Dr Fizzah Ali

Dr Fizzah Ali is a neurology doctor based in London. She originally studied medicine at university, also intercalating in Psychological Medicine. During her time at medical school Fizzah was awarded essay prizes including a Gilbert Barling prize and the Professor Mary Robertson prize, a national prize.

Following graduation, Fizzah commenced combined clinical and academic training. She went on to complete an Academic Foundation Programme, before moving into a competitive National Institute of Health Research funded Academic Clinical Fellowship at the level of core medical training. During this period, Fizzah completed Membership of the Royal College of Physicians exams. Over the course of her integrated clinical-academic training she has authored multiple scientific papers, won prizes, and obtained a grant in order to conduct research abroad.

Over the last few years, as a neurology registrar, Fizzah continues to develop skills to help with a variety of neurological conditions, including migraine, seizures and Parkinson’s disease. Most recently, she has also completed her Neurology Specialty Certificate Examination.

As a less-than-full-time trainee, Fizzah has been involved with the British Medical Association’s less-than-full-time forum, women in academic medicine group, and junior academic trainees sub-committee. Fizzah has also been involved with components of the British Medical Association’s media work. Following recent news about the gender pay gap, Fizzah has also discussed the junior doctor viewpoint for the BBC and Sky News.
Fizzah is editor-in-chief of Medical Woman magazine, as well as a freelance writer and speaker. She has particular interests in supporting flexible working, portfolio careers in medicine, and doctor well-being. Over the course of the next year she will be developing her interests in diversity within the medical profession, deprivation and health, as well as mental health.
Outside of work, Fizzah enjoys drawing and painting, yoga and travelling.

Over the course of this fellowship Fizzah will have dedicated time working with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. She believes a firm foundation of knowledge on the wider infrastructure that the NHS operates within, specific knowledge of health policy, and the overlap with politics will help her deliver meaningful change in the future.