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British Indian elected president of UK’s Royal College of Physicians
Mumtaz Patel is the first Indo-Asian Muslim and the fifth woman to serve in the role..
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 16, Apr 2025
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Mumtaz Patel / Royal College of Physicians
British Indian doctor, Mumtaz Patel, has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
She creates history as the first Indo-Asian Muslim and the fifth woman to lead the historic institution since its founding in the 16th century.
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Born in Lancashire to Indian migrant parents, Patel is a consultant nephrologist at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and serves as a postgraduate associate dean for NHS England.
Patel has designed and delivered multiple educational and leadership programmes both in the UK and internationally and continues to contribute as an experienced PACES examiner. She has held several leadership roles within the RCP, including global vice president and senior censor. She had been acting as president since June 2024, following the resignation of her predecessor.
“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. I will bring passion, commitment, vision, a values-driven approach and more than 20 years of RCP experience to the role,” Patel said in a statement.
Her election follows a closely contested race conducted by Civica Election Services using a single transferable vote system. A total of 5,151 votes were cast — the highest turnout in RCP presidential elections since 2002 — with Patel securing 2,239 votes, leading by a margin of 682 over the next candidate. The election took place between March 17 and April 14. Her official start date will be announced shortly, a release stated.
Congratulating Patel, Diana Walford, chair of the RCP Board of Trustees, said, “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.”
The Resident Doctor Committee also welcomed the appointment. In a joint statement, co-chairs Anthony Martinelli and Catherine Rowan said, “We look forward to working with her to improve conditions, support and career prospects for early career doctors. Together, we can ensure that the next generation of physicians is empowered, valued and equipped to thrive in a changing healthcare landscape.”
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