NIHR Fellowship

Murtaza Siddiqui has been awarded a two-year NIHR In Practice Research Fellowship which will enable him to complete a MSc in Dental Public Health at UCL under the supervision of Professor Richard Watt. The Fellowship is designed to support GPs and GDPs who are interested in developing a future career in clinical research. Dr Siddiqui is the first dentist to receive the award in London/SE England.

Awards for research

All 32 UK medical schools have been awarded funds for innovative activities that aim to foster a research culture in all clinicians entering the NHS. The awards are made by the Academy of Medical Sciences as part of a £1 million, five year scheme called INSPIRE which is supported by the Wellcome Trust and aims to stimulate medical and dental undergraduates to pursue scientific research.

GDC appointments

The GDC is seeking to appoint a Chair and 11 Council members to take office in October 2013. Applicants need a strong commitment to patient protection and the promotion of confidence in the regulation of dental professionals. Expressions of interest can be made to gdccouncilappointments@gatenbysanderson.com.