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Dr Vikesh Patel wins FPM’s Academic Achievement Award 2025
Posted on: Wednesday 2 July 2025
Author: FPM
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FPM Awards 2025
These two awards are given in honour of outstanding academic results in the Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine and Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine examinations. This year, Dr Vikesh Patel achieved the highest marks in both examinations, making him the sole recipient of both awards.
Dr Vikesh Patel
Vikesh graduated with a MBBChir with distinction from the University of Cambridge and later began neurosurgical training in Cambridge. In 2022, he transitioned from full time clinical work in the NHS to the pharmaceutical industry, where he initially worked at AstraZeneca. After building his experience and completing the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine in 2024, he has recently obtained a new role in global clinical development.
