About us
We are a group of volunteer RCGP members who provide local networking, education and support for members in the area. We cover Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire, supporting around 2,200 Members, Fellows, Associates and GP registrars. As a Faculty, we have a particular interest in supporting our members' CPD and professional development and provide a range of education courses, all tailored to local needs.
Get involved
Board meetings
We meet four times per year, in February, June, September and November to progress our local engagement activities and discuss issues pertinent to our members, which are then fed back to the College Council.
All members of the Faculty are invited to attend Board meetings - please contact us for more information and to express interest in attending.
2026 meetings
- Next board meeting date – TBC
Faculty board vacancies
Would you like the opportunity to help shape the future of general practice? Local faculties are always seeking more members to join their local boards, you could be helping to connect, represent, develop and celebrate the future of general practice.
The Thames Valley faculty are currently seeking to fill the following roles:
- General Board members
Please contact the faculty administrator at thamesvalley3@rcgp.org.uk for further information and a role description.
Upcoming events
23 September 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...
24 September 2026
Telephone consulting and triage skills
This online course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when...
26 September 2026
Effective out of hours training | part 1
This is the first of two online courses aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies.
28 September 2026
RCGP Registrar Insights - tackling the 14fish portfolio
Welcome to our peer-led educational programme for all GP registrars! We aim to create an informal space for registrars to come together once a month and share their questions,...
Meet your Faculty
Faculty officers
- Dr Peter Burke – Chair and deputy council and FFC
- Dr John Rawlinson, Provost and FFC
- Dr Michael Mulholland Honorary Secretary
- Dr Anwar Shahed, Honorary Treasurer
- Dr Shamila Wanninayake, Council Rep
- Dr Oluwatoyosi Adeniji (Toyosi), Vice chair, EDI Rep and National First 5 Chair
Faculty Board members
- Aaron Deane, GP Reg Rep
- Carrie Ladd – Established GP Rep
- Suchita Shah – International lead
- Akanksha Subramanian - IMG rep
- Charles Todd – LCARM rep
- Angela Wilson, Climate & Sustainability Lead
- Nishil Gupta, First 5 Rep
- Hira Shaheen, GP Reg Rep
- Jim Kennendy (James), Board member & FFC
- Luke Allen, Board Member
- Adeola Okesanya, Board Member
- Priya Kumar, Board Member
- Imran Azizullah, Board member & FFC
- Laura Armitage – Board member
- Kiran Kommu – Board member
- Kareem Mohamed – Co opted Pharma rep
- Khaula Mubasher – Board member
Vacant roles:
- General Board member
Contact us
RCGP Thames Valley Faculty
13 Pelican House
New Street
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 1DR
Telephone: 020 3188 7711 | 0734 299 8771
Email: thamesvalley3@rcgp.org.uk
Office opening hours: 09:00 - 15:00, Monday to Thursday.
Your Faculty administrator is Kat Uren.
Follow us
- Thames Valley Faculty on LinkedIn
- (27) RCGP South West England and Thames Valley Faculty on LinkedIn
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