Dr Qaiser Malik appointed as Medical Director for Membership and Business
We’re pleased to announce that Dr Qaiser Malik has been appointed as the incoming Medical Director for Membership and Business (MDMB). Dr Malik will officially start from 1 September 2023, when he will take over from the current MDMB, Dr Julian Elford.
The MDMB is a key role for the college. Dr Malik will lead on cross-faculty areas of work and work closely to support the President, Dr Katharine Halliday. Key responsibilities will include ensuring there is effective membership value and engagement for all, and that equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded in the work of RCR.
Dr Malik is a consultant MSK radiologist and Clinical Director of Radiology at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust and the lead medical appraiser for Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital.
Dr Malik said: “I’m honoured to have been appointed the next MDMB for the RCR. I’m looking forward to working cross-faculty to enhance the membership and business development of the College. At a time when both radiology and oncology are holding the sway of the government and decision-makers, it is important to have a strong College voice.
“A key area for our specialties is to improve equality and diversity, as well as the overall attractiveness of the careers in radiology and oncology. These are challenging times for the NHS and our specialities, but I will work collaboratively with all stakeholders to make the office of MDMB effective and productive.”
Dr Malik graduated from Imperial College School of Medicine. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer for University College London Medical School and the Clinical Lead for the East 2 Imaging Network. Dr Malik also served on the RCR’s Scientific Programme Committee for seven years and was previously the RCR Newsletter editor for two years.
Dr Malik has a keen interest in musculoskeletal MRI and ultrasound (US), including US-guided procedures. He also specialises in imaging and treating sports injuries and has been involved in the care of elite athletes.
Dr Katharine Halliday, RCR President, said: "Dr Malik has done great work in Essex and brings considerable skills and experience to the role. Dr Malik approaches everything he does with energy and enthusiasm, and I’m really looking forward to working with him.”