Nigerian Doctors In The UK
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The Nigerian Doctors in the UK (NDUK) is a registered charitable organisation for Nigerian doctors and dentists who live and work in the United Kingdom. Its mission is to support Nigerian medical doctors and dentists by providing a supportive community network for professional and social support, networking, collaborations, education and training of its registered members..[1]
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History[edit]
NDUK started as a social support group on Facebook by Dr O. Efekodo in 2018[2] and functioned primarily for information sharing about life in the United Kingdom, fun and social networking. Within 2years from founding, the facebook group had grown to over 2000 members.[2] As a social group, it hosted collaborations with other Nigerian medial organisations such as Black Women In Health, Nigerian GPs UK, Medical Association of Nigerians Across Great Britain.
In 2018, NDUK initiated education and training workshops and webinars to support the learning and professional development of its members. Till date, NDUK proudly host annual online conferences such as 'Welcome to the UK' workshop and 'Specialty Training Conferences' for its members. Generally, the Facebook group is interactive and offered valuable support to its members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NDUK formally initially registered with Company House UK as a Limited Liability in 2020. [3] The organisational structure was updated to a charitable organisation on 06 October 2020 and has operated as a non-profit organisation till date.
Organisational Structure[edit]
NDUK created its organisational structure and legal constitution shortly after incorporation.[2] The leadership structure is made of Nigerian doctors recruited from within the community. Across the United Kingdom, the association is represented by regional representatives and clinical representatives. Regional representatives are doctors who act as social and welfare leaders for NDUK members, while clinical representatives are doctors or experts in their medical fields who offer career advice and guidance to NDUK members. This structure allows for social engagements and professional support[1].
Headquarters[edit]
NDUK do not have a physical location for its national headquarter or regional centres. Most interactions and events are hosted online and allows members to engage and share information regardless of their location.
Membership[edit]
As of 15th December 2022, NDUK has over 9,600 members on its Facebook group and had initiated formal membership registration for its members. NDUK maintains a list of members who are registered for its formal membership in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR. Membership registration is strictly prohibited to qualified medical doctors and dentists of Nigerian origin, who already live and work in the UK, or intend to. In Nigeria and UK, it remains a criminal offence for any individual to represent themselves as a qualified medical practitioner or have a medical qualification[4].
Standards of Practice[edit]
All registered members are required to follow the standards of professional and ethical conduct that doctors in the UK, as set by the General Medical Council[5]
Events, Programs and Start Dates[6][edit]
- 2018: Founded on Facebook
- 2018: Clinical Specialty Week (with Clinical Representatives)
- 2018: Regional Representatives
- 2019: NDUK Mentorship Program
- 2019: NDUK Awards DInner
- 2020: Education & Training (Workshops, Webinars)
- 2020: NDUK Choir
- 2020: NDUK Conference (1st Inagural Conference)
- 2021: NDUK Kids Summer Camp
- 2021: NDUK Leadership Election (1st Election)
- 2022: NDUK Membership
NDUK Awards[edit]
NDUK hosted its first awards ceremony in 2021 during its annual NDUK dinner event. The awards aim to acknowledge the voluntary contributions, diligence and commitments of its members to the growth of the association[7]
- 2021 Award Winners: Dr A. Evbuomwan, Dr O. Efekodo, Dr O. Nnewuihe, Dr O. Adeniji - Soji, Dr K. Kentebe, Dr A. Akinlua
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About". Nigerian Doctors in the UK. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 NDUK Annual 2020 Report. Published 05 January 2021
- ↑ "NIGERIAN DOCTORS IN THE UK overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ↑ Brazier, Margaret (2007). Medicine, patients, and the law. Emma Cave (4th ed.). London: Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-14-103020-3. OCLC 163290986.CS1 maint: Date and year (link) Search this book on
- ↑ "Ethical guidance for doctors". General Medical Council. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ "Our Journey". NDUK. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ↑ "NDUK Awards". NDUK. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
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