Oxford New Members Ceremony 2021

NEW MEMBERS’ AND FELLOWS' CEREMONY

18 September 2021 Oxford University Examinations School

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NEW MEMBERS’ CEREMONY

18 September 2021

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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 unicorn is adopted from the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries.

• 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 lynx is adopted from the arms of the Royal College of Surgeons.

• the gavel symbolises authority.

• the serpent is the ancient symbol of medicine.

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

The President’s chain was gifted to the College in 1958. It is cast in 9-carat yellow and white gold and consists of a medallion of a white-gold poppy entwined with a yellow-gold foxglove and alternating with entwined serpents in white gold. The medallion of the College coat of arms was added in 1963.

The Members’ gown is black with white facing. The Chair of Council wears a badge that incorporates the College arms with the names of all previous College Chairs on the ribbon in gold.

The 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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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.

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.

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.

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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 Oxford.

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.

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.

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.

We hope that today will leave youfeeling 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

Professor Amanda Howe O.B.E., MD, FRCGP President, RCGP (2019-2021)

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Gaining your CCT is a huge achievement

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Welcome and congratulations to you and your guests to this new member ceremony in Oxford.

Our Faculty supports over 2000 Members, Fellows, Associate and Associates-in-Training across the locality. As a close-knit faculty we are keen to engage all our members and communicate with them on a regular basis. By holding events throughout the year, both educational and social, we hope to maintain networks and provide opportunities for education and professional development. Visit our webpage below for more information on events and networking opportunities https://tinyurl.com/vws766kj.

The surroundings have been a place where countless generations of students have taken this occasion to celebrate their achievements. I would encourage you to follow in their footsteps.

The last 18 months have seen the most significant challenges to us all. To have succeeded in completing your training and reaching this significant and seminal moment in your careers is a testament to your resilience and commitment to reaching this goal. Please take this opportunity to celebrate this day with your family and friends.

The faculty has a First 5 group who would love to hear from you and as you plan your career it is worth looking to see what has been achieved by your colleagues over their careers for inspiration and opportunities that you might wish to consider. Contact us at tvalley@rcgp.org.uk to find out how to get involved.

Our grateful thanks to Livi for their sponsorship of the event and the drinks reception and to L’Oreal for sponsoring the event.

Now you have reached your goal of becoming a fully independent GP, today allows and encourages you to take a moment to reflect upon this achievement and for reaching this milestone in your career.

There are many opportunities for you to develop your career over the coming years. The college is here to support you and encourage an enthusiasm to achieve these goals.

Here at Thames Valley Faculty, we want to nurture that enthusiasm and encourage you further in your continual professional development in the years to come.

Our Faculty Board is made up of grassroots GPs from across Bucks, Berks, Oxon and Northants.

We hope that you will feel a valued member of our Faculty during your time here.

John Rawlinson Thames Valley Faculty Chair

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TIMINGS FOR THE DAY Ceremony Registration and refreshments

12:00

Gowning and Photography

12:00

Members seated*

14:00

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.

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OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE Prof Amanda Howe RCGP President

Dr Jim Kennedy Provost, Thames Valley Faculty

Dr John Rawlinson Chair, Thames Valley Faculty

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NEW MEMBERS’ PRESENTATION

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Aaliya Goyal

Anamelechi Owuama

Aaliya would like to thank her family and friends for their support after returning to medicine after a long break. She is working as a GP in Birmingham.

Anamelechi would like to thank his wife, Elizabeth, for being his rock during training. He also thanks his children for always bringing joy to his heart.

Aarthy Kochi Sabesan

Angeline Ignatius Bhalerao

Aarthy would like to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support.

She feels priviliged to be a GP and enjoys the variety and opportunity of her role.

Angeline is GP working in Oxfordshire and on this special day wants to thank her family for all their love and support.

Ansuman Dikpati Alexander Zarko Zaharievski Alexander is working as a GP at the University of Reading Medical Centre.

He would like to thank his parents Dr. Penelope Jones and Dr. Ivo Zaharievski for their years of support and dedication. He also wishes to say a special thank you to his wonderful wife Alicia for her love and devotion.

Gaining MRCGP is a dream come true for Ansuman, who is currently working as a GP in Stoke-on-Trent. He would like to thank his family, North Staffordshire VTS and RCGP Midland Faculty for all their support during training. He is pursuing a PG Dip in Dermatology and hopes to be a portfolio GP.

Anthonia Nkechinyere Agbim Alina Iuliana Vintila Alina is thankful to her wife for all her support and love.

