How can we manage major career transitions? How do we ensure colleagues get the support needed to succeed?

In this final episode of our series on leadership conversations, Dr Jonathan Darling speaks with Dr Chakra Vasudevan about his work in medical education, patient care and supporting others.

From training in India to his move to the UK, to his current role as Head of School in Yorkshire and new RCPCH Officer for Recruitment, Chakra shares the experiences and lessons that have influenced his approach to leadership and professional development.

• Read Jonathan's reflections and download the transcript from episode 15 on RCPCH website: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news/2026-09/leading-way-episode-15-giving-leadership-go-dr-chakrapani-vasudevan
• Discover more of our podcasts on RCPCH Learning: https://learning.rcpch.ac.uk/home/podcasts/

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About Chakra

Chakra is a Consultant Neonatologist based at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is currently Head of School in Yorkshire, after being a Training Program Director there for several years. He is also the new RCPCH Officer for Recruitment and previously served as the Officer for Education.