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Martin McKee @martinmckee.bsky.social · Jun 26

And this is what @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @copddoc.bsky.social
@drasifqasim.bsky.social @drdavidnicholl.bsky.social wrote about the problem to be solved - not easy

www.bmj.com/content/386/...

Independent inquiry finds serious governance failures at the Royal College of Physicians of London

“… a range of collective failures in leadership” (page 3) “… a clear lack of accountability and due process.” (page 4) “[T]here is a pervasive lack of trust and confidence in the College’s governa...

www.bmj.com

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The BMJ @bmj.com · May 29

"The relationship between PAs and their clinical leads must be recognised for what it is: an ongoing process of direct instruction, not supervision."

The physician associate model is one of closely monitored support—not supervision, writes @drasifqasim.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/389/...

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Nick Hopkinson @copddoc.bsky.social · Apr 22

“personne ne commence, tout le monde arrete, pas un sou pour l’industrie du tabac”
www.lemonde.fr/sciences/art...
@lemonde.fr @whofctc.bsky.social @ashorg.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social

« Nos sociétés doivent prendre conscience que l’industrie du tabac les empoisonne en tant que telles »

TRIBUNE. Fumer nuit à la santé des personnes et de l’environnement mais aussi, bien plus globalement, à celle des sociétés humaines, expliquent les deux professeurs de pneumologie dans une tribune au ...

www.lemonde.fr

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Apr 14

Voting closes at 12midday today in the RCP elections.

It has been amazing to speak with so many Members and Fellows, and I am truly grateful for your support and encouragement.

Results will be announced at 6.30pm today, and I hope I have the opportunity to repay the faith you have put in me.

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · Apr 13

RCP Fellows…

Only 1 day left to vote - the future of your college is in YOUR hands.

For integrity, for strong leadership, please vote for 🙏

🩺 Dr Asif Qasim for President
🩺 Dr Louella Vaughan for VP
🩺 Dr Philip Pearson for Council
🩺 Prof Nick Hopkinson for Council

#TimeForChange

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · Apr 11

Dear RCP Fellows,

Only 2 days left to vote - the future of your college is in your hands.

For integrity, for strong leadership, pls consider voting for:

🩺 Dr Asif Qasim for President
🩺 Dr Louella Vaughan for VP
🩺 Dr Philip Pearson for Council
🩺 Prof Nick Hopkinson for Council

#TimeForChange

drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Apr 6

One week to go in the RCP election - an opportunity to revitalise the College

It really is time for change - Vote Asif Qasim

Let's make our College something we can be proud of!

Your endorsement sends a powerful message to your FRCP colleagues - please encourage them to vote before 14th April.

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Apr 10

This is an important election for the RCP

With the abolition of NHSE and the Postgraduate Medical Education review we have to ensure the RCP is the Voice of Physicians and leads on policy

It really is time for change

Vote Asif Qasim

Please encourage FRCP colleagues to vote by Monday 14th April

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · Apr 10

The dream team! So desperately hoping every one of you will be voted in by colleagues 💙

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Apr 10

Please encourage your FRCP colleagues to vote before Monday 14th April

Vote Asif Qasim for President

@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for VP
@respirologist.bsky.social Dr Philip Pearson for Council
@copddoc.bsky.social Prof Nick Hopkinson for Council

#TimeForChange

drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Feb 6

It’s an honour to be standing for election as president of the RCP

Thanks my proposers:
Prof Sir Richard Thompson
Dr Taryn Youngstein
Prof Sir Shakeel Qureshi

Details on the election website soon and more at asifqasim.co.uk

My vision is to restore the @RCPhysicians as the #VoiceofPhysicians

Dr Asif Qasim, MA PhD FRCP

Dr Asif Qasim MA PhD FRCP is a London-based Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and former NHS Clinical Director with a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine. Dedicated to healthcare innovation, medical e...

asifqasim.co.uk

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Apr 10

Please encourage your FRCP colleagues to vote before Monday 14th April

Vote Asif Qasim for President

@drlkvaughan.bsky.social for VP
@respirologist.bsky.social Dr Philip Pearson for Council
@copddoc.bsky.social Prof Nick Hopkinson for Council

#TimeForChange

drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Feb 6

It’s an honour to be standing for election as president of the RCP

Thanks my proposers:
Prof Sir Richard Thompson
Dr Taryn Youngstein
Prof Sir Shakeel Qureshi

Details on the election website soon and more at asifqasim.co.uk

My vision is to restore the @RCPhysicians as the #VoiceofPhysicians

Dr Asif Qasim, MA PhD FRCP

Dr Asif Qasim MA PhD FRCP is a London-based Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and former NHS Clinical Director with a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine. Dedicated to healthcare innovation, medical e...

asifqasim.co.uk

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Apr 10

This is an important election for the RCP

With the abolition of NHSE and the Postgraduate Medical Education review we have to ensure the RCP is the Voice of Physicians and leads on policy

It really is time for change

Vote Asif Qasim

Please encourage FRCP colleagues to vote by Monday 14th April

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Philip Pearson @respirologist.bsky.social · Apr 7