Amarpreet Kaur Amarpreet is working as a GP in London. He is thankful to his family for supporting him during the rollercoaster journey of GP training and is looking forward to his future as a GP.

Anam Noel Anam wishes to say a huge thank you to her parents, Shaun, her brothers and her friends for their support on the journey to becoming a GP. She would not have been able to make it without each and every one of you.

Anthonia is currently working as a GP in Urgent Care in London. She would like to thank her husband, Anthony, and her children, Alicia and Christopher, who have shown her immense support during her training. She would also like to thank her relatives, friends and father-in-law, Dr Osita G. Agbim, whose support got her through her training.

Ashfaq Husain After many years working in hospital, Ashfaq is delighted to have qualified as a GP. He would like to thank his wife and daughter.

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Carmen Cecilia Morao Marcano

Astha is now working as a GP in the West Midlands and has enjoyed both her clinical and academic training. She is looking forward to her new role.

She would like to thank her parents for being incredible career role models and her family for their support.

Carmen is working as a salaried GP in Somerset. She would like to thank her Venezuelan and English family for their unconditional support and all the wonderful life experiences that brought her here. She would especially like to thank her partner for walking with her on this journey.

Augustine Chinedu Eze Augustine is a locum GP in the East Midlands. He would like to thank his wife for all her support and his brothers for their kindness.

Babita Gurung Babita is from Nepal and is a salaried GP in Ashford. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her in his journey. It would not be possible without all of you. Thank you!

Bernice Amanda Annan Bernice is working as a GP in Torquay, after a few years as a psychiatry trainee.

She would like to thank her parents, Dr Ben and Rebecca Annan, and her husband David for all their prayers and support.

Bina Mughal Bina would like to praise God and thanks her family and colleagues for all their support.

Blaithin Eivers Blaithin is hoping to pursue a portfolio career to develop her interest in sports and exercise medicine.

Caroline Hindley Caroline is working as a GP in Gloucestershire. She wants to thank her parents for all their support and her husband for supporting her through the highs and lows - from medical school to now a young family.

She wouldn’t be here without you all.

Chibuogwu MBAH Chibuogwu is working as a GP in Derby.

She wants to thank her family – husband Richard, daughter Cristal, sons Donzel and Hugo, mother Celia and her siblings for their support in various capacities during her training years.

Chris Callue Chris would like to say thank you to his mum, dad, sister and wife for their support. He is looking forward to welcoming his first child early next year.

Chudi Melvin Amafili Chudi would like to thank the Lord Almighty for his grace and mercies.

He also says a big thank you to his friends and family for their support and encouragement throughout the programme.

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Dina Ashraf

Ibrahim Mohammed Mukhtar

For Dina, it has been a long journey and she can’t believe she is finally here. She would like to thank her husband, mum, dad and sisters for being there for her throughout.

Ibrahim would like to thank God for helping him through GP training.

He would also like to thank his mum, wife, children and everyone who has supported him through life as a trainee.

He is looking forward to achieving greater things in this great and unique profession.

Diyanah Rafiq Diyanah came to the UK to read medicine at the University of Leicester. She decided to qualify in General Practice after a career in Histopathology.

Her gratitude goes out to her late mother, her father, family and friends for all their support and encouragement. She also thanks her Supervisor at the Bedford VTS scheme.

Idorenyin Nse Etuk Idorenyin is grateful to God for the opportunity and achievement.

She would like to thank her parents, sister, colleagues and friends for all the prayers, encouragement and support throughout her training.

Ifedolapo Fayanjuola Fouzia Sadiq Fouzia would like to thank her family – Fareed, Arisha, Alishba and her mum – for their extraordinary support throughout her training.

Harriet Dewhurst Harriet is working as a GP and has an interest in medical education.

She says thank you to her family for their support and encouragement throughout her training.

Ifedolapo is a GP based in the Vale of Trent and is grateful to all those who have supported him in his training.

Imran Ahmed Imran gives thanks and gratitude to his wonderful wife Rayhana, sister Noorjahan and brother Iqbal without whom this would not be possible.

He appreciates all the sacrifices you have made for him. To Ayub and Aisha, you make the long hours worthwhile.

Hsaung Pyae Nadi

Iram Zahid Qazi

Hsaung would like to thank her mum, brother Harry and her trainer Dr McAllister.

Iram’s journey would not have been possible without the tremendous support of her husband, three beautiful children, trainer and her mother’s prayers.

She would like to dedicate her certificate to her late father.

