NEW MEMBERS’ AND FELLOWS' CEREMONY 6 May 2022 Royal Hall, Harrogate
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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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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 Harrogate. 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. 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
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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
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Welcome and congratulations to you and your guests to this new member ceremony in Harrogate. 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.
We would love to have many of you join us going forward to strengthen our faculty board and help us to improve life for our members in Yorkshire. Our faculty supports over 2,000 members, Fellows, Associates and Associates in Training in the Yorkshire area, which covers West Yorkshire (Leeds, Wakefield, Kirklees, Calderdale) and Harrogate. Alongside supporting our local GPs, we also strive to be the first point of contact for our members. Our board members include medical students from the Leeds GPSoc, First5s and members at all stages of their career. The Yorkshire Faculty is one of few faculties to also have non-GP members on its board 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. Our grateful thanks to Livi for their sponsorship of the event and the drinks reception and to L’Oreal for sponsoring the event.
Many of you will fall under our local Yorkshire faculty. 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 Abdullah Albeyatti, Yorkshire Faculty Chair
Dr Gwyn Elias, Yorkshire Faculty Vice Chair
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TIMINGS FOR THE DAY Morning Ceremony Registration and refreshments
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Gowning and Photography
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Afternoon Ceremony Registration and refreshments
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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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NEW MEMBERS' PRESENTATION Morning Ceremony
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Abdur-Rauff Mahroof
Akinwale Ogunnaike
Dr Mahroof is a GP in North Lincolnshire and LMC vice chair of South Humberside.
Dr Ogunnaike is a salaried GP in Hart Medical Practice, a husband and a father to triplet boys. He is grateful to God and would like to thank his trainers, supportive wife and family for their immense support throughout his training.
Adebimpe Motunrayo Ibuoye Dr Ibuoye currently work as a GP in Aberdeen. She gives thanks to God almighty for the opportunity to graduate as a member of the RCGP and is grateful and acknowledges the support of her husband and family
Adeniji Lawal Dr Lawal currently works as a Career Start GP with the Sunderland Alliance where he is undergoing training in Vasectomy. He has a master degree in Public health, is a diplomat and an associate member of the RCOG. His wife and children here with him today.
Adenike Adetope Adebowale Dr. Adebowale works as a salaried GP in Canada. She would like to thank her husband, children, parents, siblings and friends for their loving support and encouragement.
Aisyah Ismail Alhamdulillah. Dr Ismail is originally from Malaysia. She studied Medicine at Cardiff University and is a salaried GP in Wales and is an activist of IKRAMUKE. She would like to thank her pillars of strength, her beloved husband, Muhammad Muhsin, amazing mom, Zaharah, her wonderful children, Insyirah and Raedd, and all her supportive mentors.
Ajeet Hans Dr Hans is a GP in Harrogate. He would like to thank his wife Jo for all her support through his career as a GP.
Amna Ayesha Hassan Dr Hassan is working as a GP in Manchester. This will be the third graduation her mother is sitting through (sorry mum) but the first that her husband, Wasim and two children, Emaan and Yusuf, are attending. She is truly grateful to all her family for their endless love, support and prayers through this process. She only wishes her father was here to join you all.
Anca Adriana Stoica Dr. Stoica would like is grateful for being accepted in the I&R program and give thanks to her children for the love and support in completing the program.
Anthony Wewage Shanika Dep Dr Dep would like to thank his parents for their unconditional support throughout his life.
Ashim Rai Dr Rai would like to thank his mentor and family especially his wife, Jeenat.
Asia Bibi Dr Bibi is a salaried GP in Rochdale. She would like to thank her parents and husband.
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Dr Vasudevan is a partner in a semiurban practice in Stoke -on -Trent with significant levels of deprivation. They have a special interest in Paediatric Medicine. They would like to thank their family and colleagues for their support and the RCGP for recognising their efforts in General Practice .
Dr O'Neill is currently working in General Practice in Manchester. She would like to thank her children Joseph and Alanna for their support and also for the sacrifices they made that enabled her to redirect her career and become a GP.
Chidinma Ijeoma Ohanele Babatunde Kayode-Alli Dr Kayode-Alli would like to say a big thank you to his beautiful wife who has been his source of strength in his career so far.
Beshir Juwaied Dr Juwaied works as a salaried GP in Manchester. He would like to thank his parents and wife for their endless support.
