Training
Mr Charfare graduated from Bombay University in 1986 and completed his basic surgical training in India. He came to the UK in 1992 and after obtaining FRCS in 1993, he worked as a higher surgical trainee in South East Thames and East Anglian deaneries. In 2000, Mr Charfare passed his Intercollegiate speciality examination, FRCS (Gen Surg).
During his training in the UK, he developed a special interest in laparoscopic surgery (cholecystectomies and hernia repair). Towards the later part of his training, he developed a sub-speciality interest in Breast and Endocrine (thyroid and parathyroid diseases) surgery. Mr Charfare completed his sentinel node biopsy training in 2004 and he is a recognised trainer for this technique.
During his training in the UK, he developed a special interest in laparoscopic surgery (cholecystectomies and hernia repair). Towards the later part of his training, he developed a sub-speciality interest in Breast and Endocrine (thyroid and parathyroid diseases) surgery. Mr Charfare completed his sentinel node biopsy training in 2004 and he is a recognised trainer for this technique.
Achievements
- Clinical lead for breast service at Bedford Hospital since 2010
- Editorial board of the BJMP (British Journal of Medical Practitioners): he has peer reviewed several surgical articles related to his speciality for publication
- Director of CCrISP course
- Recognised teacher for medical students from the University of Cambridge
- Completed PG certificate in medical education (2013)
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Association of Breast Surgery
- British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons
- British Hernia Society
- European Hernia Society
