North Scotland Faculty
Faculty officers
Dr James Douglas, Provost
Dr Miles Mack, Chair, UK Council Representative
Dr Steve McCabe, Vice Chair
Dr Chris Williams, Honorary Secretary, Scottish Council Representative
Dr Graeme Walker, Honorary Treasurer, Education Lead and Deputy Scottish Council Representative
Faculty board
Dr Adrian Baker (Deputy UK Council rep)
Dr David Stephens (UK Council Rep)
Dr Donald MacVicar (Fellowship lead)
Prof Philip Wilson (Research lead)
Dr Bob Dickie (Deputy Scottish Council rep)
Dr Kate Dawson (Remote and Rural rep)
Heather Crockett (Nurse Representative)
Dr Ian Smith
Dr Jerry O'Rourke
Dr Sabeel Saleem (First5 Rep)
Dr Kate Dixon (AiT Rep)
Dr Chris Mulholland (AiT Rep)
Post vacant (MLG rep)
Post vacant (International Rep)
Dr Miles Mack. Faculty Chair
Dr James Douglas. Faculty Provost
Faculty events
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About us
The North Scotland Faculty supports over 380 members, Fellows, Associates and Associates in Training in the Highlands and Western Isles.
In addition to the support provided to members, the faculty managed the Highland Schools Medical Mentor Scheme (HSMMS), established in 1998 to help Highland school pupils understand and prepare for a career in medicine. This Scheme has now been absorbed into the NHS Highland Doctors at Work scheme. Application for this is open to pupils in S5 and S6 who are actively considering a career in Medicine. It is run in June and September each year and application is via School Guidance teachers.
Getting Involved
We rely on members to play an active role locally, promoting the College aims and objectives. It is essential to raise and maintain awareness of demographic issues and needs of GPs and patients alike, and develop initiatives to support these. If you would like to find out more about becoming involved with the faculty we would be delighted to hear from you.
Faculty News
The next Faculty Board meeting will take place on Thursday 8 September 2016. All members are invited to attend board meetings. If you want to discuss any item covered or want an item to be considered at a future meeting please contact us.
Faculty Events
Details of forthcoming North Scotland Faculty meetings, social events and educational courses can be accessed via the Upcoming Events box on the right.
Faculty Initiatives
Centenary of the Dewar Report of 1912
The faculty is proud to be involved in the Dewar Report Centenary celebrations. Learn more on the Dewar website
Highland Schools Medical Mentor Scheme (HSMMS)
The HSMMS, facilitated by us and supported by both Consultants and General Practitioners throughout the Highlands.
Mentors are volunteers, rewarded by a sense of achievement in helping the next generation make the most appropriate decision about a career in medicine.
Please contact us for more information.
New GPs in Scotland
An innovative website has been launched for Scotland's GPs. The website is intended to provide support for recently qualified GPs in Scotland but is free for anyone to use. The website brings together appropriate information from a host of relevant organisations including RCGP. A combination of innovative technology and a team of volunteer editors means that material is regularly updated and relevant to GPs, including sections with local content, events, jobs and clinical tools. The website can be viewed at www.newgpscotland.com.
Contact us
RCGP North Scotland Faculty
Fairways House
Fairways Business Park
Inverness
IV2 6AA
Telephone: 01463 258830
Fax: 01463 716003
Email: nscotland@rcgp.org.uk
Faculty Administrator: Sylvie Main
A voicemail system is in operation when the office is closed. Please call before visiting the office.
Useful Links
Faculty bye-laws [PDF]