have supported and encouraged her through this journey.
Olasunkanmi Salau
Roya Fini
Dr Salau is a senior partner at Douglas Grove Surgery, in Witham, Essex. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and now a member of Royal College of GPs. He is thankful and appreciates the support from the college, colleagues and family. Thank you.
Dr Fini is excited to work as a GP in London after maternity leave. She thanks her mum and siblings for their support and encouragement. She is grateful to her husband, for being her rock throughout this journey and to her children, for bringing her joy every day.
Saba Al-Masudi Olufunsho Tosin Owode-Oyelaja Dr Oyelaja is a locum GP in the north west. During her CSA and AKT exams she had two boys who she would like to dedicate this achievement to.
Parul Sappal Dr Sappal would like to thank her parents, husband and son who have all played important roles in putting her where she is today. Thank you to her educational supervisor who has been encouraging at every step of the way and a great mentor. She gives a special mention to her friends who are like family.
Petranka Ivanova Dr Ivanova works as a salaried GP in Barnsley. She would like to thank her family and her trainer for their support.
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Dr Al-Masudi would like to thank her friends and family for all their support throughout her training.
Saima Ahmad Siddiqui Dr Siddiqui would like to thank her children, parents, siblings and her educational supervisor for their immense support during her training.
Sally Salah Aly E A Kamaledeen Dr Kamaledeen works in north London as an eight session salaried GP. She would like to thank her parents, siblings and her husband for their support.
Sally Tariq Jasim Al Ani Dr Al Ani wishes to thank her husband for his support all the way through. To her role models, mum and dad, she couldn't have done this without you. To Dr McAuley and Dr Goyal - she made it.
Sunday Akin Bamikole
After completing her GP training in London last year, Dr Yasso has stayed working in the city as a salaried GP. She would like to thank her friends, family and fellow Whipps Cross VTS colleagues for their support along the way.
Dr Bamikole is a new GP Partner with interests on many fronts. Thanks to Almighty God the giver of life without whom this will be impossible. He would like to thank his family for the tremendous support, trainers and teachers for ther help and the patients who have taught him to be their doctor. Gracias.
Sharika Anjum Dr Anjum works as a locum GP in East London. She would like to thank her parents, sister and new husband, with a special mention to her G.U.C. girls for their ongoing love and support.
Shradha Pradhan Dr Pradhan works as salaried GP in Coventry and Warwickshire. She would like to thank her family and mentors.
Susmita Swarna Das Dr Susmita Das works as a GP in South East London. She would like to thank her husband (Dr Arun Wadhwa who is also graduating as a GP today) and her family for their constant unwavering support and love throughout the years.
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Dr Agrawal is working as a salaried GP in Preston with a special interest in teaching medical students and trainees. She would like to thank God Almighty, her spiritual mentor [Guruji], family, parents, husband and daughter for all their support and blessings.
Dr Shah says: Like Snoop said, I wanna thank me for believing in me I wanna thank me for doing all this hard work, I wanna thank me for having no days off, I wanna thank me for, for never quitting, I wanna thank me for always being a giver and tryna give more than I recieve, I wanna thank me for tryna do more right than wrong, I wanna thank me for just being me at all times.
Sophie Louise Wilsdon
Tharan Gurung
Dr Wilsdon works as both a salaried GP in Kentish Town and an urgent care GP in UCLH. She would like to thank her family and partner for their support.
Dr Gurung is proud to be a member of the College and would like to thank his trainers, wife and parents for their support.
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Stella Ele-ojo Ogala-Echejoh Dr Ogala-Echejoh says thanks be to God almighty for his love and grace. She also thanks her husband, children, parents, siblings, supervisor, colleagues and friends for their patience, support and encouragement.
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Dr Sivarajeeban completed her GP training in August 2020 and is currently working as salaried GP in London. She would like to pursue her career as GP with a special interest in women's health.
Dr Kazmi works as a salaried GP in London in a GP surgery and Urgent Treatment Centre. She has a special interest in Women's Health. She would like to thank her husband and parents.
Tolulope Olajumoke Odujoko Tolulope is a salaried GP working at an amazing seaside GP Practice in Colchester, Essex, She has a passion for medicaleducation and is looking forward to a protfolio career in Primary care as well as postgraduate and undergraduate medical education.
