<p>Dr Murtaza Shah is a UK-trained doctor with an MB ChB from the University of Bristol and completion of the UK Foundation Programme in Yorkshire and Humber. He is currently undertaking an MRes in Medicine at the University of Leeds, with a research focus in head and neck oncology, while maintaining regular clinical work as an ENT SHO. His clinical and academic interests include adult cystic lateral neck masses, HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, diagnostic pathways in head and neck cancer, and surgical research. He has presented ENT audit and teaching work locally and has active involvement in head and neck oncology research, audit and medical education.</p>