About us
Welcome from South West Thames Faculty. We provide support to over 2,100 members, Fellows, Associates and GP Registrars in Surrey, West Sussex and the outer fringes of South West London. We run a full range of educational and social activities for members at any stage of their career. Here you can find out more about what we offer and how you can get involved.
Get involved
The South West Thames Faculty Board are a dedicated group of volunteers who have been elected by members to represent and support local interests. Find out which Board roles are currently available in your Faculty.
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 face to face, often in Guildford.
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.
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 South London members. Follow us on our LinkedIn page for up to date events and activities in your region, or search our list of events below.
South West Thames events
10 November 2026
The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course
This SCA preparation course is designed to help ST3s who are preparing to sit their SCA examination. The day will involve our lead facilitator showing you how to structure and manage your consultations to give you the best possible chance of success in the SCA exam.
12 November 2026
Teaching Opportunities for GPs - November 2026
Are you looking to broaden your professional horizon? Do you enjoy teaching but are not sure how to access academic roles as a GP other than traditional supervisor roles? This webinar will give you an insight into the many options for GPs to extend their roles through teaching and research.
12 November 2026
SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar) - Part two
Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.
17 November 2026
AKT Preparation Course
This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.
Celebrating and supporting you
RCGP Fellowship
The Faculty actively encourages its members of five years plus standing to consider putting themselves forward for RCGP Fellowship - our highest level of membership. This prestigious honour reflects excellence and acknowledges your significant contribution to the field of general practice.
We will be pleased to offer informal advice to any member who wishes to propose a colleague for this honour. Guidance on eligibility and the process of nomination can be found on the RCGP website. For more information view the Fellowship page.
Meet your faculty
Your Faculty Board is elected by members to represent and support local interests. We are a welcoming and inclusive group, bringing together individuals from a wide range of career stages and backgrounds.
This diversity of experience enables us to ensure that a broad range of voices are heard, and that our work reflects the needs of our entire membership.
We also value the opportunity to connect socially and build a strong community. You are very welcome to join us at a future Board meeting to meet the team, or keep an eye out for our next social event—we would love to see you there.
Faculty Executive Board
- Dr Paul Alford - Provost
- Dr Sam Samaratunga - Chair
- Dr Anil Chopra - Honorary Treasurer and Co-First5 Rep
- Dr Damilola Sogbesan - Honorary Secretary and EDI Lead
Faculty Board Officers
- Dr Jaspreet Dhillon - Council Rep
Faculty Board Committee Leads
- Dr Oludolapo Obileye - Climate and Sustainability Lead
- Dr Elizabeth Mearns - Established GP Lead
- Dr Marco Casagrande - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Sinthujan Jeyaweerasingam - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Toby Charge-Thornton - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Ajay Krishnan - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Ankan Mittal - IMG Lead
- Dr Olivia Misquitta - IMG Lead
- Dr Diane Christie - LCARM Lead
Faculty Board members
- Dr Hannah Field
Contact us
RCGP South West Thames Faculty
30 Euston Square
London
NW1 2FB
Telephone: 0203 188 7400
Email: swthames@rcgp.org.uk
Your Faculty Administrator is: Debbie Board
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