Bethanie Ragsdell Dr Ragsdell works as a salaried GP near Pontefract with a keen interest in palliative medicine and medical education. She would like to thank her wonderful husband, family and friends.
Carol Lianne Chaponda Dr Chaponda is originally from Malawi and graduated from the college of Medicine Malawi in 2008. She completed GP training in the North West Deanery. She is married to Dr Mas Chaponda, mother to Tiya, Temwa and Micah, daughter of Labren and Angela Sondhi . She would like to thank her family and mentors.
Dr Ohanele works as a Salaried GP in Leeds. She would like to thank God, her parents, family and friends.
Chinedu Okafo Dr Okafo works as a salaried GP in Leeds. He would like to thank his wonderful wife for all her support.
Chukwuka Oniru Ufondu Dr Ufondu would like to thank his lovely wife, his three wonderful children and his trainers.
Devaki Naga Aparna Vadupu Dr Vadupu passed PLAB and worked as SHO in Medicine at a district general hospital before getting into West Midlands GPVTS in 2016 (LTFT). They are currently working as Salaried GP in Stoke-on-Trent and would like to thank their family, ES's & colleagues for their valuable guidance and support in achieving their career goals.
Ejaz Ahmed Dr Ahmed is currently working as a salaried GP in Burnley and is part of the post CCT fellowship programme. He would like to thank his wife who showed continued support in his career and especially during his training years.
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Dr Azuamah graduated from the Imo State University, Owerri in Nigeria in 2011. He commenced General Practice training in 2018 with the Burton VTS Scheme and completed his training in August 2021. Special thanks to his TPDs & Supervisors, David, Pete, Angela, David O, Ann. To his parents, Christian and Esther, his wife, Victoria and daughter, Nnenna.
Dr Satish is a GP, with extended role in dermatology. She would like to thank her wonderful husband and three children for their enormous support and understanding to make her dreams come true. She has an awesome family!
Emem Ibokessien Dr Emem works as a GP in Doncaster. She is deeply grateful to God Almighty for successful completion of her training to become a GP. She would like to thank her husband, Ekanem, their children, Emmanuel, Elroi & Eliana, and their families for their unwavering support in this achievement. She is enthusiastic in gathering a lot of experience and hopes to enhance care by making positive impacts in Primary Care particularly in children's and women's health and in leadership in the near future.
Emma Frances Wong Dr Wong works as a GP Partner and Training Programme Director in Sheffield. She is the RCGP's First5 Committee Chair. She would like to thank her parents, brother and husband for their unfailing love and support, that has seen her through training and into independent practice.
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Evaare Tom Dr Tom currently works as a GP in the Manchester area. He is keen on the development of technologies for futuristic medicine, particularly General Practice. His success brings forward the agency of dreams much larger than himself. Through dedication and perseverance, he has shone as a beacon of opportunity to many tracing his steps.
Hafiz Muneeb Ahmed Dr Ahmed would like to thank his inspiring mentors, Dr Andrew Stewart and Dr Iftikhar Ahmad. He is also indebted to his wife, Dr Nazia Raja, and parents for their enduring support.
Hasnain Raza Dr Raza work as GP Partner in Darlington. He would like to thank his family and parents.
Heather Bell Dr Bell works as a salaried GP in Northumberland. She would like to thank her parents, Valerie and Brian, and her partner, Saul, for their support over the years.
Janice Djabatey
Dr Green works as a GP in Renfrewshire. She would like to thank her husband for his support.
Proverbs 3: 5-6 Dr Djabatey would like to thank God for wisdom and strength to go through this program. She would also like to thank her loving husband Victus, dear mom Joyce and brother Charles for all their support through this journey: it wasnt easy, but it is worth it.
Helen Lyndsay Cole Dr Cole works as a GP and teaches at Birmingham University Medical School. She couldn't do it without the endless support of her husband, children and parents.
Hina Pervaiz Dr Pervaiz works as a GP in Hampshire. She would like to thank her husband and daughter for their support and would like to dedicate this achievement to her late father, Muhammad Pervaiz Rana.
Ibukunoluwa Amoda Dr Amoda works as a Locum GP in Newcastle. He would like to thank his family, friends, church and trainers.
Iroghama Osarhiemen Obasohan Dr Obasohan completed training in 2020 and is currently a GP in Middlesborough. She is grateful God has seen her through training. She also thanks her husband, parents and family.
