What are they?
BIDA awards ‘Fellowships’ to some members who have made an outstanding contribution to the Association.
Here, we honour those who have received Fellowships from 2019 to the present day.
2024
Dr Suresh Chandran FRCP (London) FRCPath (ME)
Dr Suresh Chandran FRCP (London) FRCPath (ME)
Dr Suresh Chandran FRCP (London) FRCPath (ME)
Dr Suresh Chandran FRCP (London) FRCPath (ME)
Dr Chandran is a Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine at Oldham Royal Hospital. He was the Divisional Clinical Director in Medicine for Oldham Care Organisation Northern Care Alliance, which is one of the largest group of hospitals and healthcare providers in the NHS. An appraisal and revalida
Dr Suresh Chandran FRCP (London) FRCPath (ME)
Dr Chandran is a Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine at Oldham Royal Hospital. He was the Divisional Clinical Director in Medicine for Oldham Care Organisation Northern Care Alliance, which is one of the largest group of hospitals and healthcare providers in the NHS. An appraisal and revalidation lead, specialist advisor for the CQC, Assessor for CERS applications for the GMC, he also holds the post of Lead Medical Examiner for the hospital. He was the Divisional Clinical Director in Medicine for the Northwest deanery and also served in the consultant appointment advisory committee of the Royal College of Physicians and on the SCE examination board. His contributions to BIDA are manifold. He has served in the Executive Committee since 2019 and the ARM Chairman for BIDA since 2022. He has shown his expertise in organising both National and International Scientific Conferences.
Dr Syed Naseer Haider Naqvi FRCP (London)
Dr Suresh Chandran FRCP (London) FRCPath (ME)
Dr Suresh Chandran FRCP (London) FRCPath (ME)
Dr Naqvi has been a consultant physician in elderly medicine since 1984 at Chorley and South Ribble NHS Trust. Since retirement, he has continued to offer his services as a consultant and is presently working at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan. He has been an administrator, clinical tutor and educational supervisor and a mentor t
Dr Naqvi has been a consultant physician in elderly medicine since 1984 at Chorley and South Ribble NHS Trust. Since retirement, he has continued to offer his services as a consultant and is presently working at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan. He has been an administrator, clinical tutor and educational supervisor and a mentor to numerous juniors. He has been a researcher as well, with several publications and book chapters. He has helped to produce guidelines for the rehabilitation services especially the role of the day hospital and rehabilitation beds. He has worked with the elderly health visiting team to produce high quality, easily accessible services, which value its role in educating patients and carers. He has been a lifetime BIDA member and regularly attends all the BIDA educational activities and conferences.
2023
Dr Vinod Gadiya
Dr Sanjeev Saxena
Dr Sanjeev Saxena
Dr Gadiyar is a consultant anaesthetist and pain specialist, working for over 24 years at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust. He is the Trust Revalidation and Appraisal Lead. In the past, he has been a Foundation Programme Director and Royal College of Anaesthetists’ tutor.
Dr Gadiyar is a current member of the BMA’s Consultant Committe
Dr Gadiyar is a consultant anaesthetist and pain specialist, working for over 24 years at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust. He is the Trust Revalidation and Appraisal Lead. In the past, he has been a Foundation Programme Director and Royal College of Anaesthetists’ tutor.
Dr Gadiyar is a current member of the BMA’s Consultant Committee and has acted as Chair of the BMA’S Bury Division since 2010. He is a trained mentor for consultants.
Vinod has been a very active member of BIDA for over 10 years. Having been a BIDA Executive Committee member from 2014-17, he has subsequently served as BIDA Hospital Doctors’ Forum Chair between 2017-2021, and is currently the BIDA National Treasurer. He has also been the Chair of BIDA’s Rochdale and Bury division since 2015. He has established and rejuvenated the division into one of the most productive in the country, and has organised various educational activities.
Dr Sanjeev Saxena
Dr Sanjeev Saxena
Dr Sanjeev Saxena
Dr Sanjeev did his initial training in Orthopaedics in India, gaining the D. Ortho (Gold Medal). He subsequently undertook further training in Orthopaedics in 1990 at Liverpool University for a master’s degree. He then decided on a career move to General Practice in 2001. After a year, he became Principal GP in that practice, and has rema
Dr Sanjeev did his initial training in Orthopaedics in India, gaining the D. Ortho (Gold Medal). He subsequently undertook further training in Orthopaedics in 1990 at Liverpool University for a master’s degree. He then decided on a career move to General Practice in 2001. After a year, he became Principal GP in that practice, and has remained so until now.
