New Members' Ceremony Midland 2023

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 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.

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).

It has incorporated the College arms and reflects the College blue of our modern logo.

The College motto Robes and insignia

Cum Scientia Caritas – compassion with knowledge.

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 current President’s gown was instigated in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of the College.

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

14:00 14:00 16:15 16:30 17:30

*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 Victoria Tzortziou Brown OBE RCGP`s Vice Chair for External Affairs

Dr Aaliya Goyal MRCGP Vice Chair, Midland Faculty

Dr Onyinye Okonkwo FRCGP Honorary Secretary, Midland Faculty

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Welcome to the Royal College of General Practitioners Members’ Ceremony. We are delighted to welcome you and your guests to this very special occasion here in Birmingham.

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, Award winners 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 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.

Professor Dame

Clare Gerada President, RCGP

Welcome

Welcome and congratulations to you and your guests to this New Members’ Ceremony here at the Town Hall in Birmingham.

It is wonderful to welcome you on behalf of the Midland Faculty of the RCGP: the largest Faculty in terms of membership in the UK, supporting and representing over 4,000 members from Birmingham, Solihull, The Black Country, Coventry & Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Congratulations! Today provides you and your loved ones with the deserved opportunity to celebrate, reflect and absorb the scale of what you have achieved over the challenges of your training, but also through the hardest years the NHS has ever had to face.

Think about the obstacles you have all overcome to achieve this:

Adapting to remote consulting while delivering face-to-face care through a pandemic

Adjusting to the isolation of virtual teaching during VTS given the risk to business continuity had we met face-toface

Handling the uncertainty of a new examination enforced by social distancing, Looking after those friends and family members who became unwell, Facing your own health challenges and daily COVID risks through patient care Playing your part in delivering the largest vaccination programme in the history of the NHS.

All that while taking on the challenge of the widest curriculum in medical careers within the shortest training time.

Every one of you should be justifiably proud of what you have achieved.

You are about to embark on a rewarding career that will provide you with many opportunities over the coming years. In our opinion you have chosen the best career in Medicine with an opportunity to support your patients over many years. It is this close relationship we have with our patients, forged through continuity of care, that makes the job of a GP so meaningful to patients and professionals.

As a Faculty of the College, we are here to support you and provide the resources and guidance you may require, to thrive in your careers and aspire towards the highest honour the College can bestow - Fellowship of the College. We want to encourage you to make the most of your qualifications, dream big and let your enthusiasm for this specialty open new doors for you. As a Faculty Board we all volunteer to support our members through continuing professional development, from medical students to Foundation Year Doctors, AiTs to First5s and all the way through to GPs retiring. Our board is made up by a collection of compassionate and diverse individuals from differing professional backgrounds and all walks of life. We are here to support you You are most welcome to observe our Faculty Board Meetings and in due course perhaps take a more active role in our fantastic College

The College is its membership. Be the Future voice of your Faculty.

Jamie Hynes Chair Midland Faculty

New Members’ Presentation

Dr Aarbi works as a salaried GP with Livi. She has a background of a being Paediatrician for 20 years, working in a Paediatrics clinic in an urgent treatment centre.

Dr Adigwe gives glory to God, His Son and Spirit for making today possible. She is grateful to her dear parents, entire family and lovely husband for their support and love.

Oluwatoba

Sara would like to thank her Mum, Soboohi, for going above and beyond to provide her with opportunities to thrive and for putting her on the path to greatness.

Dr Adisa works as a Locum GP in Lincolnshire. He would like to thank his wife and parents for their support.

Dr Aburo is currently on a career break following completion of training. She would like to thank her husband and family for their unwavering support.

Dr Afolabi works as a salaried GP in De Montforte surgery, Leicester. He has a special interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine.

Dr Ifeoluwa Adebayo-Begun works as a salaried and Locum GP in Coventry. He would like to thank God, his parents, parents in-law, wife, friends and their adorable children for their support and guidance.

Dr Afolabi works as a salaried and Locum GP in York. She would like to thank God, her parents, friends and her adorable children for their support and guidance.

