Dr Samir Pathak graduated from Liverpool Medical School with an MBChB (honours) and a BSc degree in 2006. He did his basic surgical training in Liverpool from 2006-2010 in Liverpool and has now moved to the Bristol rotation to complete his surgical training. His main areas of interest, where he has published several papers, are that of advanced colorectal cancer and its oncological treatment. Dr Pathak also harbours an interest in public health and is involved in several projects in India to improve service delivery. Other than medicine, Dr Pathak is also an accomplished sportsman having represented England Universities in 2006.