Dr Patrice Baptiste is a medical doctor, educator, entrepreneur and award-winning leader who speaks widely as a motivational speaker on purpose, leadership and creating meaningful careers. Currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of East London, she has also been a Reporting Doctor at the London Medical Laboratory and an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur. Dr Patrice works at the intersection of healthcare, education and innovation, combining her experiences to shape conversations about the future of medical careers. She is also the author of 'Portfolio Careers for GPs', a book that encourages doctors to design careers that align with their passions, strengths and wider ambitions. Organisations invite Dr Patrice to speak because she combines real-world experience with practical insight, helping audiences rethink what is possible for their careers, wellbeing and impact. Her talks focus on resilience, career development, diversity in leadership and building confidence to pursue ambitious goals.
Dr Patrice began her career practising as a medical doctor at East London NHS Foundation Trust, later developing her career within general practice and medical education. Alongside her clinical work she became deeply involved in teaching, serving as a GP Tutor and Medical OSCE Examiner at Queen Mary University of London, as well as contributing to medical education as a Senior Clinical Lecturer and MSc Programme Lead at the College of Medicine and Dentistry and an Associate Lecturer at The Open University. Through these roles, she developed a strong commitment to supporting students and young professionals to realise their potential. This background gives Dr Patrice a distinctive perspective as a motivational speaker, allowing her to connect with audiences who are navigating demanding careers and searching for direction and confidence in their professional journeys.
Beyond medicine and academia, Dr Patrice is also a founder and creator of several initiatives designed to support education, empowerment and personal growth. She founded DreamSmartTutors, Medschool Xtra, and You Are Alive Clothing, each reflecting her commitment to widening opportunity and encouraging people to pursue their ambitions. She regularly shares her ideas through writing and digital platforms, including contributions to GP Online, reviewing manuscripts for the BMJ and creating educational content through her YouTube channel. Her impact has been recognised through numerous honours, including winning the WeAreTheCity Rising Star Award and receiving highly commended recognition in the Forward Ladies Awards. She has also been a finalist in the National Diversity Awards, the Black British Business Awards, the Precious Awards and the WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards, alongside winning the Lift Effects STAR Award. These achievements demonstrate the leadership, innovation and resilience that underpin her motivational message.
Dr Patrice brings together experience from clinical practice, education, entrepreneurship and public recognition to inspire audiences to think differently about their potential. Through her speaking, she encourages individuals and organisations to embrace growth, lead with purpose and create careers that are both impactful and fulfilling. She has previously delivered engaging talks at Oxford University, King’s College London, and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and is also well-suited to conferences, leadership events, healthcare and education summits, corporate development programmes, diversity and inclusion events, and career development workshops. Hire Dr Patrice Baptiste via The Motivational Speakers Agency today!