Sarjeev has held various posts including Executive Member of the Primary Care Trust and IQOF Accessor and Medicine Management Lead in his area for many years. He is also a GP Appraiser.
Dr Saxena is a life member of BIDA and has been in the post of Executive Committee Member for seven years. He supports and shadows his wife, Leena Saxena, who is Chair of the Wigan Division and plays an active role in all of BIDA’s activities.
He contributes to various charities in the UK and India.
2022
Dr Anita Sharma, GPsSi Gynaecology, Chair BIDA Woman’s Forum, Rochdale division
Dr Anita Sharma, GPsSi Gynaecology, Chair BIDA Woman’s Forum, Rochdale division
Dr Anita Sharma, GPsSi Gynaecology, Chair BIDA Woman’s Forum, Rochdale division
Dr Anita Sharma is a GP with a special interest in gynaecology in Oldham. She is chair of the Women Doctors Forum of the British International Doctors Association, education lead for the FDA Northwest, and founder of the Endometriosis Awareness North Charity.
Dr Shikha Pitalia, Co-Founder Pall Mall Medical, Wigan BIDA division
Dr Anita Sharma, GPsSi Gynaecology, Chair BIDA Woman’s Forum, Rochdale division
Dr Anita Sharma, GPsSi Gynaecology, Chair BIDA Woman’s Forum, Rochdale division
Dr Shikha Pitalia is a distinguished General Practitioner and visionary entrepreneur whose innovative contributions have significantly enhanced healthcare delivery in the Northwest of England. In 2002, alongside her husband, Dr. Sanjay Pitalia, she co-founded SSP Health, which has grown to become the largest provider of primary care GP se
Dr Shikha Pitalia is a distinguished General Practitioner and visionary entrepreneur whose innovative contributions have significantly enhanced healthcare delivery in the Northwest of England. In 2002, alongside her husband, Dr. Sanjay Pitalia, she co-founded SSP Health, which has grown to become the largest provider of primary care GP services in the region, managing over 40 practices and caring for approximately 230,000 patients.
Mr Sanjoy Bhattacharyya, Consultant ED, Blackburn BIDA division
Dr Anita Sharma, GPsSi Gynaecology, Chair BIDA Woman’s Forum, Rochdale division
Mr Sanjoy Bhattacharyya, Consultant ED, Blackburn BIDA division
Mr Bhattacharyya is the Associate Dean (Medicine) and Director of Assessment and GMC Liaison Advisor - The Institute of Medicine, The University of Bolton. He has served as BIDA’s national Deputy Secretary.
2021
Dr Kalpana Upadhyay (MS, FRCOG), Consultant and Clinical Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Dr Ravi Sharma (MD FRCP) Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Rochdale Group of Hospitals, now part of the Northern Care Alliance
Dr Ravi Sharma (MD FRCP) Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Rochdale Group of Hospitals, now part of the Northern Care Alliance
Dr Upadhyay is an accredited menopause specialist and member of the medical advisory council of the British Menopause Society. She is an expert witness for the GMC and heavily involved in clinical governance and risk management at both local and national levels. She has always been actively engaged in delivering educational lectures and
Dr Upadhyay is an accredited menopause specialist and member of the medical advisory council of the British Menopause Society. She is an expert witness for the GMC and heavily involved in clinical governance and risk management at both local and national levels. She has always been actively engaged in delivering educational lectures and small group teaching sessions for primary care colleagues and junior doctors. Dr Upadhyay has been a member of BIDA since 2008 and was a member of the Journal Editorial Board with contributions in the form of articles, quiz, and peer review of submitted manuscripts. She is philanthropic by nature and passionate about improving women’s health globally.
Dr Ravi Sharma (MD FRCP) Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Rochdale Group of Hospitals, now part of the Northern Care Alliance
Dr Ravi Sharma (MD FRCP) Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Rochdale Group of Hospitals, now part of the Northern Care Alliance
Dr Ravi Sharma (MD FRCP) Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Rochdale Group of Hospitals, now part of the Northern Care Alliance
Dr Sharma is a highly respected physician who has made a vast contribution to education, management and is a trained mentor and coach. He has chaired the Senior Medical Staff Committee, the Medical Executive Committee, the Research and Ethics Committee at Rochdale, amongst other management roles. His contribution to education includes bei
Dr Sharma is a highly respected physician who has made a vast contribution to education, management and is a trained mentor and coach. He has chaired the Senior Medical Staff Committee, the Medical Executive Committee, the Research and Ethics Committee at Rochdale, amongst other management roles. His contribution to education includes being on the STC in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Tutor for the Royal College of Physicians London, Post Graduate Tutor at Rochdale and an Examiner for MRCP PACES for RCP, UK. He is the current Programme Lead for M.MeD in Gastroenterology and a Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University.
