S8E2 - Meet the President: Dr Shah Islam on UKIO, Leadership and the Human Side of Medicine

This episode of AXREM Insights goes behind the presidency to meet Dr Shah Islam, President of UKIO and Interventional Neuroradiologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Sally Edgington talks to Shah about his path into medicine and radiology, the role mentorship has played in his career, and the patient encounters that confirmed he was on the right path. Shah reflects on the realities of treating patients with aneurysms, brain bleeds and strokes, and on why supporting families is so important. He also gives candid advice to the next generation of doctors about doing the things they love rather than the things they feel they should be doing. The conversation then turns to UKIO and its ambition to be the meeting where the most important conversations in UK imaging and oncology take place. Shah explains how the programme is shaped to serve everyone from student radiographers to industry leaders, why he views industry as collaborators rather than sponsors, and how on-stand education has helped bring the exhibition and education programme together. Sally and Shah also highlight UKIO's charitable status under the Radiology Oncology Congress and the volunteers who make the event happen, before Shah reveals the theme for UKIO 2027: People, Precision, Partnerships. The episode closes with a quick-fire round revealing his favourite snacks, music, books and a secret ambition for stand-up comedy. UKIO 2027 (https://www.ukio.org.uk/) takes place in Liverpool from 7–9 June 2027  Thanks for listening to this week's episode  Thanks for listening to this week's episode To find out more about AXREM check out our website HERE (https://www.axrem.org.uk/) If you are interested in joining AXREM as a member CLICK HERE (https://www.axrem.org.uk/membership/b...) To contact us CLICK HERE (https://www.axrem.org.uk/contact/) And join us next time for more insights from industry.