Dr Aggarwal works in Birmingham. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

Dr Fosu works as a salaried GP in Coventry with a special interest in women's health.

Dr Ahmed works as a Locum GP in the Black Country region. He would like to thank Allah, his parents and spouse in his journey towards MRCGP.

Dr Bola works as a salaried GP in Wolverhampton. She would like to thank God, her mother, siblings, mentors and friends for their support.

Tasmin Aarbi

Nneka Adigwe

Sara Abbas

Wuraola Aburo

Ifeoluwa Adebayo-Begun

Josephine Adebayo-Begun Fosu

Bolanle Adedeji

Charles Adisa

Oluwatayo Afolabi

Yetunde Oluwakemi Afolabi

Deepa Aggarwal

Muhammad Ahmed

Phoebe Obehioya Ajayi

Dr Phoebe Ajayi is a GP, author, and mum of two. She would like to thank God, her husband Isaac, and her friend Precious, for always being there.

Adesola Ajiboye

Dr Ajiboye works as a GP in Hertfordshire with a special interest in Neurodivergent issues. Special thanks go to God, her parents, her immediate family, and mentors.

Esther Amankwah

Dr Amankwah is a GP in Kirkby-InAshfield. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support throughout her GP journey

Uzair Amjad

Uzair Amjad wants to praise Almighty and is grateful to his family for the love and support especially to his mother and training supervisors and would like to dedicate this success to his late father.

Ehimudiamen Anne Anetor

Dr Anetor would like to thank God, her parents, siblings, friends and trainers who supported and encouraged her on her journey to being a GP.

Najma Anwar

Dr Anwar works as a Salaried GP in Staffordshire. She would like to thank her dad, mum, siblings and especially her husband for supporting her throughout her journey in achieving MRCGP

Richard Bassey Archibong

Dr Richard Archibong works as a sessional GP in the West Midlands and North Wales area. He would like to thank his mum, partner and their kids, friends and mentors.

Adeolu Arikawe

Dr Arikawe works as clinical lead with Spirit Healthcare.

Farzana Arshad

Dr Arshad works as a locum GP in her local area. She would like to thank her mentor, husband and children.

Judith Arukwe

Dr Arukwe works as a salaried GP in Nottingham and would like to thank her parents and siblings for their support and love.

Salma Awais

Dr Salma works as a salaried GP in Derby and is looking forward to specialising in dermatology. She would like to thank her parents, family and friends for their continued support.

Yewande Ayoola

Dr Ayoola works as a Portfolio GP in Coventry & Warwickshire. She would like to thank God, her parents, beautiful daughter Nifemi and friends for her journey so far.

Dr Bakare works as a locum GP, with a special interest in health policy and management. He would like to thank his wife and children for their support.

Dr Durotola works as a salaried GP in Dudley. He would like to specially thank his Educational Supervisor and career mentor - Dr Lucy Martin DLfor her unwavering support throughout his training and after

Dr Bevis works as a salaried GP in Shropshire. She would like to thank her friends and family for their ongoing support.

Nkeiruka is a GP in Yorkshire. She is immensely grateful to God for this achievement. She is thankful to her boys - Leon and Jidenna, and her family. She dedicates this to her late mum, Julia.

Dr Capper works as a salaried GP in Staffordshire and in the medical education team at Keele University. She would like to thank her mentors and family

Dr Emmanuel works as a GP locum with Newham Health Cooperative. He would like to thank his Trainer Dr Rutherford for all the help and believing in him.

Dr Akintade is grateful to God for the privilege to serve humanity as a GP. She would also like to thank her family and mentors for their support.

Dr Oladele Davidson works as a Locum GP, mostly in the North west region of England He would like to thank God almighty, his mom, family and supportive friends and colleagues for their support.

Dr Egem-Odey works as a salaried GP in Stoke-on-trent with a special interest in Women's health. She would like to thank God, her mentor, family and friends.

Dr Dherani is a part time salaried GP with a PhD in Epidemiology. He has a special interest in health system research.

