About us

A warm welcome from the South London Faculty. We support over 1,950 members, Fellows, Associates and GP Registrars throughout the South London area. One of our main priorities is to engage with all members, especially new members. Here you can find out more about what we offer and how you can get involved.

Get involved

Our diverse group holds four board meetings a year to discuss a range of topics surrounding general practice and what further support could be offered to GPs at all stages of their career. These are either held online or in person.

One of the aims of our meetings is to gain grassroots views on issues of motions to present to the national RCGP Council.

You are welcome to attend these board meetings as an observer or join the board yourself through our annual elections process. Just get in touch if you would like to attend or visit our Faculties page to find out more information about Faculty Boards.

Board meetings

We hold quarterly board meetings in March, June, September and November, to discuss a range of topics surrounding general practice and what further support could be offered to GPs at all stages of their career. We also have representation on College Council to feedback on issues discussed here.

We have enhanced the role of Faculty representation at Council, and as a Board, hope to gain more grassroots views on issues or motions to present to the national RCGP Council. Please do get in touch, as Dr Yasmin Rahman would be happy to put something forward if it is an issue you are passionate about and feel the RCGP could be doing more on.

RCGP London GP registrar / First5 Committee

This organisation was established about 10 years ago to represent the interests of GP Trainees and newly qualified GPs across London. It is supported by all three RCGP London Faculties (North East, North and West, and South London). Our South London First5 Lead is Dr Nitish Sharma, and our GP Registrar Lead is Dr Haseena Wazir.

The committee hosts four meetings a year. For more information, please contact us.

Awards and prizes

Each year we recognise outstanding members working in our faculty. We have annual prizes to support our student members, and also a range of Recognition Awards which we present at our annual celebration evening. Read more about our awards and prizes and please do contact us if you would like to find out more.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Royal College of General Practitioners' South London Faculty Annual GP Trainee Award 2026

The Elton John AIDS Foundation is dedicated to ending AIDS through advocacy, research, and breaking down myths. With the support of its founder Elton John and generous partners, the foundation works to end the AIDS epidemic for vulnerable people and communities. In partnership with healthcare providers and organisations, they have diagnosed over 200 people with HIV and reengaged over 250 people who were lost to follow-up.

Together with the South London Faculty, the foundation annually awards a GP trainee who has made a significant contribution to HIV testing, improving HIV care, or caring for people living with HIV.

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The judging panel

• Anne Scott, the Foundation’s Chief Development and Impact Officer
• Dr Grace Bottoni, one of the Foundation’s HIV GP Champions
• Dr Tabassum Khandker, RCGP South London Faculty Co-Chair
• Dr Yasmin Rahman, RCGP South London Faculty Co-Chair
• Dr Agnelo Fernandes, RCGP South London Faculty Provost

For further information please contact southlondon@rcgp.org.uk

The prize

The winning application will receive a monetary prize of £1000, which will be presented in person at the Faculty AGM in October 2026

How to apply

To be considered for the award, you will need to complete an application including statements that describe the issue, intervention and impact of your audit, QIP or project towards either HIV testing, improving HIV care (including retention in care) or care of people living with HIV. This work must have been undertaken between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026.

GP registrar student cash prize 2026

We offer two cash prizes (£250 each) to nominated GP registrars from Kings and St Georges each year. The prize is presented at the Faculty AGM.

Upcoming events

Our board is instrumental in producing a lively programme of events for local members, from localised CPD opportunities to family fun days and celebration evenings, everything is tailored to our members. Follow us on our LinkedIn page for up-to-date events and activities in your region or search our list of events below:

Meet your faculty

Your faculty board has been voted by members to represent and support local interests. We are a friendly group made up of a range of careers stages and backgrounds. Through this mixed experience we bring everyone together so that a broad range of voices is represented. We also like to socialise and meet up – you are welcome to come to our next board meeting to meet us, or look out for the next social event. We would love to see you there.

Contact us

RCGP South London Faculty
30 Euston Square
London
NW1 2FB

Telephone:  020 3188 7400 
Email: slondon@rcgp.org.uk

Your local Faculty Administrator Debbie Board

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