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Profiles of College Fellows

Dr James Hickman FRCGP

"As well as being a senior partner in a rural dispensing practice I am currently a GP trainer and a British Association of Immedicate Care (BASICS) doctor and teacher. In the past I have been an undergraduate teacher, chairman of GP Out-Of-Hours Co-operative and secretary of the West Somerset Medical Club.

I am also co-ordinator of the Somerset immediate care scheme charity (SAVES) providing emergency medical support to the ambulance service.

I was inspired to apply for Fellowship because I like a challenge and, if I'm honest, I wanted the recognition and reassurance that I'm doing an OK job. I was in the first batch of candidates to achieve the award under the Unified Route and, with no precedents, it was hard to know what standards were expected. I have always found that blowing one's own trumpet is an uncomfortable thing to do but the process itself was not complex. The system of having several areas in which one can apply seems fair and logical - one can either be a pillar of excellence in one area or just good in several. Choosing appropriate referees was the hardest part, as some areas covered several different 'achievements' that would not all be known to one referee.

Being awarded FRCGP has been one of the high points of my career and I would recommend that Members consider applying."

Dr Tony Rimmer FRCGP

Dr Rimmer is a GP of 18 years practicing in Warrington.

"I am a principal/partner in a 3 person practice. My other roles include PEC member, cluster chair/clinical lead for PBC, lead for 'Young Practitioners Group (although we are no longer quite so young) and member of LMC where I have previously been chairman.

I wanted to reach a standard and be recognised by my peers as having reached that standard. Fellowship of the College allowed me this opportunity. I have a definite sense of achievement after reviewing my career.

The Unified Route means a wider contribution to general practice is recognised which I believe is a welcomed development. The Annual General Meeting, where I received my Fellowship, was enjoyable and it was nice to meet other Fellows and College officers."