England
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First5 Lead
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Beds and Herts |
Ahmed Rashid
Email: bedsandherts@rcgp.org.uk
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Cumbria |
Muhammad Farhan Amin
A GP Partner in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire with a passion for integrated community care. I am the founder of an online peer-to-peer support platform and I am the chief architect of the Walney Health and Wellbeing Cottage a non-profit community led initiative. I aim as First5 lead is to support the transition from AiT to First5 and to assist newly qualified GP’s in connecting them with prospective employers as well as providing guidance on the financial challenges that may arise.
Email: cumbria@rcgp.org.uk
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East Anglia |
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Essex |
Rachel Marchant (Community Lead)
I am a portfolio GP working part time in a salaried post, for the local out of hours service and as a clinical support fellow for cancer at the RCGP. I aim to use the role as First5 Lead to improve engagement with, and enthusiasm for the RCGP at faculty level as well as improving interaction and involvement with AiT's, as these are the individuals who will make up the future First5 cohort.
Email: rachaelq@doctors.org.uk
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Leicester |
Faraz Anjum
I am a salaried GP currently undertaking a post CCT fellowship in leadership/management. I also work with the local CCG whilst studying for a degree at DeMontfort University in Medical Leadership, Education and Research. I was previously the East Midlands AiT Lead and currently sit on the QMTS Committee. My aim as First5 lead is to work towards better assimilation of First5s within the college and making sure newly qualified GPs continue to get all the support possible ensuring they stay on as members of the college as a result.
Email: faraz.anjum@gmail.com
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North East London |
Mary Burtenshaw
My name is Mary Burtenshaw and I work as a salried GP in Loughton. As North East London's First5 co-lead and a Faculty board member, my aim is to increase local First5 engagement and set up events tailored to the needs of our members. I am also a member of the Pan-London AiT/First5 committee, working to guide London's GP trainees through the transition to qualified GPs.
Email: mary.burtenshaw@doctors.org.uk
Lisa Collins
I am a long-term Locum GP for several Practices within Camden CCG. I am developing specialist interests in Paediatrics and Dermatology. I enjoy teaching and organising educational events as EASE Tutor for the North East London Faculty. I am also Honorary Secretary for the RCGP London AiT & First5 committee. My aims as NEL First5 co-lead are to support GPs through facilitating learning, networking and mentoring, and to help optimise wellbeing.
Email: lcollins3@nhs.net
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North and West London |
Camille Gajria
I'm a GP in Ealing CCG and help run our sessional group. I am secretary of the RCGP Junior International Committee and e-moderator for Primary Care International. I'm keen for First 5s to have more opportunity to meet colleagues who can help them develop their careers.
Email nwlondonfirst5@gmail.com
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South London |
Tabassum Khandker
I currently work as a salaried GP in Wandsworth CCG, as well as doing OHH session, and I am also the Vice Chair for the Pan London First5 Committee. As a former VTS representative for London's trainee committee, my priorities are optimising the training experience as well as smoothing the transition from AiT to First5. I hope to work with my colleagues and our College to support AiT's and First5's locally and London wide, to represent what our interests and what is important to us GP's.
Email: tabassum.Khandker@nhs.net
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Humber and the Ridings |
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Mersey |
Humera Hasan
I am the First5 lead for Mersey and currently in my second year as a First5. I work as a fulltime salaried GP in Liverpool and I am also the lead for our local CPD group. Since November 2015, the local faculty and I have supported newly qualified GPs in their transition from trainee to the First5. We organise various relevant courses, conferences and career events and are looking to add in some social events in the coming year.
Email: Mersey@rcgp.org.uk
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Midland |
Dilsher Singh
I am a salaried GP in Birmingham with a special interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as Cardiology. The last three years, I have run several successful First5 events in Midlands and delivered a successful Midland faculty conference. My aim is to increase participation and engagement across the region, for which I am in the process of developing sub-regional leads to run local CPD events, and also hope to deliver high quality educational content directly onto your laptops and smart devices through use of various online platforms.
