Breaking Barriers: Dr Mumtaz Patel Is First Indian-Origin Woman to Lead UK’s Royal College of Physicians - The Logical Indian

Breaking Barriers: Dr Mumtaz Patel Is First Indian-Origin Woman to Lead UK’s Royal College of Physicians - The Logical Indian

Dr Mumtaz Patel, an Indian-origin doctor based in the UK, has been elected as the President of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), becoming the first woman of colour to hold the role in the institution’s 505-year history. A consultant nephrologist in Manchester, Dr Patel is known for her contributions to medical education, diversity, and inclusion. The announcement was made on April 12, 2025, following a competitive election process. Her appo…

Meet Dr Mumtaz Patel: First Indo-Asian Head Of UK’s Royal College of Physicians

In a landmark achievement, Indian-origin nephrologist Dr Mumtaz Patel has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), becoming the first Indo-Asian Muslim and only the fifth woman to hold the prestigious position since the RCP’s establishment in the 16th century. Congratulations to Dr Mumtaz Patel – just elected 123rd president of the @RCPhysicians A consultant nephrologist with 20 years at the RCP, the first I…