Dr Egyir works as a GP in the West Midlands and hopes to pursue a special interest in Geriatrics. She would like to thank her family and friends.

Oluwasegun David Bakare

Mayowa Durotola

Megan Bevis

Claire Marie Capper

Titilola Damilare-akintade

Oladele Osamede Davidson

Mukesh Kumar Dherani

Nkeiruka Rose Ebere

Emmanuel Ekemeka Edoka

Wufeh Alexandra Benedicta Egem-Odey

Jeanette Esi Amissah Egyir

Sobia is currently working as a salaried GP. She would like to thank Allah the Almighty, her husband who has been very supportive and her parents who have always inspired her to reach her goals.

Dr Idu works as a Locum GP. She is an enthusiast for lifestyle medicine. She thanks God for making it all possible. To her husband - Paul, mum - Patricia and children, she is eternally grateful.

Syeda

Dr Zelda is a salaried GP in North Wales with special interests in mentoring, cardiology and medical education. She would like to thank God, her mentors and wonderful family.

Shireen

Gupta

Dr Gupta works as a salaried GP in the Midlands. She would like to thank her family.

Dr Iftikhar works as a GP and would like to thank her Supervisor and Parents.

Dr Igharo works as a salaried GP in West Lancs. His areas of interest include geriatrics, women's and child health He is currently pursuing a post-graduate certification in Medical Leadership.

Methini is grateful to all those who have guided her over the years and gives special thanks to her wonderful parents and husband for their unwavering patience, love and support.

Dr Ikoro is a locum GP with extensive experience, diverse interests, and a First5 Lead of Midland Faculty. She would like to thank her family with a special tribute to her late parentsHRH Eze & Ugoeze Ikoro for their support and encouragement.

Dr Ibekwe works as a GP in Scarborough. He is most grateful to God for his grace, his family (wife and children) for being his wonderful support system throughout his journey as a trainee GP.

Dr Ishaka works as a salaried GP in Doncaster with a special interest in Women's Health. She would like to thank God, her parents, husband, family and trainers.

Dr Ibrahim would like to thank his parents and brother and his lovely wife for her everlasting support and love.

Dr Islam works as a GP in Manchester, she completed her training in Yorkshire. She would like to thank her parents, her family and her mentors

Sobia Erum

Mina Ibrahim

Zelda Ewah

Methini Himayakanthan

Tochukwu Chibueze Ibekwe

Castille Obiageli Idu

Aisha Iftikhar

Efosa Jeffery Igharo

Ijeoma Florence Ikoro

Oghenebrume Jennifer Ishaka

Yasmin Beauty Islam

Dr Abisola Iyayi works as a salaried GP in Market Rasen. She would like to thank God, her darling husband, her parents, siblings, friends and mentors for their unwavering support.

Bushra Kamal

Dr Bushra Kamal works as a Locum GP. She would like to thank Allah, her family & friends for their support & guidance. She has a special interest in medical education.

Dr Ehimare Iyayi works as a salaried GP at Woodfield Medical Centre in Grimsby. He would like to thank God, his dear wife, his parents, siblings, friends and mentors for their tremendous help and support.

As Snoop said: “I want to thank me, for doing this hard work”. To my family, your support brought me this far. I love you. To friends who held me down, thank you.

Dr Jawad is working in Walsall with a specialist interest in Diabetes. She would like to thank Allah, her supportive dearest husband, Rafay, and her parents.

Dr Madzima works as a salaried GP in Birmingham. She would like to thank her hero - her wonderful mother, as well as her ever-supportive brother

Veena

Dr Jilani is working as a locum GP in Manchester. He would like to thank his late parents for their blessings, his wife, Nadia and children for their immense support.

Dr Mani works part time as a salaried GP and as a lecturer in physician associate studies. She would like to thank her family and mentors.

Esther Maosi Mautin

Masarat would like to thank her amazing fiancé Stephen for being so supportive and to thank her parents and brother for always going above and beyond throughout the years.

