Shrita Lakhani - Chair of the Forum 

Hello everyone. I’m Shrita and a speciality registrar in Paediatric Dentistry. I am privileged to be Chair of the Trainee Forum during my fellowship role in the Future Leaders Programme. I am passionate about improving training experiences for all Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists in Training and am enthusiastic about ensuring the trainee voice is heard when decisions are being made that affect us. I am keen to hear about your thoughts and experiences and would encourage you to get in touch at england.traineeforum.yh@nhs.net.

Outside of work, I play netball (for my sanity!) and enjoy country walks with my rather excitable cockapoo dog.

Uchechika Iroegbu - Vice chair

Hello. I'm Uche and I am an Infectious diseases and Medical Microbiology Registrar by background. I have recently taken an OOPE as one of the Fellows to the FLP and this role opened my eyes to the delightful world that is educational leadership. I am keen to explore this further in my role as TEF Vice Chair. 

I am described as someone who is efficient, reliable, fair and dependable and I bring these skills and more to TEF to ensure that the trainee voice is loud and clear.

Aside from being an absolute nerd, I enjoy watching true crime, reading soppy romance novels, going on runs and looking after my friends and family. 

Do get in touch with any comments, questions, issues or feedback. england.traineeforum.yh@nhs.net

Matthew Betts - Secretary

I am a histopathology trainee in Leeds.

I trained in Manchester, before house jobs in Scotland, and a spell demonstrating anatomy.  Prior to medicine I read English Literature and enjoyed an abortive career as an English and drama teacher in secondary schools.  I

n my spare time I paint toy soldiers, read what my partner calls 'anti-social' books about Twentieth Century European wars, and think about train timetables.

Terence Isaacs - Quality Lead

Theresa Ugalahi - Equality and Diversity Lead

I am a Child and Adolescent Mental Health trainee by background. I also have an interest and MSC in Public health. This year, I am out of programme as the Leadership fellow for Differential Attainment with the NHS England WT&E (Yorkshire & Humber) Future Leader’s programme. In my spare time, I love reading, travelling on holidays and sampling different cuisines with friends/family.

I am passionate about authenticity, equity and belonginess. As a clinician who have worked across different health systems and organisations, I am aware of the value and varied skills-sets that diverse teams can bring to the workforce. I am motivated to ensure that all doctors feel supported and invited to contribute to their training experience.

I currently lead the Reverse Mentoring (See TEF website) and the Conscious Decision-Making workshop (coming to Maxcourse soon) aimed at tackling Differential attainment within Yorkshire and Humber and I will enjoin all doctors to take advantage of these wonderful schemes.

I am keen to hear stories and suggestions from trainees on how we can level the playing field for all doctors irrespective of their background – please email on theresa.ugalahi@nhs.net

Zehra Naqvi - Equality and Diversity Lead

Hello all I am Zehra and the EDI Co-lead with Theresa. I am currently a GPST3 and will be going out of programme in August as the incoming leadership fellow in differential attainment. 

My key passions are ensuring workplace psychological safety especially for trainees from minoritised backgrounds and also looking at what ‘equity for all’ looks like in the current NHS/training framework. 

In my free time I am a voracious reader, I sing (not very well but my shower thinks that I slay every concert), I lift heavy and you’ll often find me in the garden trying not to shout at the slugs. (We are in our make peace with all creation era and rebranding garden foes into friends)  I could speak forever about the importance of Rewilding and the gut microbiome (not altogether unrelated topics). 

I am very keen to hear from you about how we can improve equity and access for trainees from all backgrounds. You’re also very welcome to contact me for plant advice/fermented food recipes and anything else that I could help with :D  Please feel free to email me zehranaqvi@nhs.net 

Sophina Mahmood - Employers Lead

Hello my name is Sophina. I am an Academic Clinical Fellow in Oral Surgery at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. 

I am grateful for the opportunity to support Yorkshire and the Humber trainees and work with the Executive Forum as Employers Lead. I aim to offer support with any employment related concerns and direct trainees to the appropriate avenues for further guidance. 

My interests lie in creating a positive work environment that fosters excellence for trainees, increasing collaboration between medical and dental specialties to explore how we can help each other grow and offering support to Academic Trainees. 

Away from work, I like reading, spending time outdoors and watching Harry Potter and The Office. 

Sindhu Pavuluri - Wider Forum Lead

Hi!

I'm Sindhu, an IMT3. Transitioning from a year in the TWF, I'm excited to continue my journey as the trainee wider forum lead.

My focus area is to ensure that every trainee feels heard and supported amidst the myriad changes in our environment, whether it's the evolving workforce or the NHS landscape. I'm here to listen, advocate, and ensure that your experiences, both the highs and lows, are acknowledged and addressed. You're not alone in this journey.

Beyond work, you'll find me immersed in books, hiking trails, or exploring new destinations.

Reach out anytime at sindhu.pavuluri@nhs.net.

Juanita Oriaku - Wellbeing & Support Lead

Hi there, I'm Juanita (pronounced ʰwɑˈni tɑ).