Vanessa Salih Vanessa completed her GP training in July 2021 . She feels honoured to be a part of Royal College of General Practitioners and is looking forward to enhance her career in GP going forward.
Waseem Hameed Dr Hameed would like to thank his wife and parents for all the love and support. This is dedicated to his three daughters!
Wei Han Dr Han is a portfolio GP in North London, she would like to thank her family and her mentor for their support.
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Dr Parr is GP partner and GP trainer in St Helens and also work in the community gynaecology clinic. My career flourished under the ever present guidance of my colleague, mentor and friend, the late Dr John Holden.
The Michael Drury Award is presented to a staff member working outwith the College headquarters who has given exceptional service in terms of promoting the objectives and values of the College.
Annemarie McCarty Annemarie was nominated by several Members and Fellows in the faculty. Many comments were received from Members and Fellows in the faculty in support of her nomination which were summarised as: ·Her longstanding service to RCGP (22 years this year) with consistent and efficient commitment ·Rising to the challenge of increasing her expertise and competence over time as the role changed and matured ·Personal supportiveness, flexibility, and non-egotistical approaches to working with others.
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Abisola Omosalewa Oduwole
Carmen Simona Ersek
Dr Oduwole works as a salaried GP in Cumbria. She is grateful to God and her family.
Dr Ersek works as a salaried GP in Eastbourne. She would like to thank her mentors, husband and children for the amazing support.
Alireza Doulatabadi Dr Doulatabadi would like to thank, Neda, his wife, her family, his mentor and East Kent Trust GP training team who helped him to become who he is today.
Almas Ashraf Janjua Dr Janjua would like to thank her husband for his endless support and patience, and her mum for always being her biggest supporter.
Amit Manab Banerjee Dr Banerjee works as a GP partner in Solihull. He has a passion for medical education and works as a Training Programme Director for South Staffordshire. He also works as Designated Medical Officer for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities for the CCG. He would like to thank his wife , Rinki, and daughter, Ria, for having faith in him all along.
Ayo Stephanie Oliha Dr Oliha thanks God for his unfailing love and grace towards her becoming a GP. She thanks her family and friends for their support and prayers. Her special thanks go to her husband, for his love, care and support. She loves you dearly and truly appreciates everything.
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Chung Lam Ho Dr Ho works as a GP in South London with a special interest in children's health and dermatology. She would like to thank her husband and parents for their support throughout her training.
Dede Chan Dr Chan works as a GP in West London with a special interest in women's health. She would like to thank her parents and husband for all their support to achieve this.
Ebele Rita Dunkwu Dr Dunkwu works as a GP in Cumbria. She would like to thank God for his grace, her husband, son, mother, family, colleagues and her mentor for their incredible support in various capacities.
Ededet Edet Dr Edet works as a salaried GP in Portsmouth with a special interest in occupational medicine. He would like to thank his parents and family.
Frank Omorogieva Dr Omorogieva is a GP in Kent and Medway. He would like to thank everyone who has supported him along the way.
Jessica Patel
Dr Mansour works as a GP in London with a specialist interest in dermatology. She would like to thank her family, friends and mentors who have positively impacted her career progression.
Dr Patel is currently working on cruise ships with a special interest in occupational medicine. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her varied goals in life.
Huan Tom Sim
Joseph Daniel Bland
Dr Sim is working as a salaried GP in Greater Manchester with special interests in sexual health and aesthetic medicine. He would like to thank his family for their kindness and support throughout the training.
Dr Joseph Bland qualified from the University of Southampton and works as a GP in Cambridge.
Isaac Bolanle Sobukunola Dr Sobukunola has a portfolio career with a salaried GP role along with outof-hours GP and locum roles. He would like to thank his partner and parents for all their support.
Jane Melissa Sargaison Dr Sargaison is a portfolio doctor working as a Specialty Doctor with UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and as a GP and Clinical Auditor with NHS 111.
Jaudat Fatima Dr Fatima would like to say thank you to her family and friends.
