London: Mumtaz Patel, an Indian-origin doctor, has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). Notably, it is a high-profile role heading the UK's medical professional membership body representing 40,000 members around the world. The voting to elect the new president of the college concluded on Monday. However, the official date when Patel can start her four-year-term is yet to be confirmed.
Patel is the first Indo-Asian Muslim president and the fifth woman to lead the physicians' group. "As president, I will lead the RCP to be the best organisation it can be, supporting our members throughout every career stage to deliver the best possible healthcare for our patients," said Patel after getting elected as RCP president as quoted by PTI.
"I will bring passion, commitment, vision, a values-driven approach and more than 20 years of RCP experience to the role," she added.
"Dr Patel takes on this vital role following a challenging period for the college, and I am confident in her ability to lead with integrity, rebuild trust among our members and restore the lustre to this illustrious college," said Dr Diana Walford CBE, chair of the RCP Board of Trustees.
"I look forward to working with Dr Patel in this important next chapter in the RCP's long history… The Board of Trustees will do all it can to support Dr Patel in her work to lead and modernise our college," Walford added.
Who Is Mumtaz Patel?
Dr Patel was born in Lancashire, north-west England, to Indian migrant parents. She consultant nephrologist based in Manchester. She also serves as a National Health Service (NHS) England post-graduate associate dean in the north-west. Patel is recognised as having established a strong track record in education, training, assessment and research.
According to the RCP, Patel has designed and delivered several educational and leadership courses in the UK and internationally. She is also actively involved in assessment as an experienced examiner.
