Barry, Wales, United Kingdom
Greetings fellow connected! Dr. Jack Wellington MBBCh (Hons) MSc (LSHTM) PGCert (HealthRes) PGCert (Cantab) MHLA MISM MRSB FGMS FLS FRSA FRSM FRSPH completed his medical degree at Cardiff University, graduating within the top 5% of his cohort and being awarded honours. During his undergraduate training, he intercalated at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, obtaining an MSc in Medical Microbiology, and undertook his neurosurgical elective at the University of Oxford. Dr. Wellington is passionate about pursuing a career in academic neurosurgery. He successfully completed the highly competitive Specialised/Academic Foundation Programme (SFP/AFP) within the Yorkshire & Humber Deanery, securing academic placements in both Vascular Surgery and Neurosurgery. He subsequently served as a Clinical Fellow (JCF) in Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He is now an incoming NIHR-funded Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) in Neurosurgery at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where he will combine specialist neurosurgical training with protected academic research time. Dr. Wellington has developed an exceptionally prolific academic portfolio. During his undergraduate and postgraduate training, he held numerous national and international leadership positions, including Co-Director of the Abdulrauf University of Neurosurgery Research Institute, Academic Chair of the Royal Society of Medicine Student Section, Vice President of the Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgical Society UK Student Club, and President of the Cardiff University Research Society (CUReS), among others. Alongside his clinical commitments, Dr. Wellington has dedicated substantial time to research and academic scholarship. He has authored more than 100 publications spanning neurosurgery, neurology, neuropsychiatry, and global/public health. He has delivered over nine oral presentations and more than thirty poster presentations at national and international conferences, while also serving as a research advisor, editor, reviewer, and advocate for initiatives promoting clinical and surgical research worldwide. Beyond medicine, Dr. Wellington is an accomplished musician and has attained fellowship status with both the Royal Society of Arts and the Guild of Musicians and Singers. An avid violinist, violist, pianist, and organist, he continues to pursue musical excellence alongside his clinical and academic endeavours.
Honoured to have officially joined the Royal Society of Medicine as a Fellow. This recognition provides the opportunity to engage with a distinguished multidisciplinary network of clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders committed to advancing medical knowledge and patient care. Fellowship offers access to world-class educational events, professional development resources, leading medical publications, and collaborative opportunities across specialties, supporting continued learning, innovation, and contribution to the wider healthcare community.
Honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London, the world’s oldest active society dedicated to natural history, evolution, and biodiversity. This Fellowship represents my commitment to bridging biology and medicine — recognising that understanding life’s diversity and evolutionary processes is essential to advancing human health. From infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance to genetics and drug discovery, the natural world continues to inspire medical innovation. Grateful to my mentors, colleagues, and family for their support, and inspired to contribute to a more integrated understanding of planetary and human health.
As a Surgical Teaching Associate at Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, I am privileged to contribute to the academic and practical development of the next generation of medical professionals. My role involves providing hands-on anatomical and surgical skills training to medical students and early-stage clinicians within Oxford’s rigorous educational environment. I am passionate about advancing surgical education through immersive, evidence-based teaching methods that bridge the gap between foundational anatomy and clinical practice. With a background rooted in clinical and surgical academia, I bring both medical insight and academic rigor to the classroom and simulation lab. I work closely with students during small-group teaching sessions, OSCE preparation, and practical workshops, with an emphasis on fostering clinical confidence, precision, and critical thinking. Green Templeton College’s unique focus on medicine and health leadership provides a stimulating environment for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Here, I engage not only in teaching but also in mentoring and supporting academic initiatives that promote surgical innovation, diversity in medicine, and lifelong learning. I am especially interested in enhancing surgical curricula to be more inclusive, ethically aware, and technologically integrated. I am committed to improving the learning experience through regular feedback, reflective practice, and continued professional development. I have participated in medical education workshops and keep up to date with pedagogical advances in simulation-based learning and anatomy instruction. Oxford’s global academic community has inspired me to contribute to international conversations on surgical training and medical education. I am open to collaborative opportunities, research initiatives, and educational partnerships that align with this mission.
I have been appointed full membership of the Independent Society of Musicians, the UK’s professional body for musicians and a nationally recognised subject association for music, for my contribution to music education, performance, and leadership.
By nomination, I was appointed the Foundation Year 2 (FY2) doctor representative for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, I shall undertake the responsibility of ensuring doctor satisfaction while at work and address issues raised. Furthermore, in this leadership role, I hope to convey a duty of candour and envisage a working environment instilled with equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
I will be starting my second year of the Academic / Specialised Foundation Programme (AFP / SFP) on the following rotations in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: - Research Block specializing in Academic Neurosurgery (Leeds General Infirmary) - Haematology and Oncology (St James Hospital) - Neurosurgery (Leeds General Infirmary)