Jessica Ama Bemaa Anyan-Brown Dr Anyan-Brown completed her training in November 2021. She feels honoured to be part of the Royal College of General Practitioners and is looking forward to enhancing her career going forward. She would like to dedicate this to her parents for all their support.
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Joseph Uchechukwu Dunkwu Dr Dunkwu is a GP in Cumbria. He would like to thank God for being there for him. He thanks his wife, Ebele Dunkwu, son and other family members for all their support and prayers.
Maryem George Dr George works as an interface GP, and is GP lead for Digital and IT. Interests include frailty, Emergency Medicine and innovation. She would like to thank her family, friends, tutors and RCGP
Mohamed Alattar Dr Alattar holds Masters and PhD degrees. He currently works as a GP in Loughborough city with a special interest in surgery. He would like to thank his mentors and family.
Nikita Da Cunha Dr Da Cunha works as a salaried GP in Surrey. She hopes to develop a special interest in dermatology and minor surgery. She would like to thank her family and her fiancé for all their support.
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Noushad Arikkattayil
Roshni Thakrar
Dr Arikkattayil is a GP with experience over 21 years in India and the United Arab Emirates. He has a special interest in paediatric health. He would like to thank his mentors and family for the support they have given over the years.
Dr. Roshni Thakrar Biyani is a salaried GP working in Ealing and is passionate about women’s Heath and child Healthcare. She would like to thank her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Thakrar, brothers, Chirag & Amit, partner, Rohit, and inlaws, Mr. & Mrs. Biyani for there continuous love and support during her journey.
Raina Makhdoom
Dr Makhdoom has successfully passed MRCP and MRCGP. She works in Gants Hill and has a special interests in a acute medicine and children's health. She would like to thank her mother and family for supporting her and extends a special thank you to her dear husband
Raja Kamar Subhani Dr Subhani works as a frailty specialist GP at PCN level in Luton. He would like to thank his parents, wife, siblings and son, Ibraheem, for all their support in becoming a member of the RCGP.
Rajaluxmy Varadarajah Dr Varadarajah is a salaried GP in Willesden Green. She would like to thank her parents, mentors and siblings for all their support.
Rita Nandkishor Badshah Dr Badshah studied and trained in Canada, Australia and the UK. She is grateful for the guidance and blessings of her late parents, the support of her brother and the encouragement of her partner and friends. Her aspirations as a GP continue beyond the MRCGP accomplishment, with special interests in women's health, lifestyle medicine and health coaching. Sponsored by
Salma Sultana Hasan Dr Hasan is working as a salaried GP along with a fellowship as NHS Clinical Entrepreneur to reduce health inequality. She also holds a fellowship with Health Education East of England as an International Medical Graduate Support Fellow. Her heartfelt gratitude towards her family for the immense support.
Sanduya Shanthakumaran Dr Sanduya works as a locum GP, Advanced Aesthetics practitioner and trainer in East London. She would like to thank her mentor, Dr. S Lasker, her husband, Mr Rathakrishnan Theivendran, her parents, Mr & Mrs Shanthakumaran, her brother, Jeyshanth, and her in-laws, Mr & Mrs Sundrampillai Theivendran, for all their support and motivation throughout her life. She is thankful to Ganesh, Shivan, Amman and Shridi Sai Baba for helping her achieve her dream.
Sania Ahmed Dr Ahmed has achieved their lifetime ambition of becoming a GP and they hope to continue to dedicate their life to helping others. They would like to thank their parents for all their help and support. They could not have done it without them.
Soala Daerefaka Ogan
Dr Ram works in Braeside surgery in Farningham. She thanks her two boys for their love and support in helping her achieve this membership. She has an interest in becoming a trainer and hopes to take a diploma in cardiology. She is grateful to her friends and family, especially her mum and brothers, for their unconditional support to achieve her dreams.
Dr Ogan is a locum GP working and living in the East Midlands. She is expecting her first child any day now. She has thoroughly enjoyed GP training as well as witnessing the adaptability of general practice to the pandemic.
Selina Lisa Dr Lisa is working as a salaried GP in Bedford. She graduated in Bangladesh and pursued her training in surgery in the UK. She passed MRCS and worked as a Surgical Registrar before taking up General Practice training.