James Henry Burnett Dr Burnett is currently a salaried GP in west Leeds.
Jessica Yee Kay Li Dr Li works in Nottingham and is completing the Trailblazer GP Fellowship. She would like to thank her parents, husband and children, Henry and Olivia, for their love and support.
Joshua Varghese Dr. Varghese is a GP from Southampton. He would like to dedicate his success to his parents and family, his teachers and mentors and, finally, his wonderful wife. Mission accomplished!
Kanza Ashfaq Dr Ashfaq is currently working as a salaried GP in the North East. She is grateful to the many people who helped her reach where she is today. Her grandfather, she hopes, is proudly smiling down, her parents, who couldn't be here today, her parent figures present today who have always guided and supported her and, lastly, her husband, who is also attending the new member ceremony.
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Kelechi Obi
Muhammad Ali Harris
Dr Obi worked as a GP in Leeds and would like to thank God for his grace and his wife and son - who are his everpresent support system.
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.
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Dr Aung works as a salaried doctor in Winterton. He would like to thank his family for all the support through the many years of training.
Dr Zaharan would like to thank his family for the support through all the ups and downs.
Kirenjeet Bunger
Muntarin Kakita
Dr Bunger works as a Locum GP in Manchester. She would like to thank her family for their continued support.
Dr. Kakita works in the student health service at the University of Bristol. She would like to thank her family and parents.
Kirihettige Cyril Sampath Perera Warnakulasuriya Kirihettige would like to thank his family.
Mike Olushola Atoyebi Mike says "To God be the Glory great things he has done!" He is grateful for his family, especially his wife and children for all their support and understanding all through his training. He is thankful for all his teachers who paved the way. He is currently a salaried GP in Doncaster.
Miriam Ahmed Dr Ahmed is a salaried GP working in Burnley and a mum of two beautiful boys. She would like to thank her parents and family for all their support over the years in helping her achieve her dream and especially to her husband, Ifran, who has been amazing through this journey. Thank you. Sponsored by
Nik Muhd Fathul Hanif Mohamed Kamal Dr Kamal is working as a salaried GP in the North East. He would like to thank his amazing wife and two children for the endless support, understanding and for being the source of his motivation.
Nnaemeka Frank Odike Dr Odike is a GP based in Crewe. He has a surgical background, choosing a career as a GP after a few years of teaching anatomical sciences in the Caribbean. He remains grateful to all his trainers for their guidance and his wife and lovely kids for their understanding and support throughout his training.
Noor Fatima Toor Dr Toor is grateful to Allah Almighty for all His blessings. She would like to thank her parents for always believing in her and her most amazing husband, Harris, for always being there for her. Also her siblings, Komal and Ali, and her beautiful children, Muhammad and Zainab for being her strength.
Olayemi Oluwaseyi Ekisola
Dr Ekwueme works as a salaried GP in Leeds. She would like to thank the Lord, her family and friends.
Dr Ekisola works as a salaried GP in Skelton. She would like to thank her parents, husband and children for supporting her to make this achievement possible.
Obinna Nwaeze Dr Nwaeze works as a locum in various settings since finishing training. He would like to thank his family and mentors for their support .
Ogechukwu Igwe Dr Igwe is a portfolio GP interested in sports medicine and the Armed Forces. He is grateful to God Almighty and to his family for being his strong support always.
Oghenovo Efekodo Dr Efekodo would like to extend his appreciation to his wife and children (Ejiro, Fejiro and Runo) for all their love and support. Thank you to his parents, he could not have asked for better parents. Lastly, he thanks his trainer, Dr Nicholas Humphry. He is looking forward to an impactful career in General Practice
Oludamilola Olufemi Majekodunmi Dr Majekodunmi gained his medical degree in Nigeria and proudly completed his GP training at Lincolnshire. He is grateful to God, his wife Bolaji, lovely children and his family as well as his trainer, Dr. Thomas, for their love and support.
Olufunke Funmilayo Omole Dr Omole works as a locum GP in Manchester. She would like to thank her family and her trainers over the years for their support.
Oluwadare Emmanuel Emehinola Dr Emehinola is a salaried GP in Thornaby, with interests in health prevention and holistic healthcare. He would like to thank his trainers and family.
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Oluwatosin Ade Olanihun
Dr Akata works as a GP in Crew and would like to thank their family and friends for their support and love.