Dr Mautin works as a salaried GP in Thornaby. She would like to thank God, her husband, her selfless mother, siblings and friends, for all their sacrifices, prayers and support.

Binish Mehar

Kavita is a salaried GP in York. She would like to thank her parents for their ongoing support and encouragement. She is also grateful to her trainers, colleagues and friends.

Dr Binish works as a salaried and OOH GP pursuing the field of Dermatology and Aesthetics. She would like to express her deep gratitude to Allah, her parents, siblings and mentors for unwavering support to achieve her goals

Masarat Fatima Jilani

Abisola Alaba Iyayi

Ehimare Iyayi

Sadia Fazal Jawad

Anwar Zafar Jilani

Kavita Devi Joory

Kathleen Kentebe

Tariro Joyce Madzima

Manivannan

Dr Sum works as a salaried GP in Stoke-on-Trent. She would like to thank her husband, parents, family members, friends, supervisor, and colleagues for all the support throughout her GP trainee years.

Ghazala Nasir

Dr Nasir would like to thank Allah Almighty first of all and then her parents and family.

Quratulain Nasir

Dr Nasir would like to thank her husband and her parents immensely for supporting her through her journey.

James Obaleye

James would like to thank the almighty God and also his family and friends for their support and encouragement throughout the training program.

Dr Obileke is currently working as a locum GP. She is blessed to have the support of her family especially during her training and is looking forward to a fulfilling career as a GP.

Dr Odeyale works as a salaried GP in Coventry. He would like to thank the almighty God, his parents, family, educational supervisor and the Coventry VTS Scheme.

Dr Receive Ndlovu expresses heartfelt gratitude to his God Almighty, cherished family, dedicated educators, and steadfast best friend in Norwich. Your unwavering support fuelled this remarkable journey.

Dr Ogar works as a salaried GP in Nuneaton with a special interest in Women's Health. She would like to thank her parents and friends for their unending support and encouragement.

Dr Nwadiani has interests in education, dermatology, and musculoskeletal health. He would like to thank his wife, and family, especially his late father who was a massive inspiration.

Dr Ogunleye works as a salaried and Locum GP in Sheffield. He would like to thank Allah, his parents, particularly his late dad, his wife, adorable children and siblings for their support and guidance.

Dr Nwosisi works as a salaried GP in Nottingham. She would like to thank her parents and friends.

Receive Ndlovu

Norain Binti Muhammad Sum

Chukwuemeke Nwadiani

Lynda Ifechukwukwu Nwosisi

Dorothy Obileke

Emmanuel Ajinde Odeyale

Benyin Judith Ogar

Tokunbo Abdulganiyu Ogunleye

Dr Ayodeji works in North Wales as a locum GP. He is passionate about using information technology to advance primary care. He would like to thank his family for their unwavering support

Dr Oluwabamise works as a salaried GP in Leicester He has a keen interest in Chronic diseases. He would like to thank his Parents, Supervisors and friends.

Dr Ojoawo works as a salaried GP in Howden with a special interest in Minor Surgery and Musculoskeletal medicine. He would like to thank his family and mentor.

Dr Omosule would like to thank her husband who stood with her through the rigours of training and her mum for her immense support. She also thanks her Trainers and colleagues.

Dr Okam works as a sessional GP in England and she will like to thank God, her family and friends

Dr Omotosho is a dedicated salaried GP at Alfred Squire Surgery. She has a special interest in menopause, sexual and reproductive health. She is grateful to God, family and friends and her husband for this opportunity.

Dr Okonkwo works as a salaried GP in the Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice. She is grateful for the support that she received from her family and friends and Doncaster GP training scheme.

Dr Okoromadu is a locum GP based in Coventry and would like to thank the College and also thank his family and friend for their support.

Dr Omoyajowo works as a salaried GP in Leeds He has a special interest in Musculoskeletal medicine. He would like to specially thank his lovely wife and daughters for their unrelenting support.

Dr Oliko works as a salaried GP in Holbeach with interest in mental health and care of the elderly. He thanks his family and mentor for their support.