Sidrah Nawaz Dr Nawaz is currently working as a locum GP. She has an interest in charitable work and has volunteered in Greece and Lebanon, providing free medical care to refugees. Her passion also lies in aesthetic medicine and she hopes to invest more time in this in the future. She would like to thank God, her parents, family and friends for all their support which enabled her to reach this stage of her career.
Smart Nnadozie Onukaogu Dr Onukaogu works as a GP in Medocc Medway Hospital with a special interest in emergency medicine. He wants to thank his wife and children and appreciate his mum who passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic - she was his rock throughout this training.
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Stacey Oware Dr Oware works as a GP in London. She would like to thank her mother, husband and Educational Supervisor for their support.
Supreet Sidhu Dr Sidhu works as a GP in south east London. She would like to thank her family and friends who have supported her on achieving this award.
Syed Wasiq Dr Wasiq works as GP in London. He would like to thank God, his family and especially his mother on this special occasion.
Tahira Khan Dr Khan works as a salaried GP in West Sussex. She is exceptionally grateful for the support she has had from her family and wouldn't be here without them.
Umaira Saleem Dr Saleem would like to express appreciation to her husband, children and friends who helped her to get to where she is today. Thank you so much.
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Vijayachandrika Konesakumar Dr Konesakumar is working as a salaried GP in London with a passion in elderly care. They would like to thank their family.
Vinoth Vigneswaran Dr Vigneswaran gives thanks to their family for supporting them throughout this journey. Thanks to all their supervisors and fellow trainees for their advice. They are proud to be part of the GP family.
Wen Jit Poh Dr Poh would like to thank everyone who has helped him to get this far.
Ziva Ayesha Bergman Dr Bergman is the Clinical Lead for long COVID clinic in south east London. She is passionate about helping patients with this new condition. She would like to thank her parents for the support and her mentors for helping her in this journey.
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FELLOWS' PRESENTATION Evening Ceremony
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Emeka Ofokansi Abalu
Dr Valliattu is a GP Principal in Essex. He would like to thank his patients, family and colleagues for all the support and encouragement that he has received throughout his career.
Dr Abalu is working as a salaried GP with the Cumbria Health On Call. He has a background in oncology before general practice. He would like to thank his family for their support and patience
Adewale Henry Akintunde Dr Akintunde is a GP Partner in Northampton with special interests in medical education and cancer care. He would like to appreciate his family and GP Partners for their support.
Angharad Fletcher Dr Fletcher is a GP Partner in North Wales with interests in emotional trauma, functional chronic pain and fibromyalgia. She is a GP Trainer and award-winning tutor at four different medical schools, educational director of a pilot scheme to upskill advanced paramedics in primary care and Cluster Lead for NE Flintshire leading the regional COVID response and vaccination delivery.
Emma Claire Hayward Dr Hayward works as a salaried GP and clinical educator in Leicester. Her interest in mental health and work in more deprived areas led her to help found Trinity Money Advice Leicester which offers support to people in debt. She teaches at Leicester Medical School and volunteers with Partnerships in International Medical Education, a charity providing medical education around the world. She enjoys writing and speaking on a variety of topics, with several publications and broadcasts to her name. Dr Hayward would like to thank Professor Simon Gay and Leicester Medical School colleagues for their assistance in her Fellowship application and her family and friends for their enduring love and support.
Hisham Nobeebaccus Catriona Mary Farrant Dr Farrant worked as a GP and Trainer on the Isle of Man before retiring. She would like to thank her husband, children, her GP Partners and her Proposer.
Conor Patrick Kenny Dr Kenny works at the Old Church Surgery in Chingford and would like to dedicate his achievement to his mother, Ada, and recently deceased father, Tom.
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Dr Nobeebaccus is a GP Principal in East Riding, Yorkshire, Director of Primary Care Education and CCG Equality and Diversity Lead. He would like to thank his wife, Debbie, for being his rock and inspiration. To all the clinicians who have supported and mentored him, Dr Nobeebaccus especially, they have his full acknowledgment and appreciation.
Jeremy Chowings
Dr Win completed her GP training in Swansea in 2008. She dedicates her life to her patients as well as charitable work in Myanmar to help grass roots GP quality. Professionally, she also has achieved MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edinburgh), DFSRH, DPD and Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education.