Dr Olanihun is a salaried GP in Stafford. They dedicate this to all their teachers and family members who have made this a beautiful and interesting journey. They are forever grateful. Another feather added to the cap.
Ojonugwa Adah Dr Adah works as a salaried GP in West Suffolk. She would like to thank God and her family.
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Rasheed Ademuyiwa Adewole
Dr Opaleye qualified in 2012 with MBChB from one of the prestigious universities in Nigeria. He has successfully completed his training in General Practice under the Northwest Deanery. He gives special thanks to his trainers and immediate family for their support throughout the programme. He is looking forward to making a difference in General Practice.
Dr Adewole works as a salaried GP in Leeds. He would like to show great appreciation to his family, beautiful wife, Rofihat, and children, Mateen and Madeeha, for their unconditional love and support. Alhamdulillah.
Osaruonamen Ogboghodo Dr Osaru works as a GP in King's Lynn. He would like to thank his family for their prayers and support and also his mentor, Dr Leena Deol, who was very supportive in his ST3 year.
Philip Ukpong Dr Ukpong trained in Warrington and is now working in St Helens. The acute transition is still like a dream and he would like to appreciate everyone who has positively impacted this journey especially his family and friends.
Prabhu Velayutham Dr Prabhu works as salaried GP in The Ridings Group.
Rachel Louise Walker Dr Walker works as a salaried GP in Leicestershire. She is thankful for all the support from her family and her training practice.
Saad Ali Dr Ali works as a GP in Liverpool. He is grateful to his parents, sister and girlfriend for all their support.
Samantha Marie Parker Dr Parker would like to thank her wonderful parents, John and Barbara, amazing husband, Chris, and incredible children, Harry and Jack, for all their support over the years.
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.
Seok Kuan Tan Dr Tan sucessfully completed her training in February. She would to give special thanks to her partner and family who are present here today, for all their support in her achievement.
Shaheen Sultana Khan Dr. Shaheen Khan works as a salaried GP in Dudley. She would like to thank her husband, Sajid, and her daughters Shajeea, Saman and Maheen
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Dr Adnan works as a salaried GP in Wigan. He would like to thank his wife, Sanghita, for her support and cooperation.
Dr Ganesan is a GP working in Cumbria Faculty. She would like to thank her family and colleagues for their support.
Sri Nishaharan Dr Nishaharan works as a locum in Hazel Grove. She would like to thank her husband who has been her rock throughout her life and her children for their hugs and sweet words during GP exam time. She would like to thank her parents, sister and parents in law for their support throughout medical school and GP training, she could not have achieved this without you all.
Sushmitha Saligrama Ramesh Dr Ramesh is working in Poole, Dorset. She would like to thank her husband, father, mother and children for their support and encouragement.
Syed Hyder Dr Hayther works as a GP in Hampshire. He would like to thank his wife for her support and his friends for attending today.
Tabish Shah Dr Shah is working as a portfolio GP in Manchester. He wishes to thank his incredible mum and dad, his diamond wife, Mehreen, his brother, Nasik, his beautiful sons, Zayaan and Zaviyan, nephew Eisaa, Safiyya, niece Iman, terrific in-laws and the inspirational spirit of his sister, Sonia for the love, prayers and support.
Uchenna Hope Okorie Uchenna works as a salaried GP in Dalton where he completed his ST3 year. He would like to thank his wife and little boy who give meaning to life, his trainers especially his ES Dr O'Donovan and Dr Newman for their support, and the patients he is privileged to serve. He is also grateful for the continued support from his family back in Nigeria, without whom none of this would have been possible.
Yuen Linnell Dr Linnell would like to thank their family and Cedar Medical Practice.
Zara Syed Dr Syed works as a salaried GP in Bradford, and hopes to become a partner in the near future. She would like to thank her parents, sisters, husband and son Zaki for their constant support.
Zeeshan Issack Khan Chattaroo Dr Chattaroo would like to thank all those who supported him in him training including Dr Mark Metcalfe, Dr Ajithand Nithya Sivaprasad, Dr Azeem and his mum, Mrs Yasmin Chatteroo, for her financial and moral support.
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FELLOW PRESENTATION Lindsay Kinlin Dr Kinlin works as a GP in a small rural practice in Wiltshire. She would like to thank her parents for their tireless support of her.
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Dr Majeed is a GP principal working in north staffs. Today he would like to thank his parents for their uncounted sacrifices through his life and his wife for her unconditional support throughout this journey. Whatever he is today is because of you all. Thank you.