In one week, we’ll have a new @rcphysicians.bsky.social President & other elections will close. Please vote for:
PRCP: @drasifqasim.bsky.social
Clinical VP: @drlkvaughan.bsky.social
Council: @copddoc.bsky.social, @respirologist.bsky.social (me!), Dr Barry Monk, Dr Dilesh Lakhani

#RCPTimeForChange

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Apr 7

Thank you - proud to have proposed you @respirologist.bsky.social and @copddoc.bsky.social for council

A call to RCP Fellows to Vote Asif Qasim before 14th April

Philip Pearson @respirologist.bsky.social · Apr 7

In one week, we’ll have a new @rcphysicians.bsky.social President & other elections will close. Please vote for:
PRCP: @drasifqasim.bsky.social
Clinical VP: @drlkvaughan.bsky.social
Council: @copddoc.bsky.social, @respirologist.bsky.social (me!), Dr Barry Monk, Dr Dilesh Lakhani

#RCPTimeForChange

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Apr 6

One week to go in the RCP election - an opportunity to revitalise the College

It really is time for change - Vote Asif Qasim

Let's make our College something we can be proud of!

Your endorsement sends a powerful message to your FRCP colleagues - please encourage them to vote before 14th April.

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Apr 2

I've talked to hundreds of Members and Fellows and their views are clear: we need to revitalise the RCP and restore the #VoiceOfPhysicians

Vote Asif Qasim before Monday 14th April

It's time to act: let's make the RCP something we can be proud of

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Mar 31

Thank you for your votes & support in the RCP Election - your endorsements to #VoteAsifQasim send a powerful message.

We need a fresh start, with new leadership #TimeForChange.

I am committed to rebuilding pride in the RCP & restoring your #VoiceOfPhysicians

#VoteAsifQasim

asifqasim.co.uk/prcp

PRCP Election — Dr Asif Qasim, MA PhD FRCP

Dr Asif Qasim candidate for election at President of the Royal College of Physicians - restoring the RCP as the Voice of Physicians

asifqasim.co.uk

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Paul Belcher FRCP MFPH Hon 🇪🇺🇬🇧 @pauljbelcher.bsky.social · Mar 20

#TimeForChange elections at Royal College of Physicians. I support:

For President @drasifqasim.bsky.social
For Vice-President @drlkvaughan.bsky.social
For Council: @copddoc.bsky.social @respirologist.bsky.social @drbarrymonk1.bsky.social

The BMJ @bmj.com · Mar 17

"The elections are a pivotal moment for this prestigious institution and offer an opportunity for the college to regain its standing in the public domain."

The RCP leadership elections are an opportunity for a fresh start, writes @parthaskar.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/388/...

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · Mar 19

When we first suggested there was a problem, they called us a “social media rabble”. Now the Royal College of Physicians has come round to our concerns. New statement:

www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-med...

Vote for @drasifqasim.bsky.social for President

RCP publishes submission to the independent review of the physician associate profession (the Leng review)

www.rcp.ac.uk

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drasifqasim.bsky.social @drasifqasim.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thank you - really appreciate your support

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · Mar 17

Voting has opened for the Royal College of Physicians of London. Following the worst governance crisis in the College's history, it's TIME FOR CHANGE. I have voted for
- Dr Asif Qasim (President)
- Dr Louella Vaughan (VP)
- Drs Nick Hopkinson, Philip Pearson, Barry Monk, Dilesh Lakhani (Council)

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Charlotte Bolton @profbolton.bsky.social · Mar 17

Re elections for @rcphysicians.bsky.social London, I will be voting for @drasifqasim.bsky.social as PRCP and @drlkvaughan.bsky.social as clinical VP. It’s time for a BIG change at the College to repair the damage, restore the workforce, rebuild the standards & re-establish reputation #VoteAsifQasim

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · Mar 16

Great post on the Other Place from @shivanim-kc.bsky.social

(TL;DR: some candidates are being a bit creepy with their empty promises. Just VOTE FOR ASIF QASIM, HE DOESN'T DEAL IN THIS NONSENSE).

OK, I'm saying this as a woman and an FRCP

If you're running for President of the RCP and the thing you pledge to do in the first 100 days is rearrange the portraits at RCP to make women more visible...

I AM SERIOUSLY LAUGHING AT YOU.

How can this be your priority for the first 100 days in office given the crisis the RCP is facing right now?

This is performative vote-seeking at it's best, and I, a woman FRCP see right through it.

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · Mar 16

💥 Voting opens TOMORROW for elections for RCP President and Senior Roles 💥

Fellows, please vote wisely 🙏

With the abolition of NHS England, I believe @drasifqasim.bsky.social is the only Presidential candidate with the skills & integrity the profession needs at this troubling time. 1/3

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · Mar 16

. @drasifqasim.bsky.social has already engaged the SoS on key issues.

He has a track record of standing up when in matters - calling for the EGM & speaking powerfully on patient safety.

He has a clear plan to rebuild trust with College members & act as the genuine #VoiceOfPhysicians 2/3

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