Dr Oshungbohun works as a GP in Rugby. She would like to thank her husband and children for their support and patience, her parents for their prayers. Special thanks to her supervisor Dr Angela Winter - who redefined general practice.

Uche Joseph Okoromadu

Ayodeji Austin Ojo

Kayode Timothy Ojoawo

Ifunanya Mary Okam

Jennifer Ezeorah Okonkwo

Chukwuma Malcolm Oliko

Oluwafunso Andrew Oluwabamise

Adesua Omosule

Oluwaseun Omotosho

Saheed Adedayo Omoyajowo

Aderonke ‘Ms Prosperous’ Oshungbohun

Olaoluwatunde Osibamowo

Dr Osibamowo works as a locum GP with a special interest in Mental health.

Oluyomi Osunsanya

Dr Osunsanya works as a locum GP in the Leeds and Wakefield District. He is gladly joined by his wife who is also a newly qualified GP as well. He would like to thank her for her support and love.

Abiodun

Dr. Oyebolu works as a salaried GP in Coventry with special interest in joint injections. He would like to thank his parents, wife, Mrs Tinuade Oyebolu and his lovely daughters for their support.

Gbenga Periola

Dr Periola works as a salaried GP in Coventry. He is also doing the new to Practice Fellowship programme in Coventry. He will like to thank his family and friends for their support.

Rashida

Dr Perveen works as a GP in Walsall. She has a special interest in Women's Health. She would like to thank her parents, husband and 4 children.

Dr Romiluyi works as a salaried GP in Hull. He is immensely grateful to his supervisors and family.

Dr Patel dedicates today to his family. He won't forget the sacrifices made over the years and despite not being present today he wishes to express his infinite love for them always and forever.

Vivek Patil

Dr Patil is working as locum GP and has a special interest in emergency medicine. He would like to thank his guru Dr Martin Sullivan and his family - Shruthi, Vihaan, Prakash Teena, Tejas, Ravi and Viji

Dr Rosiji works as a salaried GP in Doncaster. He would like to thank his very supportive family, and mentors, for all their love and encouragement, without whom he would not be here.

Idris Rufai

Dr Rufai works as a salaried GP in Leicester. He would like to thank Drs Abdulali, Sandra and Funso for their support

She is grateful to God, friends, family and colleagues for the strength and support. Special thanks to her training practices and to her husband and daughters: You rock!! Thank you.

Mayowa Oyebolu

Vrajesh Patel

Perveen

Oluwatosin David Romiluyi

Kolawole Rosiji

Olugbolahan Ibitola Salami

Shaeiqa Sarwar

Dr Sarwar is a salaried GP in Rugby. She would like to thank her parents for their support and prayers.

Sabreen Shabir

Dr Sabreen works as a locum GP with a special interest in reproductive health. She would like to thank her parents and husband.

Lubna Shahzadi

Dr Shahzadi works as a part time salaried GP with a special interest in Women's health. She also work as a locum GP and OOH. She would like to thank her mentor, parents and her husband Hisham.

Shilpy Sharma

Dr. Shilpy wishes to express her gratitude to her parents, inlaws, and her husband who have guided and supported her in this journey, without whom her growth and achievements would not have been possible.

Asif Sheikh

Dr. Asif Sheikh works as a locum GP.

Farwah Batool Starley

Dr Starley trained in Derby and works as a GP with a special interest in minor surgery. She would like to thank her husband Jim for his support during her journey to qualify as a GP.

Taiwo Tanimowo

Taiwo would like to thank almighty God and also her family and friends for their support and encouragement throughout the training program.

Penelope Tom

Dr Tom is a GP in Birmingham with a special interest in minor surgery. She thanks her mentors, family & God who gave her strength.

Kennedy Chiwelitem Umege

Dr Kennedy works as a salaried GP in Gloucester with an interest in Diabetes. He has a Diploma in Family Medicine, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology He would like to thank his wife and children.

