North Scotland Faculty
A warm welcome from North Scotland Faculty. We provide local networking, education and support. The Faculty covers a large geographical footprint that includes Highland and the Western Isles, supporting 370 RCGP members and their peers. As a Faculty that spans rural and urban areas, we have a particular interest in our members having access to CPD and professional development opportunities. We organise a range of education events locally, providing healthcare staff with resources tailored to local needs. We also have bursaries and awards to help our members engage with the College and to recognise innovation and development.
Get involved
Upcoming events
04 November 2024
The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course
This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners, a highlight being Dr Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.
04 November 2024
Creative Writing - November 2024
Writing has been proven to boost your immune system and reduce stress. These stand-alone sessions will provide both engagement and escape, as you find words, voice and encouragement from others. These sessions will employ creative writing techniques and responses to texts, quotes and images to support your wellbeing.
05 November 2024
The RCGP South-West 1-Day AKT Spex Preparation Course
This 1-Day AKT Spex Preparation Course offers more specific support around approaches to taking the AKT Exam. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and a previous DiT experience. Please note that this 1-Day AKT Spex Preparation Course is open to South-West Trainees only.
05 November 2024
Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) -London
This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are already experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be of high quality and relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment (required by NHS England for all GPs practising minor surgery in London and recommended for all GPs wanting to practise minor surgery outside of London)
Next board meeting
Upcoming meeting dates:
- June Faculty Board meeting: Wednesday 12 June 2024, 19:30 to 21:30
- September Faculty Board meeting: Thursday 12 September 2024, 19:30 to 21:30
- November Faculty Board meeting: Wednesday 20 November 2024, 19:00 to 21:30
We meet four times per year, in February, June, September and November to progress our local engagement activities and discuss issues pertinent to our members, which are then fed back to the College Council. All local members are very welcome to attend Board meetings and participate in these discussions – we are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us develop our local engagement programme.
Awards and prizes
- The RCGP North Scotland Faculty GPST of the Year was presented to Madeleine Rydeard.
Meet your faculty
Faculty Officers
- Dr Chris Williams – Chair
- Dr Kate Dawson – Provost
- Dr Stephen McCabe – Vice Chair
- Dr Daniel Simpson – Scottish Council Rep and Faculty Secretary
Faculty Board members
- Dr Chris Williams - UK Council Rep
- Dr Adrian Baker – UK Council Deputy Rep and Scottish Council Deputy Rep
- Dr Miles Mack
- Dr Phil Wilson
- Dr Andrew Dallas
- Dr David Stephens
Contact us
RCGP North Scotland Faculty
Telephone: 020 3188 7730
Email: nscotland@rcgp.org.uk
Your Faculty Support Officer is Gemma Gee.
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