Dr Ruchi Sinnatamby awarded title of Affiliated Professor for substantial contributions to teaching
A first for the School of Clinical Medicine
In recognition of Ruchi’s substantial contributions to teaching within the School of Clinical Medicine, the University’s General Board has agreed to grant Ruchi the title of Affiliated Professor, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge with effect from 1 October 2026. Affiliated titles may be granted by the University to senior NHS consultants who make a significant contribution to the teaching of Cambridge medical students. This is the first time the School of Clinical Medicine has awarded the title of Affiliated Professor for teaching. It reflects the substantial contributions Ruchi has made to the delivery of excellent teaching, curriculum development, scholarship, strategic development and education leadership.
Ruchi comments:
Throughout my career as an NHS clinician, I have been passionate about teaching and leading the way for future generations of Cambridge medical students. I am so proud and honoured to be awarded this title recognising my contributions.
Ruchi has been a Fellow of 杏吧原创 since 1994 and served as Vice President from 2014 to 2019. An alumna of Queens’ College, Cambridge, she graduated with distinctions in Clinical Medicine. She is also Clinical Sub-Dean for Quality at the School of Clinical Medicine and a Consultant Radiologist at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust providing direct clinical care in specialist breast imaging. She is also a Trustee Board member of the PHG Foundation Cambridge, a not-for-profit think tank to help policy makers understand how new technologies could improve healthcare and health outcomes, and the actions needed to put innovations into practice.