New members' and awards ceremony booklet - Manchester - 26 November 2022

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NEW MEMBERS’ AWARDS CEREMONY

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THE COLLEGE COAT OF ARMS

The elements of the College coat of arms

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.

are explained below:

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).

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.

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.

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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

RCGP 70 70 years of best practice

In 1951 Dr John Hunt and Dr Fraser Rose published a joint letter in the British Medical Journal and The Lancet seeking support for a new college. The response was overwhelmingly enthusiastic and thus in November 1952 the College of General Practitioners was legally formed.

The past 70 years have seen the college work tirelessly to improve patient care, clinical standards and GP training establishing itself as a leader and advocate for the continued development of the discipline.

November 2022 marks the 70th Anniversary of the College. To commemorate this we have launched a brand new exhibition exploring the formation of the College, its highlights

The new exhibition at 30 Euston Square follows the story of the College from its inception in 1952 to the present day. Starting with the role of the GP prior to the formation of the College it goes on to explore the history of the College through themes such as the evolving role of the GP, Campaigning for a College, establishing a College, Research and Innovation and Under Pressure.

We will also be launching an online exhibition on our website

For exhibition queries or to find out more about the College heritage ontact heritage@rcgp.org.uk

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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 London.

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 also want to thank all those who have supported you in your journey.

We hope that today will leave you feeling proud, and will encourage you to find out more about the opportunities that the RCGP can offer. Having professional networks is a key means for career development and personal wellbeing. Whether CPD, peer support, guidance from others at different career stages, special interest groups, and new professional opportunities, we want to answer your questions and help you use your membership to the full and build on

this momentum across the next stages of your careers.

The RCGP also advocates on behalf of our speciality, and are always keen to hear your views and ideas. Other parts of this booklet point out the role of your local Faculty, who have representatives who speak for members on Council, and guide the College on members’ needs.

As President, I am elected to represent the members. I am delighted that I will meet many of you today in person and to be part of your celebration. You deserve your award! And I am sure it will help you to aspire to even higher professional commitment to excellent patient care. As the College motto says “Cum Scientia Caritas” scientific skill applied with compassionate kindness. Being a GP is a vocation where interacting with the patient as a human being can matter as much to effective diagnosis and treatment as the technical knowledge. You deserve others to be kind to you, as you undertake this vital work. So please use the RCGP as your lifelong friend and resource and if you need further advice and are not sure where to go, you can contact president@rcgp.org.uk.

President, RCGP

Professor Dame Clare Gerada

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FACULTY WELCOME

Welcome to our new members and your guests and many congratulations to you on becoming a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Today marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to achieve your goal of becoming a General Practitioner. This incredible achievement is one for you, and your loved ones, to celebrate and we are delighted to be able to share this momentous occasion with you. The last 18 months have seen huge challenges for everyone. Your completion of training is a testament to your incredible commitment and resilience Please accept our heartfelt congratulations from of all your colleagues at the North West England & Mersey Faculties on this magnificent achievement.

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. Ahead of you there are many opportunities for you to develop your career and shape your future. Where possible, the college, and more locally, Mersey & North West England Faculties, are here to support you to achieve these goals. We hope that you will feel a valued member of our Faculties during your time here.

Mersey & North West England Faculties support around 5,000 Members, Fellows, Associate and Associates-in-Training in the region. We are keen to engage and support all our members wherever possible. One of the ways we do this is by supporting career groups with specific events relevant to the stage of their career. We are keen to tailor our support to your needs and would be delighted if you would engage with us so that we know what you want and need.

Please consider contacting your local faculty and get involved with our discussion/ listening groups so we can her your voice and provide you with relevant events.

There are lots of events, CPD, online learning and other tools available for you to look at nationally. Search our website to see what is available to you as a member of the college. Nearly all our support events are free of charge for members to attend. Your membership is there for you to use, take advantage today and keep learning for tomorrow!

You also have the opportunity to become involved with shaping local faculty and supporting colleagues by joining your local Faculty board. We hold quarterly meetings to discuss local issues, as well as official papers put to college council which shapes the future of general practice We would love to see you join our board to help shape the future of general practice. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please email mersey@rcgp.org.uk or nwengland@rcgp.org.uk.

On behalf of all North West England & Mersey Faculty members, congratulations on reaching this milestone in your career and welcome to the Team!

Dr Uwa Ima-Edomwonyi Vice Chair, NW England Faculty

Dr Jane Wilcock Chair, NW England Faculty

Dr Michael Van Dessel

Provost, Mersey Faculty

Dr Omon Imohi Vice Chair, Mersey Faculty

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OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

These ceremonies are being held in the Museum of Science & Industry in the heart of Manchester RCGP Faculty and National Officers will be in attendance throughout the evening to welcome you at the start of your membership and journey. They will be delighted to talk to you and learn more about your experiences and discuss the important work College does on your behalf.

