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Doctor Faked Training Day for Wedding, Gets Suspended
29 May
Summary
- Junior doctor suspended for one year after lying about training attendance.
- She falsely claimed to attend a training day while getting married.
- The deception was uncovered by an eagle-eyed supervisor noticing discrepancies.
A junior doctor has received a 12-month suspension following serious misconduct related to falsifying attendance records. Dr. Preethi Suresh, a cardiology trainee at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, dishonestly claimed to have attended a training day on February 29, 2024. At the time, she was on leave for her wedding, which took place between February 26 and March 1, 2024.
Her deception involved submitting two forms and a certificate to her professional portfolio, which were flagged by a consultant cardiologist. Dr. Suresh admitted to lying, explaining she felt overwhelmed by wedding preparations and concerned about meeting training requirements. She believed she needed approximately 70% attendance, but it was later revealed she already met the required 60%.
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal determined her actions constituted serious dishonesty. While acknowledging her personal circumstances, including wedding stress and work pressures, the tribunal found these did not sufficiently mitigate the misconduct. The decision highlighted that such dishonesty undermines trust in professional records and clinical practice, posing a potential risk to patient safety.
