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Lord Bilimoria honoured by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

The fellowship was presented by college president Professor Hany Eteiba

Lord Bilimoria honoured by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Karan Bilimoria with Hany Eteiba

LORD Karan Bilimoria has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for his services to education and business.

The fellowship was presented during a ceremony last Wednesday (21) by college president Professor Hany Eteiba.


Bilimoria joined the college’s newest fellows and members at the event celebrating achievements in medicine, surgery, dentistry and podiatric medicine.

He said it felt like a dream come true and recalled seeing doctors with FRCS Glasgow qualifications while growing up in India.

Eteiba praised Bilimoria’s commitment to improving education and supporting students worldwide.

He said the college looked forward to collaborating with the peer to help provide high-quality and accessible education.

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