Dr Ukemeobong Michael Uwah works as a salaried and locum GP in Blackburn. He would like to specially thank the Almighty God, his lovely wife, children, friends and supervisors for their unwavering support and guidance throughout his professional journey.

Sandra Uzuegbu

Dr Uzuegbu works as a salaried GP in Leicestershire with a special interest in Women's Health. She would like to thank God, her parents, her sister Jayne and her best friend Alex

Ukemeobong Michael Uwah

Ashley Varghese

Dr Varghese would like to thank her husband, parents and her parents in law for their constant support & prayers which kept her motivated through her training journey.

Richard Walker

Dr Walker works as a GP in Nottinghamshire after having completed his training there in August 2022.

Hiu Yan Clara Yip

Clara would like to thank the unfailing support of her friends and family, especially that of her husband He has been the one cheering her on during the toughest of days, reminding her that she can achieve anything she sets her mind to.

Dr Weerasekara works as a GP Partner and an educator in Leigh Lancashire. She would like to thank her parents, family and friends for the support given to her over the years.

Dr. Yaqoob works as a GP in Aldridge, West Midlands. She trained in the Black Country and qualified in 2023. She thanks her husband, family, trainers and most importantly, God Almighty. She is honoured to be a member of the RCGP and share its vision of excellence.

Anaam Yasin

Dr Yasin would like to thank her family.

Anum Yaqoob

Samitha Weerasekara

Fellows’ & Awards Presentation

Dr Ekpeh works as a GP partner and medical educator in a practice in North Lincolnshire. He would like to thank his family for their support, especially his wife and parents present here today.

Dr Suchak is a GP partner and training programme director in North Staffordshire. He would like to thank his husband and parents for their unending support and love.

Dr Frampton is the senior partner at Ormskirk Medical Practice, Lancashire. He has been there 32 years & has had close involvement in local NHS management, charity work & started a community choir.

Tarun Gupta

Dr Gupta is Chief Medical Officer at Legal & General UK Retail, a GP in Solihull and Occupational Health Physician to Birmingham Airport. He would like to thank his parents, Drs Kishore & Madhu Gupta.

Dr Wallace was a GP for 40 years devoting her career to the NHS. She worked as a GP with special interest in diabetes, an appraiser & trainer for GPs & she served as a tutor at Warwick University.

Dr Islam works as a GP at the Hilltops Medical Centre with special interest in Cardiology. He is a Former CQC special adviser and LMC rep for Milton Keynes.

Dr Joshi is an enthusiastic and capable GP trainer who is honoured to celebrate her career achievements today with her family and her Husband, they have been her strength and inspiration throughout.

Chinenye Ekpeh

Simon Peter Frampton

Shafiqul Islam

Sonalee Joshi

Vinesh Suchak

Maureen Elizabeth Hamilton Wallace

George Abercrombie Medal

Awarded for special meritorious literary work in general practice.

Professor Christopher Salisbury

Professor Chris Salisbury is being awarded the 2023 George Abercrombie Award today for special meritorious work in general practice. This award is made from time to time by the Editorial Board of the British Journal of General Practice.

Chris is an academic GP and Professor of Primary Health Care at the University of Bristol. He is an active primary care researcher - delivering research utilising a range of methodologies - from trials to qualitative studies. His work has contributed to the literature nationally and internationally on primary care systems and the care of people with multiple health conditions.

He has published 5 books and over 230 research papers on the broad topic of how to improve provision of primary care. He has conducted several highprofile evaluations of new models of care, such as changes in out-of-hours arrangements, NHS walk-in centres, GPs with Special Interests, telehealth for chronic disease management, and the potential of new forms of consultation such as e-consultations. In recent years he has focused on how health care should address the challenge of the growing number of people with multimorbidity.

Chris supports all members of his team, including early career researchers, clinical and health services researchers, in the Centre of Academic Primary Care in Bristol

Chris holds several senior roles in research and academic institutions. Chris has been a valuable member of the Expert Advisory Group for the Richmond Group of Charities Multiple Conditions Task Group. Chris writes beautifully and clearly for a range of audiences: clinical, academic and lay.

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