Dr Chowings works as a GP in Leith. He has longstanding interests in medical education and health inequalities. He has recently been appointed Deputy Medical Director for NHS Lothian.
Ivan Dinesh Aloysius Dr Aloysius graduated as GP in 2013. He works as Principal GP at Ringmead Medical Practice, Bracknell, and as clinical director for The Health Triangle PCN. He is actively involved in research at practice level as well as COVID vaccine and monoclonal antibody clinical trials.
Jane Katherine Roome Dr Roome is a GP in Sussex and is passionate about education and professional development for GPs. She now has several educational roles including GP Tutor for Tunbridge Wells, Deputy Chair of West Kent Training Hub and Faculty Education lead for the South East Thames RCGP Faculty. In 2021 she was appointed as the first HEE KSS GP Fellow in simulation and is expanding simulation-based education for all Primary Care staff across the Kent, Surrey and the Sussex region. She would like to thank her family for supporting her throughout her career as a GP.
John Reay Dr Reay has been a GP partner in North Yorkshire for over 30 years and has also worked as a GP training programme director, undergraduate tutor and GP specialist in musculoskeletal medicine.
Jonathan Price Dr Price has worked as a partner in Southsea Portsmouth for over 30 years, doing nearly everything a GP can do during a full and rewarding career. He thanks his wife for her support through all the challenges.
Joshua Chigozie Chibueze Dr Chibueze works as a salaried GP in Cumbria with a special interest in health literacy and leadership. He would like to thank his wife, family and mentor.
Julianna Olufunmilola Sosanya Dr Sosanya works as a salaried GP in Thurrock with special interests in women's health and diabetes. She would like to thank her parents, husband, children, siblings and friends for their support.
Kate King
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Dr King is a Royal Navy GP currently working with the Kings Centre for Military Health Research doing an MD on alcohol behaviour change in service personnel.
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Kathryn Newell
Majid Jalil
Dr Newell is a partner at Oundle Medical Practice. With over 20 years in General Practice, she has been committed to improving medical education and the development of primary care services.
Dr Jalil is a partner with a unique approach to teaching about the influence of culture on learning and teaching, making a significant contribution towards understanding differential attainment.
Kulvinder Singh
Manpreet Kaur Sahemey
Alongside his role as senior partner at The Medical Centre, Maidstone, Dr Singh also works as GPSI Cardiology. His commitments include Education Supervisor (Trainer), GP appraiser and Clinical Director for Maidstone Central PCN. He would like to acknowledge the support and commitment from his team at The Medical Centre, and PCN which has enabled him to capitalise on opportunities to focus on developing and implementing innovative services for his patients. He would like to extend special thanks to his dear wife, Mrs. Bhupi Singh, who is also the Practice Manager, her unstinting support has been instrumental in helping him achieve this prestigious Fellowship. Thank you.
Dr Sahemey works as a GP Trainer and appraiser in east London and has specialist interests in emergency medicine and medical education. She would like to thank her parents for their love and support.
Laura Sims Dr Sims is a GP with a special interest in medical education, working at Exeter medical school. She is also a MRCGP clinical skills examiner. She would like to thank her family and colleagues for all their support over the years.
Lee Mark Oughton Dr Oughton leads Urgent Primary Care and GP Out of Hours Services in Rotherham. He is a Named GP for Safeguarding in South Yorkshire and the National Safeguarding Advisor for St John Ambulance. Sponsored by
Martin McGrath Dr McGrath is Honorary Professor at UCLan, Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management & Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He gives thanks for the support of Caroline and Georgia.
Mary O'Duffy Dr O’Duffy has been a practicing general practitioner in Castleblaney, Co Monaghan, Republic of Ireland for the past 26 years. She joined a family run practice having completed her GP training scheme in Gloucester, England. She committed herself to full time General Practice and developed her special interests which included women’s health, care of the elderly and dermatology while completing diplomas in each of these areas.
Matthew Boulter Dr Boulter is a GP Partner in Penzance, a Medical Officer in the Army Reserves, a Senior Clinical Adviser for the UK Health Security Agency and the crew doctor for the Penlee Lifeboat.
