Fond farewell to Dr Masood Qureshi: a pioneer in Acute Medicine at Good Hope Hospital
Published on 13/03/2025
After an extraordinary career spanning 48 years as a doctor and 20 years of dedicated service at Good Hope Hospital, Dr Masood Qureshi, Consultant in Acute Medicine, is retiring.
Dr Qureshi has been pivotal in building and shaping the hospital’s bustling Acute Medicine Service. On joining in 2004, he was one of only two Acute Medicine Consultants. Through his hard work and support, the service has grown to treat around 2,800 patients each month and now boasts a team of 18 Consultants. Many of these colleagues were mentored by Dr Qureshi, guiding them from their early days as Registrars to accomplished professionals.
A graduate of Nishtar Medical College, Pakistan, Dr Qureshi began his medical journey in 1976, earning his Fellowship in Medicine (FCPS) in 1980 and Membership (MRCP) in 1984. Before joining Good Hope Hospital, he spent 24 years as a Consultant and Professor of Medicine in Pakistan. He gained invaluable experience during that time that helped him quickly adapt to his new role in the UK.
Reflecting on his early days at Good Hope Hospital, Dr Qureshi said: “Starting in 2004, acute medicine was a relatively new specialty and was rapidly evolving. There was a lot of work, but it felt rewarding."
Among his many career achievements, Dr Qureshi takes pride in the long-lasting professional relationships he has developed and the opportunities he has had to teach and train aspiring medical professionals. He said: "Teaching medical students and young doctors has always been a deeply satisfying part of my journey. I have had the privilege of working with brilliant, hardworking, and compassionate colleagues who respected and learned from one another. Not working alongside them will be a big change."
As he begins his retirement, Dr Qureshi is excited about spending more time with his family and taking trips to Pakistan to visit loved ones. He hopes to stay connected with his colleagues and to continue contributing to collective memory and group learning.
His colleague, Dr Damian Perrin, Consultant in Acute Medicine, said: “Masood is highly respected by the entire team for his hard work, compassion, and unwavering support for his colleagues. In a high-pressure environment like acute medicine, where thousands of patients are treated each year, Masood’s dedication has been truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to Dr Qureshi on his retirement and we thank him for his contributions to Acute Medicine.
