About the Author
2026 digital edition · Dr Naeem Aziz DGM FRCP · 1 min read
Dr Naeem Aziz DGM FRCP is a senior SAS physician with more than 25 years of autonomous practice in care of older people, rehabilitation and internal medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London and holds the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine from Glasgow.
His work brings together clinical practice, medical education and service leadership. He has experience creating Specialist SAS posts, supporting career progression, and teaching, training and mentoring doctors. As an educational and clinical supervisor and appraiser, he has helped doctors recognise their existing capabilities, identify development needs and build evidence from their professional practice.
He has held clinical director and medical workforce leadership roles in NHS Wales, leading workforce planning and development, recruitment and the design of clinical services. His work includes aligning senior medical responsibilities with service needs, appropriate support and sustainable job plans.
As SAS Lead Officer and a Council member of the Royal College of Physicians of London, he contributes to national work on SAS careers, professional recognition and leadership development. He is a co-developer and faculty member of the RCP SAS Leadership Course and the author of books on SAS practice, leadership and working in the NHS.
He also develops freely accessible professional and educational resources through sasdoctors.com and clinicaledu.uk.