Indian-origin doctor Mumtaz Patel (Image credit: Royal College of Physicians)Indian-origin Dr Mumtaz Patel has become the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), a prestigious position leading the UK's professional medical organisation with 40,000 worldwide members. Born to Indian immigrant parents in Lancashire, north-west England, Dr Patel works as a consultant nephrologist in Manchester.The RCP announced her as the " first Indo-Asian Muslim president " and the fifth female leader in the organisation's history since the 16th century. "Dr Mumtaz Patel has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians. The Board of Trustees will do all it can to support Dr Patel in her work to lead and modernise our college. "Patel's extensive involvement with the organisation includes various educational positions such as training programme director and regional adviser.

Source: The Times April 17, 2025 22:55 UTC