Dr Odumade is delighted to be a GP. She is grateful to God, her husband, Dr Olusoji Odumade, her sons, Albert, David, Vincent and Richard, her everloving parents, Mr & Mrs Adefioye, family and Dr Femi Odumade and family. Thank you all for your prayers and tremendous support. She would also like to acknowledge her trainers, friends and colleagues in making this dream a reality.
Abdal-Salam Abdal-Kadir Hosain Al-Ubaidi Dr Al-Ubaidi works as a locum GP in A&E. He would like to thank his wife, Nawal Algyaar, and his mentor, Dr Stephen Taylor. Thanks to his children; Zaid, Ali and Haydar and grandchildren; Yunis, Hussain, Hassan and Yasin. This certificate is a gift to all of his family and also to his father, Abdulkadir, late mother, Haleema, sisters and daughtersin-law, Yousrah and Yusra.He survived wars, and years of sanctions and very hard times in Iraq and he had to sit several exams in UK despite his hearing difficulty and age. He follows two rules: 1.never giving up. 2. Not to forget rule one.
Abimbola Oludotun Otesile Dr Otesile is a GP working in Doncaster. He gives special thanks to his wife, children, extended family and friends.
Ahsan Munir Dr Munir is a salaried GP based in Stoke-on-Trent. Their journey hasn't been easy but they are thankful to friends and family, especially their mother, Nusrat. Without her immense support they couldn't have done this. They feel honoured to be a member of the Royal College. Thank you all.
Aisha Fasial Balal Butt Dr Butt would like to express her gratitude to her parents, especially her dad, for being her guiding light throughout her life. She is grateful to her husband for his immense care and devotion. The most special thank you is to her three beautiful children for bringing immense joy and passion to their lives.
Adenike Olajumoke Unadike Dr Unadike works as a salaried GP in the north west with a fantastic team of GPs and non-medical staff. She would like to say a big thank you for their support, especially her trainer, Dr Smitha Joseph. Also to her husband, children and church (Dingle Mount)for their support and love. God bless you all.
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Aisha Khurram Fayaz Dr Fayaz is working as a salaried GP and would like to thank her husband, children and parents for their help and support throughout her training.
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Dr Osire began his journey in Russia where she gained her MD degree in 2012. She is currently a salaried GP in Grimsby, where she completed her training. To her cheerleaders, led by her husband, to Almighty God to whom she owes her all, she says thank you.
Dr Raja has been tremendously lucky to be a South Worcestershire trainee, trained by the best trainers in the country. She feels that the support and assistance provided to her by the college and her trainers was second to none. She is immensely grateful and proud to have finally become part of this prestigious team .
Akua Apeadu Dr Apeadu is working as a salaried GP in Manchester. They would like to thank their family for their support through out their career.
Ameena Mohamood Dr Mohamood is working as a salaried GP in Essex. She is delighted with the completion of specialty training and proud to be a member of RCGP. She would like to express her sincere gratitude to her trainer, Dr Railson, her husband, Binu Ashiq, son, Amal Ashiq, parents and in-laws for their support throughout the journey.
Amna Adeel Anwar Dr Anwar is working as a salaried GP in Bradford. She was a practicing Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the past. She aspired to become a GP soon after coming to the UK. She is here today because of the continued support of her husband, prayers of her parents and her loving daughters.
Chinwe Chinasa Onyeani Dr Onyeani is a GP working in the East Midlands area. They want to thank God Almighty, their family, present here today, and friends for all their immense support and care throughout their training years and further on. It's been, and still remains, a pleasure serving their community.
Damilola Ijasusi Dr Ijasusi is working as a salaried GP in Chesterfield. He is grateful to God for His grace towards him and to his family for all their support. Special thanks to his wife, Olubukola, for all her efforts and prayers through the years. Thank you for believing in him.
David Michael Eastwood Dr Eastwood is working as a locum GP in Harrogate as well as a GP with an extended role in musculoskeletal and sport medicine. He would like to thank his family, including his parents and wife, for their love and support.
Deepa Shanmugam Dr Shanmugam is working as a salaried GP in west Cambridgeshire.They would like to thank their family for supporting them. Sponsored by
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Dinas Kamil Eltayeb Idris Dr Idris is a GP in Altrincham. She would like to thank her family, especially her parents, for all their love and support and her husband for all his patience. He has been her rock during this journey. A special thanks to her superhero sons, Ziad and Firas, for being such good boys all those times mummy was too busy to play.