Professor Dame Clare Gerada RCGP President

Dr Uwa Ima-Edomwonyi Vice Chair, NW England Faculty

Dr Jane Wilcock Chair, NW England Faculty

Dr Michael Van Dessel Provost, Mersey Faculty

Dr Omon Imohi Vice Chair, Mersey Faculty

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NEW MEMBERS' PRESENTATION

Adetola Oluleke Adeniyi

Dr Adeniyi will like to thank God, his wife and trainer for their support throughout the training.

Olujinmi Ademuyiwa Adetutu

Dr Adetutu is an attending fellow of the Health Education England Fellowship programme with a focus on Leadership. He would like to thank God for grace, his wife and kids for their support through his training, his family, his trainers and his best mate for their encouragement through it all’.

Rashidat Anike Agoro

Dr Agoro is a salaried GP at St Helens with a special interest in Women’s health. She would like to thank her husband and sons for being super supportive during her training. She is dedicating her achievement to them, her parents, siblings, Agoro family, friends and mentors.

Maha Ahmed

Dr Ahmed work as a locum GP in Manchester. She would like to thank her mentor and parents. A very special thank you her sister Dr Thana Ahmed.

Saabela Qasim Ahmed

Dr Ahmed works as a salaried GP. She would like to thank her parents and her husband for their love and support.

Dr Ali works as a salaried GP with a special interest in minor surgery and child surveillance healthcare. He would like to thank his mentor, parents, wife and children for their continued support.

Adeyemi Aribatise

Dr Aribatise works as a salaried GP in Leeds with a special interest in MSK medicine He would like to thank his wife Tolulope, parents and mentors Dr Junaid Tonse and Carl Foster.

Sophie Cottam

Dr Cottam works as a salaried GP in Fleetwood. She extends her thanks to her family, friends and everyone at Broadway Medical Centre, especially her supervisor, Dr Smyth

Holly Anne Cullen

Dr Cullen works as a salaried GP in Liverpool. She would like to thank her parents Carl and Jackie for all their support.

Christy Dillon

Dr Dillon works as a GP Partner in Rochdale. She would like to thank her husband for being her rock and her twin sister for being her inspiration. She wishes Doug was here to celebrate.

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Reshi is working as Salaried GP with view to partnership. He would like to thank his GP colleagues, his mentor and his family who supported him to achieve his dream.

Ogechi Ernest-Amaziro

Dr Ernest-Amaziro works as a salaried GP in Northampton and has varied interests. She would like to thank her family and her mentors

Elizabeth Evans

Dr Evans qualified in August 2022. She would like to thank her family who have supported her throughout her medical career as well as their love and encouragement during the pandemic. She would also like to thank her trainers, in particular Dr Goga for being extremely supportive and inspirational.

Ikenna Chukwuma Ezeamii

Dr Ikenna is grateful for the sacrifice of those who came before him. He is grateful for the support of his family, who he will always put first.

Kolawole Gbolagade

Dr Gbolagade works as portfolio GP in Blackpool. He would like to thank his wife and Educational supervisor - Dr Hanif for his immense support.

Sunday James Ifedayo

Dr Ifedayo completed training in February 2020. He would like to thank Dr John Corllet (his trainer), wife and 2 children for the unflinching support during training and the last 2 years.

Oluremi Lawrence Ige

Dr Ige works as a Salaried GP in Darwen. He would like to thank his parents and trainers.

Jia Yi Kee

Dr Kee works at a salaried GP in Durham. She would like to thank her mentor and parents.

Afrah Khattak

Dr Khattak qualified in 2021. She would like to thank her mentor and family.

Sandeep Kumar

Dr. Victoria keeps going with the help of her family and good friends. She works in Greater Manchester with the special interest in making the world a better place for her children.

Dr Kumar would like to thank his mentor and his best friend (my wife) for their support and motivation to sail through during tough times.

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Claire Jacqueline Lavelle

Dr Lavelle is a salaried GP on the Wirral. She would like to thank her parents and husband for all their support and kindness during her training

Dornubari Lebari

Dr Lebari works as a salaried GP and she combines this with her role as a consultant in sexual health. She would like to thank her family and trainers who have made her who she is.

Krishna Kishore Mamidi

Dr Mamidi is working as a GP in Liverpool. He would like to thank his wife Ruth for, without her support, love and care, he would not have achieved this prestigious membership to RCGP.

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AWARDS

PRESENTATION

North West England Faculty

Dr Imran Ghafoor

The NW England Faculty Awards Committee felt this candidate became a RCGP research ready practice and has disseminated learning in research to other practices. He showed improved care in safeguarding across his area and championed mental health whilst demonstrating commitment to innovation and caring leadership.

