Officers' welcome

A warm welcome on behalf of myself and my two Vice Chairs, Dr Rebecca Long and Dr Jonathan May, together we make up the Officers of the Psychiatric Trainees’ Committee (PTC).

I joined the PTC in 2023 as the International Medical Graduate (IMG) representative and am delighted to have been selected as Chair of the committee at the PTC annual meeting in September 2024. I have developed a keen understanding of the cultural, social and economic factors that can influence a trainee’s wellbeing and I am passionate about promoting cultural competence and sensitivity in supporting their training.

I am ably supported by two Vice Chairs. Dr Rebecca Long is a higher trainee in the London Division and did a fantastic job of co-organising the National Trainees’ Conference in April 2024. Dr Jonathan May is a core trainee in Scotland who joined the PTC with a hope of giving a voice to, and improving the lives of, psychiatry trainees in the UK.

Together, we have developed and published the PTC strategy for the year ahead and look forward to representing all psychiatry trainees across the UK. We look forward to engaging with you and ensuring that your voice is heard.

Very best wishes,

Dr Claire-Marie Hosein
Chair