He has been a BIDA member since 1984 and has played vital roles in both the regional and national committees. He is currently President of the Bury and Rochdale Division. Dr Sharma remains a member of the Hospital Consultants and Specialist Committee of BIDA and serves as an assessor for CEA applications/nominations. His support to the ethnic doctors and trainees and colleagues of all backgrounds is well appreciated by one and all.
Mr A Sinha MS MCh FRCS GFRCS (Tr & Orth)
Dr Ravi Sharma (MD FRCP) Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Rochdale Group of Hospitals, now part of the Northern Care Alliance
Mr A Sinha MS MCh FRCS GFRCS (Tr & Orth)
Mr Sinha has served the NHS for more than 30 years and has been involved in education, research, and training as well as the management of orthopaedic services. He has been the Past President of the Welsh Orthopaedic Society and the British Indian Orthopaedic Society UK, Chairman of the Welsh Orthopaedic Sub Advisory Committee, and an Ex-
Mr Sinha has served the NHS for more than 30 years and has been involved in education, research, and training as well as the management of orthopaedic services. He has been the Past President of the Welsh Orthopaedic Society and the British Indian Orthopaedic Society UK, Chairman of the Welsh Orthopaedic Sub Advisory Committee, and an Ex-Officio Member of the British Orthopaedic Association.
He has been a long-standing member of BIDA and is currently the Media and Communication Lead, Editor of BIDA journal and Supervisor of the BIDA Student Wing.
2019
Professor Ikram Shah (FRCP)
Professor Ikram Shah (FRCP)
Professor Ikram Shah (FRCP)
Dr Ikram U Shah is a well-respected Consultant Physician at Wrexham Maelor Hospital in North Wales. Apart from his clinical services, he has been involved in education, research, and training.
He is credited with establishing the North Wales Division of BIDA. He has led the division and maintained his enthusiasm, with his leadership qualit
Dr Ikram U Shah is a well-respected Consultant Physician at Wrexham Maelor Hospital in North Wales. Apart from his clinical services, he has been involved in education, research, and training.
He is credited with establishing the North Wales Division of BIDA. He has led the division and maintained his enthusiasm, with his leadership qualities and excellent communication. As a consultant he has supported numerous overseas doctors and given them jobs, clinical attachments, and career advice. He continues to attend the majority of educational meetings of the North Wales division, even after his retirement from his NHS services.
Professor Iqbal Singh OBE
Professor Ikram Shah (FRCP)
Professor Ikram Shah (FRCP)
Professor Singh has been a major contributor to healthcare and medical regulation in the UK. He holds the Chair of the global Centre of Excellence in Safety for Older People and is the founder commissioner of the Healthcare Commission, and was a council member of the GMC. He is a member of the National Platinum Awards Committee and Medica
Professor Singh has been a major contributor to healthcare and medical regulation in the UK. He holds the Chair of the global Centre of Excellence in Safety for Older People and is the founder commissioner of the Healthcare Commission, and was a council member of the GMC. He is a member of the National Platinum Awards Committee and Medical Vice-Chair of the Advisory Committee for Clinical Health Awards Northwest and is also in the Health Honours Committee. Professor Singh is Chair of the GMC BME Doctors’ Forum and has contributed to BIDA over several years by promoting equality, diversity, and human rights within the NHS. As Chair of the Blackburn Division of BIDA, he led its revival, creating the foundations for a strong and effective division.
Dr Shamim Rose
Professor Ikram Shah (FRCP)
Dr Shamim Rose
Dr Rose has made valuable contributions in her career as an Anatomy Demonstrator in the University of Liverpool, the Prison Service and now as a GP. She has been responsible for provision of Primary Care Services in two new prisons in Liverpool and Manchester. Dr Rose has been on the Local Medical Committee since election in 2001. She is
Dr Rose has made valuable contributions in her career as an Anatomy Demonstrator in the University of Liverpool, the Prison Service and now as a GP. She has been responsible for provision of Primary Care Services in two new prisons in Liverpool and Manchester. Dr Rose has been on the Local Medical Committee since election in 2001. She is skilled in clinical commissioning and has taken on the responsibilities of medical management, as well as the more strategic governing body roles. She speaks passionately for overseas doctors, arguing the case for social wellbeing as well as fairness in the workplace in her role. As a member of BIDA she been meticulous in attending meetings and events and has an active participant at conferences.