Practice Award 2022

Unsworth Group Practice Team

The NW England Faculty Awards Committee felt this practice showed commitment to patient care with great examples of wellbeing focus. They created a staff and patient engagement lead role to improve comms and ideas and demonstrated a breadth of good work to patient care changes as well as staff wellbeing.

NW England Faculty Medical Student Poster Prize

1st place: Josh Matthews

For his poster on ‘A Standards based clinical audit on Dual Anti platelet Therapy (DAPT) practices after Acute Coronary Syndrome in Primary Care'.

3rd place: Patricia Lapitan

2nd place: Akanksha Sarma

For her poster on ‘An audit to measure the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases at James Street Surgery, Workington, Cumbria'.

For her poster on ‘Identifying barriers to PSA uptake in a population of black males'. Summary: A quality improvement project aiming to identify factors influencing PSA uptake specific to black patients at a GP practice in Preston and improve risk stratification in this population at high risk of prostate cancer. The intervention focused on investigating whether improving risk awareness using the Prostate Cancer UK risk checker tool would improve the uptake of PSA testing when offered during interview.

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Manchester Medical School Poster Prize

Years 1-2

Jasmin Marchant

For her poster entitled “GP Gamezone”

This poster illustrates that the value of General Practice is achieved when valuable opportunities are met with patient involvement. Incentives such as ‘free entry’ reflect the potential barriers to seeking care that prescription costs, transport etc can pose. ‘All ages’ and ‘multiple turns’ show the inclusive nature of general practice, as multiple problems (shown by the diverse prizes) are addressed and expected. The colourful, fun design, focused on images, hopefully shows general practice as accessible, friendly and welcoming. The image of the GP is intentionally off-centre and smaller, emphasising the patient as the key player in decisions about their care.

Years 3-5

Thomas Gaskill

For his poster “Why should we value our local GP Surgery” which is about trainees and students being at GP practices and designed to be placed in waiting rooms.

Manchester Medical School Essay Prize

Years 1-2

Winner - Lily Johnson

For her essay “Something Worse”

Following an experience of a GP calling cancer "something worse", the essay is a reflection on the importance of the language used in consultations. Both the terms that we use and the terms which are omitted carry a message to patients and can lead to misconceptions. General Practice presents a unique opportunity for doctors to be closely involved in a patient's understanding of their own health and this can also include breaking down taboos around diseases like cancer.

Runner Up - Jasmin Marchant

For her essay “When a phone line becomes a lifeline: how general practice can really answer our patients” The covid 19 pandemic had a significant impact on access to mental health support, including for those experiencing their first episodes of acute mental health crisis. This essay hopes to illustrate this by drawing upon a particularly harrowing patient encounter, discussing the anxieties we faced in managing these situations remotely, and commenting on how we might become better and more reflective listeners in everyday practice

Manchester Medical School Essay Prize

Winner - Lucrezia Brunetti

For her essay Agents of change" CComing towards the end of her 4th year in medical school, Lucrezia believed she had a grasp of what the role of a GP encompasses Nevertheless, her experience at a GP practice shifted this as she realised GP's are the backbone of the NHS. Not just because they are the first port of call, but because any scenario can walk through the doors of the practice, and they have to find a solution. GP's have a unique frontline role, allowing them to actively make a difference in the standard of care a patient will receive.

Runner Up - Thomas Gaskill

For his essay about a case study looking at the importance of continuity of care and safety netting.

Runner Up - Oluwatobi Adegboye

For his essay on key risk factors for obesisty.

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NEW MEMBERS' PRESENTATION

Joanna Metcalf

Dr Metcalf would like to thank her husband Tom and her parents Janice and Alan for their love, encouragement, and endless support. And her children Ev and Sebby for being rays of sunshine and keeping her smiling every day.

Mohd Noor Azam Mohamed

Dr Azam is a salaried GP at Chester le street surgery He would like to thank his wife (Lyn), his children (Sarah, Hannah, Yusuf, Idris) his mentors, parents and all mighty god.

Zubair Nur

Dr Nur works as a salaried GP in Northamptonshire with special interest in Urgent and Unscheduled Care. He would like to thank his mentor and family members for their unconditional support.

Ekene Nweke

Dr Nweke is a salaried GP in Oldham, Manchester. He would like to thank God, for the grace to smoothly come out successful in his GP training and also his family, his trainers and his main pal for the encouragement through it all.

Jubril Adebayo Obafolahan

Dr Obafolahan is a Portfolio GP in the North of England. He would like to thank his wife, parents and family.

Harriet Oghenah

Dr. Oghenah is a Locum GP who works in the Northwest of England. She would like to thank her amazing husband and 2 beautiful children for all their support through the process of this dream becoming a reality.