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Kristen Subba

Irene thanks God for his Grace to gain her MRCGP during a pandemic. family and friends for their support during her training. She is excited for what this career has to offer her.

Kristen is working as a GP. She has special interests in teaching and MSK and aspires to be a portfolio GP. She would like to thank her family for being here with her to share this wonderful occasion.

Lakhvinder Singh Dhamrait Jessica Powell Jessica is a GP in her hometown of Hereford. She would like to thank her family for their constant support and love throughout her training and career as a GP.

Khondaker Ishtiaque Mahmud Khondaker is a GP working in Nottingham. He would like to thank his wife, children and his parents.

Khushbu Rana Kushbu is currently a GP in Leicester.

This journey would not have been possible without her family and close friends whom she’d like to thank dearly. Without their unwavering support and encouragement this day would not have been possible.

Lakhvinder is working as a GP in Derby. He wants to thank God for providing him with the family, support and blessing to reach the stars.

Lakshmi Ramanuja Lakshmi is a GP based in the South East and is grateful to all those who have supported her in her training.

Lalita Gurung Lalita would like to say thank you to Baba, Aama, her husband, in-laws and entire family. You have given her the greatest gift of all: a wonderful education. Thank you for believing in her and supporting her throughout her studies and career. both emotionally and financially over all these years. I would not be who I am today without your commitment and enduring support.

King Hung Ngu King Hung Ngu gives thanks to his wife, Nicole Yang and daughter for their support. He couldn’t have done it without you both.

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Laura Vincent Laura is working as a salaried civilian medical practitioner with the Army as well as locuming in the Wiltshire and Berkshire areas. Thank you to her lovely husband Geoffrey for supporting her during her training.

Koushik is working as a locum GP with a long background in medicine. He is a RCP fellow and physician. He would like to thank his family.

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Lily Sharma

Mohammad Talal Khan

It is a surreal moment for Lily to be present here today. It has not been easy but with the infinite moral support of her she is now MRCGP and working as a GP. She also wishes to thank God and her trainer, Dr. M Arshad. Lily hopes to become a trainer in the next few years.

Mohammad is working as a sessional GP in Manchester. He would like to hank his wife and parents for their wavering support.

Lubna Akbar Lubna is currently working as a parttime GP in Peterborough. She would like to thank Allah for all his blessings on her and her family. Her mother who inspired her to be in this profession and her husband and kids who help her get through difficult shift patterns and long working hours.

Maha Saleemi Maha would like to thank God Almighty for making this happen. She would also love to convey huge gratitude to her mother and sister for looking after her daughter throughout her training.

She gives thanks to East of England deanery, TPDS and VTS team.

Mark Helbo Luciani Mark started his career in Denmark, then as a rural doctor in northern Norway and is now proud to be MRCGP in England.

He would like to thank his parents and sister for their support and joining him today and thanks his wife for being his rock through this journey.

Miles Oo Miles is working as a salaried GP in St Albans. He would like to thank his parents and fiancée for all their support.

Moti Gurung Moti would like to thank her parents and in-laws for showering her with their blessings and supporting her. She thanks her two daughters for making her smile, always, and above all her husband for standing behind her through thick and thin and encouraging her to achieve her goal.

Muhammad Asim Siddiq Vine Muhammad is a doctor from Pakistan, working as a GP in Boston. He would like to thank his wife for her support during a difficult training.

Muhammad Usman Zafar Muhammad is a GP with an extended role in Dermatology and Skin Surgery and is aspiring to become a GP trainer in the near future. He is here today thanks to the grace of the ALMIGHTY and due to the prayers support and love of his parents, wife, children and siblings.

They all helped him to get to this point in his career.

Mustafa Shakeeb Mohammed Aljawahery Mustafa dedicates the completion of his training to his beloved mother who is always in his memories. Not forgetting the support of his father, wife and the whole family.

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Nicholas is working as a GP in South Cambridgeshire and continuing to do research work with the University of Cambridge. He dedicates reaching this milestone to his family and their never ending support for the journey.

Olufunmilayo is a salaried and out of ours GP. She wants to thank her husband for all his support, love and care and her two adorable boys. A big thank you to her family, especially her parents for all their sacrifices. She loves you and God bless you all.

Nobert Anthony Egbule Nobert is working as a GP in England and would like to thank God for this chievement. He would also like to thank his family for their support and prayers, especially his wife Christiana and his children Ivana, Zanetta and Zina.

Nuraini Olufowobi uraini is a portfolio GP. He would like to thank his lovely wife and daughters for their love and support. He would also like to thank his parents and brother for always being there for him.