Edda Dorothea Schuerch Dr Edda is so proud to have competed this journey and wants to say a massive thank you to her husband and three children.
Emeka David Onyemachi Dr Onyemachi notably recognises his dearly departed father who remains a constant source of strength and inspiration for him. He also recognises his wife Remilekun and beautiful children Aviella and Jordan for their unflinching support and his Mum Elizabeth and in-laws (the Adesiyans) for their unwavering belief in him.
Emma Wilson Dr Wilson is working as a GP in Aberdeenshire. She would like to thank her family, her friends and her partner for their never-ending love and support through this journey.
Gbolahan Abdulquadri Sanusi Dr Sanusi works a salaried GP currently but is keen to learn more about health inequalities. He would like to thank his parents, family, mentors and colleagues for their support throughout the training programme.
Harvinder Kaur Dr Kaur is working as a salaried GP in Leicester and doing a fellowship - she is passionate about elderly mental health. She would like to thank her parents, husband and sons for supporting her through ups and downs during this journey.
Idamieibi Sodienye Allison Dr. Allison works as a salaried GP in Birmingham. He has a keen interest in addressing health inequalities among minority populations. He is grateful to the team of individuals who have been there throughout his training journey. His supervisor, Dr. Alex Sobainsky, family back home in Nigeria and his friends, Laurah, David, Denis, Ann, Chidinma, Uche and Uchechi. He would also like to recognize the help of the TPDs and other colleagues who made the three years of training an enjoyable adventure. Thank you all.
Ifeanyi Victor Nwafor Dr Nwafor would like to say a big thank you to his family for their unending support. He dedicates this moment especially to his wife, Innino, and three children. Thank you for your unconditional love and care. He knows that more days like this lie ahead and he looks forward to sharing them with you.
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Dr Nwafor says that being a mum and a wife is a beautiful thing but combining it with training was not an easy task. She is grateful first to God for giving her the strength to pull through, to her husband for his outstanding support and love and to her children for understanding that mum had to finish her GP training and will have some more time for them afterwards. Thanks to all her friends and family who have in one way or another supported her.
Joel Oneil Alastair Brown Dr Brown would like to thank his wife, Serwaa, and children for their support, his parents for their sacrifices, his supervisors for guidance and Christ for the victory.
John Abah Onaji Dr Onaji is a GP Partner at North Thursby Medical Practice in East Lindsey. He is passionate about teaching, palliative care and mental health. He is thankful of the support from his wife, Victoria, and daughters who have been understanding as always. He is looking forward with excitement to this new chapter.
Kenneth Enahoro Dr Enahoro would like to thank his family and numerous trainers for their support over the last three years. They made today possible.
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Khalil Ahmad Khalil Ahmad is a Dr from Pakistan, He would like to dedicate this success to his wife, Marium, children Ibrahim, Zainab and Arwa. Without their support this achievement was simply not possible
Khine Mi Mi Thein Dr Thein works as a GP Partner. She would like to thank her amazing mentors, parents, husband and brother for all the support they have given to her.
Kiran Atif Awan Dr Awan is thankful to her mother, husband and her family for their support and encouragement. It is time to chase every dream, accept every challenge, strive for greatness, honour every promise and recommit to her community.
Laura Pipe Dr Pipe is working as a salaried GP in Leeds and thoroughly enjoying being part of this amazing and rewarding profession. She would like to thank her family, friends and colleagues for all their support and love throughout her training and life.
Mageda Shaker Mohamed Al-Zaza Dr Al-Zaza would like to thank their friends and family for all their support during this journey.
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Natasha Louise Hoey
Dr Oluwatosin is grateful to God for the journey and to his parents for their love, encouragement and support. He is grateful to the Royal College of General Practitioners. He is grateful to his wife and children for their unfailing love. Through the journey to becoming a GP he found himself.
Dr Hoey is working as a GP Partner in Liverpool. Thank you to her family for all the help and support you have given her throughout the years. She is very fortunate to have you in her life and she will never forget everything you've done for her. Thank you.
Megan Elizabeth Knipe Dr Knipe is a GP working in Warwickshire and would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her throughout her training.
Michelle Alexander Dr Alexander would like to thank her husband and parents for encouraging and helping her complete GP training successfully.