Sandralucia Ekeoma Okoroafor

Dr Sandralucia currently works as a GP in the Teesside Area and is a part time clinical tutor at University of Sunderland She is grateful to God, family, and her trainers for the journey to becoming a GP.

Oladotun Moyosore Oyediran

Dr Oyediran works as a sessional GP in Teeside. He would like to his wife Adeola and his trainer Dr. Jahnvi.

Geeta Pai

Dr Geeta Pai works as a GP East Yorkshire. She would like to thank her mentors, husband, daughter, family and friends

Rhianna Price

Dr Price works as a salaried GP in Manchester. She would like to thank her husband, and wider family and friends for their support during her training.

Saad Tawfik Sabri

Dr Sabri works as a salaried GP in Manchester. He would like to thank his mentor and parents.

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Dr Sado graduated from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and works as a salaried GP in Preston. He would like to thank his wife and adorable children for their support.

Sarah Shah

Dr Shah is a GP working in Stockport. She would like to thank her parents, husband and her mentors for their support in achieving her goal.

Ahmed Aziz Siddiqui

Dr Siddiqui works as sessional GP. He is very grateful to the almighty and would like to thank his parents and supervisor.

Omodamola Abimbola Sogade

Dr Sogade would like to thank her family for their support during her training

Beruwalage Samanthika Ruwini Swaris

Dr Swaris works as a salaried GP in Mexborough. She also works as Locum consultant in Sexual Health. She would like to dedicate this to her parents and family.

Victor Segun Utomi

Dr Utomi works as a salary GP in Blackpool. He would like to thank his mentors and his lovely family for their kindness and support during his training.

Saadia Waraich

Dr Waraich would like to thank God, her family especially her husband for his endless support throughout her career. He stepped up and single handedly manage their kids and all household responsibilities along with his full time job. Jalajjage Dona Chathurini

Malmadu Wijesinghe

Dr Wijesinghe works as a salaried GO at Tickhill and Colliery Practice & Ransome Practice at Doncaster. She would like to thank her family and her mentors for the support.

Bradley Charles Worsnop

Dr Worsnop would like to thank his mentors, family and friends for all their support, guidance and encouragement.

Sana Zaman

Dr Zaman is a freelancer GP interested in women's health specifically menopause. She is grateful to Allah, her parents and her husband for all the support

Sameh Mohamed Abdelgalil Zayed

Dr Zayed works as a salaried GP in Telford who wishes to thank their mentor, family and friends for the continued support.

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AWARDS PRESENTATION

Mersey Faculty

GP Award 2022

Dr Qazi Alam

This award was nominated due to simple people skills, caring nature and respect from patients. It was clear to the Committee that Dr Alam consistently goes above and beyond for his patients and staff and we felt this deserved the recognition of this award.

Dr Abhi Mantgani

The Mersey Awards committee felt Dr Mantghani’s 35 years’ service to general practice and to improving the lives of patients on the Wirral was outstanding. More recently, his commitment and drive to serve the local community throughout the pandemic was clearly over and above that expected of him

Practice Award 2022

Morton Group Practice Team

The Awards committee felt this team had been through a rather challenging time on top of covid. Many will know the stresses of merging with other practice teams but this group clearly rose to the challenge, worked together and sorted out challenges to become one amazing group practice. The evidence showed this group were willing to work together for the greater good and that of their patients.

The Miriam Primary Care Group

With over 15,000 patients in some of the most deprived socio economic parts of Wirral this team really have their work cut out for them. However, it was clear from the evidence provided that the team often go above and beyond general duties, support the local communities and care about their patients. During Covid, it was a particularly challenging time but the team pulled together to continue to provide a good service for their patients by creating the biggest covid hub on the Wirral, continuing essential home visits and still to this day providing a vaccination hub that is first class.

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Mersey Faculty Medical Student

1st place: Jessica Cohen & Caroline Prior

From the University of Liverpool for their poster on ‘The Impact of COVID 19 on Smoking Cessation Support in Primary Care: a retrospective audit’.

2nd place: Olivia Whittle, Lucy Bushby & Rebecca Chambers

From the University of Liverpool for their poster on ‘The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Cancer Referrals in Primary Care: two years on’.

3rd place: Govind Dhillon

From the University of Liverpool for his poster on ‘The Impact of COVID 19 on Paid and Unpaid Carers in the UK’.

Poster Prize

Highly Commended: Matthew Heneghan & Matthew James

From the University of Liverpool for their poster on ‘An audit on the prevention and treatment of corticosteroid induced osteoporosis in primary care.’

Highly Commended: Kartik Goyal & Dr N Dangerfield

From the University of Liverpool for their poster on ‘Marches medical practice: GP audit, annual allopurinol levels and serum urate monitoring.’

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