Noel Tinker
Dr Hynes has worked in the beautiful town of Kinsale for over 20 years. He would like to thank his GP colleagues for their nomination and his family for their support.
Dr Tinker is a GP Partner in East Riding, Yorkshire. He has been a GP trainer for 20 years and until recently has chaired the local GP federation. He would like to say how grateful he is to his wife, Tabitha, for her tolerance as well as the practice team for their support and friendship over the years.
Miranda Selby Dr Selby works as a portfolio GP in Bromley. She would like to thank her colleagues and family for their inspiration, encouragement and support.
Muhammad Tahir Shahzad Dr Shahzad has been a GP Principal in Harrow for many years, vice chair of Harrow CCG and is currently an examiner for MRCGP via MAP. He is also the PCN Clinical Director of Harrow Collaborative Network. He has specialist interests in musculoskeletal medicine and diabetes. He would like to thank his mentors over the years and especially his parents and family for all their support.
Nicola Stevenson Dr. Stevenson has been recognised for her work in contraceptive services, rheumatology and out of hours care; the latter both clinically and serving on the Board of Directors for the local provider.
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Raja Baber Sheraz Dr Sheraz works as a GP in London. On the award of his fellowship, he is thankful to Almighty, family and mentors for their blessings and support. His passion is to deliver patient centred care along with maintaining work life balance.
Ruadhrui O'Drisceoil Dr O'Driscoll is a GP partner in Kenmare Co. Kerry, Republic of Ireland. He has been treating patients there for the past 35 years. He has developed a Primary Care Team with the cooperation of the Local HSE (Health care Executive). He has an interest in teaching Medical students and has been instrumental in the development of the Irish user Group for the EHCR called HEALTH one. Dr O'Driscoll would like to thank his Practice partners and all the health care professionals involved in the Primary Care Team in Kenmare. He would also like to thank his many GP colleagues who have been critical to the success of the HEALTH one user Group in Ireland.
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Sajid Zaib
Tom Fergus Pelly
Dr Zaib has been a GP for over 23 years. He is honoured that his father and wife are present today to share this achievement and is blessed by the Will of the Almighty. He led national policy change to indemnify trainers with all stakeholders involved and clinical leadership of the COVID-19 vaccine programme has been his greatest honour; his practice led Aylesbury and the surrounding region with just under 100,000 vaccinations.
Dr Pelly is a GP partner and trainer at Horfield Health Centre, Bristol. He is a former Associate Postgrad Dean in Severn and currently Clinical Director of Phoenix PCN and RCGP rep on the MHRA Devices Expert Advisory committee.
Sandip Pramanik Dr Pramanik is a GP in Watford with a special interest in mental health. In 2018 he was voted RCGP Discover GP Champion and recognition of his practice work was highlighted at the RCGP Inspire awards.
Syed Mohammed Babar Akbar Dr Akbar is the Vice Chair of the RCGP South-East Scotland Faculty and sits on the Scottish Council. He is the Clinical Lead for the Primary Care Out-of-Hours Service for the county of Fife. He is also a GP Appraiser, GMC Associate and holds academic roles across Dundee Medical School & ScotGEM. In addition, he serves as a Major with the 225 Medical Regiment of the British Army. He is due to commence his PhD later this year at the University of Oxford. He is delighted to take on a fellowship of the college and wishes to thank his parents, wife and sisters for all their support.
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Udupi Adam Tanvir Alam Dr Alam is a GP and Clinical Director in Clacton, a GP in mental health services, clinical consultant for out of hours and training programme Director for Advancing Equity and Differential Attainment. He would like to thank God, his late father, Mr. Lathif, mother, wife, extended family, children and friends for their support.
Zaid Al-Najjar Dr Al-Najjar is Medical Director at NHS Practitioner Health and a GP in central London. He would like to thank everyone he works with and his family for being so supportive.
Zeenat Shireen Rajbally Dr Rajbally is a GP associate-partner, GP trainer and clinical lead tutor in London. She would like to thank all her mentors, family and friends, especially her husband and son.