Email: First5CPD@rcgp.org.uk
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North East
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North West |
Vacant
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Severn |
Sophie Aldridge
My name is Sophie Aldridge and I am co-lead for Severn First5. I am a newly qualified GP working as a locum in the Bristol area and I have just completed a leadership extension to training. My interests lie in engaging First5 members by providing them with targeted and useful events as well as promoting the benefits of ongoing RCGP membership.
Email: sophiealdridge@doctors.org.uk
Helen Pidduck
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South East Thames |
Phyllis Chan
I am a full time GP based in Hailsham, East Sussex with a special interest in medical education. As First5 lead, I will work to promote increased interaction and harmony amongst the First5 cohort as well as with the College. I would also like to work towards helping newly qualified GP's to achieve a better work life balance by working on recruitment issues, particularly through promoting general practice as a career for medical students and junior doctors.
Email: phyllischan@nhs.net
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South West Thames |
James Thambyrajah
I am a full time Salaried GP working in Cheam for Sutton CCG. I volunteer as a GP for St Johns Ambulance at numerous Sporting events including Lords cricket ground and Wimbledon. I have a keen interest in dermatoscopy and dermatology in primary care.
Email: james.thambyrajah@nhs.net
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Tamar |
Richard Pratt
I am a six session a week GP Partner at Three Spires in Truro, Cornwall. I am a keen proponent of the benefits of technology in helping to improve healthcare and as Director of a health tech company, regularly collaborate with other Royal Colleges. I also sit on several boards which help to refine GP training as well as providing the opportunity to reappraise what the future may hold for us First5’s.
Email: tamar@rcgp.org.uk
Nick Hodges
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Thames Valley |
Samar Bhutoria
I am a salaried GP with an interest in medical education and have authored a book on the MRCGP CSA Examinations. I am involved in arranging CPD meetings and learning groups for First5 GPs in aid of their career progression, and as part of my role I aim to further improve and facilitate communication and coordination amongst First5 GPs.
Email: drsamarbhutoria@gmail.com
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Vale of Trent |
Rebecca McConnell
I work as a Salaried GP in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, after training in Derby and working in Nottingham City for a year, while completing my GP Fellowship. I am currently working towards a Masters in Medical Education at University of Nottingham and hope to become a GP Trainer in the next 1-2 years. I helped to set up the Nottingham First5 group again in Sept 2017, which plans monthly meetings on a variety of topics - from clinical to social (Nottingham First5 GPS). I have joined the Vale of Trent Faculty as First5 lead to help organise events for and represent new GPs on the faculty board.
Email: rebeccamcconnell@nhs.net
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Wessex |
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Yorkshire |
Julia Thomas
I am a salaried GP in the Bradford region with a special interest in Dermatology. Other interests include running (sub 3 hour marathon) and dramatic arts. As First5 lead I aim to ensure that General Practice remains the heart of the NHS though support and representation of those at the start of what should be a long and satisfying career.
Email: juliathomas3@nhs.net
Enisha Das
Hi, I am a salaried GP based in Wakefield. As co-lead I aim to support improved access to education, learning resources, peer support and local networks amongst First5s. My other interests also include women’s health and paediatrics. I look forward to working with you to promote our commitment to the profession and maintaining our standards of care. I am here as your representative so please feel free to e-mail me any queries or suggestions.
Email: ekdas7@gmail.com
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South Yorkshire & North Trent |
Hareen De Silva
I currently work as a salaried GP locuming occasionally. I qualified as GP in August 2015 & I am still getting to grips with general practice. I am about to start a Masters in Public Health with the thought of becoming an international GP. Away from my work, my hobbies include ballroom dancing & climbing (or falling more accurately). As First5 Lead my aim is to build resilience amongst newly qualified GP's as well as supporting us with mentoring and education events.
Email: hareen-desilva@doctors.org.uk
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