Executive Medical Director, Dr Fabida Aria, formally receives her prestigious title of Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Our Executive Medical Director, Dr Fabida Aria, formally received her prestigious title of Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists for her outstanding contributions to psychiatry.

Fabida, Executive Medical Director for BSMHFT recently attended the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Fellowship Ceremony, an event that was postponed for three years due to COVID.

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.

Her Fellowship is a mark of distinction and recognition of her many years’ dedication to working with patients, carers and their 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.

Fabida attended the ceremony on 23 February and was joined on the day with her daughter proudly by her side.

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.”

Further information about the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Fellowship, eligibility and how to apply can be found on their website - Applying for Fellowship | Royal College of Psychiatrists (rcpsych.ac.uk).