Perspectives on...Working in general practice as a South Asian female
Episode 18, Jul 24, 12:11 PM
#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians.
Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.
Guests:
Dr James Thambyrajah
Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care( NHUC). He is a St John’s Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty.
Dr Nighat Arif
Dr Nighat Arif is a GP specialising in women's health, and a honorary fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. With 16 years NHS experience, she now runs her own private practice. Dr Nighat is also the resident doctor on BBC Breakfast and This Morning, and a content creator with YouTube Health and the WHO Fides network. In 2023, she received a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister for her work raising awareness of women's health issues. Dr Nighat is the bestselling author of "The Knowledge: Your guide to female health from menstruation to the menopause".
Instagram: @drnighatarif @royalcollegeofgps
Resources and Additional Material:
Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.
Guests:
Dr James Thambyrajah
Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care( NHUC). He is a St John’s Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty.
Dr Nighat Arif
Dr Nighat Arif is a GP specialising in women's health, and a honorary fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. With 16 years NHS experience, she now runs her own private practice. Dr Nighat is also the resident doctor on BBC Breakfast and This Morning, and a content creator with YouTube Health and the WHO Fides network. In 2023, she received a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister for her work raising awareness of women's health issues. Dr Nighat is the bestselling author of "The Knowledge: Your guide to female health from menstruation to the menopause".
Instagram: @drnighatarif @royalcollegeofgps
Resources and Additional Material:
- South Asian Heritage Month
- Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk)
- Perspectives on Islamophobia
- Perspectives on Women GPs Beyond Their Intersections
- NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire
- We are better, stronger, and happier together (rcgp.org.uk)
- Representation within the medical field (rcgp.org.uk)
- Embracing diversity in general practice (rcgp.org.uk)
Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what’s going on close to you.
Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.