I am a General Practice Registrar currently on an Out of Programme Experience with NHS England WT&E (Yorkshire & Humber) Future Leaders Programme, where I serve as the Leadership Fellow for IMG-supported Return to Training (suppoRTT). I have a special interest in Urology, backed by an MCh in the field.

Outside of work, I’m a homebody at heart. When I’m not enjoying medical dramas or police procedurals, I love spending time with friends and family and traveling for a change of scenery.

I’m passionate about physical and mental wellness. With experience across multiple healthcare systems, I recognize the immense value diverse teams bring to the workforce, as well as the mental toll our work can sometimes take. I'm dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where all doctors feel seen, valued, and supported on their training journeys.

I would love to hear your stories, ideas, or suggestions on ways we can enhance trainee wellbeing and support for all backgrounds. Please feel free to reach out at adaeze.oriaku@nhs.net.

Janaky Nam - Communications & Engagement lead

Hi,

I’m Janaky, an Internal Medicine trainee in Y&H.

I’m originally from India and came to the UK in 2019 to pursue my post-graduation. I’m still finding my way through the NHS and the training system, which is why I’m especially excited to take on the role of Communication and Engagement Lead. I hope to make it easier for trainees across the region to connect and engage, and I’m passionate about building a supportive culture—particularly for IMGs—and working toward equitable outcomes for all trainees, whatever their backgrounds.

Outside of work, you’ll often find me in the kitchen cooking up a spicy curry, enjoying said curry, or sharing my cooking stories on Instagram (you're all welcome to be guinea pigs for my recipes)!

Instagram: @janaky_nam / Email: janaky.nam@nhs.net

Please feel free to reach out anytime for a chat, a rant, or a coffee!

Katherine Miller - Less Than Full Time Co-lead

Hi, I am Katie and I am a higher specialty trainee in Renal and General Medicine. I arrived in South Yorkshire as a medical student in 2009 and never looked back! I have worked LTFT both at the very start of my postgraduate career during FY1, then returned to LTFT training last year as an SpR. I have always been a big advocate for LTFT training and am pleased that all trainees now have access to flexible working. I am very grateful to be able to provide a voice for LTFT trainees across the deanery as part of the executive forum. 

Outside of work I enjoy walking my dog Rhea (I am originally from the Lake District so love having the Peaks on my doorstep!), exploring National Trust gardens or pottering about in my own garden, and more recently my allotment- I have always been middle aged at heart!

I am keen to hear from both current and potential LTFT trainees regarding their experiences, I know that it can be a difficult process to navigate and am happy to provide assistance or just a listening ear! My email is katherine.miller13@nhs.net

Michelle Horridge - Less Than Full Time Co-lead

Yamen Jabr - South Locality Lead

My name is Yamen Jabr, and I'm excited to be starting my journey with the TEF and yourselves as your South Locality Lead! I work in Sheffield as a registrar in rehabilitation medicine, having moved from the North West after core surgical training (CST) while additionally representing its CT2 cohort within the deanery and CST committee.

Being able to convey pressing issues faced by trainees across all levels to ensure a good quality of training and lifestyle is something I want to continue providing to you, and will work closely with the rest of the TEF to achieve our goals and support you where we can. Thank you very much for the opportunity and feel free to reach me by email at any time!

I also enjoy swimming, cycling and trying new food recipes, incl. Mediterranean cuisines.

Matthew Rose - West Locality Lead

I'm Matt, a Paediatric Registrar from West Yorkshire and I'm your West Locality Lead. I love my job, and I particularly enjoy teaching and simulation. I trained in Newcastle and moved to Yorkshire to be closer to family.

In this role I want to be a clear and approachable voice for trainees in West Yorkshire, helping you to solve problems related to training and signpost you to helpful contacts. I want to help you make changes- if you think you know how you can improve training at your hospital or in your specialty, then I can try to help facilitate this.

Outside of medicine I've got two children and a huge labrador called Bruno. I love cricket, getting outside for walks, and spending time with my kids. 

Nkiruka Edward-Alali - North & East locality lead 

Hi, I’m Nkiruka Edward-Alali,  a GP Registrar (GPST3) currently out of programme on the Future Leaders Programme in Yorkshire and Humber, where I serve as the Leadership Fellow for Social Accountability in GP training. I also have a strong interest in medical education and am a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Leeds through the GP Visiting Lecturer scheme. 

My fellowship has deepened my understanding of the challenges facing GP Registrars in the region and i am passionate about improving the quality of training and ensuring that registrars feel supported, valued, and empowered throughout their journey. As the North and East Locality Lead for the Trainee Executive Forum, I hope to bring these insights to the forefront, working with peers and leaders to strengthen training environments and promote fairness, wellbeing, and inclusion across our region.

Outside of work, I love spending time with family and sharing a good laugh. I’m also a bit of a murder mystery enthusiast — if it’s got detectives, clues, and a clever twist, I’m probably watching it!

I’d love to hear from you — whether it’s feedback, ideas, or simply a chat about your training experience. Please feel free to get in touch!