Our Executive Medical Director, Dr Fabida Aria andConsultant Psychiatrist in Dementia and Frailty, Professor Farooq Khan, formally received their prestigious titles of Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists for their outstanding contributions to psychiatry.
Fabida and Farooq recently attended the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Fellowship Ceremony, an event that was postponed for three years due to COVID.
Their Fellowship is a mark of distinction and recognition of their dedication to working with patients, carers and loved ones as well as and setting high standards and promoting excellence in mental health care. In addition, a Fellowship is also given to those who display outstanding contributions in leading, supporting and developing psychiatrists.
Both Fabida and Farooq have dedicated their lives to supporting others and their Fellowship is symbolic of that.
Professor Farooq Khan and Dr Fabida Aria at their ceremonies.
Fabida is responsible, among many other things, for medical, psychology and pharmacy leadership at the Trust. She is a Consultant Psychiatrist and previously has been a Medical Leader, a System Leader and an Associate Medical Director for mental health services in adults, older adults and learning disability patients. Fabida is also a Specialist Advisor for the medical trainee initiative scheme at the RCPsych and Chair of the Transcultural Psychiatry group.
Farooq’s role at the Trust is Consultant Psychiatrist in Dementia and Frailty, he is also a Professor in Old Age Psychiatry at the University of Chester, he is Clinical Dementia Lead for the Midlands Clinical Network NHS England and Improvement and is also a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Aston Medical School, Aston University.
Reflecting on the day Fabida gave her gratitude to those who believed in her and gave a special word to the two colleagues who nominated her, Professor Bhaumik and Mohammed Al-Uzri.
Fabida said: “Being recognised for what one loves to do is a real honour, and I am grateful to my family, friends and colleagues who always believed in me and saw the potential in me. I will be privileged to recognise others and support them to be the best they can be and continue the legacy of development to help provide the best healthcare. If you are interested in a Fellowship title, please feel free to contact me.”
