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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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"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/...
May 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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.
April 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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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
April 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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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
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.
April 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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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
April 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The dream team! So desperately hoping every one of you will be voted in by colleagues 💙
April 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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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
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
April 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
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
April 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
April 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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
April 7, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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
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
April 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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.
April 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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
April 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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
March 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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#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
bmj.com 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/...
March 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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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
March 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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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)
March 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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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
March 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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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).
March 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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💥 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
March 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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. @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
March 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Voting opens Monday 17th March in @rcphysicians.bsky.social elections

If elected I will lead with integrity restore the College as the #VoiceOfPhysicians

More mportant than ever with the abolition of
@nhsengland.bsky.social

See my election statement+video asifqasim.co.uk/prcp

#VoteAsifQasim
March 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM