North East Scotland Faculty
Welcome from North East Scotland Faculty, we are a group of volunteer RCGP Members who work closely with our other partner organisations; NHS Grampian, University of Aberdeen, Health and Social Care Partnerships, LMC and GP Sub Committee. We currently support over 630 members and their GP practice staff by providing educational and social events throughout the year. The Faculty have various awards and bursaries available to local members in recognition of excellent practice and new initiatives.
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Upcoming events
26 August 2026
Inverness | Learn and Connect Conference
Connect with fellow GPs, trainees, and students at this full-day conference, designed to bring together members and non-members from across the faculty area. Hear from inspiring...
27 August 2026
Online | Motivation and Teamwork in the Practice Team
This workshop is designed to provide you with the foundations of great teamwork and motivation in the workplace. Hosted by Val McGarrell from Prima Linea and RCGP Scotland,...
28 August 2026
Aberdeen | Meet and Connect with your GPST1 Community
All GPST1s and trainers in North East Scotland are invited to an informal evening of bowling, conversation, drinks, and light bites. This fun, engaging event offers the chance to...
01 September 2026
Edinburgh | RCGP Scotland Certificate in the Management of Problem Drug Use Part One
This one-day, in-person course focuses on a holistic approach to helping people who use drugs in Scotland. Designed for people working at a generalist level in Scotland, this...
Faculty meetings
Upcoming meeting dates:
- Thursday 5 March 2026, 19:30 - 21:30 online via MS Teams.
- Thursday 4 June, 19:00 - 21:00 at venue in Aberdeen TBC and online via MS Teams.
- Wednesday 9 September 2026, 19:30 - 21:30 online via MS Teams.
- Board meeting and AGM: Thursday 19 November 2026, 19:00 - 21:30 online via MS Teams
We meet four times a year in February, June, September, and November to advance our local engagement efforts, discuss issues relevant to our members, and provide feedback to the College Council. We warmly welcome any enthusiastic GPs in the North East Scotland/Grampian area to join us to help shape local and national conversations and decisions about primary healthcare.
First5 and GP registrar social events
Groups of First5 and GP registrar GPs meet regularly in the city for social and educational events. If you are interested in attending these events, or are new to the area and would like to make contact with the group, please contact First5 lead Dr Stuart Shand for First5 event details and for GP Registrar queries please contact Gemma Gee.
Awards and prizes
We organise several awards and prizes each year in recognition of the hard work and dedication of those working in general practice locally:
- The Provost Medal, awarded for the provision of leadership and excellence within the North East Scotland Faculty, was presented to Dr Peter Watson at the Ian Murray Scott Lecture 2025.
- The Denis Durno Award, awarded for recognition of distinguished work in the field of Medical Education in General Practice within the North East Scotland Faculty, was presented to Dr Lynne MacKenzie at the Ian Murray Scott Lecture 2025.
- The Innovation Award, awarded to recognise outstanding contribution to and leadership of General Practice within North East Scotland Faculty, was presented to Dr Naomi Dow and Dr Cath McLaren at the Ian Murray Scott Lecture 2025.
- The Sir Lewis Ritchie Award, awarded for the highest combined score of AKT and SCA Exams in the North East Scotland Faculty region, was presented jointly to Dr Sophie Gerring and Dr Andreea Clipa.
- Ross Taylor Award, awarded to the student with the best performance in terms of academic excellence, professionalism and/or initiative in Years 1 and 2 of the General Practice component of the MBChB programme was presented to Ms Sajiyah Zahra at the Ian Murray Scott Lecture 2025.
For more information, please contact us.
Meet your faculty
Faculty Officers
- Dr Douglas Naismith - Chair, UK Council Deputy Representative and Scottish Council Deputy Representative
- Dr Elizabeth Barr - Provost
- Dr Chris Provan - Honorary Secretary
- Dr Margaret Denison - Scottish Council Representative and Vice Chair
- Dr Hannah Kumar - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Nura Ali - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Sophie Gerring - GP Registrar Representative (maternity leave)
- Dr Deepa Shah and Dr Adrian Crofton - Climate and Sustainability Representative
- Dr Stuart Shand - First5 Lead, Honorary Treasurer, UK Council Deputy Representative and Scottish Council Ballot member
- Dr Mary-Jennifer Anyika - IMG Lead
Faculty Board Members
- Dr Laura Muirhead
- Dr Lorraine Sinclair
- Dr Shona Bennett
- Dr Grant Rutledge
- Dr Peter Watson
- Dr Alasdair Forbes
- Dr Shirley Laird
- Dr Nkorika Chiamaka Ilechukwu
- Ms Heather Sharkey
Co-Opted Members
- Dr John McKeown - University Representative
- Ms Sue Kinsey - Lay/Patient Representative
- Dr Monica Milne, NES rep
- Dr Emma Houghton, AMD and Deputy Responsible Officer for Primary Care NHS Grampian
- Dr Mishaim Bhana, LMC Rep
- Ms Lucy Jefford (President, Aberdeen University GP Society)
Contact us
RCGP North East Scotland Faculty
Telephone: 020 3188 7730
Email: nescotland@rcgp.org.uk
Office opening hours: 09:30 - 16:30, Monday to Friday.
Your Faculty Support Officer is Gemma Gee.
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