Special general meeting of fellows for the election of the president/College Day 2026

As required by section 6 of the Medical Act 1860, the annual election of the president will be held on Monday 30 March 2026.

Please note that Council supports an uncontested presidential election in 2026 recommending that Professor Mumtaz Patel be nominated, to continue to serve as president with the expectation that her term of office is 4 years, ending in September 2029. Professor Patel has indicated her willingness to stand for re-election. 

Please read the statement from Council in support of Professor Patel’s candidature, below which forms part of the nomination form. 

• Nominations - office of president

Only those fellows who have been nominated by the nomination deadline are eligible for election.

Nominations must be received by 5pm Tuesday 6 January 2026 to be considered.

Arrangements for College Day, once finalised, will include the Fitzpatrick and Samuel Gee lectures (both available online/ on-demand) plus an opportunity for fellows to book for dinner.