Very grateful for all the support and encouragement during the election. Many thanks to all who voted and Mark for his graciousness. Am looking forward to the challenges ahead and keen to do my utmost to widen engagement for all members and Fellows.
Jeanette Dickson
6,381 posts
Jeanette Dickson
@JeanetteRCR
Chair, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. Past President Royal College of Radiologists. Lung Oncologist. All views my own.
Northwood and public transport
Joined September 2018
- Spent today at national recruitment. Impressed by how many excellent young doctors there are who want to be oncologists. Big thanks to three trainees who assisted in QA with lay team ensuring we were fair and consistent to all. Hoping for 100% fill rates come August 🤞🤞
- The LONG awaited report is finally here. A clear view of the investment needed to ensure all diagnostic pathways are fit for the 21st century. Bonus - it agrees with @RCRadiologists on workforce shortfall. Hoping the funding follows on. Thanks for your support Sir MikeAt today's #NHSBoard meeting, a major report from Prof. Sir Mike Richards proposes ‘one stop shops’ in the community to help save lives and improve people’s quality of life — including for cancer, stroke, heart disease and respiratory conditions. england.nhs.uk/2020/10/nhs-to…
- Got the info, been briefed, brought them home to reread again over the weekend (twice), now just got to NOT MESS UP.On Tuesday at 9.30am, we'll be asking experts about how to improve the early diagnosis of cancer in the NHS - and where more research is needed. We'll be questioning @JeanetteRCR, @DrRichardRoope, @Michelle_CRUK, @petersasieni and others. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/74…
- A quiet moment before the Admission Ceremony. A fun day and wonderful to see all those happy new fellows. Well done everyone!!
- Another blink it and miss it moment but there is no such thing as bad publicity when raising the profile of both our specialtiesRCR President @JeanetteRCR has spoken to @BBCNews about the uncertainty faced by #cancer patients due to #coronavirus, as part of a package covering cancer treatment delays, alternatives and innovations as a result of #COVID19. Watch it from 17min: bbc.in/3ejJndW
- How to be brought down to earth. Away for the weekend at a mate's house and this greeted me.
- An unexpected thanks from a patient today. Lovely present after the Commons grilling. Dare I say it enjoyed by all (in a socially responsible manner naturally)
- A huge apology to all trainees who have studied hard to sit these exams.RCR #coronavirus exams update: in light of the developing #COVID19 situation and current predictions of impact, we have now taken the decision to cancel all RCR exams in April, May and June: bit.ly/33oUKwo For more information, please contact [email protected]
- Glad to have survived vaccination unscathed today (allergies) - thanks to @enherts team - a slick and extremely well organised experience. Meeting ex-registrar in socially distant recovery area an unexpected but very welcome bonus. Glimmer of hope for a better 2021 for all.
- No doubts and no regrets. A career of opportunity, team working and fun. Education, research and leadership as well as patient centred care. What more is there?Know someone who'd make a great clinical oncologist? We’re running a webinar to discuss why oncology is the best job in the world and how to apply for training. We'd love you to share this with interested junior doctors and medical students! Learn more: rcr.ac.uk/choose-oncolog…
