Rouleaux Exec

The executive committee is elected each year at our AGM at the Vascular Societies’ Annual Scientific Meeting (VSASM).

Roles & Responsibilities

Andrew Nickinson

President

I am a ST8 trainee in the Wessex/Thames Valley deanery and am the former SAC representative. I also represent the Rouleaux Club on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Vascular Societies of Great Britain and Ireland.

Lauren Shelmerdine

Vice President

I’m currently a ST5, returning to training after maternity leave and an MD, in the Northern Deanery. I previously represented Rouleaux on the Circulation Foundation committee. As a member of the Edinburgh college I’m excited to continue to forge strong links between Rouleaux Club and RCSEd as the ‘Vascular Surgery Specialty Board Rouleaux Rep’. Last year we ran the first joint RC/RCSEd vascular surgery taster courses for medical students called “So you want to be a vascular surgeon” at both the college in Edinburgh and the outreach centre in Birmingham and we’ll be looking at expanding these following their success. Outside of work I enjoy running a girlguide group and exploring with my two huskies Rogue and Storm.

Kitty Wong

Secretary, Treasurer

I am an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow ST2 in vascular surgery in the South West. My research is focused on perioperative optimisation of patients undergoing vascular surgery, including the use of antithrombotic therapy and smoking cessation; and the rest of my academic time is spent on obtaining a postgraduate degree in data science. I am also passionate about medical education and widening access to academic medicine. Outside of medicine, I am also a seasoned violinist and pianist!

Allison Winarski

Welfare Rep

I am currently an ST3 in the Yorkshire and Humber deanery, having graduated from Leeds University in 2017. I have previously worked in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle. Outside of medicine I enjoy spending time outdoors, long-distance hill and trail running. In my capacity as Welfare Rep I look forward to working with the Vascular Society’s Workforce Committee to address issues relating to bullying, undermining and harassment, and to improve vascular trainee experiences.

Lawrence Ugwumba

ASIT Rep

I am an ST4 in the Northern deanery. My role entails representing vascular surgery in the national selection steering group and ASIT committee meetings. In order to foster an exceptional training experience, I will maintain the excellent standards of the vascular pre-conference course and I will ensure that with one voice, our challenges and opinions regarding our trainings are heard in relevant ASiT council meetings. Being a member of ASiT played a key role in exceling in my surgical training application and interview. I hope to utilise this opportunity to maintain our strong relationship with ASiT and inspire future vascular surgeons.

Sarah Nduwayo

Circulation Foundation and Venous Rep

I am an ST6 vascular surgery trainee in Oxford/Wessex deanery. I have undertaken post graduate research at the University of Leicester. I am pleased to be the Venous and Circulation Foundation representative. I have an interest in incorporating more endovenous simulation in educational activities for trainees. I look forward to contribute and continue the excellent work by the Circulation Foundation in raising awareness of vascular disease in the general population.

Mohamed Elkawafi

Education Rep

Mohamed Elkawafi , I am ST6 Vascular Surgery Trainee . I am pleased to be in the education role in the Roueloux club. I am working to improve the training for all vascular doctors and medical students. I have a passion for teaching and I am working with my colleagues in the committee to deliver virtual and in person training nationally. I am looking to introduce recognition for the trainers in vascular surgery.

Sarah Sillito

Education Rep

I am a CT1 in the North East, prior to this I worked as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Vascular Surgery at Newcastle Hospitals for the past year. In my role as Education Rep, I'm looking forward to creating and delivering teaching to current vascular trainees, and coming up with some creative content to encourage others to explore and enter the specialty. Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my family, baking and playing or watching pretty much any sport!

Emma Hawthornthwaite

Website & Communications Rep

I am a ST3 trainee in the North East of England. I did my undergraduate medical training at Warwick University and subsequently undertook my Foundation Programme in the North East followed by a Vascular teaching fellow post. I have an interest in leadership and human factors. Outside of work, I am a keen runner and swimmer.

Jack Filan

Med Student & Communications Rep

I am a Final Year Medical Student at Newcastle University. I am passionate about promoting vascular surgery to medical students across the UK and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all students. I am also interested in clinical education research and widening participation. Outside of studying medicine, I play korfball for Newcastle University.

Dominic Pang

BSET Rep

I am currently ST8 based in the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle. My medical life has brought me across from the other side of the globe, Malaysia to the UK. I received most of my surgical training in Scotland. Over the years, medical education has always been my passion. I run the joint BSET/ Rouleaux club National vascular training day. I also work with the RCS Edinburgh Vascular Surgery Specialty Board (VSSB) to run educational courses and provide trainee opinions.

Hussein Elkashef

SAS / LED Representative

I am a Specialty Doctor in Vascular Surgery, I currently work as an Endovascular fellow at Sunderland Royal Hospital. I have previously worked in Egypt, London and Newcastle. I am interested in supporting LEDs and SAS doctors in their professional development and career progression as well as providing guidance for candidates applying for specialist registration via the Portfolio pathway.

Kerry Burke

FRCS Exam Rep

I am an ST8 vascular trainee in the North West, currently out of programme completing a PhD. I have a keen interest in medical education as well as supporting trainees through training. As the FRCS exam representative, I represent your views in the FRCS exam board meetings, and support exam and revision resource development. Outside of work I love to run!

Sai Wunnava

NVTD Rep

I am an North East based ST3 trainee, having graduated from Newcastle University. As BSET/NVTD rep, I am interested in radiation safety for trainees and increasing the use of endovascular simulators. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, live music and travelling.