Welcome

Hello and a very warm welcome to all our new resident doctors joining the University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS Trust—one of the largest and most dynamic trusts in the UK.

My name is Umesh Salanke and I am the Medical Director for the Medical Academy, overseeing both postgraduate and undergraduate medical training. Whether you’re joining us as a Doctor in Training, a Locally Employed Doctor, an International Training Fellow, or as part of our SAS community—we are absolutely delighted to have you here.

The Postgraduate Medical Education department is responsible for developing, managing and delivering a range of high quality medical educational activities as required by the General Medical Council, NHS England and the Trust.

At the heart of our Trust is a commitment to excellence in clinical care, and high-quality medical education plays a vital role in achieving that. We take pride in supporting over 1,800 doctors across all stages of training, ensuring you have the resources, guidance, and opportunities to thrive—both for your professional growth and, most importantly, for the safety and care of our patients.

Here in the Postgraduate department, it is our mission to support our junior doctors throughout their educational journey, whether you are joining us via Health Education England or through the Locally Employed Doctor. Over the past year, our Postgraduate Medical Education Department has grown significantly, allowing us to expand our support, we have dedicated well being officers for our resident doctors, more support for our Locally Employed Doctors, with more Clinical Tutors and dedicated teams to guide you. We aim to be your first point of contact, helping you navigate your educational journey with confidence.

Our department is here to support you every step of the way. Whether it’s through our:

• Foundation and IMT teams
• LED & SAS team
• Induction and Study Leave teams,
• Postgraduate clinical Teaching Fellows
• Or our Engagement and Innovation initiatives

We’re committed to making your experience here rewarding!

The clinical team includes various associates Medical Directors Tutors Programme Directors, Supervisors and others. The admin team is always there for you , if you need them.

And it’s not all about work! We also organise fantastic events from career fairs and LED conferences to wellbeing activities, Christmas buffets, and even the occasional hamper because we know how important it is to feel connected and valued as part of our UHB family.

Our Trust values—Kind, Connected, and Bold—are at the core of everything we do. We strive to live these every day, and we hope you’ll feel that spirit from the moment you join us.

This is an exciting time for you, and we’re here to ensure you have the best possible start at UHB. Your feedback matters to us, and we’re always looking for ways to improve and evolve alongside you.

So once again, welcome, we’re so glad you’re here. If you have any questions, our door is always open. Let’s make this a brilliant journey together.

Thank you, and best of luck on this next chapter of your journey and genuinely looking forward to seeing you growing up as future consultants and specialists at UHB!

Regards

Umesh

Dr Umesh Salanke, Medical Director - Medical Academy