An apology from Dr Una Coales and a statement of fact
In response to an erroneous statement made by
Dr Una Coales in her blog and posted on her website between 26
November 2011 and 2 December 2011, Dr Coales apologises and has
agreed the following statement of fact with the College.
The role of the RCGP President is to be the constitutional head
of the College. The role is open to all Members and Fellows of the
College in good standing.
Dr Coales' assumptions about the qualification and eligibility
of the current President Iona Heath were incorrect. Dr Heath passed
the MRCGP in July 1981 and furthermore received the College’s
prestigious Fraser Rose Medal, awarded annually to the trainee who
scored the highest marks in the College examination. She became a
Fellow of the College in November 1992. Dr Heath was elected to the
post of President and took up her role in November 2009.