Dr Vikesh Patel wins FPM’s Academic Achievement Award 2025

Posted on: Wednesday 2 July 2025
Author: FPM

Meet our Academic Achievement Awardee

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.

Dr Vikesh Patel at the Annual Awards Ceremony with Chief Executive, Dr Marcia Philbin, and Fellowship Committee member, Dr Kristina Strutt.
Dr Vikesh Patel receiving his award with Dr Kristina Strutt.
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