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AWARDS PRESENTATION Evening Ceremony
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William Pickles Lecture
President’s Medal
The William Pickles lecture is one of the College’s prestigious lectures. It is normally given at the College’s Spring General Meeting and is on a theme relating to medical education.
The President’s Medal is given in recognition of consistent and excellent efforts and contributions that have achieved the RCGP’s overall mission ‘to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice’.
Dr Vijay Nayar Professor Nayar has been a GP in Bedford for over 30 years and is currently HEE’s Clinical Lead for the GP Induction and Return to Practice Schemes and Primary Care Differential Attainment. He has a wealth of experience of promoting equity and fairness in education and training through compassionate and inclusive leadership. This exciting lecture will highlight how creating working cultures and practices promote cultural safety for the benefit of the organisation and individuals.
Professor Anthony Harnden Professor Anthony Harnden, Professor of Primary Care and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Oxford has research interests in infections and paediatrics in primary care, specifically common childhood infections, vaccine preventable infections and the early diagnosis of rare but important childhood diseases. Professor Harnden was thrust into the limelight in early 2020. To prevent any perceived conflict of interest, it was agreed that the chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, Professor Andrew Pollard, who was involved in the development of a SARSCoV-2 vaccine, would recuse himself from all JCVI meetings. Professor Anthony Harnden handled his high profile role as acting chair of the JCVI impeccably. We are not aware that a GP has chaired this important group in the past - nor is one likely to hold it in the future. During this most challenging time the public, as well as politicians, have looked to the JCVI for guidance on the role of vaccination in protecting them.
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The leadership demonstrated by the JCVI in general and Professor Harnden in particular have been hugely influential in the success of the vaccination programme throughout the UK. Their advice to government has been well considered and explained and Professor Harnden in particular has played a key role in communicating the committee’s deliberations and decisions to the public. He has undertaken the role with such distinction is a testament to his ability and the College is delighted to award him the President’s Medal.
Certificate of Commendation
The John Fry Award is presented to a Member or Fellow who has promoted the discipline of general practice through research and scholarship. The award is intended to encourage people to undertake research as a practising GP, within 20 years of qualification as a GP, and not holding a professorial role.
The Certificate of Commendation is awarded for exceptional contributions which can be shown to have helped general practice and primary care achieve better outcomes. It can be awarded to both GPs and others.
Dr Greg Irving
Dr Mary Craig, a College member in South East Wales faculty, was nominated for the Certificate of Commendation in recognition of her services to improving the well-being of colleagues who are raising the standards of care for cancer patients in Wales.
Dr Greg Irving is an academic General Practitioner and Consultant in Primary Care in St.Helens. He has trained in Nottingham, Oxford and Liverpool and Harvard University. His career spans Clinical Lecturer at Cambridge, the World Health Organization (WHO) and leading research for the WONCA Vasco da Gama movement. His research has focused on complex interventions for use in primary care. systematic reviews, randomised trials and observational studies. Currently NIHR programmes lead in the North Wes, he also has served on the NICE Medical Technology Advisory committee, the UK National Screening Committee and a member of our Council. He has three consecutive personal NIHR Fellowships and is a past recipient of the Yvonne Carter award for primary care research.
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Mary Craig
Mary is extremely hard working and shows exceptional commitment in all of her 3 roles, as a practising GP, as the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Macmillan GP Lead and the All Wales Macmillan GP Lead for the Wales Macmillan Primary Care Cancer Framework. She is a compassionate leader with excellent listening and problem solving skills always putting the team above herself. When the Covid pandemic meant the Wales Community of Practice were no longer able to meet together in person, Mary instigated regular remote meetings to ensure she was continuing to support the well-being of the team and enabling the team to support each other. Mary is an outstanding influencer representing the Macmillan Primary Care Cancer Framework in many All Wales and Health Board arenas where her views are highly thought of, giving Primary Care a resonant voice on many stages across Wales.Her ability to initiate and advance projects highly beneficial to patient care, such as the introduction of qualitative Faecal lmmunochemical Testing and Rapid Diagnostic Clinics within her Health Board has led to her being an extremely respected professional. She has driven changes to the Cancer Research UK Urgent Suspected Cancer information leaflets to better support patients in Wales.
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