Nyashadzashe Chirambasukwa Benjamin is working as a GP in Aberdeen. e would like to thank his family – he loves you all.

Olajumoke Okoh Olajumoke is working as a GP in London and as a GP fellow in Quality Assurance.

She would like to thank God as well as her family for their love and support always.

Oluwabukola Omolewa Ajayi Oluwabukola is a GP of Yoruba Heritage in Kings Lynn. She would like to use this opportunity to thank her supervisors for their teachings, guidance and support throughout her training programme.

She would also like to express her appreciation to her family for their constant words of encouragement and, most of all, her eternal gratitude to God.

Oluwatosin Abdulhakeem Folorunsho Oluwatosin would like to thank his family for their support in his journey to becoming a GP.

Oluwatosin Alere Oluwatosin qualified as a doctor from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. She worked as a medical officer for a few years before joining the NHS, completing her GP training in Kettering. She is currently working as a salaried GP. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support

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Pabitra Manandhar

Ponet Ndlovu

Pabitra is currently working as a GP in South London. She would like to thank her mom, dad and her husband for the enormous support throughout her journey. Special thanks goes to her two little daughters – Trisha and Alisha.

Ponet would like to give God all the glory for seeing me through. He would like to thank his lovely wife and two beautiful children for the support and a special thanks to his Educational Supervisor. He is currently a salaried GP and hopes to become a GP Partner in the future. He has interests in Palliative Medicine, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine.

Pamela Ame Nehikhare Pamela is grateful for the resilience and strength to push through and achieve this eat as a Black African immigrant. She is incredibly happy to fulfil her lifelong dream of becoming a General Practitioner. She would like to thank her mother and husband for their immense support and encouragement.

Quratulain After completing MBBS, Quratulain gained a scholarship to complete a masters in International Public Health Nutrition. She has been a Diabetes UK and BHF community champion for the past 10 years and has been raising awareness about domestic violence at various platforms, including the Houses of Parliament. She is currently working as a GP in Folkestone.

Patricia Oluwatoyin Ige Patricia graduates from the Bedford VTS; place where she has met peers and mentors who have inspired her to pursue excellence in all her endeavours. She is currently a GP at London Road Surgery with an interest in Child Health, Diabetes and Medical Education.

Rachel Lucy Tanner Rachel is happy to be working in Belper, Derbyshire as a GP. She wishes to thank her husband, Jonathan, her children, Bertie and Rosie, and her parents, Graham and Julie, for their support in helping her finally get here.

Pinak Shuvro Roy Pinak is working as a GP in Ipswich.

He would like to mention his son, Priyo, bove all who was born between his exams and brought all the good luck for him. He would also like to thank his wife Smita, his mum and family who supported him all the way through this journey.

Rascim Ahmed Khan Sherwani Rascim is working as a locum GP. He is thankful to his wife, Sadaf, for her support and help and grateful for his parents help and prayers. Without their support and help he would not have achieved what he has today. He would also like to acknowledge the help of his friends and peers.

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Ravi is thankful to God, his parents and Karishma for their blessings and support.

He is excited to embark on the fruitful journey of General Practice with his friends, Raman and Khushbu, who have been with him every step of the way.

He dedicates this MRCGP to all of you.

Sandhya is currently working as a GP in Sussex. She would like to thank her and children for their love and support. She would like to express sincere hanks to her supervisor for helping her through the training journey. She is immensely proud to be part of the prestigious General Practitioners Community in the UK.

Rebecca Mary Joanne Aherne Rebecca would like to thank her parents, husband and entire family for their support over the years in getting her to where she is today. She is currently working as a locum GP in London and enjoying every minute.

Sanjay Gurung Sanjay has always dreamt of being a GP. Today, his dream has come true. It would not have been possible without the support of his family and kind guidance of his mentor Dr Majid Saeed. He wants to thank everyone who has helped him in this journey.

Rekha Sharma Rekha is a GP working in Surrey Heath.

She is honoured to be part of the prestigious RCGP – it is a lifelong dream come true. None of it would have been possible without God, her parents, family and her husband who have continuously supported her throughout this journey and who she thanks wholeheartedly.

She would like to dedicate this moment to them and her patients who enable her to be the best doctor that she can be.

Sanjay Manohar Sanjay is currently working as a GP in Walsall and Birmingham. He is enjoying the responsibilities of being a qualified GP and looks forward to the future. He would like to thank his family for their support throughout his training.