Mohamed Kamil El Tayeb Idris Dr Idris is working as a GP in Derby. He completed his training in Durham and relocated to Derby so that his wife could pursue her career as a Dentist. He would like to thank his family, especially his parents, Kamil and Azza, without whom none of this would have been possible.
Nadia Khan Dr Khan would like to thank Allah almighty for this success. She would not have been able to achieve this without the love and support of her parents, husband and daughter. Working as a GP is challenging but at the same time it is satisfying and rewarding.
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Nilesh Shivom Patel Dr Patel has worked hard and achieved a lifelong dream.
Nkiru Ebere Oluwatosin Dr Oluwatosin has enjoyed the rewarding journey towards becoming a GP. She is thankful to God, her husband and the rest of her family for their support. She is grateful for this opportunity to contribute towards the overall wellbeing of humanity through the platform of general practice. Thank you.
Noreen Jawad Dr Jawad is working as salaried GP in Derby and is thankful to her family, friends, trainers and TPD, Dr. Lindop, for all the support and help to fullfill her dream and become a qualified GP.
Nurudeen Olakunle Pedro Dr Pedro wishes to thank his family, especially his wife, Mrs Olsuhola Pedro, for her support and sacrifice in helping him to achieve this milestone. Also, his trainer, Dr Katherine Bagshaw, for her help, advice and mentoring in his training.
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Dr Oji is the author of the novel "To Err is Woman" and an entrepreneur. He believes that the best work life balance one can achieve must come from solution creation and trying out other interests. He loves to simply plug gaps! He is grateful to his wife and sons, his parents and of course, Jesus Christ.
Dr Esewe is working as a salaried GP in Ashley Surgery, Market Drayton, the practice where he completed his ST3 year. He is grateful to his wife, Dami, and two daughters for always giving him reasons to smile even during the difficult days. Special thanks to his trainers, Dr Shilvock and Dr McVerry, for all their support.
Olasunkanmi Othniel Adebayo Dr Adebayo's journey into medicine has been arduous but worthwhile. They were the first person to go to university in their family, graduating in Nigeria 21 years ago. Being resilient and having family support made it all happen. All glory to God.
Oluseye Kayode Mayowa Dr Mayowa says that if penicillin can be made from mould, then you can achieve whatever you set your heart to do. They are grateful to God and their amazing family for their continuous support.
Oluwasegun Sunday Olupitan Dr Olupitan is taking time to be with family, who really deserve all of their time. Thank you Yewande, Timi and Koye.
Osarugue Oghomwen Esenamunjor Dr Esenamunjor works as a salaried GP in Sheffield. She would like to thank her husband, her three sons and her parents. Most especially she thanks God for seeing her through the entire journey in her medical career.
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Oyidiya Ukpabi Dr Ukpabi is working as a salaried GP in Peterborough. She is most grateful to God who made this journey possible, her husband and children who have always been her rock and her friends who are ever-dependable. She is looking forward to an exciting career in General Practice.
Pipeloluwa Oluwayemisi Adanikin Dr Adanikin holds a medical degree (MBBS) and MSc in Public Health. She worked at community health facilities and tertiary hospitals in Nigeria before re-locating to the UK. She completed her formal GP training at Wessex Deanery and remains passionate about primary care provision.
Preethi Jose Dr Jose works as a salaried GP in Market cross surgery, Mildenhall. She would like to thank her loving family and dear friends who stood by her, Parents who gave her immense support all the way from India and her amazing Educational Supervisor Dr Garrod.
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Dr Roe works as a Salaried GP in Newcastle upon Tyne. She would like to thank her parents for all their support.
Dr Ijeh is working as a Salaried GP in Doncaster. He would like to thank God for the opportunity to see today. He is here with his family and would like to thank his wife, Mrs Lynda Ijeh, for being with him through all the ups and downs - he could not have achieved this without you. He would like to also thank his son, Nathan Ijeh.
Rajeev Husain Latif Dr Latif is a salaried GP in Hull. He would like to express his heartfelt gratitude to his wife, Dr. Sultana, who is also a member of the RCGP, and his two daughters, Rifah and Raimah. Without their continuous support it would have never been possible to be where he is today.
Rajyalakshmi Kothakota Dr Kothakota gives thanks to all her well wishers at this proud moment. She would like to thank her daughter and husband who stood with her in all times throughout her career. All the credit of her journey goes to her parents, family and educational supervisor.