Sarwat Nawab Sarwat is working as a GP at Spinney Medical Centre. She is very thankful for her late parents prayers and belief in her success. A special thankyou to her husband and three daughters who have been very supportive in this journey, it wouldn’t have been possible without them and her trainer Professor Cox.

Saadat Ahsan Saadat is honoured to be here.

Her presence here could not have been possible without the support of her caring husband, Ahsan, and her loving children, Fawad, Alina, Ayza and Alizey. Being here has opened another chapter of her life.

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Shahid Ghazali

Stefanie Ma

Shahid has entered into General Practice after gaining experience in ospital medical rotations and completing MRCP exam. He enjoys looking after older adults and those with mental alth issues.

Stefaine is currently working in Havant as a GP. She would like to thank her family, especially her mother, grandmother and husband, Darren.

Sunita Bisht Pandey Sunita has worked hard throughout her GP training and is very thankful to her loving husband and parents who have supported her throughout her training with three children. She is overwhelmed and excited for this new journey.

Shehanie Marian Lourdes Zeinali Shehanie is currently a salaried GP in Liverpool with an interest in family planning. She has spent many years working in different areas of medicine and has finally settled into a job she loves.

She would like to thank her family, specially her husband and daughter, for giving her strength and her parents for all the support through the years.

Temitope Omotayo Ajayi Temitope recently completed his GP training and ACF in Primary Care at the University of Leicester. He is an academic GP with a research interest in community end-of-life care and community geriatrics.

Sinan Imad Qasim Al-Khashab Becoming a qualified GP is one of the greatest achievements in Sinan’s life. It is a dream come true in a difficult year.

He would like to thank his wife, Sura, who him every step of the way. He gives thanks to everyone who encouraged and believed in him and is grateful to his wonderful supervisor, Dr Amy Durnford.

Tony San Yi Yew Tony would love to thank his parents and his wife for all the support.

Triveni Borah Triveni would like to thank her parents for their encouragement and her husband and daughter for their patience and continuous support. Without them it would not have been possible to achieve this milestone in life.

Sobia Shabbir Khan Sobia is currently working as a GP at her training practice with an awesome team.

She is thankful to Allah Paak to bless her with this success. She would like to say a big thank you to her husband, Nazo, for his continuous support and love, to her caring parents and awesome siblings back home for their prayers and her everloving children, neice and nephews for their unconditional love.

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Udenyi Sunday Almond Agbese Sunday graduated from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 2009 and moved to he UK in 2015. He has always had a passion for General Practice and went into GP training in 2016, crossing many urdles and challenges. He became a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners in December 2020.

Umar Chaudhry Umar is working as an academic and alaried GP in South London. He would like to thank his family for all their help, guidance throughout this wonderful journey.

Zara Usmani Zara wishes to say thank you to her family for all their support – especially her husband and parents for helping with childcare. She is privileged to serve people as a GP.

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FELLOWS’ PRESENTATION

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FELLOWS Ayesha Azhar

Nicholas Thomas

Ayesha left her Gynaecology career in 2011 to join GP training. It is an exciting journey to be elevated as a Fellow. She would like to thank her husband, Dr Zafar, her children, Mishaal and Sherjeel, and her parents for being there for her throughout it all.

Nicholas is privileged to be a GP and is honoured to become a fellow in recognition for his services to primary care research and advancing the specialty. He would like to thank his family for all their support, and they share this with him today.

Jonathan Holliday

Penelope Sutcliffe

Jonathan was an NHS GP partner for 30 years and was called out of retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is now Senior Warden for the Apothecaries & GP expert witness. He would like to thank George Kassianos for supporting his application, Gwen for supporting his life and all those patients who made his work so fulfilling.

Penny is very privileged to work with a fantastic team at the practice where she has been a partner for 25 years.

She is also kept busy as a GP tutor at the University of Oxford, a Programme Director with HEE and a Performance Assessor for the GMC.

Kay Wang Kay is an academic GP whose research focuses on the management of respiratory tract infections and asthma in primary care. She would like to thank her family, friends and colleagues for all their love, support and encouragement over the years. She would like to dedicate this fellowship to them.

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New Members’ and Fellows’ Ceremony

ABOUT OUR SPONSORS

Thank you

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New Members’ and Fellows’ Ceremony

New Members’ and Fellows’ Ceremony

On behalf of the President, welcome to the College.

Thank you for attending and we hope that you enjoyed your day.

What did you think?

We want to make sure the Ceremonies are memorable for New Members, friends and families.

Is there something else you’d like to see, or that you think worked well?

Please get in touch and let us know!

NMC@rcgp.org.uk

Thank you to our sponsors

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