Ram Jeevan Kumar Dr Kumar works as a salaried GP in Oxfordshire. He would like to thank his parents for their invaluable support.
Ranamukage Uwin Waidyaratne Dr Waidyaratne is from Sri Lanka and is a GP based in the Vale of York. Educated at St.Thomas' College Mount Lavinia and the University of Leicester, he would like to thank his parents and wife for the unwavering support, encouragement and undying belief in him.
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Serwaa Lisa McClean Dr McClean would like to thank her family, especially her husband, Joel, who has also become a new member today, for their support in this challenging time.
Shamylla Samad Dr Samad is working as a sessional GP in the Oldham area, where they completed their GP training. They have a keen interest in preventative and lifestyle medicine and are hoping to develop this further. They would like to thank their family for all their support and encouragement. Without this they would not be stood here today. They will remain eternally grateful. Thank you Lord for allowing them to hold this privileged position to help others. They are very blessed.
Sharjeel Hashim Qureshi Dr Qureshi is working as a GP partner at the Bridges Medical Practice and as a Fellow with Mid-Wessex Deanery for equality, diversity and inclusion. He would like to thank everyone who supported him, especially his wife and children who sacrificed a lot so that he could finish training.
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Dr Majeed feels blessed to have the opportunity of being here today, none of which would have been possible without the prayers and support of her family and mentors. Being a doctor is a privilege and she hopes she lives up to the expectations of this honourable profession.
Dr Bala works as a salaried GP in Wickhambrook. She would like to thank her mentor and family.
Sirpreet Kaur Sekhon Dr Sekhon is a GP in the West Midlands on maternity leave. She would like to thank Waheguru Ji who has blessed her, her parents who instilled in her that anything is possible and supported her to achieve her best. Her husband who has been there for her throughout, her in-laws who have supported her as if she were their own daughter and her three children for whom she lives for every day. She is here today because of you all.
Sophie Akudo Udonsi Dr Udonsi would like to thank God Almighty who has brought her this far and her family, especially her husband, whose support has been immeasurable. She is currently working as a salaried GP and enjoying every bit of it.
Titilope Ruth Oluwaniyi Dr Oluwaniyi obtained her MBChB in Nigeria and MSc in International Public Health Nutrition from the University of Westminster, London. She completed her training with Sherwood Forest VTS. Her next goal is to pursue a career with the United Nations and become an MP in future.
Uchechukwu Okafor Dr Okafor is a salaried GP in Doncaster. He trained in the Doncaster Training scheme. He is married to Ann and they have three children; Kene, Kamsi and Kosi.
Uchechukwumere Nwosu Dr Nwosu is working as a GP in Telford. He would like to thank his wife, Osamede, children, Kairo and Jayamma, as well as his parents. He would love to thank his trainer, Dr Gear, who saw him through his final year in training.
Udoka Okeke Takudzwa Meshack Chinomona Dr Chinomona works as a salaried GP in Somerset. He would like to thank his wife, family, friends, colleagues and supervisor for all their support and, above all, God for making all this possible.
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Dr Okeke is a salaried GP in New Queen Street Surgery. She would like to thank God for his faithfulness and also appreciate her family. Her husband, Mr Stanley Okeke, and her children, David, Posh and Diego, for their support and goodwill. She wishes to acknowledge her late father, Prof Dennis Ekpete, for his inspiration, her mother, Mrs Molly Ekpete, and the rest of her family.
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Dr Diine is working as a salaried GP in Manchester. She would like to thank her husband and children for their patience and support throughout her training. She is also grateful to the rest of her family, friends and her educational supervisor who got her through.
Dr Kiani is currently enjoying some time off on maternity leave and is looking forward to resuming her career as a portfolio GP. She would like to thank her parents and husband for their support.
Vineela Bojja Dr Bojja works as a salaried GP in Coventry. She would like to thank her family and friends.
Wafa Ahmed Dr Ahmed would like to thank their parents, family and educational supervisor for their immense support.
Yemisi Ayanfunso Ojo Dr Ojo appreciates everyone that supported them throughout their time of training. They give thanks to God for this great achievement, to Him be praised. Working as a GP has been a great joy to them and a dream fulfilled. They are excited about the brighter future ahead of them.
Zobia Ahmed Dr Ahmed is a GP in North West Faculty and would like to thank her family and colleagues.
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